High Water on the Madison
Things are big out there and right on the edge of being dangerous. Those who love to float rivers should take heed that the Madison River is running really high and it is extremely dangerous to float. Its a true bummer that the scheduled flush of the Madison occurs during the first big weekend of summer. Both fisherman, recreational boaters and fly shop owners are hurting the lack of good floating opportunities. The ones that are out there require some skill. Each year about ...
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May Madison River Fly Fishing Newsletter
Website About Guided Fishing Blog Fishing Reports Contact Shop Dear Friends, Stop what your doing for a moment and think of green carpet of the valleys, the slow retreat in the mountain snow line and the beautiful Madison River flowing in the valley. With the this last winter's snow and recent rains the Valley floors have turned into almost neon g...
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Fishing High Water Might Just Change Your Life
This is an interesting year for fly fishing. Most of the golden triangle of hallowed rivers in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming has seen tremendous snow pack. This translates to epic high water during the runoff period. Unfortunately the runoff has come late and some of the high water will interfere with historically good fishing weeks across the west. While you week long trip to the promise land might not be what you expect there are options to get into fish during this time. It might make you jus...
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Show Me Your Whitefish Photo Contest
We love Whitefish and feel they are the most underrated fish in the Madison River and Montana in general. So, to show the love for the whitefish we are having a whitefish only photo contest this season. Send us your best whitefish photos to be entered and the best will win great prizes. All whitefish must be handled ethically and returned to the water unharmed. Keep them wet is the name of the game. Whitefish can come from any water body that it is legal to catch them. Categor...
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7 Months of Winter in the Madison Valley
7 Months of Winter in the Madison Valley April 15 marked a very important day for Ennis Montana. Historically it is the day people submit taxes late. But for Ennis this year it is so much more. It marks exactly 7 months of winter. You see that exactly 7 months ago we got our first snow fall in the Madison Valley. The beginning of September started out warm and mild and the dry fly fishing was out of hand on the Madison river. The fish were eating hoppers and ants and almost any dropper that ...
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The Tackle Shop March Fly Fishing Newsletter
Website About Guided Fishing Blog Fishing Reports Contact Shop Dear Friends, Montana is in a battle between the heavy hand of winter and the more mild weather of spring. March in Montana can be like that. One day you are in short sleeves and the following you are in a puffy coat. Recently, robins, sandhill cra...
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Spring on the Madison River Guide Trip Special
If winter feels like it has been extra long this year and your itching to get out on the Madison River with rod in hand now is your time. If your someone who craves the first warmth of spring, hungry fish and an uncrowded river our Spring on the Madison Guide Trip Special is for you. A full day float for two people with one of your favorite Tackle Shop guides, a hot lunch and all the hungry fish you can handle for a half day price of $400. We aspire to share Montana with others and this i...
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A little February weather change
It's a little cold and snowy on Main street this morning. Can't believe it was almost 50 degrees yesterday. Warmer temps will return early next week. There is still time to get out and make use of your 2017 license (Good Till February 28th).
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Great day for a float
You can Fish the Madison in February? February 1st and boat ramps are accessible and the weather is nice. Time to fish!!
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Madison River This Morning
Beautiful sunrise over the Madison this morning. River had a little slush but not bad and All boat ramps from Varney to Town remain accessible
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