5 Reasons Why April Might be the Best Month on the Madison River
April might just be the perfect month to fly fish the Madison River. This are coming together and April is the pinnacle of spring fly fishing. It is the guides favorite month to fish and be on the water. While we could come up with hundreds or reasons to go fishing in April here are a few to help you call in sick and go fishing on the next nice day. The nasty winter weather has moderated. Yes will we still see some winter weather? Absolutely, but as a general rule ...
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Local Business Spotlight- Tavern 287
Tavern 287 Evolves the Downtown Ennis Food Scene Tavern 287 owned and operated by Bruce Eiting and his wife Kelly, opened its doors almost three years ago. Together, they have been cooking and baking their way into the belly's of many happy locals and tourists. With dishes like antelope bourguignon and bison meatloaf it is no question why Tavern 287 has become an area favorite. Bruce learned to cook at the Riverside club in Bozeman. His number one influence was a Persian chef by t...
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Ten Nymphs For Spring Fly Fishing in Montana
10 Nymphs for Spring Fly Fishing in Montana by James "Jim Bob" Terry The word alone arouses a little bit of hope in every angler that has endured a long winter. You begin to think about longer days, warmer weather, ice out on your favorite still water haunts, and of course warm summer days soon to come. Everyone has their “go to” spring time flies but here are ten of my favorite nymphs for Montana Fly Fishing in the spring…. Pat’s Rubber Leg (Size 4-12; green, black, co...
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Avoiding cabin fever through the pursuit of trout
By Tackle Shop Guide James "Jim Bob" Terry As fall turns to winter, us Montana fly fishing anglers in the colder regions can get a bit restless. The months of dry dropper rigs and cold beer paired with hot days are long gone, and the ski-resort lifts are running full steam ahead. Many anglers turn to snow sports, tying flies, and baking home made bread… but why not just dawn an extra layer and go fishing? Here are some tips to help you stay on the water despite the season. Pick your ...
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Of Groundhogs and Tiger Kings, Fishing in February
February is here and there are a few interesting things about this. First it is Groundhog Day. Lets hope for at least a few more weeks of winter and that darn rodent did not see his shadow. Or is it the other way. Either way more snow please. The second is that it is Lunar new year. This year is the year of the tiger. Lets hope it is not the tiger king. Third February is the shortest month of the year. Fitting for a month about rodents, shado...
Read MoreMadison & Ennis Gallery
Here are some great images of the beautiful Madison Valley and Ennis. ...
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Outside Bozeman and The Tackle Shop Fly Tying Video
Here is a great video from Outside Bozeman and The Tackle shop on tying one of our special spring stone flies. This is a great pattern for the spring skwala and nemora stone fly on the local rivers.
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Great Fish and Rivers
Take a look at some of the images from the great rivers of Montana. ...
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Trout TV – The Tackleshop Episode
Check out the trailer for Trout TV's episode with us on the Madison River. The video was from the opening two days in May of the upper Madison. Enjoy!
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Southwest Montana Video
Here is a great video that Guide Bill Youngs and I help film for Southwest Montana Tourism association. Some great views of the Madison River.