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Spring Weather Brings Great Fishing – Montana Fishing Reports 3/30/13

KC — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:29:08 +0000

Hear the latest hunting and fishing news from our friends at the Montana Outdoor Radio Show. Angie at Bob Wards says the BigHoleRiver and Beaverhead in Butte is doing well. In Helena, Beaver Creek and the rainbow spawn is on. Bill Brown at Bob Wards says squallas are coming out in numbers, BrownsLake is still [...]

Spring is in the Air! Fishing is Booming – Montana Fishing REPORT 3/23/13

KC — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 15:33:49 +0000

Hear a recap of hunting and fishing reports from around the state on the Montana Outdoor Radio Show. March 23rd Summaries -Angie at Bob Wards says the Helena Holding Reservoir is still holding ice and providing decent kokannee fishing, and in the Bozeman area the fish are high maintenance and treated with a touch of [...]

Spring Weather Not Slowing Down Ice Fishing – Montana Fishing Report 2/9/13

KC — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 16:45:22 +0000

Listen to a recap of the most recent Montana Outdoor Radio Show‘s statewide Fishing reports for 2/9/13 February 9th Summaries Angie at Bob Wards says the Helena Holding Reservoir has some solid kokannee fishing, CanyonFerryLake has been good on the South end. The Jefferson River was fishing great this week down by Hell’s Canyon also. [...]

Montana Perch Fishing Bite on Ice

KC — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:04:10 +0000

Played hookie yesterday and ran off to sit on a frozen chunk of ice for 6 hours. Teaming up with The Captain of the Montana Outdoor Radio Show and Dick “Macman” Zimmer of Zimmer Tackle, we found ourselves catching a bucket full of tasty perch. The three of us fished from about 9am till 3:30 [...]

Central/Southwest Montana Fishing Report [AUDIO]

KC — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:32:33 +0000

Leonard from Roberts Bait and Tackle in Great Falls

Leonard from Robert’s Bait and Tackle says there’s still some fishing going on. Holter is doing well on trout, Tiber doing well on walleye’s, and reminds up there’s NO Derby at Lake Francis this year, but they will have a fun day of fishing on February 16th and Leonard has tickets for sale at the store. If you have any

Memorial Day Fishing and Camping Tips – Montana Outdoor Update

KC — Fri, 25 May 2012 23:12:41 +0000

Weather this weekend does not look very promising for the camping. Unless you have a delux camper with sattelite TV and a deck of cards. Forecast calls for rain tomorrow and Sunday. But don't let a little drizzle keep you from taking advantage of the 3 day weekend. Just pack a jacket and a poncho. You will be fine.

Final Days Of A Record Breaking "Mack Days" -Montana Outdoor Update

KC — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:37:43 +0000

This year could be a record breaking year for the Spring Mack Days up on the Flathead. Sunday marks the close of this years event and their are still plenty of fish to be caught. Including some of those tagged fish we have talked about. Those could score you a BIG cash prize if landed. [...]

Fly Fishing Report For Western Montana – Montana Outdoor Update

KC — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:52:35 +0000

The weather is heating up and that means the runoff has begun. You may have noticed that some of your favorite fishing holes have turned to the same color as an ice cold glass of chocolate milk. No worries! You still have plenty of great places to hit up and “fling some flies.” Kjel Olson [...]

Paddlefishing And FlyFishing On The Mighty MO – Montana Outdoor Update

KC — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:50:15 +0000

Paddlefishing is something I have only done once. To which I was unsuccessful. But it sure is a good time. Not a lot of skill involved and a damn good reason to drink some beer. The 2012 Paddlefish season is underway and as of Saturday, almost 200 fish have been taken. We check in with [...]

Lakes Are Your Best Bet For Catching Fish This Weekend – Montana Outdoor Update

KC — Thu, 03 May 2012 22:37:49 +0000

With the rivers finally blowing out and turning the water into something that resembles millions of gallons of YooHoo. It is safe to say that fishing the rivers and streams is poor. Bob from Mofisch Charters sent us the awesome picture above of a 12lb Rainbow Trout taken out of Bitterroot Lake. Bill from Bob [...]

Flathead Lake Trout = Cash – Montana Outdoor Update

KC — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:45:06 +0000

The Spring Mack Days continue on Flathead Lake. Keep in mind that you DO NOT have to catch the MOST fish to win. There are a bunch of Lake Trout swimming in the Flathead that are tagged with $$$$ amounts on their fins. If caught and turned into the CSKT will get you cash. Captin [...]

Spring Turkey Results (So Far) And Perch Bite On Flathead – Montana Outdoor Update

KC — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:52:35 +0000

Saturday was the Spring opener for Turkey in Montana. Unfortunately for me, those ugly birds outsmarted me. Good thing I got more time to get out there and possibly bag one. I had a poor turnout Saturday on my quest for the elusive “Gobbler.” Having a morning that looked more like a “Wylie Coyote vs. [...]

Perch Bite Is On Strong On Flathead – Montana Outdoor Update

KC — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:37:58 +0000

Dick Zimmer from Zimmer Tackle in Ronan called up the other day to let me know that he killed it on Flathead recently. Catching perch by the bucket full. East Polson bay seems to be the hot spot and with the weather heating up so is the activity of those slimy critters. They are “very [...]

Pat Slater's Tip Of The Week "Spring Walleye" – Montana Outdoor Update

KC — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:23:26 +0000

Pat Slater checked in with us again this week after a recent trip to Big Horn Lake. He says that Spring is a good time to get out and scout the lakes while the water is low. You can see all the downed trees and shrubs that will soon be underwater when the Spring run-off hits

Bitterroot Your Best Bet For Fly Fishing -Montana Outdoor Update

KC — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:42:30 +0000

Bitterroot River is looking to be your best bet for Spring fly fishing. Skwalas are starting to show their faces and so are the fish. Had 3 fishing reports from outfitters and guides, up at the montanaoutdoor website, that agree that the Bitterroot is hot right now. Even though it may be a little crowded.

Fly Fishing Is Good…For Now – Montana Outdoor Update

KC — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:22:32 +0000

Spring is a great time to get out on the water and fling some flies around. The bugs are starting to wake up from there winter nap and the fish are hungry. The only problem is there is a small window of opportunity for you to get out while the fishing is good. As soon [...]

FWP Comments On Possible Live Bait Ban – Montana Outdoor Update

KC — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 05:23:52 +0000

On last week’s Montana Outdoor Radio Show, we heard a scary rumor that the USDA may be banning live bait use from the Missouri River. Mary Beth Kibler from Kibler Outfitting in Eastern Montana, told us that the Department of Agriculture was considering a live bait ban on the Missouri River. Turns out that may not be true, due [...]

Mack Days Are Underway On Flathead – Montana Outdoor Update

KC — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:31:14 +0000

After getting out this weekend and hooking into some good sized Rainbow Trout on Holter. I had to try the "Lake Trout Marinara" recipe we talked about yesterday(Click Here for Recipe). I know that the Rainbow is no where near the size of a Laker, but I had to make due. I

Mack Days And How To Gear Up For Lake Trout – Montana Outdoor Update

KC — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:42:44 +0000

Call up your buddy and ask him if you can borrow his boat. Because Lake Trout fishing is looking good on the Flathead. Great pictures from the Annual Spring Mack Days are up now at Montanaoutdoor.com.

Kids, Catfish, and Flathead Lake Trout – Montana Outdoor Update

KC — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:45:07 +0000

They is nothing more fun than taking a little “tri-cycle motor” out fishing and seeing his/her face light up when they hook into one of them slimy critters. I have had more fun sitting and sipping on a beer watching people fish then actually fishing myself. Seeing the reaction from little 9 year old Mitch [...]