fly fishing

I have a confession to make. I detested fishing as a child. I spent more time untangling my line, than I did with it in the water. I hated baiting my hook, unless I got to use colored marshmallows. I remember my brothers spending hours digging up night crawlers to use for bait. I would scream if I had to string one of those slimy buggers on my hook. Just thinking about it makes me a little nauseou

If you’re looking for a gift this year for the true Missoulian, or if you’re just looking to ship a little Missoula to someone for Christmas, then look no further. We have put together a list of gifts that are unique to Missoula and Western Montana...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Scott Anderson has his Fly Fishing report up now at montanaoutdoor.com. If you are looking to get out and do some fly fishing, but this weather is holding you back. Scott has the flow data from all the rivers in Western Montana and where the fish are biting...

Spring is just around the corner. As the days start heating up a little. So does the fishing. The bugs start to hatch and the fish start to feast. If you want to head out and do a little fly fishing this weekend. Check out my update for details on where you should head out to...

Couldn't ask for better weather to get off your ass and go play outside. Even If you wake up and find the weather to be crappy. Don't use it as an excuse. Unless an act of god keeps you from going fishing or snowboarding. You gotta "sack up" and get out there...