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Dallas fly fishing meet Montana fly fishing

Posted on January 19, 2016June 2, 2022 by Eric Adams

Dallas fly fishing, welcome to Montana!

American Airlines has announced it will begin a Dallas/Fort Worth to Bozeman direct flight starting this June 2016. This is great news for Dallas fly fishing aficionados looking to get to the best Montana fly fishing without the long layovers or multi-city routes typically involved. The newly remodeled Gallatin Yellowstone International Airport has stated that flights will run from June to October and again from December to April.

The summer months are prime fishing times for local Dallas anglers to beat the Texas summer heat and spend a quality long weekend enjoying the Big Sky of Montana. Dallas fly fishing anglers looking to take a quick spring getaway can take a scenic 2-hour drive to the Missouri River and get in some great early season fishing. Contact us today to learn how you can save 20% on our Spring fly fishing trips!

Here’s some information about spring fishing from our previous blog post:

April brings consistently warmer days, and the options seem limited only by your gasoline budget or level of angling wanderlust. The tailwaters, spring creeks and freestones throughout the state will start to witness plenty of spring baetis. On the more technical water, these small mayflies, also known as Blue-winged Olive, are best imitated with any number of Rene Harrop CDC flies, and subsurface with brown/olives and pheasant tails in sizes 14-18. On the larger freestone rivers, more traditional flies like Parachute Adams, Wulffs, and bead-headed CDC Pheasant Tails will do the trick.

The more noteworthy rivers at this time include the Missouri River, Armstrong Spring Creek, Bighorn River and the Upper Yellowstone River. As the warmth of April increases, an explosion of insects begins with the fabled Mother’s Day Caddis, March Brown’s and continued baetis. The caddis gets all the press, but the baetis and March Brown mayflies occur just before and throughout the Mother’s Day Caddis (shown below), ending only when the rivers finally swell with a full-swing run-off. While anglers still have to deal with the occasional bout of snow or cold weather the trout seem to be happy to cooperate with the smorgasbord of eatables spring brings with her.

To learn more about this great new flight check out the article in the Bozeman Dailey Chronicle.

Spring Fly Fishing

Posted on May 4, 2015June 2, 2022 by Eric Adams

We’ve had some great Spring fly fishing so far in #Montana, with plenty more coming up. The Missouri River, Yellowstone River and Madison River have all been good at time this season. The Baetis hatches on the #MissouriRiver have been superb this season.

Always good to fish with our friends from @GraniteSportsMedicine!

2015 Montana Snow Pack

Posted on March 10, 2015June 2, 2022 by Eric Adams

2015 Montana Snow Pack Preface:

Why would anglers want to know the 2015 Montana snowpack conditions? Well, if trout live in cool waters then trout anglers should have a keen interest in researching how much cool water might be in store for the fishing season. Cool water lends itself to happy, healthy trout – and what Montana fly fishing aficionado wouldn’t want that.

One thing we should point out is that in 15+ years of professional guiding and piscatorial acumen (define as “fish freak”) the weather trumps all snowpack conditions. A couple of weeks of seasonally high temperatures can turn high snowpack into below average. At Montana Fly Fishing Guides we can only speculate based on experience and some research.

Current 2015 Montana Snowpack Conditions:

While much of the West is in some level of drought; most notably Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and California, yet somehow Montana as eluded this latest dry spell. As you can see from the graphic below some parts of Montana are doing better than others. The Northwestern part of the state has unusually low snowpack. The Missouri River, Jefferson, Smith and Gallatin systems are near 100% of normal with the Madison River at 25% below normal. Good new for our anglers is that the Upper Yellowstone River basin is at 101 % of normal.

2015 Fishing Outlook:

As we head into Spring and the wet months of March, April & May we’ll look to the temperatures and amount of precipitation instead of the 2015 Montana snowpack. While much of the country is still in Winter’s icy grip, Summer seems to be trying to skip right past spring here in Montana. As we wait and see what spring brings us we should point out the National Weather Service has forecasted a weak El Nino. What does this mean for Montana? Typically it means a wetter and warmer summer.

Our prediction?

We’ve got a hunch that fishing will be really good this Spring since most of the low snow has already melted and the warmer temps are going to make those bugs pop!

Or maybe that’s our ever optimistic nature. How about summer fishing? With slightly above average temperatures forecast and an equal chance of above average precipitation summer should be just about right – not too hot, not too cold.

If you’re looking for more detailed information or would like to talk with us further please Contact Us and we’ll do our best to help you out.

Fly Fishing Holiday Sale

Posted on December 16, 2014June 2, 2022 by Eric Adams

Yellowstone Valley Lodge Fly Fishing Holiday Sale…

As part of our partnership with Yellowstone Valley Lodge, we are offering a fly fishing Holiday sale for all of our loyal Montana fly fishing enthusiasts. If you book your 2015 Montana fly fishing trip before January 15, 2015, we will upgrade you from our Standard package to our Deluxe package at no additional cost to you! That’s over a $1,000 in savings for a 6 night / 5 day package (double occupancy). Now that’s a deal we certainly can encourage and it’s just in time for the Holidays.

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your family, grandkids, parents, or friends this is a great option. We’ll even send you a printable coupon that you can send your fellow anglers so they’ll know exactly what your gift entails. Just make sure to book your/their trip on or before January 15, 2015!

This fly fishing Holiday sale will upgrade you to our Deluxe Cabin, which features: new loft style, riverside cabins were completed in 2012 and include: 2 bedrooms: main level with king or queen bed, loft with 2 beds (convertible to king); 2 baths: main level & loft; Living area with pull out couch, sitting area, & dining table; Kitchenette fully loaded with fridge, freezer, & microwave; Flat screen TV & Direct TV; WiFi; Central heat & air conditioning; Large private deck overlooking the Yellowstone River. Now that’s an upgrade!

Combine that with guide service from Montana Fly Fishing Guides and you’ve got one great gift. MFG is based in Livingston, Montana, which is located just north of Yellowstone National Park near many famous rivers in Paradise Valley. This area is considered to be a Mecca of Montana fly fishing and by anglers the world over. Nearly a dozen world-class Montana trout fisheries are within a few miles drive.

DETAILS: Must book by January 15, 2015. Offer valid April 25, 2015, to July 15, 2015, and again from August 17, 2015, to October 25, 2015. Some exclusions may apply. Not valid with any other offers or promotions. The all-inclusive Montana fly fishing packages include all meals, lodging and guide services. Including flies, rods/reel rental (if needed), and staff gratuities (less guide tips).