Missouri River Photo Strip

With run-off kicking up in high gear in the rocky mountain west, it seemed like a

great time to load the Adipose and head off to some water we know would be stable 

and fishing well. Visiting our good friends at Headhunters is always on our yearly agenda, 

as food is solid as it comes at Issac's, lodging, out of this world at the Sutton Place and fishing,

pretty much on par as usual for the Missouri.

Flows would bump slightly to around 7,000 CFS, moving the fish and fisherman 

around just slightly. This would be some of the higher flows the river has seen in several

years with the lower snow pack and  reservoir levels. Still would not impede the fishing.

As usual, good long days were spent on the river, most on the lower river toward Cascade

as this is our favorite water, fewer boats, really nice fish and some opportunities with dries

along some nice grass banks. Trade off.... can be windier at times. After long days of fishing,

Joe's was always a welcome sight for a couple of cold ones.

With the water being slightly higher, most of the fishing was sub-surface.

dragging a Silvey Caddis Pupa, Two Bit or Green Machine behind a worm. 

I know I said worm, but thats what they wanted and that's what they got.

Surprisingly the river was very nice at these flows and boats were very 

spread out, however, when you concentrate on the lower river, crowding was not an

issue. Just netting and releasing , with a few photo's was our concern.

Throw in a couple of short evening floats to enjoy the blue skies and windless evenings,

and another great trip to Montana was enjoyed.

Craiglandia

We just finished up another great trip to Craiglania this past week. Six great days spent in the hub of fly fishing bliss. We continue to go back time after time as the Missouri River has so much to offer 

and such a variety of fishing, from nymph, dry fly , streamer and even two-handeders.

I must also give a huge shout out to Sara, Julie , Dewey and entire staff at Headhunters, as they treat  you like the one and only customer. 

 We had our normal great little cabin, the Sutton Place, located right in town

perfectly placed in walking distance to all three fly shops, Joe's bar and Isaac's 

Restaurant.

Recently remodeled this winter to include new hardwood floors,

modifications to living room/ kitchen walls , adding kitchen bar and stools

 and new chairs in the living room. 

A staple in most fishing accomidations- twin beds, but very comfortable. 

BBQ on the side patio for your home cooking excitement.

 Also plenty of parking in small drive-way for  truck and boat.

Montana Spring Creek

Done spending another week visit Big Sky country, and the hospitality of the all was impeccable. A little wind, rain, sun and plenty of fish. We were treated to many scenes like this along the way.

Silvey's Bead Head Caddis Pupa

This trailer continues to good producer combined with the Two-bit hooker, both in olive and black, dropped 18-24" behind the point fly.