Missouri River

Bitterroot River Fishing Report

September 8, 2010

Fly Fishing Montana with The River Otter Fly Shop

Dry Fly Fishing Specialists

Hoppers, Hecuba, Mahoganies, BWOs, Tricos

Same.... today as yesterday....Dry flies and rising fish, life is good.

The next several days should provide us some great dry fly fishing. The cloud cover and mild temps should help bring out both hatches and fish. 4x tippet is the common play with Hoppers and Hecuba, 5x will do just fine for the smaller bugs. Look at the inside of the turns too as more fish are stacking into the Mayfly water.

The fish feeding on top this time of year can be very subtle, a smaller dimple on the surface of the water could be a giant fish. That said, be easy on your hook sets especially when you are fishing the smaller Trico patterns with light tippets! For Terrestrials we like using Ants, Beetles and Hoppers.

Tight Lines!

Hatches:Ants, Beatles, Hoppers, Tricos, some Goldens

Now is a great time to do some gear inventory. If you need anything,feel free to give us a call or to try out our New Online Store!

Trout Guys,

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Blackfoot

Blackfoot River Fishing Report

September 8, 2010

Montana Fly Fishing with River Otter Fly Shop and Outfitters,

Dry Fly Fishing Specialists!

Hecuba, Mahoganies, Tricos, BWOs, Hecuba

Same today as yesterday....dry flies and rising fish = good times!

As with the other area waters, the Blackfoot should fish real well on top this week. Look for Mayfly hatches to increase. Look to fish the softer seams and tail outs.

Now is a great time to do some gear inventory. If you need anything, feel free to give us a call or to try out our New Online Store!

Good Luck Out There!

Chris & Robert

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Clarks Fork

Clarks Fork River Fishing Report

September 8, 010

Montana Fly Fishing with River Otter Fly Shop and Outfitters,

Dry Fly Fishing Specialists

Hecuba, Mahoganies,BWOs, Tricos

Same as the last few, rising fish and dry flies........life is good!!

The next few days will be great for fishing the Upper and Lower Clarkfork. Cloud cover and mild temps will keep fish looking up for you. Try dropper fishing in the morning until around 11 or so, then push the dries.

Both the upper and lower stretches are good options, depending on the day. Cloudy days are better than bright sunny ones. Look for goldens, sallies and pmds to be the bugs of choice. Both the upper and lower streches will likely fish pretty well with droppers too.

Hatches: Giant Golden Stones, Ants, Hoppers

Now is a great time to do some gear inventory. If you need anything, feel free to give us a call or to try out our New Online Store!

Stop By And See All The New Gear And Flies For 2010!

Good Luck Out There!

Chris & Robert

Rock Creek

Rock Creek Fishing Report

September 7, 2010

Fly Fishing Montana with The River Otter Fly Shop and Outfitters

Dry Fly Fishing Specialists!

The following Rock Creek Fishing Report is brought to you by the Rock Creek Mercantile.

September 7th - We are definitely in a quick transition to fall fishing. Though grasshoppers are still working here and there, it has become too cold for them for the most part. Still, if you see them jumping around give them a try.

On Labor Day, I decided to head to the Morgan Case Homestead about 30 miles upstream. I started with a couple hoppers and pulled out a few small browns. Then I switched to the size 8 orange serendipity, made popular by Doug. Fish would not leave it alone throughout the day. It has definitely become the premier nymph, and will likely remain that way into October. If you fish only one pattern, that's easily the one I'd recommend.

We've also seen the first of the October Caddis. Carolyn found one flying around in her house last night, and it's currently sitting in a cup here in the Merc. Fish these guys in the evening and you should get rises. The other patterns that are out and about right now consist of baetis and mahoganies. The Purple Haze also remains a deadly dry fly right now. Fishing is getting very good! More later as things develop...

Missouri

Missouri River Fishing Report

September 8, 2010

Welcome to Fly Fishing Montana with River Otter Fly Shop and Outfitters

Dry Fly Fishing Specialists

The following Fishing Report is provided by Headhunters Fly Shop in Craig.

Today’s weather indicates that you put on a bugger and strip to your heart’s delight.

Flies may include: Black bugger, olive bugger, brown bugger, R2R, Skiddish Smolt, Clouser’s, Yellow Yummy, and do I dare say a Zonker?

Pretty much your choice. But make sure to have on our favorite Streamer line for the Missouri…it’s made for us! The RIO Outbound Short F/I. It tosses a streamer with absolute ease. Come in and try or buy, your choice. At Headhunters, if you don’t like the fly line, we will refund, re-try…whatever you desire. We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee here at the shop.

Missouri River

Missouri River

Photo Courtesy Big Sky Fishing

A classic tail water fishery boasting one of the highest fish counts in Big Sky Country. Tiny bugs and big fish make this an unbelievable slick water experience for those who are not afraid of 7x and bug sizes ranging from 18 to 22. Blue Ribbon trout numbers offer plenty of opportunities at oversized Rainbows and massive hook-nosed Browns.

PMDs/Caddis/Tricos (Mid June - July): This is bug soup and the weeds are in perfect shape. There is no shortage of catching opportunities and the PMD pods are up during the day with the caddis peak at dark shocking. If you have never seen the spinning spires of the Trico hatch on this river from the HIGHWAY, then mid and late July is the ticket.
Hoppers (July - Mid September): At no other time will you be around as many 20 inch fish looking for a Hopper, than on the Missouri during primetime. Our favorite times are the last two weeks of July and the first week of August - really a world class timeframe!
Beatis and Mahoganies (September-October): This is the last big bug of the year and the fish know it. It's tough for them to resist an easy meal when the bleak winter season is coming soon.

Missouri River Fishing Report

September 8, 2010

Welcome to Fly Fishing Montana with River Otter Fly Shop and Outfitters

Dry Fly Fishing Specialists

The following Fishing Report is provided by Headhunters Fly Shop in Craig.

Today’s weather indicates that you put on a bugger and strip to your heart’s delight.

Flies may include: Black bugger, olive bugger, brown bugger, R2R, Skiddish Smolt, Clouser’s, Yellow Yummy, and do I dare say a Zonker?

USGS Streamflow

Missouri River at Toston
Missouri River bl Hauser Lake near Helena
Missouri River bl Holter Dam near Wolf Creek
Missouri River near Ulm
Missouri River near Great Falls
Missouri River at Fort Benton
Missouri River at Virgelle
Missouri River near Landusky
Missouri River below Fort Peck Dam
Missouri River near Wolf Point
Missouri River near Culbertson

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