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Beaverhead River - July 4th, 2009
supplied by: Tim Tollett's Frontier Anglers
RECORDED: 
55 °
FISHING: Excellent
Beaverhead is fishing great
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Big Hole River - July 3rd, 2009
supplied by: Tim Tollett's Frontier Anglers
RECORDED: 
78 °
FISHING: Excellent
The Big Hole is happening - big time! Lots of dry fly fishing with an assortment of bugs. From small PMD's all the way up to big Golden Stones, the fishing is great. You don't want to be without a substantial selection of different flies. The water is in beautiful shape, running around 1700 CFS. Perfect for float fisherman and by picking your spots, excellent for the wade fisherman too.
Best Bugs: sz. 8 & 10 rubber leg Squirrel Nymphs, sz. 8-16 Prince Nymphs, sz. 6-14 asst. Stonefly Nymphs, sz. 6-8 Brett's Brown or black, or golden Stone, sz. 4-8, Yuk Bugs in Pepporoni, black and olive, sz. 6 & 8 Caddis Dries, sz. 12-16 Adams Parachute, sz. 12-16 LaFontaine Caddis Emergers in both olive and tan, sz. 12 & 14 Royal Trudes, sz. 12-16 PT Cruzers - one of our top producing flies at the moment, especially in size 14 & 12 in the olive and two tone colors, sz. 12-16 BH Hares Ear nymph, sz. 12- 18 Copper John's in all colors, sz. 8 MoJoe Golden, sz. 8 Rogue Golden, sz. 8-18 Yellow, orange, royal, and green Stimulator, sz. 8 Swisher's LLS Chernobyl - a killer of a fly, sz. 10 Black Magic - another great bug for the "Hole", sz. 10-16 lime, yellow, peacock, royal, and orange PMX dry flies.
The list could go on. It is smorgasbord time on the Big Hole and you'll want the kitchen sink with you when you go!
Streamer Action: Buggabullies, sz. 2&4 in Yellow, Orange, White, Olive, Grey, Yellow Yummies, sz. 2&4, Beldar Rubber Legs, sz. 4 in Yellow, Brown, Black, Olive. And have an assortment of large saltwater flies, such as Comb's Sea Habbit, and Corona Toad's in size 3/0
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Madison River - July 3rd, 2009
supplied by: Tim Tollett's Frontier Anglers
RECORDED:
81 °
FISHING: Excellent
The famous Madison Salmonfly hatch is in full swing! My daughter, Tamara is working for Montna FW&P's this summer and mentioned that there is some great fishing just upstream from Ennis.
Best Flies: Don't forget to have a good supply of Joe Aanes' Mojo Salmon fly. It proved to be our #1 choice for the Big Hole this season. Along with Mojo's have some Bird Stones, Yug Bugs, Henry's Fork Salmonfly, and other rubber leg nymphs. Caddis patterns will also produce fish. And don't forget to pack a number of smaller Copper Johns (size 12-16) especially in lime and silver colors.
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Jefferson River - July 3rd, 2009
supplied by: Tim Tollett's Frontier Anglers
RECORDED: 
82 °
FISHING: Excellent
A great time to be on the Jefferson - before our mid-summer heat gets here. Caddis and PMD hatches, and flying ants are everywhere. Think about the Jefferson the next time you are in the area. We have the best selection of flies and a few secret bugs that will get the big boys to turn their heads.
Come Prepared: sz. 12-18 Adams Parachute, sz. Sparkle Spiders, our new, sz. 12 & 14, Never Sink Trudes - a killer pattern, sz. 12-16 Royal and Grey Wulff patterns, sz. 10 Black Magic, sz. 12-16 PT Cruzers, sz. 12-16 Prince Nymphs, sz. 2-6 Tim's Buggbully (Yellow, White, Orange, Grey, Olive), Yellow Yummy's, sz. 2-6, Beldar Rubber Legs, sz. 4 (Black, Brown, Olive, Yellow) Yuk Bugs, sz. 4,6 (Black, Olive, Pepperoni) And bring some big, nasty, crawfish patterns.
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Ruby River - July 3rd, 2009
supplied by: Tim Tollett's Frontier Anglers
RECORDED:
80 °
FISHING: Great
The Ruby is still running a bit high 350 CFS, but the fishing is really improving. We look for the water to drop any day now with the PMD's right around the corner.
Don't forget.....we have a small number of days resevered this season on a piece of the Ruby you won't want to miss. Call us for details. It is the BEST section on the Ruby River - period. 1-406-683-5276.
Fly Selection: Tim's P.T Cruzer in Olive, Olive/Brown, and Pink. Sz. 14-18, Beadhead PT's, Sz, 14-18, Copper Johns in Copper, Red, Silver, Lime. Sz. 14-20, Prince Nymphs Sz. 12-18
Tim's Buggabully in White, Yellow, Olive, Orange, Grey. Sz. 2-6, Yellow Yummies Sz. 4-6, Zonkers in Natural, Olive, Copper Sz. 2-8
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Wheat's Lake - July 3rd, 2009
supplied by: Tim Tollett's Frontier Anglers
RECORDED:
80 °
FISHING: Excellent
Wheat's is by far one of the best lakes to fish in S.W. Montana. The rod fee per day is $125. The Callibaetis and damsel fishing has been rock solid latley and fish up to 7 pounds have been taken. Good stuff! Some days we are seeing amazing dry fly action.
Fly Box: Callibaetis Flashback - Sz. 14&16, T-D Damsel - Sz. 12, Flashback Pheasant Tail - Sz. 14-18, Richard's Seal Bugger - Sz. 8-10, New Age Buggers in Cherry Chocolate, Midnight Fire, Black Pearl, and Goldenstone - Sz. 4-10, Purple Haze/Parachute Adams- Sz. 14-18, Zonkers in natural, copper, and olive - Sz. 2-8. Richard's Seal Buggers in size 8&10.
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Missouri River - July 2nd, 2009
supplied by: The Trout Shop
RECORDED: 
72 °
FISHING: Excellent
Smile, The River will be in the Zone by Thursday.
Statement from the Bureau of Reclamation on June 30, 2009
It appears the high elevation snowmelt is essentially over, as inflows into Canyon Ferry have declined to near 8,000 cfs and continue to decline. To continue evacuating storage from the exclusive flood pool and provide relief to the high river flows in the Missouri River downstream of Canyon Ferry Dam, the following operation changes are required at Canyon Ferry Dam and Powerplant.
7,200 cfs - Here it comes! Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 1
The water line visible on the side of the river bank provides proof that the Bureau of Reclamation is sticking to their plan. Down goes the river. 9,000 cfs at 10:30 pm. Caddis have already noticeably reacted. Craig was fairly quiet at 9:00 pm. There must be something worth staying on the river for. It's here.
Caddis, PMD's, Yellow Sallies, and a few Brown Drakes are all in the mix. Get ready for the river to boil. Tricos are not far away. Set your nymph and streamer rods down and give your dry fly rod a work out.
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Deschutes River - Lower - July 2nd, 2009
supplied by: Deschutes Canyon Fly Shop, Inc.
RECORDED:
92 °
FISHING: Good
Red Side Trout:
Summer is here and so are the Caddis. We also have good numbers of Pale Morning Duns, Pale Evening Duns, and the sometimes forgotten Little Yellow Mays. Fishing has become more challenging during certain times of the day, for the most part, mornings and evenings are the most productive times.
General Trout Feeding Time Frames: Activity takes place from 9 AM until about 1 PM, then again from about 5 PM until dark.
Quick Tip: This time of year can be a real hoot, fish a dry trailed by a wet fly emerger and hang on. Allow that set up to drift all the way past you down stream, and then let it hang below you for 20 to 30 seconds. Your not done yet, retrieve those bugs with a slow, fast, slow action to imitate a diving egg laying caddis. It is important to mix it up, so change your technique and you’ll be amazed the difference it will make.
Now that water temperatures are in the upper 50’s, its a really good idea to fish water that is fast and well oxygenated. I mean don’t be afraid to fish water that looks too fast. remember each column of water depth will slow dramatically every foot or so the water deepens. Trout can lay very comfortably under water that looks really fast. Try it, you’ll like it.
Current Hatches on the Deschutes River:
MAY FLIES: BWO’s, Size 18, Little Yellow May’s size 16, PMD’s size 16, Pale Evening Duns; size 12.
CADDIS: Igloo Case Building, Size 18 or 20. Net Spinning Caddis, size 16, Western Weedy Water Caddis; size 16
STONE FLIES: Yellow Sallies size 16
CRANE FLIES: Pale Yellow Crane Fly Size 16
MIDGE: Midge pupa Size 20 or 22
Fly Patterns you should have:
Igloo Case Building Caddis: cream Larva, cream Pupa, and dark grey adult, size 18 or 20. Net Spinning Caddis: grey, olive, bright green, Larva; cream or ginger Pupa; grey wing, olive body, size 16. Little Yellow Sally’s size 16,
Midge, Pupa; red, grey and black, size 18 to 22.
Rusty Spinners, size 16 or 18. Pardridge wing caddis tan 16’s. PED’s light yellow size 12, PMD’s size 16’s, Little yellow May’s yellow size 16.
Emerger patterns like Soft Hackles, Caddis Pupas, and don’t forget those Cripple’s; sizes 14’s ~ 18’s.
Other Useful Patterns: Bead Head CDC Prince Nymph 10 ~ 12, light bright dubbed Soft Hackle (green), bright green sparkle Green Rock Worms, and Silvey’s Prime Pupa’s, Lighting Bugs size 14, Zug Bugs size 14, King Prince Nymph, size 12~16 and a red, green and gold Copper John’s 16 ~ 18s, and a wire bodied Prince Nymph size 10, in black, red, or green.
The Weather Forecast: Go to “LOCAL MAUPIN WEATHER” on the home page of this site.
Deschutes Water Conditions:
Water Clarity: Color; green/ clear.
Water Temperature: 59 degrees,
White River Water Conditions:
A medium Green color, No problems for the Deschutes.
Product Notes:
Don’t forget that We have a huge clearance sale going on, most everything in the store is on sale at 30% OFF!!! Rods, Reels, Wading gear, Clothing, Vests, Packs, Glasses, and much more.
Click on "Private Lakes" for more info on trophy trout fishing.
For information regarding Deschutes River hatches, click on “HATCH CHART”.
Have any questions? Allow our helpful staff to assist you.
Please call ~ John, Karen, Nate, Leif, or Joe at:
Deschutes Canyon Fly Shop Toll free (866) 647-4721
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Taos Area Waters - July 2nd, 2009
supplied by: The Reel Life
RECORDED:
85 °
FISHING: Excellent
It's all good now, with non-rain runoff finally over. The rain, however, might cause periodic muddy water, but that's what red San Juan worms are for. Otherwise, it's dapping or bow and arrow casts on the Chiquito, Hondo, Santa Barbara and the like. The Pueblo near the gorge might have some good fishing in the shady hours, but it will generally be too warm for midday fishing.
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Conejos River - July 2nd, 2009
supplied by: The Reel Life
RECORDED:
86 °
FISHING: Good
It depends upon the time of day and the releases from Platoro. Good idea to be armed with your midsummer arsenal, including green drake patterns, which will increase in importance as the hatch time approaches. So golden stones, caddis in green and golden, red and brown worms, craneflies and streamers for the darker skies (most of the really big fish these days are taking advantage of these monsoon clouds to come out and kill stuff). Terrestrials too. One fly I can't keep enough of is the hard shelled ant. Drop that one behind your dry fly and see what happens.
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