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  1. Bitterroot Fishing Report - 6/7
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    Bitterroot Fishing Report - 6/7

    **NOW HIRING! Swing by and drop off a resume!** The Bitterroot is cooking! Head up to Rock Creek and get in on the big bug action. The West Fork of The Bitterroot has salmonflies as well. The West Fork is pretty high, but this could be the week it comes alive Its gonna be a bit before the main stem...
  2. Rock Creek Fishing Report - 6/7
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    Rock Creek Fishing Report - 6/7

    Rock Creek is dropping into shape for salmonflies and is below 2500 cfs. The Creek has dropped down a bit, but is still relatively high, especially for wade fisherman. Salmonflies have been out the last couple days on the lower end of the creek! The flows are much more raft friendly, but still do-able from foot. The creek is pushing...
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    Clark Fork Fishing Report - 6/6

    The Clark Fork is still very high and is a good long ways from being a realistic option. Salmon flies have been spotted above and below town, but the flows aren't so welcoming. If you're desperate to hit the Clark, up by Deer Lodge and Warm Springs are your best bet, but looking elsewhere may be the better move. The...
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    Blackfoot Fishing Report - 6/6

    The Blackfoot is way high and rising. With the water as high and off-color as it is, it's likely not going to be a good option for much else than white water fun floats for some time now. Salmon flies should be right around the corner - any day now. Our best recommendation is to hit your favorite lake or...
  5. Fly Tying - Scott's Callibaetis Nymph
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    Fly Tying - Scott's Callibaetis Nymph

    https://youtu.be/h8YU78Duw9Y Deadly stillwater nymph Scott came up with a couple years ago. It's grown to be his go-to pattern for Callibaetis. He likes to fish it in tandem behind leech, stripping it quickly. The nymphs are strong swimmers as well and very slender. Hook: Tiemco 5236 #14-20 Thread: Veevus 10/0 - Brown Tail: Ostrich Herl - Grey Abdomen: Ostrich Herl...
  6. Rock Creek Fishing Report - 6/1
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    Rock Creek Fishing Report - 6/1

    ** Valley of the Moon road is flooded between the two bridges** We have heard from reliable folks that salmonflies have popped on the lower end of Rock Creek. Flows are still high and on the rise. Also, anything above 3000cfs is certifiably dangerous, specifically in reference to floating. So, be aware of that as the flows rise. The creek...
  7. Bitterroot Fishing Report - 10/22
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    Bitterroot Fishing Report - 10/22

      A ton of rain hit the Missoula area the last couple days, so most of our rivers are up and off color. The root should clear up through the day, depending on the rain. The back channels have been MAGIC the past couple of weeks, making the wade fishing on the 'root very tempting. Aside from having lots of...
  8. Rock Creek Fishing Report - 10/22
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    Rock Creek Fishing Report - 10/22

      Pretty chilly up on Rock Creek these days, but the afternoon fishing has steadily been great. Flows are up a bit from the rain, but "the creek" is still fairly clear. Streamer fishing has been very good lately. For streamers use sculpzillas, mojo minnows, skiddish smolts, JJ specials, and double gongas. There is still a small window in the...
  9. Bitterroot Fishing Report - 10/16
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    Bitterroot Fishing Report - 10/16

      A ton of rain hit the Missoula area the last couple days, so most of our rivers are up and off color. The root should clear up through the day, depending on the rain. The back channels have been MAGIC the past couple of weeks, making the wade fishing on the 'root very tempting. Aside from having lots of...
  10. Rock Creek Fishing Report - 10/16
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    Rock Creek Fishing Report - 10/16

      Rock Creek is fishing quite well, and is worth your time this fall. A ton of rain hit the Missoula area the last couple days, so most of our rivers are up and off color. Rock Creek should clear up through the day, depending on the rain. Streamer fishing has been goooood lately. For streamers use Sheila's sculpin, mojo...