Spring has sprung in the Rockies
Spring has arrived in SW Montana and fishing is definitely picking up. Streams are low and clear and the fish becoming pretty active. You will not find much dry fly fishing yet but if you fish nymphs deep you can generate a lot of activity.
The Madison both below Ennis lake and above the town of Ennis fish very well this time of year. We like egg patterns, small red midge nymphs in sizes 16, small bead head nymphs like the copper john and brassies. Once again fish these patterns in sizes 16 and 18. Use lots of weight and get the flies on the bottom. Typically fish will not chase flies too far in cold water.
The Beaverhead The Beav from Pipe Organ Bridge downstream is open and stream flows excellent for this part of the season. Fish san juan worms and midge nymphs deep with indicators and lots of weight.
The Big Hole The Big Hole can be a lot of fun in the spring. You may actually hit some blue winged olive and midge hatches on the surface with the right conditions but I would count on primarily fishing nymphs. The usual spring suspects such as SJ Worms, midges, prince nymphs and egg patterns.
The Ruby River For a small walk/wading stream the Ruby is a wonderful choice. Fish nymphs but as the days warm you may find some caddis in the afternoons.
Finally, don't over look still water fisheries like the Clark Canyon Reservoir. As the ice goes out of these bodies of water, rainbow trout move in along the shores to find spawning areas and some large fish are taken with regularity.
Good luck
The Madison both below Ennis lake and above the town of Ennis fish very well this time of year. We like egg patterns, small red midge nymphs in sizes 16, small bead head nymphs like the copper john and brassies. Once again fish these patterns in sizes 16 and 18. Use lots of weight and get the flies on the bottom. Typically fish will not chase flies too far in cold water.
The Beaverhead The Beav from Pipe Organ Bridge downstream is open and stream flows excellent for this part of the season. Fish san juan worms and midge nymphs deep with indicators and lots of weight.
The Big Hole The Big Hole can be a lot of fun in the spring. You may actually hit some blue winged olive and midge hatches on the surface with the right conditions but I would count on primarily fishing nymphs. The usual spring suspects such as SJ Worms, midges, prince nymphs and egg patterns.
The Ruby River For a small walk/wading stream the Ruby is a wonderful choice. Fish nymphs but as the days warm you may find some caddis in the afternoons.
Finally, don't over look still water fisheries like the Clark Canyon Reservoir. As the ice goes out of these bodies of water, rainbow trout move in along the shores to find spawning areas and some large fish are taken with regularity.
Good luck
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