Midges and Entomology

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Midge  Entomology & Hatches     Midges are often a year ’round staple in the diet of trout, and in many rivers and lakes, are the most important insect available.  A good sized trout can load up on 1,500 midge pupa during a morning feeding period!  Experts have identified over 10,000 midge species, ranging from 2 […]

March 31st to April 5th

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I was just recently on the Bighorn March 31st to April 5th and the river is fishing incredibly well right now! Lot’s of good surface activity with Midges being the main source, however Baetis will start coming off anytime now. Parachute Adams, Smokejumpers and Griffiths Gnats are my bugs of choice. Nymphing has been spectacular […]

Eric BeeBe Fly Tying Demonstration

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Local fly designer and commercial fly tyer Eric Beebe will be at East Rosebud Fly and Tackle on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. for a free fly-tying demonstration. Beebe will be tying some of his classic streamer patterns as well as some carp-oriented flies. Area tyers are encouraged to bring their vices to the shop […]

Bighorn River February 27th

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CATCH Fly Fishing Pro Staff James Cranford was on the Bighorn River February 27th and this is what he had to report. The Rainbows have started to move to their staging areas and are feeding aggressively if you can find them. Cranford’s Soft Hackle Baetis and Red JuJu Midges both in sizes 18 trailed behind […]

Springtime on the Bighorn

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Springtime on the Bighorn   Springtime on the Bighorn is one of my favorite times to fish. It’s the time of year when Big Rainbows come out of hiding and start to get active for their spawn in May. In March and April I really like to through Big Streamers like the ones located in […]

Bighorn River Browns with Fungus

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Bighorn River Browns with Fungus attached to them have been dying off. Biologists have confirmed that it’s a normal  post spawn fungus. They fight a lot during the spawn, and even more so when the flows are low and they’re crowded. The fighting leaves lots of small wounds for the fungus to take hold. Most recover, […]

Stillwater Anglers

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I will be tying at the Stillwater Anglers this Saturday February 2nd from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM in Columbus, MT. I will be tying some of my new Streamers and some of my favorite Dry Flies for the Bighorn. This will be one you don’t want to miss! I will also be there to […]