Lower Madison, Black's Station to Greycliff. It's about an hour, paddling solo, a cantankerous crosswind. Then a quiet ride back on the gravel road takes a similar amount of time. Only rained on once, but it counted.
Lower Madison, Black's Station to Greycliff. It's about an hour, paddling solo, a cantankerous crosswind. Then a quiet ride back on the gravel road takes a similar amount of time. Only rained on once, but it counted.
As the flows on the Upper are increased out of Hebgan Dam we in turn see a corresponding increase in the flows of the Lower. It has been bumped up to 2240 cfs. This is a time of year when patience is a key to fishing here. You may need to spend the first hour or so of your day switching flies until (Show More)
As the flows on the Upper are increased out of Hebgan Dam we in turn see a corresponding increase in the flows of the Lower. It has been bumped up to 2240 cfs. This is a time of year when patience is a key to fishing here. You may need to spend the first hour or so of your day switching flies until you can find out what the fish want to eat. We still have a lot of Caddis hatching and we started to see Golden Stones in good numbers. Some random fish here and there will hit a small Chubby on the surface. Run a Chubby/ dropper rig if you get tired of looking at a strike indicator. With the water being slightly off color, there's about a foot or so of visibility, bright flashy nymphs and San Jaun worms are working. Our weekend outlook should be wet and cloudy so the morning hours may hold some good streamer fishing. Check out www.troutfitters.com for all of the latest fishing reports and gear!
Went for a nice ride out Story Mill Road. After getting off Rouse and Bridger Canyon Road, the traffic was very mild. Spotted what I think was a juvenile Cooper's or Sharp-Shinned Hawk on a fence post. Take advantage of these nice cool days to get some longer rides in before the heat of summer real (Show More)
Went for a nice ride out Story Mill Road. After getting off Rouse and Bridger Canyon Road, the traffic was very mild. Spotted what I think was a juvenile Cooper's or Sharp-Shinned Hawk on a fence post. Take advantage of these nice cool days to get some longer rides in before the heat of summer really kicks in!
Got pressed into a late afternoon following an active weekend. Flailed on the climb, to the point that hikers were mocking me. Pretty crowded up there and—since I helped do the work I can complain—the descent was LUMPY. Still, I'm pretty glad I went, ought sleep like the dead tonight.
Got pressed into a late afternoon following an active weekend. Flailed on the climb, to the point that hikers were mocking me. Pretty crowded up there and—since I helped do the work I can complain—the descent was LUMPY. Still, I'm pretty glad I went, ought sleep like the dead tonight.
First time out on the water this year, first time in the new canoe... first time for the dog in any canoe. That last one may have been one too many wild cards, but the maiden voyage went smoothly.
First time out on the water this year, first time in the new canoe... first time for the dog in any canoe. That last one may have been one too many wild cards, but the maiden voyage went smoothly.
The Mothers Day Caddis hatch is on big time on the Lower Madison. For the first half of the day try a nymph rig with some Caddis Pupa or Emergers. We are still have more action under the surface rather than dries being eaten off the surface. The best time of day to get some fish on a dry fly has bee (Show More)
The Mothers Day Caddis hatch is on big time on the Lower Madison. For the first half of the day try a nymph rig with some Caddis Pupa or Emergers. We are still have more action under the surface rather than dries being eaten off the surface. The best time of day to get some fish on a dry fly has been in the evening around dinner time. Try throwing something different with a caddis pupa dropped behind it. Purple Haze and Purple Parawulffs were working great last night and I would imagine a Golden Chubby would be a solid bet for a dry fly. With the large hatch last night try trailing a Dead Silveys Caddis behind your dry fly in some of the eddies to target opportunistic fish. Don't forget that you can always fish streamers for the big fish who are looking to pick off unsuspecting smaller trout to busy paying attention to the flurry of caddis activity going on up top! Visit www.troutfitters.com/fishingreports for all of our local rivers!
Has anyone hiked Lava Lake since the warm temps and sunshine? is trail clear of snow and ice?
Has anyone hiked Lava Lake since the warm temps and sunshine? is trail clear of snow and ice?
Saw our first trillium up Half-Moon Gulch spur off of New World Gulch Trail, which is practically mud-free right now, an anomaly for this date...The stream is running at a moderate rate, and if you don't want wet boots, go left just before the first crossing until it dead-ends into a crossable tribu (Show More)
Saw our first trillium up Half-Moon Gulch spur off of New World Gulch Trail, which is practically mud-free right now, an anomaly for this date...The stream is running at a moderate rate, and if you don't want wet boots, go left just before the first crossing until it dead-ends into a crossable tributary intersection. Still pockets of snow to the side of the NWG trail, and at 1/4 mile up Half Moon, you'll encounter ice/snow on the trail.
The glacier lilies are out in full force along the first 2 miles! Some snow cover and mud on the trail, but nothing that impeded travel. Lots of folks out enjoying the sunshine with their canine friends. If you're uncomfortable with stream crossings, bring a hiking stick. My friend said the water ha (Show More)
The glacier lilies are out in full force along the first 2 miles! Some snow cover and mud on the trail, but nothing that impeded travel. Lots of folks out enjoying the sunshine with their canine friends. If you're uncomfortable with stream crossings, bring a hiking stick. My friend said the water had risen noticeably even from yesterday.
Rode from "M" trailhead to top of Sypes canyon and back. Trail was completely dry the whole way and in good shape. Came across one downed tree across trail, but rest is clear.
Rode from "M" trailhead to top of Sypes canyon and back. Trail was completely dry the whole way and in good shape. Came across one downed tree across trail, but rest is clear.
Triple Tree is snow free and in great shape. Thanks to the trail crews for removing the downed trees!
Triple Tree is snow free and in great shape. Thanks to the trail crews for removing the downed trees!
Took the pup for a hike And it was snow free for ~ 2.5 miles, or about 1/4 mile past where the new trail was added a couple of years ago. Middle and upper sections very muddy/slick.
Took the pup for a hike And it was snow free for ~ 2.5 miles, or about 1/4 mile past where the new trail was added a couple of years ago. Middle and upper sections very muddy/slick.
Yellowstone is in the early stages of blowing out! The Lower Madison however has been fishing great! Visit www.troutfitters.com for all of our fishing reports. Here is what the Lower is doing:
The Lake has finally started to settle out and the water clarity on the Lower has greatly improved. Y (Show More)
Yellowstone is in the early stages of blowing out! The Lower Madison however has been fishing great! Visit www.troutfitters.com for all of our fishing reports. Here is what the Lower is doing:
The Lake has finally started to settle out and the water clarity on the Lower has greatly improved. You have about 2 feet of visibility now. Luckily they've been keeping the flows out of the Dam steady. The fish here like consistancy. San Juan Worms and Crawfish are to patterns to start out with. Softies and emergers are on the list of flies to have in your box. We're only a few degrees in the water temp away from the Mothers Day Caddis. If you haven't experienced this hatch yet, it can be like a freighttrain of bugs headed upstream. Often you can fish this hatch successfully by not matching the hatch. You and the fish can easily spot a fly that stands out from the other 10,000 bug on the water.
Rode the trail up and down. Middle sections very wet/muddy, only two small patches of snow along the way, likely gone by now. Saw plenty of other riders and hikers. Overall great ride.
Rode the trail up and down. Middle sections very wet/muddy, only two small patches of snow along the way, likely gone by now. Saw plenty of other riders and hikers. Overall great ride.
Moonlight Basin News: Team Moonlight will be at Town & Country(MSU location) this weekend for our Spring Season Pass Sale. Come get the best price on 2013-14 Season Passes($319 College/Senior/Jr, $359 Midweek, & $519 Adult. We are offering a Pay In 2 plan, FREE season passes for ALL your kids(ages < (Show More)
Moonlight Basin News: Team Moonlight will be at Town & Country(MSU location) this weekend for our Spring Season Pass Sale. Come get the best price on 2013-14 Season Passes($319 College/Senior/Jr, $359 Midweek, & $519 Adult. We are offering a Pay In 2 plan, FREE season passes for ALL your kids(ages <11) as a season pass holding parent, ltd. edition season pass holder t-shirts(as supplies last), and more. Visit http://bit.ly/12ZhXTH for full details. Stay tuned for more Team Moonlight adventures this spring. Avalaunch Sweet Corn Fest blog dropping soon!
