Montana Troutfitters is Bozeman’s oldest fly fishing shop Since 1978

Sep 16, 2024

The Bighorn has been fishing great. Water temps are into the low 60’s. Flows have been staying consistent; the water is cold and clear, there are some weeds. Nymphing with some split case Pmd's, Frenchies, Carpet Bugs, Perdigons and Hares Ear are getting some consistent eats. Dry-fly action has been Caddis and Trico's. Colder temps mean streamer season is near, Goldies, Rusty Trombones, Sparkle Minnows and Jig Thin Mints.




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Fly Pattern Suggestions

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Dries:

renegade, griffiths gnat, zlon midge, tilt wing dun, black Elk Haired Caddis, Extended-body PMD, Vis-a-Dun

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Nymphs:

worm, perdigons, scuds, sowbugs, ray charles, Hot Heads, split cases, frenchies, and zebra midges

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Streamers:

Kreelux, sparkle minnow, white dungeons.

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