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

Dec 05, 2024

The Gallatin is one of our favorite winter fisheries and according to the weather forecast, we've got clear skies until Sunday! Fish will start to get more active towards the warmer parts of the day. During the winter, fish will hold in deep, slow moving water. A double nymph rig with Pats rubber leg and a dropper such as a black or red perdigon, zebra midge, or a worm will keep the net wet, hopefully not frozen. Smaller streamers are still pulling in some fish, get them down deep with your favorite sink tip or poly leader. Think low and slow retrievals. If you're lucky enough to see some sippers this time of year, its more than likely a midge. Our favorite is the Griffiths Gnat or a Slick midge in 18-20


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Fly Pattern Suggestions

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Dries:

Griffiths gnats,

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Nymphs:

Pats Rubber Legs, Perdigons, little black sloan, Lightning bug, rainbow warrior, frenchie

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Streamers:

Sculpzilla, Baby Gonga, Sparkle Minnow, Mini dungeon, wooly bugger

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