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

Apr 01, 2025

The Lower Madison is a great option right now. Water temps at 42.8, flows around 1250 cfs, and clarity is good. A double nymph rig with a worm, egg, sowbug, midge, or perdigon is your best bet. The ol' pork 'n' beans combo (an egg and a worm) has been a productive option for us. Keep your eye out for risers eating midges in the soft water and along the banks. Streamer fishing is picking up.


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Fly Pattern Suggestions

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Dries:

parachute adams, griffiths gnat, buzzball, Z-lon midge

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Nymphs:

Zirdle Bugs, zebra midge, perdigons, tung dart, egg

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Streamers:

Sparkle minnows, Kreelex minnows, wooly bugger, sculpzilla

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