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

Jan 16, 2025

The Mo' has been fishing good. Flows have been climbing coming in at around 3950cfs and water temps around 35 degrees. With winter conditions take it slow and be cautious when on the river. A wading stick is a great way to check ice and keep you on your feet. Dress in layers and wear gloves but remember to remove gloves when handling fish. A double nymph rig with scuds, tailwater sow bugs, worms and zebra midges will bring in fish all day long. Smaller streamers will get some follows as well, try a wooly bugger, leech or a sparkle minnow.

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Fly Pattern Suggestions

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Dries:

buzball, griffiths gnat, Z-lon midge

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Nymphs:

Size 14-18 Two Bit Hooker, Various Perdigons, Tailwater sowbug, Ray Charles, pink radiation baetis, flashback pheasant tail, zebra midge, green machine

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Streamers:

wooly bugger, Kreelex's, sparkle minnows, skiddish smolts, rusty trombones, sculpzilla

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