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

Dec 19, 2024

The Mo' has been fishing good. Flows coming in around 3200cfs and water temps around 38 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 in the lower stretches with scuds, tailwater sow bugs, worms and zebra midges will tighten a line. 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:

Size 18-20 Extended-body BWO, Parawulff BWO, hackle stacker, Tan caddis, C-Um bwo, orange chubby

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Nymphs:

Size 14-18 Two Bit Hooker, Various Perdigons, Tailwater sowbug, Ray Charles, pink radiation baetis, flashback pheasant tail, split-case BWO, frenchie, military mayfly, zebra midge, green machine (gray)

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Streamers:

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

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