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

Jun 16, 2025

The Upper Madison is fishing well throughout. A few Big Bugs have been active down around Ennis and fish have been keyed in on them from Varney down. Dry droppers with a chubby to a frenchie or CDC nymph will catch fish on all parts of the river. Caddis are out in force and dry fly fishing has been excellent. Look for PMDs as well.

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Fly Pattern Suggestions

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Dries:

Water walker salmonfly, flutterbug, X-Caddis, chubby chernobyl, #14-16, Parachute PMD, Elk hair caddis

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Nymphs:

Blowtorch, $3 dip, shop vac, frenchie, pats rubber legs, mega prince

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Streamers:

Dungeons, Sparkle Minnows, sculpzilla, Boogie Man, Double Screamer, rusty trombone, mini sculpzilla

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