So far, there have been more than 15,000 lake trout entered into the Mack Days tournament in Montana, and the biggest laker of the 34-day tournament (so far) has been landed. Mack Days was started when they found an imbalance of Mackinaw lake trout in Flathead Lake, Mont. in 2002. They held a tournament in [...]
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I would like to say a big thank you and Welcome to Al Browns Fishing Charters and Montana Fishing Company for joining Big Mikes fishing charters. All the prospects are looking good for a Salmon season this year starting in April, we can keep our fingers crossed. No fishing for me this weekend, I have [...]
EPA Puts the Brakes on Montana Fishing Park
In Logan, Mont., they were all set to build a fishing park that would gain access for the handicapped. But the Environmental Protection Agency has said "Not so fast." The EPA claimed the park is susceptible to flooding and is therefore unsafe, according to the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. Folks at the American Legion and Urbani [...]
A Winter Day on the Bighorn in Montana
It's one of the most legendary trout rivers in the world, and and these big, beautiful trout are the reason why. Sure, fishing the Bighorn River in Montana is cold in the winter, but battling these guys probably warms you up a bit. - Rick Bach Like this story? Be sure to share it on Google [...]
Trout Wipeout From Montana
There are two types of river fishermen that have never lost their footing and found their waders full of water: novices and liars. Here's some humbling but admirable footage of an angler in Montana that went horizontal, but recovered and even managed to land an impressive fish. Congratulations to him for his catch and YouTube [...]
Faceless Fly FIshing: Big Trout Chowing Down During Incredible Hatches
Swarming bugs and hungry trout on empty streams. From the folks at "Faceless Fly Fishing," based in Calgary, Alberta, we've got some incredibly fly-fishing footage for you. Enjoy. – Rick Bach Like this story? Be sure to share it on Google Plus, Facebook, and Twitter by clicking on the logos above.Via: Orvis Want more trout [...]
“Heart of the Driftless” Trailer
Chunky, beautiful brown trout on sidewalk-sized pristine streams. If that's not the dream of a fly-fisherman, we don't know what is. This trailer for a film called Heart of the Driftless says it showcases some of "the best trout fishing" in the world. Keep an eye out for the DVD in March, and on the [...]
Cutthroat Trout and Suckers on Montana’s Bitterroot River
From Montana's Bitterroot River, the guys at Yukon Goes Fishing have to wade through a few suckers to get to some chunky cutthroat trout. But unlike some anglers, that despise the homely fish, these guys seem to have a sense of humor that allows them to appreciate anything that puts a bend in the rod. Fish on. [...]
Highlights of Trout, Bass Fishing in Montana in 2011
Montana may be thought of as a trout state, but the largemouth are not to be ignored. This summary of one angler's 2011 season certainly has plenty of those big, beautiful rainbows and browns. But pay attention and near the middle you'll catch site of a pretty hefty largemouth too. Here's hoping your angling year [...]
Big Brown Trout in Montana
Regardless of your taste in music, or donut preference, there's no denying that the guys at "Yukon Goes Fishing" know how to make trout fishing exciting. - Rick Bach Via: Moldy Chum A 1,000-pound marlin is a beautiful thing. But landlubbers aren't the only ones who think they look delicious.
