Author Archives: al
Streamers, Dry’s, Nymphs
Courtesy of Erik Photo from Erik, just back from Andros Big Hole River 1610 cfs Fishing is really starting to pick up on the Big Hole and got a good report on the Jefferson. Big streamers as well as … Continue reading
Looking Good
Big Hole River 1810 cfs Been a few days since my last report. Main reason there was not much to report. River was on the rise and visibility down to about a foot. Now conditions are improving greatly with the … Continue reading
From the Big Hole to Andros Island
Big Hole River 1250 cfs This river is clearing daily and the fishing is improving daily. Not much reported on top water but streamers and nymphs doing very well. Visibility is more than two feet now. Tommy Kee on Andros … Continue reading
Clear and Still
At this time on Andros Island it is 90 degrees and light wind. Pretty good conditions for dose bonefishes dere mon. I have not recieved a report from Jim or Erik who have been there for a few days now. … Continue reading
Wild and Free
Big Hole River 2200 cfs Wild and free is about the best way I can describe the Big Hole River. A beautiful freestone at times but when it gets wild it really gets wild as seen in that photo. The … Continue reading
Lotsa Ice
Pump Station Area This is no April fools deal, this is the real thing. This morning I noticed a little ice floating down the river and then a little more. In a few minutes it was bank to bank with … Continue reading
Marginal
Big Hole above East Bank Big Hole River 1850 cfs Conditions continue to deterioate with the ice breaking upriver. Visibility here by the shop is down to about a foot. From Troutfitters upstream there is lots of ice floating down … Continue reading
Breaking Ice
Big Hole River 1100 cfs If you have been watching the graph at the Maidenrock or Melrose USGS guaging stations you probably have noticed the crazy up and down chart. I believe this is due to the ice breaking up … Continue reading
Open
Big Hole River 590 cfs—-Maidenrock Well I made it back here to the Big Hole safe and sound and immediately had to go to work. I spent most of the day yesterday getting the shop ready to open and it’s … Continue reading