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Elk, Deer, and Ducks: Hunting Season 2025
This time of year always feels like a whirlwind; waking up every day, hours before dawn, and loading up guns, dogs, packs, and whatever else we need for that days adventure. Big game season was good for some (me) and decent for others (Lia). The only real snow we received happened at the beginning of the season, and soon melted away with our temps hanging in the 30's and 40's. Suprisingly, the temps have not changed in over a month, with rain being far more common in our f

Craig Jones
Dec 16, 2025


Back To The Bahamas: The resurrection of the Andros Connection!
As many of you know, Andros Island is one of Lia and I's favorite places in the world. 2 years ago we moved the operation down south to Cargill Creek. The situation was great, but unfortunately the powers that be in the local community of fishing lodges and guides did not see it the same way. After a little extortion, a night in jail, and hiring of attorneys we decided to cool our jets on Andros and took a year off to re-coup and reorganize. During that year the governmen

Craig Jones
Nov 20, 2025


Changing of Seasons: Big Hole to South Africa
This fall has been quite the "change of seasons" experience for Lia and I! As the season was wrapping up, we decided to head to South Africa for our first trip to the continent. We had the opportunity to go on a safari in the Limpopo Valley, in the northern part of the country. After a 17-hour flight, we were whisked away to a nice hotel for the night, where we tried some local beer and food. The next morning, we got picked up at 8 am and drove about 4 hours to the lodge. Onc

Craig Jones
Oct 30, 2025


Dry or Die on the Big Hole
Quick Big Hole update! Restrictions & Closures: CLOSED Section 1 (Saginaw Bridge on Skinner Meadows Rd. to confluence with North Fork of...

Lia Jones
Jul 28, 2025


Big Hole River report
Big Hole Brown on #8 chubby The Big Hole River is beginning its summer drop, yet we continue to experience excellent fishing under the...

Lia Jones
Jun 27, 2025


June update, best time of year on the Big Hole!
If you blinked this spring, and woke up in June, we are right there with you! We are looking forward to a fun few weeks of fishing on the...

Lia Jones
Jun 1, 2025


Big Hole River current conditions
The Big Hole remains on a steady drop in flows after a week of rain, sleet, snow, hail and every other weather condition you can imagine....

Lia Jones
May 17, 2025


Fishing Report: April 23, 2025
April started out a little warm, but has returnd to typical spring weather including snow, rain, and plenty of cold nights. I kicked off...

Craig Jones
Apr 23, 2025


Fishing Report: Big Hole 4/14/25
We are back in the country, and got out on the Big Hole today. Read on for a quick update on river conditions! It was about 55 degrees,...

Lia Jones
Apr 14, 2025
Update for 2025 season
We hope everyone has enjoyed a great winter, and that you are finding some time to wet your lines for some spring fishing in Montana (or...

Lia Jones
Apr 6, 2025


Big Hole Closures (updated)
We know we are a little late to the party, but this past weekend we have been busy helping out at the Dillon Jaycee PRCA Rodeo and Labor...

Lia Jones
Sep 4, 2024


Big Hole River Fishing Report: 8/19/24
The rains have finally started to turn the Big Hole around. With cooler night time temps and shorter days we are finally seeing temps...

Craig Jones
Aug 19, 2024


Big Hole River closures
The Big Hole River is closed to fishing from Dickie Bridge to the Jefferson River. The river remains on Hoot-Owl restrictions from the...

Lia Jones
Aug 3, 2024


Big Hole (and more) Fishing Report: July 22, 2024
With the smoke pouring in from the west, and the low/warm water, the fly shop has been seeing little traffic. We will be temporarily...

Craig Jones
Jul 22, 2024


The heat is on
Summer heat has hit early on the Big Hole River, and it does not look like we have any relief in sight for the coming 10 days. Flows are...

Lia Jones
Jul 9, 2024
Weekend Update
We are about a week into the salmonfly hatch, and the river continues to be in great condition. If you are looking to chase the big bugs,...

Lia Jones
Jun 15, 2024


Pteronarcys Californica - they are here!
It the time of year anglers cherish, the annual salmonfly hatch has hit the Big Hole River. Right now we have been seeing bugs flying...

Lia Jones
Jun 11, 2024


Early June on the Big Hole River
The Big Hole River is finally starting to have a jump in flows, and we expect to see June run-off continue for the next week to ten days,...

Lia Jones
Jun 4, 2024


Big Hole Fishing Report: Northern Lights, New Regs, 5/13/24
This spring has been nothing short of a weather roller coaster. Not suprising if you have lived in Montana long enough but still... ...

Craig Jones
May 13, 2024


Big Hole Fishing Report: April 23, 2024
The Big Hole is in great shape for this time of year. With flows over 1000 cfs at Maiden Rock and 2+ feet of visibility, there is plenty...

Craig Jones
Apr 23, 2024
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