On the Big Hole River we have long counted on June as the prime month for summer fishing (most know this is when our famed salmonflies hatch). The river has usually reached its peak flows, and enjoys a long slow descend. People flock to the area; supporting local fly shops, occupying bar stools and filling up our local lodges, hotels, Air BnBs and campgrounds. Traditionally, May is a cooler, less predictable month with higher, dirty water that make fishing challenging. Not to

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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....

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