When fall sweeps across Montana the Missouri River undergoes a stunning transformation. The banks glisten with the amber and gold of turning leaves temperatures drop and trout get into that “feed before the freeze” mode. Whether you’re a seasoned an...

Practice for Better Fly Fishing When you book a guided fly fishing trip it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement. The promise of pristine water big fish and professional advice can give anyone high hopes. But as the trip date looms many anglers f...

Fly fishing on the Missouri River offers anglers the opportunity to experience world-class fishing in one of Montana’s most picturesque landscapes. A coveted stretch of the MIssouri River lies just below Hauser Dam known as “The Land of the Giants.”...

Sow bugs or isopods are small crustaceans that thrive in the cold clear tailwaters like the Missouri River. The Missouri particularly the section below Holter Dam is a classic tailwater trout fishery with an abundance of sow bugs. These little creat...

The Missouri River particularly the stretch below Holter Dam is renowned for its large surface-feeding trout. “Head hunting for trout ” the art of targeting individual rising fish is a challenge that requires precision patience and an understanding...