VOL. 14 · NO. 25 June 17, 2026 · Bozeman, MT LIVE · 6 RIVERS TRACKED · TOURNAMENTS THIS WEEK
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FISHINGExperience Montana’s Free Fishing Days This Father’s DayJun 17 FISHINGMastering Fly Selection: The Rock Method for Trout FishingJun 17 HUNTINGCan Arkansas Hunters Really Prepare for a Montana Spring Bear Hunt? Deadhaul…Jun 17 CONSERVATIONBeavers Rewilded 12,000 Montana Wetland Acres Better Than Anyone ExpectedJun 17 HUNTINGWildlife Policy Battle: Sportsmen Defend Hunting TraditionsJun 17
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: The Art of Tackle and How Plugit Hooks the Big Ones on MT Outdoor Podcast

Discover how Plugit Tackle’s handcrafted wooden lures are reeling in Montana’s biggest fish, from giant Rainbow Trout to Walleye and Pike! Check out this exclusive sneak peek before the big episode drops tomorrow!

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger Dale chats with Dave Chichester of Plugit Tackle. Dave shares how his passion for making lures led to the creation of his own successful company. Learn about Plugit’s unique wooden plug lures, the high-tech lathe used to craft them, and the surprising type of wood Dave selects. Dave talks about targeting giant Gerrard Rainbow Trout, also known as Kamloops Rainbows, and offers tips on trolling techniques, planer boards, and targeting other fish like Walleye, Pike, and Salmon. Tune in for expert advice and into Montana’s fishing secrets tomorrow morning on the full episode at 6am, and check out this exclusive sneak peek now!

Watch the sneak peek here: https://youtube.com/shorts/zEdIxtPLkZQ?si=ipkOVbkh_dmCmQpt


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