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Montana Outdoor Radio Show Recap: Ice Fishing Conditions, Perch Bites & Late-Winter Trout Tips (Feb. 28)

This week’s Montana Outdoor Radio Show recap covers improving—but still inconsistent—ice conditions statewide, strong perch bites on smaller lakes, unpredictable larger waters, and late-winter river trout tactics (including flies that are producing) as longer days begin to shift fish behavior. Plus, a few classic slush-depth lessons learned. Catch the full episode for statewide fishing updates…

On last week’s Montana Outdoor Radio Show, we covered improving but still inconsistent ice conditions around the state. Reports came in of solid perch bites in smaller lakes, while larger waters remain unpredictable.

We also talked late-winter trout fishing on the rivers, including what flies are producing and how longer days are slowly changing fish behavior. Plus, a few classic stories about misjudging slush depth and drilling more water than ice.

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If you missed it, catch the full episode for statewide fishing updates, winter conditions, and all the latest Montana outdoor talk.

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