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FWP News: Paddlefish season opens May 1 on Upper Missouri River
HELENA – This year’s Montana paddlefish seasons kicks off on May 1 with the opening of the Upper Missouri River section from Fort Benton downstream to Fort Peck Dam. Anglers must…
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Out-of-State News: Whopper of a black crappie caught in Georgia
Wowza! In out-of-state news, check out this monster black crappie that angler James King, out of Georgia, caught on the Coosa River last month. The whopper was shared on social…
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Rock Creek Fishing Report by the Perfect Fly Store 4.23.23
Stream levels down a little below normal level. There are very good midge, BWOs, March Browns and Skwala stonefly hatches taking place. Check back often as we update the entire…
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2023 Spring Mack Days: Week 6 Update 4.24.23
The Mack Days 2023 Spring total is at 23,517 entries turned in by one hundred eighty-eight anglers out of five hundred seventy-three entered. The sixth weekend was the most successful…
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When the Walleye Spawn is ON
According to Wisconsin.gov, the fish taht are in the Peshtigo River, in Wisconsin, are walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass and panfish. The Peshtigo is also a Class II-IV river that…
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accident, activities, Boating, Boating Safety, Education, Fish, Fishing, Float, Fly Fishing, Gear, health, How to, Hunting, Madison River, Montana Fly Fishing, Montana GrantSPRING IN YOUR STEP!!!
Getting out for the first time requires some patience. Anxious anglers have been preparing all Winter for their first Spring trips onto the water. Whether you are wading or boating,…
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activities, art, Best of, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Guns, Hunting, Montana, Montana Grant, Shootingand a SPORTSMAN LIVES HERE!!!
Montana is full of outdoorsmen and women. Many folks migrated here to enjoy the diversity of hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation. Each season has its highs and low points…
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THE NEW BIG BANANA!!!
Back in the day, I was fishing in a creek in Maryland called Deer Creek. It was near Pennsylvania and stocked trout often washed downstream. PA. stocked a diversity of…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation – 4.20.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on Tuesday of each week here along with your name and website/email address…
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FISH LOAF!!!
Fishermen love meat loaf. The leftover meat loaf sandwiches the next day are great. So why not make a meat loaf using fish? I once had a Fish Loaf at…
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Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.18.23
Steelhead fishing on the upper Salmon River continued to shift upstream during the past week. The majority of anglers were interviewed either near the Pahsimeroi River confluence in location code…
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Girl has awesome reaction to catching a fish
Some parents struggle with making all of the right decisions and knowing how to raise a good human being, and when your kiddo has a reaction like this to catching…
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WADING UPRIGHT!!!
Spring fishing means slick surfaces. The rocks and bank are often covered in ice and snow. As the waters warm up, algae and moss will make surfaces even slicker. Falling…
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Best of, Did You Know, Dry Fly Fishing, Education, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Gear, How to, Montana Fly Fishing, Montana GrantPRESENTATION!!!
Catching fish on a fly is simply about ONE thing. The fisherman must Present the fly so that it looks like nothing is attached to it, and they will…
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Fresno Main Boat Ramp Update from Brian Olson 4.15.23
It won’t be long, get your boat ready! (Photo via Levi Johnson)
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SPINNER WINNER!!!
Spin fishing is great fun. Tossing metal around ponds and rivers attracts hungry fish and aggressive strikes. These treble hooked lures have been around for over 100 years, but which…
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activities, Ammunition, Best of, Camping, Education, Fishing, Gear, health, How to, Hunting, Montana GrantFREE GEAR!!!
All sportsmen love FREE stuff. Fishermen can always use more hooks, sinkers, lures, or flies. Hunters always need some extra ammo, shotshells, or gear. Every dollar saved helps. We all…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.13.23
Fresno is 78.5% full with 3714 cfs coming in and 0 leaving. The reservoir is still ice-covered but ice will need to be accessed by boat. Nelson is 58.8% full…
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How are you Catchin the Big Ones today?
Tune into Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from 8-9am on KGVO 1290am/98.3fm in Missoula (Click here for our statewide radio network). You can…
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CASTING!!!
Casting a line takes some skill. You also need to practice. Eventually, muscle memory and feel will take over. Casting becomes second nature. Originally, fishermen used cane poles and fixed…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.12.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on Tuesday of each week here along with your name and website/email address…
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Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.11.23
Steelhead angler effort started to shift upstream during the past week on the upper Salmon River. Angler effort was highest in location code 17, between the Lemhi and Pahsimeroi rivers,…
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FISH COOKERY!!!
Hopefully, some of snowpack will melt and great fishing will begin. So far, ice covered lakes, snow drift lined rivers, and cold weather make fishing tougher. Catch and Release fishermen…
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STRESS BE GONE!!!
Why do feel so excited about Hunting and Fishing? There are probably many answers that others have but there is one answer that all sportsmen can agree on. Outdoor Sports…
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Best of, Dry Fly Fishing, Fishing, Fly Fishing, How to, Madison River, Montana Fly Fishing, Montana GrantSNAGGING A SECRET FLY!!!
There are times when a certain fly or lure really makes a difference. These lures are most important when you are not catching many fish. Finding the killer fly or…
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MONTANA PLAY LIST!!!
When we travel around Big Sky Country, it’s nice to listen to some Montana Music. The trip to and from a fishing hole, hunting spot, ski slope, or fun Montana…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.6.23
Still lots of ice at Fresno. Walleye fishing remains good. Best fishing is jigging main lake points in low light periods of the day. Nelson has lots of ice and…
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HEAVY WATERS!!!
The Gardiner River was one of my favorite rivers to fish. This river flows through the high-altitude desert of the Mammoth area of Yellowstone Park. It was named after a…
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2023 Spring Mack Days: 3rd Week Update
The fish are biting on Flathead Lake but the weather did not cooperate during the third weekend of the nine-week long Mack Days Fishing Event. Fridays fish entry total was…
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Mountain Lake in Colorado Produces Record Brookie
Meanwhile in Colorado, here’s one for the books! It’s always awesome to break a record while fishing, but how cool is this Colorado State record brook trout caught by Jason…
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TAT TAILS!!!
Many friends and fishing acquaintances have Trout Tats! Arms, legs, necks, wrists, and private parts. To each their own. You really must love trout to have them tatted for life…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 3.30.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on Tuesday of each week here along with your name and website/email address…
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Orvis endorses The Bitterroot Mile Club as premier fly-fishing lodge
Montana riverfront luxury property joins industry leader’s exclusive list of world-class resorts HAMILTON, Mont. — March 28, 2023 — The Bitterroot Mile Club (TBMC), a first-class luxury resort on the banks of Montana’s…
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2023 Spring Mack Days: 2nd Week Update
Flathead Lake anglers have just completed the second week of the 2023 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event. The event sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by…
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Idaho man lands record pike
An Idaho angler who spends most of his free time fishing for northern pike has established a new state record with the catch of what the state described as “a…
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Best of, Education, Fish, Fishing, Fly Fishing, game warden, How to, Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks, Montana Fishing Tournaments, Montana GrantCERTIFYING A RECORD FISH!!!
If Old Walter, Moby Dick, or Big ED end up in your net, you may have a record book fish. This means that you may want to get this fish…
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Becoming an Outdoors Woman, Best of, Education, Fish, Fishing, Funny Fishing, health, How to, Hunting, Montana GrantHOW TO CATCH A FISHING BUDDY or MORE!!!
Hate does not happen instantly. It takes time and repetition. In a relationship, it can end with divorce or perhaps even violence. I once drove by a dumpster with fishing…
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animal attack, Antler, Archery Equipment, Archery Hunting, Bear, Bear Attacks, Best of, Bird hunting, Black Bear, buck, Bull Elk, Deer, Did You Know, Duck, Education, Elk, Fish, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Funny Fishing, Funny Hunting, Hunting, Montana GrantTHE BEST HUNTING SHOWS!!!
Hunting is a Blood Sport. This means that things die when hunters are successful at harvesting their prey. Humans are Predators. Our eyes are positioned on the front of our…
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Some nice rainbows
Cameron Hockett recently hit the ice with his buddies, Cody Walter and Justin Wallace, along with his his kids, Aubrey, CJ and little Cooper (pictured above). They managed to catch…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Nelson 3.23.23
Travel on both reservoirs is very tough on account of the heavy snow cover. Tracked vehicles are advised. Ice conditions continue to be good. Not much fishing is happening. If…
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Fort Peck Pike Paradise
Fred Stingley from Glasgow and Brian Olson from Fort Peck enjoyed catching a couple of pike through the ice on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Nice work, guys!
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Big Peck Walleye Caught and Released [VIDEO]
Brian Olson, of Fort Peck, hooked a big female walleye through the ice at Fort Peck on Wednesday. It was a beautiful fish full of eggs, so Brian decided to…
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10 best ice fishing lakes in the U.S.
If you’re an avid ice angler here in Montana, you might be surprised to learn that Montana does not have a body of water listed as one of the best…
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Statewide Montana Fishing Report Compilation 3.23.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on Tuesday of each week here along with your name and website/email…
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Best of, Dry Fly Fishing, Education, Fish, Fishing, Fly Fishing, How to, Kid’s Fishing, Montana Grant, Rainbow Trout, TaxidermyA FISH of a LIFETIME!!!
The fish of a lifetime is in your net, boatside, or on the stringer. So, what do you do next? Catch and Release The clock is running. If you want…
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FISH TALK!!!
Fish don’t talk but fishermen certainly talk a lot about fish. Fishery agencies also use fishy vocabulary that is often misunderstood or unfamiliar. Here are some Fish Vocabulary that…
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2023 Spring Mack Days 1st Week Results
Dozens of fishing lines were dropped to the bottom of Flathead Lake by anglers that were not afraid of the cold waters as the 2023 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event…
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Big Beautiful Walleye
Beckie Wilkins, from Glasgow, caught a really nice walleye through the ice on Fort Peck. Don, her husband, said it was just short of 10 pounds. Excellent work and beautiful…
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activities, Best of, Bird hunting, Camping, Education, Fishing, How to, Hunting, Hunting Traditions, Montana GrantSOMETHING NEW!!!
Plan on doing something new this hunting and fishing season. Life is to too short to pick just one item from the outdoor menu. Any excuse to challenge yourself and…
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Antler, Archery Hunting, Best of, Big Game Forever, buck, Bull Elk, Cutthroat Trout, Deer, Education, Elk, Fishing, How to, Montana GrantBIG!!!
Big Sky Country is about the Biggest! Size matters when you live next to the BIG Rocky Mountains. Many tourists come here for their big vacations and ski trips. Sportsmen…
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