Podcast appearances and mentions of Madison River

In the '90s, whirling disease hit trout populations hard in Montana, at one point leading to a 95% decline in rainbow trout in the Madison River. It sparked concern among biologists, anger in tourist towns and even played a role in a murder mystery novel. It also inspired this week's question: What's happening with whirling disease and other threats to trout?

In the '90s, whirling disease hit trout populations hard in Montana, at one point leading to a 95% decline in rainbow trout in the Madison River. It sparked concern among biologists, anger in tourist towns and even played a role in a murder mystery novel. It also inspired this week's question: What's happening with whirling disease and other threats to trout?

Alzada Roche, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses her time working with the Montana Conservation Corps and her research Salmon Flies in the Madison River. 

Enjoy a nordic ski adventure along Refuge Point Trail on the banks of the Madison River near Yellowstone National Park. Follow blue diamond markers through stands of aspen, Douglas fir, and lodgepole pine, and enjoy views of the serene Quake Lake and the rugged Madison Range. In the spring and summer, this 2.5-mile loop is also a relaxing place for hiking and running. To learn more about Refuge Point Trail, hikes across the state, and Wild Montana's work protecting wild places, visit hikewildmontana.org.

Coltan Pipinich, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses his time growing up in Montana, working for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, and his research on brown trout.

Jim Slattery is the mastermind behind the iconic Stimulator fly. Learn about his journey from the Catskills to the banks of the Madison River, his expertise in traditional fly tying, and his role in conservation. Don't miss this chance to hear from one of the most influential figures in fly fishing and discover the secrets behind his success. Tune in for an inspiring and educational conversation!

Montana's Attorney General asks the state Supreme Court to take over a case about who can sign issue ballot petitions, a fishing closure is in effect on a stretch of the Madison River in southwest Montana and RiverStone Health in Billings is offering free lead testing for children. Hear about that and more on today's Worm.

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Alice Owsley, from West Yellowstone, Montana.  Growing up in Ohio, Alice learned to fly fish the same year she learned how to ski.   She moved out west at the age of twenty two after falling in love with the mountains of Wyoming and became a ski instructor and a guide who was always focussed on saying yes to opportunities to teach and grow.  Now, Alice is a fly fishing guide and outfitter in Yellowstone National Park and on the Madison River.  We discuss techniques Alice has picked up for teaching newcomers to fly fishing, deciding where and how to fish in Yellowstone, and sight fishing tactics for trout above and below the surface. To learn more about Alice and the topics we discussed in this episode, or to schedule a guided trip, check out the following link:Riversideanglers.comNewsletter Sign-UpView Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

“We can all share about small talk, the surface type of conversations, but big talk is where we dig deep into our souls and discuss intriguing topics that shape our world and impact our daily lives.” Jan JanuraYou will enjoy my guest, Jan Janura, as he enlightens and inspires us both with his humor and his amazing insight on this very topic, in his new book, “Turning Small Talk into Big Talk”. In today's episode Jan shares:How to transition from transactional types of conversations to more meaningful conversations.How to create a memorable dinner experience with conversation.Understanding the power of the question.How to develop your listening skills.Understanding the rhythm and flow of conversation.How to plan ahead, know your audience, and make it fun.Jan also hosts events for men called The Wild Adventure at his Smiling Moose Ranch in Montana.  He leads them in open discussion about life's big questions, and they relish the scenic views surrounding his ranch and spend their free time fly-fishing on the Madison River.   I highly recommend Jan's book.  He has received numerous awards including National Best Seller's Award from Publishers Weekly. Connect with Jan:Turning Small Talk into Big Talk – www.jansbooks.comThe Wild Adventure – www.twa.us CONNECT WITH DEBIDo you feel stuck?  Do you sense it's time for a change but unsure where to start or how to move forward?  Schedule a clarity call!Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-callWebsite – www.debironca.comEmail – info@debironca.comCheck out my online course!                                                                                          “Your Story's Changing, finding Purpose in Life's Transitions”https://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-programAre you experiencing the symptoms of transition? Take a free assessment!https://assessment.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/free-quizThe Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Best Sellerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBD

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/506 Presented By: Bearvault, Chota Outdoor Gear, Angler's Coffee, Stonefly Nets  Alice Owsley of Riverside Anglers is our Madison River Fly Fishing guru today, and she's reeling in a boatload of wisdom. We unlock the secrets of Montana's most fished river, share tips for DIY angling adventures, and the different hatches out there. Hold on to your waders because it's time to ride the current of knowledge down the Madison River. Madison River Fly Fishing Show Notes with Alice Owsley 03:00 - Alice initially aimed to become a forest entomologist and was fly fishing for fun on the side. After a summer job in Oregon and a week-long journey across Montana, her experience at the Federation of Fly Fishers Conclave in Livingston sparked her interest in the fly fishing industry. 04:20 - Alice also connected with the International Women Fly Fishers and met some amazing women. Although she completed her major in Forestry, she really had her sight set on moving west at some point and being in the fishing industry. The Madison River 09:00 - According to Alice, the Madison River is the most fished river in Montana. She shared valuable tips for those interested in DIY fishing in that region: A. Do a little scouting. B. Step back and don't be in a huge hurry. C. Wait and see what's going on. D. Make a plan. E. Be safe like you would be in any new water. 17:40 - We delve into what sets the Madison River apart as the busiest river in all of Montana, comparing it to other renowned waters like the Big Hole, the Bighorn, Beaver, and more. 18:20 - Madison River is well-known because of its consistent water temperature maintained by the Hebgen Dam. 21:20 - We also touched upon the Montana Stream Access Law. 23:30 - In some of our earlier episodes, we talked to Kelly Galloup about streamer fishing and also about dry flies. Alice shared her expertise on the various techniques she uses throughout the year when guiding. 25:54 - Alice incorporates wet flies into her guiding program, but we also delve into the reasons some fishing guides might not include wet flies in their programs. 30:00 - We're headed back to Ohio this year with Jeff Liskay and Rick Kustich for our Steelhead Alley trip. So, I asked Alice where she steelhead fishes when in Ohio. 40:00 - We talked about resources for learning about hatches in specific waters. Alice mentioned several options, such as hatch charts available in other anglers' fishing reports, classes offered at local fly shops, and Dave Whitlock's book on trout foods. 44:50 - The Madison River officially starts at the Madison Junction, which is 14 miles from West Yellowstone in Yellowstone National Park, and it is the confluence of the Firehole and Gibbon Rivers. Riverside Anglers 46:56 - Alice guides both wade and float trips on the Madison River, as well as wade trips in Yellowstone National Park. In addition to that, she teaches at a women's fly fishing school in June and serves as an instructor at the Anglers Academy. 54:00 - Alice uses the Loon Outdoors Camo Drops Split Shot. Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/506    

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/492 Presented By: Smitty's Fly Box  Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Today, Steve Smith, creator of Smitty's Fly Box, takes us through the journey of crafting one of the finest fly-tying boxes in the world. Steve recalls his childhood, a time when he had all-access to Indiana basketball in the 80s when his father was the assistant coach alongside the iconic coach Bobby Knight. From his family's relocation to Logan, Utah to establishing a fly shop and subsequent sourcing of fly-tying materials, Steve's story is as interesting as the flies he ties. He gives an insider look into his fly-tying companies, Round Rocks and Smitty's Fly Box. He also talks about his experiences teaching fly fishing at Utah State University, painting a vivid picture of his dynamic journey.   Show Notes with Steve Smith on Smitty's Fly Box (02:00) Fly Fishing and Round Rocks - Steve got into fly fishing with his dad and grandpa when he was a kid, and his earliest memories of fishing for bluegill in Indiana. He shares his experience with the legendary basketball coach Bobby Knight when his dad was an assistant coach for Knight's championship team in 1987. Steve talks about what it was like to be around Indiana basketball in the 80s, and the big players on the team. He shares the story behind the founding of Round Rocks. (09:09) From Basketball to Fishing - Steve's passion for fly fishing was sparked by his dad and grandpa taking him fishing for bluegill when he was a kid. His dad then moved the family to Logan, Utah, and started a fly shop there. Steve and his dad made contact with a fly-tying factory in China and got a deal with Sportsman's Warehouse, a chain of 130 stores nationwide. They transitioned from the factory in China to the factory in Thailand and Steve stays connected with the people there. Steve also teaches fly fishing classes at Utah State University and has a new venture, Smitty's Fly Box. (20:57) Bobby Knight, Fly Fishing Influences - Steve's father was a basketball coach at a small school, West Side High School in Dayton, Idaho. Bobby Knight was hosting coaching clinics in the area and asked Steve's dad to take him fly fishing. Steve's dad obliged, drawing Bobby Knight a map of the area and taking him to the Madison River to fish. A few years later, when Bobby Knight won the NCAA National Championship in 1981, he called Steve's dad and asked him to be his assistant coach. They packed up and moved to Indiana, and Steve was six at the time. We also discuss Isaiah Thomas, one of the greatest point guards of all time, and how his time with Bobby Knight shaped him into a hard-nosed ball player. (32:33) - Fly Tying and Materials Discussion - We discuss the beginner and intermediate fly-tying boxes, the patterns they contain, and the materials we use. We explore the story of Whiting Farms, run by Tom Whiting, and how he has revolutionized hackle for dry flies. We also touch on our plans to transition and spread the word about our Round Rocks and Smitty's fly boxes. (45:49) - Exploring Rivers and Fly Tying - Steve's father plays an important role in his fly-fishing journey and his teaching. We discuss Steve's home water, the Logan River, and how it connects to Salt Lake. We also talk about the number of flies the company produces each year, which is in the millions. Lastly, we look at the evolution of fly fishing and how Steve's father is open to new ideas and techniques. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/492

Record setting high temperatures and gusty winds created a dramatic increase in fire activity in western Montana Tuesday. However, much of the increased activity was inside containment lines of existing fires. High water temperatures prompted Montana wildlife officials to implement hoot-owl restrictions on the lower Madison River starting Aug. 16.

Record setting high temperatures and gusty winds created a dramatic increase in fire activity in western Montana Tuesday. However, much of the increased activity was inside containment lines of existing fires. High water temperatures prompted Montana wildlife officials to implement hoot-owl restrictions on the lower Madison River starting Aug. 16.

I first heard of Johnnie McClure when I announced our 2023 member's trip to Montana. I'd committed to dates that aligned with our filming of Kelly Galloup's Masterclass for Anchored Outdoors (which I hope most of you are already members of). As word spread through our community, so too did the request that I get Johnnie on the show. Thankfully, I was able to steal an hour with Johnnie once we were off the water.   Though Johnnie has fly fished since he was a kid, it wasn't until 2003 that he began working at the Slide Inn in Montana. He's since become a guest favourite and is in regular demand for anglers both new and old. In this episode of Anchored, we discuss how he landed in Montana, the ins and outs of fishing the Madison, streamer fishing, colour changes and more. While on the subject of streamers, we've just launched our latest class with Kevin Feenstra and it's one you won't want to miss. In this 54 chapter class, you'll learn when, where and how to fish baitfish, as well as how to tie them. If you're ever lost looking in your streamer box, this class will help give you the confidence and knowledge to decide which fly to tie on. More importantly, you'll learn how to fish it. Not all streamers are created equal, and many are designed with different presentation tactics in mind. Use code EarlyBird40 for a hefty 40% discount and mega early bird bonuses, including a free one year membership, which is packed with value, and access to both Kevin's Baitfish and Mia and Marty Sheppard's Winter Steelhead classes for life. The coupon is set to expire at the end of the week, so don't miss out. Visit https://courses.anchoredoutdoors.com/courses/kevin-feenstra-on-baitfish to unlock the class and its perks now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, who is Montana's secret admirer? This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast Downrigger Dale decided to find out. I guess you could say he was “shocked” when he found out just who it was. As Rigger put it, “I really was shocked, pardon the pun, to find out that such a big company would do something like that! Not because they had to but just because they wanted to. Mainly  they just see it as the right thing to do. I suppose you are still scratching your head and wondering, who the heck are we talking about? Well odds are that many of you in Montana do business with them every month. Downrigger spent time with Kim McMahon and Andy Welch on the podcast and they talked about the Missouri-Madison River Fund, which is officially described as a “grant program that is implemented through the Missouri-Madison Comprehensive Recreation Plan. It addresses the ongoing needs for public recreation in the Missouri-Madison Project Area”. Created as a public-private partnership among local government, state and federal agencies, Project 2188 Hydroelectric Project, River Fund grants and our secret admirer's matching funds are awarded annually for qualifying projects. Now, when we say “secret” we are stretching the truth a bit, as actually it is not a secret. It is just that we, and likely most everyone else has no idea that this corporation has been doing all this wonderful stuff! Still not sure who we are talking about? Well, listen to this week's Montana Outdoor Podcast! This Podcast is packed full of all kinds of great information. In fact, in addition to talking about all the great things this wonderful company is doing that benefits areas all along the Missouri and Madison Rivers from West Yellowstone to Fort Benton and even beyond, Downrigger and his guests also talk about the company's involvement high up into the Beartooth Mountains and even down the Clark Fork River in Thompson Falls! Ok now, no cheating! AFTER you listen to the podcast then you can do the following: If you would like to Learn more about the Missouri-Madison Project, click here. To send questions or comments to our guests; click here to send an email to Kim McMahon and click here to send an email to Andy Welch. If you would like to see a listing of all the projects that they and the company have been working on since 2007 click here. This is a VERY impressive list! How many of those places listed there have you been to? Remember NO SPOILER ALERTS by telling your friends who the secret admirer is! Just share  this link on your social media pages and send it to your pals!Remember to tune in to our live radio show, The Montana Outdoor Radio Show, every Saturday morning from 6:00AM to 8:00AM. The show airs on 30 radio stations all across the State of Montana. You can get a list of our affiliated radio stations on our website. You can also listen to recordings of past shows, get fishing and and hunting information and much more at that website or on our Facebook page. You can also watch our radio show there as well.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/429 Presented By: Yellowstone Teton Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Larry Larsen from Snake River Fly is here to break out some good stuff. We got a little inside look into a really cool tailwater fishery that is not quite as well known as the section upstream. He's got some really amazing fly-tying materials that we talked about and what I call a cult following around fly-tying, material, and just some amazing fishing. We also talk about their YouTube channel and what they have going at the fly shop. Time to experience the road less traveled. Let's jump into the Basalt Canyon of the Snake River and find if bass, carp, or big giant trout are the biggest traction. Here we go... Show Notes with Larry Larsen 07:30 - We just had Jon Stiehl from Trout Hunter recently in episode 3 of our Traveled Series. 11:50 - The Mayor of the town of American Falls, also a fly fisherman, pushed for catch and release, artificial only season. 15:50 - Larry tells the story of how the fly shop came to be. 21:55 - We talk about where they find steelhead from where they are. 34:30 - We talk about how they get ready for the smallmouth season. 39:00 - We talk about what they use for boats. 40:30 - As far as tailwaters, Larry considers the Madison River the best. 49:00 - Larry recommends a 6 or 7 wt fly rod for smallmouth. 54:45 - We dig into carp fishing with Brendan Morrison. 59:10 - Tip: When fishing for carp, do not blind cast. Observe the water and watch where they rise. 1:01:00 - They have a YouTube channel, Snake River Fly. Check them out right now! Brandon mentioned the video they just did, the Baby JJ. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/429

Fly fishing the Yellowstone River late in the fall is a risk. If the weather suddenly turns right before your fly fishing trip, the roads in the Park may close. Or perhaps if the weather has been too balmy, the trout may not be rising. And since the main hatches and the hoppers have been … Continue reading "Episode 262: Three Magical Days Fly Fishing the Yellowstone River" The post Episode 262: Three Magical Days Fly Fishing the Yellowstone River appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Pickle Ball is not in our future. We continue to fly fish for a variety of reasons, including the sheer delight of spending a few hours on the river trying to convince trout that what we’re presenting is real. This is our first episode in a while, and we’re excited to back in the publishing … Continue reading "Episode 261: Why We Continue to Fly Fish" The post Episode 261: Why We Continue to Fly Fish appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/416  Presented By: Range Meal Bars, Yellowstone Teton, Trxstle, Stonefly Nets Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors  Dave Blackburn takes us on a journey through the Kootenai River in Montana. Discover the rich history of Kootenai, learn the secrets of when to fish for the best catch, and explore the various fishing techniques you can use there. Dave also shares some hilarious anecdotes, such as teaching Hollywood star Richard Dreyfuss how to cast on the set of Always. Find out how you can book a guided trip with him. And don't miss out on the grand finale where Dave delivers a fantastic banjo performance to complete our Kootenai experience. Kootenai River Show Notes with Dave Blackburn 5:24 - Dave tells the story of how he got into fly fishing. His teacher in the sixth grade taught fly tying classes. He started tying flies at age nine. 6:10 - He went to West Virginia University and participated in a placement program for foresters.  He was inspired to work in the Bighorn National Forest after seeing the movie Jeremiah Johnson, which depicted the Rocky Mountains. 6:40 - Dave was a backcountry ranger in the Cloud Peak primitive area and met his wife there. They visited his wife's family in Libby, Montana, where he discovered the Kootenai River. 7:54 - He talks about the first time he went fly fishing for native rainbows in the Kootenai River. He used a Mustad 94833. 10:23 - He describes the Kootenai River. He also talks about the impoundment of Libby Dam in 1974, which created a 90-mile lake and became home to various species of fish, including Kokanee salmon, rainbows, and cutthroats. 13:38 - I ask him about the best months to fish at the Kootenai River. He talks about the flows of the river mimicking a natural hydrograph due to the endangered status of the white sturgeon. 15:18 - He met with the technical management team along with the Fish, Wildlife & Parks and agreed to stop power peaking to prevent the sturgeon from becoming endangered. 16:15 - The green drakes have come back since the power peaking stopped. Green drakes can be seen around the second or third week of July. 17:46 - Dave shares a brief history of Kootenai and what the area is known for. The name Kootenai originated from French trappers to refer to the deer robes that the Kootenay Indians would tan. 19:34 - Libby is home to a historical museum. There is also the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness which is a grizzly bear habitat. 21:15 - He talks about the seasonal progression of hatches on the river. They have this thing they call a happy hour hatch. 22:58 - He discusses the various ways of fishing on the river, including float fishing, walk-wading, swing, and Euro nymphing. Dry fly fishing is the most popular way to fish at Kootenai River. 26:53 - He talks about fish size at Kootenai River. He mentions the 29-pound rainbow caught at the Kootenai River. 30:24 - The films River Wild and The Revenant were shot in Kootenai falls. 30:43 - He met Steven Spielberg when the film Always was shot in the Kootenai National Forest and around Libby in the 1980s. He had an opportunity to teach Richard Dreyfuss how to cast on the set and also had lunch with Holly Hunter and Dreyfuss. 33:03 - He talks about their 30-inch club and the incidental catches on bull trout. The biggest bull trout they've ever taken was about 41-inch bull trout, probably about 25 pounds. 35:31 - He discusses native fish management. The Redband rainbows currently do not have Endangered Species Act (ESA) protection, unlike the bull trout and white sturgeon. 38:22 - He talks about fishing trips at Kootenai. He says that a 3-day trip would be ideal when visiting Kootenai. Kootenai is the second largest river in the state. 42:35 - He talks about their lodging at Kootenai Angler and that time when they built their first rental cabin in '92 under $15,000. 43:25 - He shares that time when Meryl Streep wanted to stay in their cabin during their filming of The River Wild. 44:15 - Now they have a total of four cabins and an onsite restaurant that is open to the public. 45:20 - He describes what their busy summer looks like in the cabin and the drift trips they do. The floatable section of the Kootenai with the exception of the falls is 50 miles. 49:03 - Kootenai River is less famous than the Madison River or Big Horn. The traffic is unlike in other areas, and Dave thinks that is Kootenai's saving grace. 50:55 - There are a lot of places where people can camp along the river. 52:51 - He talks about the Kootenai Falls. 55:01 - Dave runs a full-service package for those who plan to visit Kootenai. 56:02 - He talks about the possibility of hooking big-sized rainbows. Streamer fishing is the most effective way to catch big rainbows. His head guide, Joe, caught a 32-inch rainbow on a hopper dropper rig. 58:04 - Jeff Currier was up in Kootenai fishing with him a while back. They used the SA stillwater line. Jeff caught a 9-pound rainbow using a Scientific Angler Stillwater camo. We had him in our first Traveled series episode. 58:50 - He applied Jeff's technique when he went to Iceland.   1:00:15 - They provide gear and flies in their guided trips. He's a Winston Pro Staff, so he carries Winston rods in the boat. For those who want to use their own gear, he gives tips on what gear to bring. 1:01:52 - They also offer last-minute guided trips. 1:02:31 - Their peak season is from August to early September. 1:04:38 - He talks about what the Fish, Wildlife & Parks' bull trout regulations. 1:07:47 - I mention our previous episode with Derek Bird of Fly Fusion Magazine. 1:09:06 - Dave mentions the possibility of catching a Westslope cutthroat trout. 1:11:07 - It's time for the two-minute drill. I ask Dave for some online resources where people could dig in more about Kootenai. Dave recommends the Libby Heritage Museum and the Libby Chamber of Commerce. 1:11:31 - He also recommends Sources of the River for those who want to dig deeper into history. 1:11:47 - Dave was a regional director of Montana Trout Unlimited and the Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana. 1:12:29 - He tells us about that time when he took American author John Gierach up on the Elk River in the late ‘80s. He also went fishing again with John two years ago in the Kootenai. 1:13:50 - He talks about the Sheldon Mountain Boys and gives us a fantastic banjo performance to cap off today's podcast. 1:14:20 - I mention our episode with Brandon Molzahn who also plays the banjo. 1:16:40 - He also plays with the band called Boulder Creek. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/416 

With approximately 6,000 remaining non-domesticated buffalo relations, a severe tragedy occurred on December 29th, 2022, when a semi-truck, on HWY 191 in West Yellowstone, Montana, took the lives of 13 bison and yearlings. Despite the legal speed limit on HWY 191, the semi-truck was traveling too fast to stop in time before colliding into the buffalo family. For years, Montana has refused to lower the speed limit in accordance with scientific recommendations and the Buffalo Field Campaign, Native American nations and allies are calling for the construction of ecological corridors over the highway as a remedy to prevent future accidents and the taking of animal relations lives. Had there been an ecological corridor over the highway near the Madison River crossing to Horse Butte, Montana, - a popular migratory pattern of the buffalo – the accident could have been prevented. In addition to this recent tragedy, hunters throughout the state of Montana in the past have escalated the taking of non-domesticated buffalo relations lives. In other words, more buffalo relations lives were taken in 2022 than in 2021. Guest: Our guest, Tom Woodbury, Communications Director of the Buffalo Field Campaign joins us for the hour in this two-part interview and provides listeners with update on the work of the Buffalo Field Campaign, the recent tragedy, the call to action of for creating an ecological corridor over HWY 191, the Buffalo Treaty between Native American nations, and more. Archived programs can be heard on Soundcloud at: https://soundcloud.com/burntswamp American Indian Airwaves streams on over ten podcasting platforms such as Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Audible, Backtracks.fm, Gaana, Google Podcast, Fyyd, iHeart Media, Player.fm, Podbay.fm, Podcast Republic, SoundCloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Tunein, YouTube, and more. American Indian Airwaves is a volunteer collective and public affairs Native American public affairs program that broadcast weekly on KPFK FM 90.7 Los Angeles, CA from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/367 Presented By: Country Financial, Angler's Coffee, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Zoe Angling Group Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Gunner Brammer goes deep on streamers as we dig into some of his YouTube videos with loads of tips on developing techniques for tying streamer flies. Gunnar tells the story of how he started working in Kelly Galloup's fly shop and how Kelly became one of his biggest mentors in fly fishing and fly tying. Find out how Gunnar accumulated thousands of hours in fly tying at only 27 years old and why he's considered one of the best in the streamer game. We also hear some of his rants about people hating other people's style of fly fishing to the point of slitting their car tires. WHAT??? I know... it's too much. But sadly it happens. This is one of our most listened-to episodes so it deserves a replay today. Check it out right now! Streamer Flies Show Notes with Gunnar Brammer 06:00 - Gunnar's dad gave him a Kelly Galloup book, Modern Streamers for Trophy Trout which was the first piece of trout literature that he read. 07:55 - Kelly Galloup posted a job opening at his fly shop in Montana and Gunnar's face lit up when he saw it. He applied and got a call from Kelly. 13:30 - Gunnar talks about the video from 8 years ago fishing the Madison River 16:30 - Gunnar is a big sucker for wade fishing. He fishes the St. Louis River a lot. 18:40 - He fishes no differently for brown trout than he does for smallmouth bass - 7 wt, 250-grain, full sinking line, 3-foot leader, and big articulated flies. His biggest smallmouth caught in the St. Louis River is about 21-inch. 28:00 - We noted one of his YouTube videos, The Infinite Fly Principle 29:50 - Bob Popovics is one of Gunnar's greatest influences for fly tying. He loves the book, Fleye Design: Techniques, Insights, Patterns 33:15 - Fishes of the Great Lakes Region is also one of his favorite books 39:40 - Tip: Spin your thread, especially when tying with a bucktail 41:20 - His most viewed video on YouTube is tying a Keeled Jerk 42:20 - He's got a fly-tying series called, Tie Like a Pro. His first video is mostly about thread basics. 46:10 - Gunnar learned to tie the Keeled Jerk from Nicolas Bauer, a fly tyer from Sweden with a YouTube channel called, kanalgratisdotse - they made a series called Fly vs Jerk. 50:10 - He describes the jerk strip retrieve 57:30 - We had a streamer episode with Meat Market Flies  59:30 - He talks about the Dropper Jig Method 1:04:45 - Brammer has about 5000 streamers tied from his experimentation that are just tucked away in boxes 1:06:20 - Rapid fire round with Gunnar 1:15:45 - Gunnar's top 2 flies for smallmouth are Super Jerk and Hot Fuzz 1:16:00 - Tip: Don't play by anybody's rule except your own. Gunnar tells the story of when he wanted to fish streamers in a place where people hated it. 1:18:55 - Gary Borger was in a past episode who experienced the same thing when people thought he was ridiculous nymphing in the 70s 1:25:20 - 3 Reasons to Downsize for Musky is about learning to cast with a small fly first 1:21:00 - Gunnar uses a Rio sink 3 line 1:27:55 - Dan Johnston was on the podcast in episode 75 where we focused on single-hand fly casting Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/367

What's Montana's most loved river? The Smith? The Yellowstone? The Bitterroot?  Well, if you measure love by usage it's most likely the Madison. Given angling pressure on the river, with rafts as prolific some days as caddis flies and with trout being hooked and released multiple times, many people believe something has to change. For years now, both commercial outfitters and recreational anglers floating the river have expressed concerns that the Madison is being loved to death. There are fears that familiarity breeds descent in angler experience. On this episode Duncan Adams, outdoor reporter for the Montana Standard newspaper, talks about the tensions between user groups and the river stuck in the middle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we Wadeoutthere for Part 2 of our discussion with Daniel Bragg from Cameron Montana.  Daniel cut his teeth fly fishing as a youth in the Ozarks and later the mountains of Tennessee while attending school.  When his promising career out of college left him feeling stuck, Daniel moved to Montana and took a $10/hr job in a fly shop to pursue his true passion, fly fishing.  It wasn't too long before he was guiding the Madison River at Kelly Galloup's Slide Inn.  He's been hunting and fishing in the Big Sky State ever since.  In Part Two of our conversation we discuss how casting, entomology, reading water, presentation, and fighting fish changes with the seasons on the Madison River.To schedule a guided trip with Daniel or learn more about the Madison River visit Kelly Galloup's Slide Inn online at:https://www.slideinn.com/For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:https://wadeoutthere.com/

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Daniel Bragg from Cameron Montana.  Daniel cut his teeth fly fishing as a youth in the Ozarks and later the mountains of Tennessee while attending school.  When his promising career out of college left him feeling stuck, Daniel moved to Montana and took a $10/hr job in a fly shop to pursue his true passion, fly fishing.  It wasn't too long before he was guiding the Madison River at Kelly Gallup's Slide Inn.  He's been hunting and fishing in the Big Sky State ever since.  In Part One of our conversation we discuss what Daniel describes as the five skills of fly fishing and fighting big trout.To schedule a guided trip with Daniel or learn more about the Madison River visit Kelly Galloup's Slide Inn online at:https://www.slideinn.com/For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:https://wadeoutthere.com/

Our destination is the famed Madison River in Southwest Montana with veteran outfitter, Dave Kumlien, founder of Montana Troutfitters.  Southwest Montana is chock full of world-class water and the Madison River just may be the crown jewel.  Designated a Blue-Ribbon trout stream, the Madison has it all--large trout and high fish counts, prolific hatches and incredible scenery, and of course the famous 50-mile riffle!     Dave gives us the low down on the Madison from top to bottom and provides a unique perspective from his nearly 50 years of guiding and fighting for anglers, guides, and the rivers we love.  Stories of Mother's Day Caddis “snakes”, giant fish in Hebgen Lake, the great fishing below Ennis Lake, and the real story behind Montana's stream access laws and the growth in angling pressure.   This show was recorded end of May before the historic Yellowstone floods of 2022.  With host, Steve Haigh Pictures of the Madison River and Dave's top fly picks: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook About Dave Kumlien Montana Troutfitters:   https://www.troutfitters.com/ Facebook  @montana.troutfitters  |  Instagram @Montana_Troutfitters Here is the course for guides Dave teaches he mentioned on the show:  Guiding for the Future  https://guidingforthefuture.org/ Please check out our Sponsors: Angler's Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco     Trout Routes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  JP Ross Fly Rods & Company - specializing in small stream rods:   Use Happyfish for $50 off any rod purchase.  https://www.jprossflyrods.com/    | Facebook @jprossandcompany   Instagram @jprossflyrods.  Destination Angler: The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes:   http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/ Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook. Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts Recorded May 25, 2022.  Episode 68 Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.    Podcast edited by Podcast Volume  https://www.podcastvolume.com/  

The Yellowstone Flood of 2022 is not yet over, and already it is the most catastrophic flooding event of the Yellowstone River in recorded history. Major flooding on the Yellowstone River and its tributaries wiped out stretches of highway in Yellowstone National Park and in Paradise Valley to the north. Three inches of rain which … Continue reading "Episode 260: Dave Kumlien on the Yellowstone Flooding and Its Effect on Fishing" The post Episode 260: Dave Kumlien on the Yellowstone Flooding and Its Effect on Fishing appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle chat with Josh Eaton. Josh is a Montana Native, growing up and guiding on the Madison River. Josh comes from a family of guides and has grown up in the guide culture. Josh has also played a large role in developing and releasing the mapping software and app, onWater Fly Fishing. onWater Fly Fishing: https://onwaterapp.com Our Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com Heather's Choice: Use our code "THEYOUNGGUIDES15" at checkout to save some dough (ha, punny) or follow our link at: lddy.no/12lzd Lucky Bug Lures: Use our code "THEYOUNGGUIDES15" at checkout to save 15% on their website at: https://luckybuglures.com Alaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com Northern Knits: https://www.instagram.com/northern._.knits/

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Kelly McAlister from Saratoga, Wyoming.  Kelly was born and raised in Wyoming and learned to row as a child on her home water, the North Platte River.  Now, Kelly guides that same water, as well as the Madison River in Montana.  We discuss fly fishing on the North Platte and tactics and techniques for maneuvering a drift boat.To schedule a guided trip with Kelly visit online at:Five Star Expeditions  or The Tackle Shop Madison River Montana or Saint Peters Fly ShopTo learn more about some of the women's fly fishing retreats that Kelly is involved in visit:She's FlyFor more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:https://wadeoutthere.com/

Fish with Jared Cady - www.bigskyanglers.com. Jared talks the techniques and holding water of Brown Trout and Rainbows in storied watersheds like Idaho's Henry's Fork and the Madison River. From the size of the flies to the species of bugs, listen as Jared talks one of the best trout fisheries on planet earth.

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Pat McGinnis from Ennis Montana.  Pat learned to fly fish in the Ozark trout streams of southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas before eventually moving to Montana where he guides on the Madison River.  We discuss expectations on a guided float trip, fighting fish from a drift boat, and the Madison River.To schedule a guided trip with Pat or learn more about the Madison River visit Madison River Fishing Company online at:https://www.mrfc.com/For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:https://wadeoutthere.com/

Kate Williams is the CEO of 1% for the Planet, a non-profit whose 6,000+ members are integrating environmental giving into standard best business practices. She helps us imagine a world in which every operating budget includes line items to underwrite social causes as routinely as office space or equipment rental. Conjured some 20 years ago on the banks of the Madison River in Montana, the founders of Patagonia and Blue Ribbon Flies, a fly fishing company, foresaw a need for businesses to support environmental organizations far beyond simple check-the-box annual giving. Out of their vision for paying back the planet has grown a network that partners socially responsible businesses with on-the-ground resources. In this episode, Kate explains why companies of all sizes (as well as individuals) are willing to tithe 1% of their annual revenue under the umbrella of 1% for the Planet. We talk about all of the results that come from this model - mutual learning, storytelling, opportunity, and, perhaps most of all, a sustainable win-win-win proposition. There are so many learnings for nonprofits and businesses in this episode, tune in now to learn about what businesses are looking for when partnering with nonprofits and how 1% for the Planet plays matchmaker, coach, and co-dreamer to support successful cross-sector partnerships.

About a half-hour west of Bozeman, Madison Buffalo Jump State Park offers a unique combination of hiking and history. The park is perched on a bluff overlooking the Madison RIver and Tobacco Root Mountains, marking the place where numerous Indigenous tribes harvested bison by driving them off the cliffs. Interpretive displays are scattered across the park, and sharp-eyed hikers can spot ancient tipi rings on the ground. Remember, please don't touch! Winter is a great time to visit the park if you'd like it all to yourself, since the trails are usually snow-free. Photo by Barbara Geller

About a half-hour west of Bozeman, Madison Buffalo Jump State Park offers a unique combination of hiking and history. The park is perched on a bluff overlooking the Madison RIver and Tobacco Root Mountains, marking the place where numerous Indigenous tribes harvested bison by driving them off the cliffs. Interpretive displays are scattered across the park, and sharp-eyed hikers can spot ancient tipi rings on the ground. Remember, please don't touch! Winter is a great time to visit the park if you'd like it all to yourself, since the trails are usually snow-free. Photo by Alison Kreiss

This is just a fun listen about my buddy Mike nearly drowning on the Kitchen Sink Rapids on the Bear Trap Canyon and then your truly nearly doing the exact same thing 10 years later. It's always fun to hear people nearly loose their lives and I did have a rather spiritual experience when I simply gave up and waited to drown. I discuss that here. 

Fly fishing with lighter rods makes sense only if the conditions are right. In recent years, each of us has purchased a lighter rod for smaller creeks. In this episode, we relay pluses and minuses of Fly Fishing with Lighter Rods LISTEN NOW TO “FLY FISHING WITH LIGHTER RODS” Great Stuff from Our Listeners Is … Continue reading "Episode 259: Fly Fishing with Lighter Rods" The post Episode 259: Fly Fishing with Lighter Rods appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Our fall fly fishing trip to Montana was one of the best on record. The previous year was a bust. In fact, we wondered if we should even return to Montana in the fall, whether our honey holes and favorite rivers were only memories. In Lessons from Our Fall Fly Fishing Trip to Montana, we … Continue reading "Episode 258: Lessons from Our Fall Fly Fishing Trip to Montana" The post Episode 258: Lessons from Our Fall Fly Fishing Trip to Montana appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

John Maclean’s Home Waters is a memoir of his father, Norman Maclean, the author of “A River Runs Through It.” In this memoir, John reflects on his growing up as the grandson and son of two characters in the novella and movie. In Home Waters, we discuss what resonated with us about John’s unique perspective … Continue reading "Episode 257: Reflections on John Maclean’s Home Waters" The post Episode 257: Reflections on John Maclean’s Home Waters appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

The East Gallatin River flows in a northwesterly direction through the Gallatin valley in Montana, north of Bozeman. From the perspective of a drone a couple thousand feet up, the river, which is more like a large creek, might look like ribbon candy. It winds in large S curves on the Montana flatland, with almost … Continue reading "Episode 256: One Fine Day on the East Gallatin River" The post Episode 256: One Fine Day on the East Gallatin River appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Montana's Madison River is arguably the most famous – and at times the most visited – river in the U.S. West. With its stunning scenery and excellent fishing, a visit to the Madison River has for decades been a top priority for anglers from all over world. As Montana visitor and resident numbers continue boom, however, the State's rivers and outdoor resources are experiencing user numbers and seasonal pressure like never before. With Bozeman and Big Sky exploding with population growth, this is certainly the case with the Madison, which begs the question, “are we using and loving this river to death?” To discuss some of the challenges that the Madison is currently dealing with – including angling pressure, a continued call to regulate user numbers, angler access, and the recent debacle with the Hebgen Dam that led to the dewatering of the Upper Madison – we talk with guide, outfitter and shop-owner Joe Dilschneider – a true disciple of the Madison. Joe officially began his Montana guide career in the early 90s, and today owns Ennis-based Madison River Fishing Company and Trout Stalkers Fly Shop – two of the very best retail operations in the game. As a licensed Montana Outfitter, he's spent more than 30 years guiding on the Madison – and few know and love this river as much as Joe. 

At the end of November, one of the Dams on the Madison River in Montana had a malfunction that caused the river to almost run completely dry. This was a big scare for the local community as the fishery was facing challenges. In this episode, we talk with our friend Connor Flanagan--a Madison River local--about what exactly happened and what the long-term effects will be on the fishery. 

December 1, 2021 was a most unusual day. Throughout Montana, record high temperatures were eclipsed by double-digits and the state's most-storied trout fishery, the Madison River, slowed to a trickle. So, just what the hell happened at Hebgen Dam? Billy Pfeiffer, TU Montana's Outreach Coordinator, was at ground zero “The Day the Madison Nearly Dried.” Pfeiffer gets down to the brass tacks regarding the dam malfunction and the ensuing community effort to save stranded fish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Emerging we sat down with Nick Halle the Volunteer Operations Coordinator for Trout Unlimited. He lives up in Missoula Montana so we discussed the recent crisis on the Madison River, his work with TU, fishing out West and much more.  As discussed in the show, here is the link to an article Nick wrote about the Madison River crisis. Also, this link will connect you with your local TU chapter.  We hope you enjoyed the show! If you have any questions, topics we should discuss or people you want to hear from shoot us an email at 5rivers@tu.org

Earlier this month, a gate failure at the earthen Hebgen Dam dramatically reduced water flow to the Madison River for about 45 hours. What ensued after is a story of agency, community, and industry cooperation that just as dramatically helped […]

Adam and Brent explain why they started a podcast and what you should expect from it in the future.  A news story from the Madison River and a Funny Video from Trout's Fly Shop.

As the results of the Utes Pac 12 Championship game is known this morning, Tim and Navi recorded today's show on Wednesday and made predictions about the game. News of the Week features the Madison River dam has broken leaving hundreds of fish dead or stranded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest this week is Phil Rowley [55:20], author of the just-released book The Orvis Guide to Stillwater Trout Fishing and fellow host for The New Fly Fisher TV show. Phil is a stillwater genius and he helps us untangle the confusion around fly lines for fishing in lakes and ponds, and exactly which lines you need. In the Fly Box this week, we have some great questions, including: I have switched from a medium to fast action rod. Should I set the hook differently? How do I fish beaver ponds? Questions about Euro nymphing with a standard 9-foot, 5-weight rod and reel Do brown trout move in and out of bigger, warmer rivers? What is the best way to fish with midges? Will a floating tippet hurt my dry-fly presentation? What is the difference between up-eye, down-eye, and straight-eye hooks? Which dry flies do you apply flotant on? Where can I find good prescription polarized sunglasses? Are lighter wire hooks better for hooking fish on a downstream presentation? Why do fish follow my wet flies and not take them? A listener takes me to task for badmouthing the Madison River (and I deserved it) Why is Coq de Leon used so much for nymph tails? How do I fish a low-gradient stream with large boulders? How much backing do I put on my reel? What is the best rod for small-stream trout fishing?

Story_01In 2015, I moved to Montana.  I had always loved the idea of living in the mountains and exploring in nature.  By 2016, I had finally become a resident, and was chomping at the bit to go on my first deer hunt, up in Little Bear Canyon, south of Bozeman.  I had driven up the ten-mile access road, using my spotting scope along the way.  I’d spotted a really nice mule deer buck along with a few does, up on the south side of Wheeler Mountain.  I parked at the base, partially blocking an ATV trail to let people know the area was occupied. I walked for about a mile, then tested the wind.I figured if I went straight for them, they’d catch my scent, and my hunt would be over for the day.  I decided to make my way around the mountain above them, and come down from the top.  After about three hours of stalking carefully, making sure not to spook anything else that would alert the deer to my presence, I finally made it to the top. It was very thickly forested to one side, so I decided to stick close to that tree line for cover while I worked my way down to the deer.  When I got about 30 yards from the trees, I began hearing some kind of grunting.  I stopped, thinking maybe it was a bear, or some other large creature.  I couldn’t make out the sound very well, but whatever it was definitely knew I was there, and was walking towards it.  I took a knee and listened. It had grunted off and on for about five minutes, when I heard what sounded like a large branch breaking off.  Now I was thinking it might be a moose.  Everything went dead silent.  I checked the place where I’d last seen the deer, to see if they were still there.  They were, but now they were looking in my direction.  I remained down on one knee, not moving an inch, and began slowing my breathing to try and keep calm.  I thought whatever it was would lose interest in me and move off. I looked back over at the tree line, squinting to try and locate the source of all the noise.  The sun was up all the way by now, warming my cheeks against the frosty air.  It was about 7 AM.  Shadows were casting everywhere in the forest.  Another five minutes passed since I’d heard the limb snap, and I hadn’t heard anything else, so I turned my attention back to the deer.  I didn’t want to walk into the forest after all that noise, so I looked for a different route to get down to them. I saw one game trail that was my best and – due to the fresh layer of snow that had fallen that morning – my least slippery, option.  Unfortunately, it took me closer to the thick forest.  With my hand resting on the grip of my sidearm, I started walking towards the trail.  I was only about ten yards from the trees when a perfectly healthy, maybe eight inch in diameter, lodge pole pine fell across the trail I was planning to take. At this point I was feeling very nervous.So, I decided maybe something or someone was just saying, ‘this isn’t your day.’  And, since sound of the crashing tree had sent the deer bounding over to the next ridge, I made the decision to not test whatever was stopping me.I turned around and went back to my truck, following the same way I came. I have a great respect for nature and conservation.  I’ve hunted deer since I have been old enough to hunt on my own, and I listen very closely to what nature tells me. In 2015, I not only moved to Montana, I also got my CDL.  Needless to say, I have spent a lot of time trucking in Montana.  Here is my second encounter. At the beginning of 2019, in early February, I was asked to haul a load of hay down to the Utah-Idaho state line.  The weather was bad the night before, so I decided to leave a couple of hours later than usual, to allow the road crews time to sand the roads. It was exactly 9:18 AM.  I will never forget it.  I was about 30 miles south of Ennis, Montana, going about 45 mph.  The roads were still a little slick, and I was taking my time and being careful.  I was almost to the point where the road parallels the Madison River.  As I rounded the bend, I looked down into the clearing across the river, and there it was.  It was about 150 yards from the road, covered in black hair from head to toe. It was walking back toward the forest, but it stopped and turned to look back at me.  Its shoulders were extremely broad, and it was incredibly tall.  Its hair was blowing in the strong wind that was coming off the canyon.  I had a perfect view of it.  There was no question about what I was seeing. There was a small mound up ahead that was going to block my view for a split second, so I slowed down.  When I came to the mound, I decided if I saw it again on the other side, I was going to stop and try to get a picture.  It was still there, but running toward the forest now.By the count of three, it had covered the roughly 200 yards from the river to the forest, and it was gone. I called a friend of mine who lives in Indiana, first.  He’s a strong believer in bigfoot.  I told him what I saw.  He said, “Finally, I’m not alone.”  I’ve always loved movies and stories of bigfoot.My wife and I have often talked about the possibilities of seeing one.  She’s somewhat of a believer, so I called her next.  I had debated about telling her, and for good reason.  Our conversation went something like this:ME:  Good morning, Darlin’.  You’ll never believe what I just saw.HER:  What did you see?ME:  I finally saw a bigfoot.HER:  Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!  Yeah, right.ME:  No!Seriously.HER:  I want to believe you.  Any other time, I would have…if you hadn’t been watching bigfoot documentaries all weekend.ME: [crickets chirping]We love to go back to this conversation.  We like to tease each other about it.  But I don’t think she will ever believe me, until she sees one for herself.Unfortunately, we may never go back to where I saw it.  We recently moved to Texas for my work.  Hopefully, one day, on one of our mountain excursions, we will get another glimpse at one of these amazing creatures.  Story_02Long before Bigfoot, or what is also known as “Sasquatch” in the northwestern United States and Canada, was North America’s most popular legendary monster; my late father, Louis, would tell of an experience he had with a similar creature when he was a young boy living on Bayou LaFourche in southern Louisiana.  My Father was 10-years-old at the time and his younger brother, Lloyd, was approximately 7.  My Father was born in 1932 so this would have occurred in the early 1940s; a quarter century before the Patterson/Gimlin film that made bigfoot a common phenomenon. My Father would vividly recall this day in great detail.  He said he could remember how it was a beautiful sunny morning and my grandmother had sent him and his brother to pick snap beans along the levee near the Bayou for dinner.  He and his brother both quickly gathered their buckets from off the back porch, glad to be able to get away from home to enjoy a beautiful sunny morning away from their mother’s watchful eye. While they picked snap beans along the rows of the levee, they began to smell a horrible stench.My Father remembered it to be similar to the smell of rotten eggs, only worse.  My father and Uncle Lloyd decided that the horrible smell was more than likely the decaying remains of an animal.  Because unpleasant orders were commonplace on the farm, this did not initially set off any alarms of what would soon become one of the most terrifying moments of their young lives. They knew their mother wanted them to fill their buckets with snap beans and return home in sufficient time for her to prepare them to cook for dinner.  They decided they would pick more than enough so there would be no need for them to return to the levee.  They were enjoying their time together, but that awful stench was becoming unbearable. Just when they decided they had picked enough snap beans to sufficiently satisfy my grandmother’s needs for dinner and possibly supper; they picked up their overflowing buckets to head home.  All of a sudden, they heard a frightening guttural growl.  My Father said it sounded like someone who was heavily congested clearing their throat but much deeper.   The rotten egg stench was now even thicker in the air. Suddenly, a manlike creature covered in long stringy dark brown matted wet hair walked out of the wooded area near the bayou and stood there right in front of my father and uncle!  My father said he could distinctly remember that this creature was only about 30 to 50 feet away, and he could clearly see that it had a face that looked human but with huge, jagged teeth.  The creature then let out a terrifying, piercing scream and turned and jumped into the bayou and swam away! My father said it was as if everything from that point was in slow motion.  He remembered dropping his full bucket of snap beans and grabbing his brother by the arm, as if all in one movement.  Uncle Lloyd then dropped his full bucket spilling all the contents on the ground.The two of them started running as fast as they could back towards their house!  My grandmother’s version of the events of that fateful morning made it all the more credible because my grandmother was never one to embellish a story.  She said she looked out of the window and saw my father and uncle running toward the house!She said that she knew instantly they were not playing a game but that something terrible had happened.  She initially believed they had been threatened by white men as this was southern Louisiana and lynchings of blacks were not uncommon at that time.  She ran out of the house to meet them.  They were both shaking and crying uncontrollably.  She hastily sent one of my aunts to the field to get my grandfather to let him know something terrible had happened to the boys! By the time my grandfather reached the house, my father and uncle had calmed down sufficiently enough to talk.   My grandmother was confident that whatever happened they would not dare lie to their father.  When my grandfather asked them to tell him what had happened, they recount seeing a hairy manlike creature near the bayou.  Through heavy heaving they described how this Bayou Beast had walked out of the trees and screamed at them with a high-pitched scream and jumped in the bayou and swam away!  Because they had none of the snap beans they had spent all morning picking, and they both were still visibly shaken, my grandfather was confident they were telling the truth. My Father would often end this story by saying he did not know what he feared the most, the hairy manlike creature with the loud piercing scream or my grandfather not believing them!  My father said he was so relieved when my grandfather turned to my grandmother and said, “These boys are not lying, they saw some type of creature.  I am certain of it.” It is My Father’s vivid recounting of his encounter that made me know Sasquatch is Real, Oh Yeah! I also recently missed having my very own daytime encounter.  On January 28, 2019, my sister and I both met up on a connecting flight to Birmingham, Alabama for my son’s wedding.  We picked up our rental car at the airport began our hour and a half trip to Huntsville, Alabama. This journey was one I have made many times by car as I lived in Huntsville, Alabama for over ten years.  However, this particular day, I was turned around as to how to leave the airport and connect with the highway to take me to Huntsville.After driving for about 30 minutes, we decided to stop and get a bite to eat.  My sister was bewildered as to how I could be so turned around and unable to get my bearings.  I had only been gone from this area for six years!  She was growing impatient.  Finally, we were on the correct exchange and headed to Huntsville.  We even talked about what possibly made me so scatter brained and confused!  We both had a good laugh and chalked it up to old age—not that we would be considered old—but we laughed it off and looked forward to the next few days and my son’s wedding. Just as we made the exchange onto Interstate 565 leading into Huntsville; I decided to call my soon to be Daughter-in-Law to let her know we would be at her house shortly.  I was driving and talking to her via Bluetooth so I knew exactly what time it was; it was 3:05 PM.  My sister then looked at me and said with this really blank look on her face, “I just saw a sasquatch!”  I looked at her and initially thought she was talking about a billboard or a sign for a business. I ended my phone call and turned to her and said, “What did you say?” She repeated, “I just saw a Sasquatch!” I said, “You are joking right?!”Strangely, my sister and I have never discussed the topic of sasquatch or bigfoot. She then said, “No, I was looking at this thing crouched down off the side of the road as if it were trying to conceal itself in the trees!”  She said, “You were driving slowly so you could enter the highway and I could see it clearly!  Then she added, “First, I thought, what is an Orangutan doing out here?!”  She went on, “Then I realized, I’m looking at a Sasquatch!”There are no words to explain how I, being a bigfoot enthusiast, felt realizing that I just missed having my own daylight sighting in the safety of a car! I told my Sister, “Apparently, that is what all my confusion was about in trying to leave Birmingham!”  Because had we not had all of that trouble leaving Birmingham you would never have had your sighting! We had a quick visit with my son and his soon-to-be wife and told them about my sister’s sighting!  They found it to be extremely humorous, but I was a bag of nerves because I knew she was telling the truth!  I couldn’t wait to check into the hotel so she could give me even more details of what she could remember in that brief moment.  She did say the creature was pale-skinned and had a face that looked more Neanderthal than ape.  And it had long stringy red hair!  It had a thick brow-ridge and a really huge face.  The head was cone-shape but not really as pronounced as in the Patterson/Gimlin film.  She said, it looked more manlike than ape.  Of course, I reminded my sister of our Father’s encounter on Bayou LaFourche.She said she remembered it and that she had always believed my father was telling the truth, but now she was certain of it!  I really hate that there appear to be so many encounters all over North America and other parts of the world and people have been made to keep their sightings and encounters to themselves.  I do believe the more people that share their encounters the more it will minimize the stigma around it, and mainstream scientists will have to take this subject more seriously.

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In today's episode, we are joined by an industry giant and longtime outfitter, John Way.  John operates Montana's oldest fly shop, The Tackle Shop, and he is here to represent the famed Beartrap Canyon of the Madison River.  John shares with us his love for this area of the world and why protection of it is so important.

In this week's podcast, we'll visit with the dynamic co-founder and president of Western Rivers Conservancy, Sue Doroff [34:50]. Over the past 30 years, Sue and her small, lean staff have protected nearly 400 miles of rivers with names like the Madison, Hoh, Klamath, and John Day--rivers beloved by fly fishers. If you've ever parked at Three Dollar Bridge on the Madison River, you can than the Western Rivers Conservancy for protecting that stretch of river from development and for maintaining public access. Find out about their unique special sauce and how they do this. In the Fly Box this week, we have some great questions and tips from listeners: I know you should keep a fish upstream of you when fighting it. What do you do when fishing downstream? A warning and tip from a listener on the dangers of shelf ice in winter Should I use big articulated streamers like the Drunk & Disorderly for steelhead? Is a 9-foot 8-weight rod a good one for wading the beaches of Florida? I don't want to fish weighted flies and I don't want to fish more than one fly. How can I get a good dead drift with my wet flies and nymphs? I mainly tie steelhead flies, but for a trout fishing trip, is it more economical to buy or tie some dry flies? When fishing across several lines of current with a floating line, what technique should I use to get a good drift? How do you deal with casting an indicator rig when the indicator is set 6 feet or more above your flies? A great tip on tapering synthetic fibers when tying streamers. Should I use hemostats or small pliers for trout fishing? What are the pros and cons of bead chain vs. solid metal eyes?

In today's episode, we are joined by longtime outfitter and industry B.A., Alice Owsley.  An exceptional caster, skilled fly tyer, and with an impressive list of industry accomplishments, Alice calls West Yellowstone home.   She is here to represent the famed upper Madison River, just outside of Yellowstone National Park.  Alice shares with us just how special this area of the world is and why protection of it is so important. 

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/167 Kelly Galloup is back on the show today to teach us how to dry fly fish and to share his best dry fly fishing tips and tricks.  Kelly also fills the gap on some of the history on dry flies as well as his top 10 dry flies of all time.  Kelly walks us through a year in dry flies with a focus on the Madison River.  Many people don't realize because of his streamer popularity that Kelly was actually a dry fly dude first and wrote the book on Cripple and Spinners.  Show Notes with Kelly Galloup - Kelly Galloup was on the podcast here on streamers. - Doug Swisher and Carl Richards on Selective Trout and Trout Strategies Series started it all.   - The Troutsman hex was Kelly’s first fly produced in the day and before royalties. - Cripples and Spinners was Kelly's first book on dries. Here’s my blog post, the Top 10 flies of all time. Kill the Corona virus is back - Roberts yellow drake - Fishing the Caddis as a Living Insect by Leonard Wright Jr is a book that Kelly says everyone should read The Hank Patterson mend mend mend video  - Al Troth created the elk hair caddis - Kelly as a lodge in the Bahamas on Abaco - Gallops Sandy Point Lodge - Kill the Corona Virus is a huge fly tying project   You can Kelly at Slide Inn   Kelly’s Top Dry Flies - How to Dry Fly Fish parachute adams (Kelly does not even carry Adams anymore) Roberts Yellow Drake Compara-dun Compara dun spinner The found link Ant (with a little flash) Corn Fead Caddis   Resources Noted in the Show - Gary Lonfontaine match the hatch books Fishing the Caddis as a Living Insect   Cripples and Spinners by Kelly Galloup How to Dry Fly Fish Videos from the Show Troutsman hex Robert's Yellow Drake The South Fork Snake Twitch  on how to twitch Caddis The Reach Cast is Key Conclusion with Kelly Galloup Kelly Galloup is here today to share his best tips on fishing the dry fly with a focus on what you need to know throughout the year.   We find out which are Kelly’s top 10 dry flies of all time.  We dig into the most effective ways to twitch a caddis and what the south Snake twitch is all about. Kelly wrote the book cripples and spinners way back in the day before he became the streamer father.  We also find out how to control your V when waking flies for steelhead. https://wetflyswing.com/167

Marshall Matt Dillon is on his way to Dodge House to meet Mr Davis at two o’clock when he sees young Cullen being thrown out of the store. Jonas said he threw him out for trying to buy ammunition for the Cheyenne Indians. The Indians stole him from his mother eight years ago in Madison River but Matt told Jonas young Cullen was a white boy and lived back with his mother now. There were others in Dodge, too that didn’t like Cullen and referred to him as the little Indian boy. Duration: 29:46 Starring: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear, Virginia Gregg, Joseph Kearns, Harry Bartell, John Dehner, Ralph Moody Broadcast Date: 24th September 1955

Oct 25, 2020: Pat Buchner Bass fishing; Using the Ammo Ram; Banning boats on the Madison River; AZGFD Commissioner James Goughnour

Oct 25, 2020: Pat Buchner Bass fishing; Using the Ammo Ram; Banning boats on the Madison River; AZGFD Commissioner James Goughnour

Zach Macguire, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses his passion for wilderness, freshwater ecology, and the importance of mentorship. He also discusses his research on macroinvertebrates and trout in the Madison River, Montana.

On this episode we Wadeoutthere with Culley Landgaard from Ennis Montana.  Culley is a student at Montana State University and the founder of Skyblastersoutdoors with the goal of promoting fly fishing and western hunting.  We discuss work-fish balance, the Madison River, and the relationship between the public's interests and private land and water rights.To find out more about Culley or read his articles on conservation and Montana fly fishing, follow him on Instagram at Skyblasters or check out his website at:https://www.skyblastersoutdoors.com/If you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts:https://wadeoutthere.com/dont-let-high-stream-flows-ruin-your-next-fly-fishing-trip-part-1-of-2-planning/https://wadeoutthere.com/dont-let-high-stream-flows-ruin-your-next-fly-fishing-trip-part-2-of-2-tactics/For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at: https://wadeoutthere.com/

  This weekend on Northwestern Outdoors Radio Rob Phillips, outdoors columnist for the Yakima Herald Republic, talks about some of his favorite places to hunt pheasants and catch salmon in the greater northwest.  Richy Harrod, host of the popular television show, The Northwest Outdoorsman, lets us know how recent deer and elk hunts went and previews some upcoming episodes.  We've got a state by state pheasant hunting forecast for you too, suggestions about what to use to catch walleye this fall from Bob Loomis, and a Madison River fishing report from John Way at The Tackle Shop in Ennis, Montana.  http://www.northwesternoutdoors.com  

In episode 189, Tony & Eddie check out another Korean Zombie film. That's right, folks - we're still making zombie movies in 2020. In order to stand out in one of the most saturated genres ever a filmmaker has to take risks, be bold, try new story angles and premises - does #Alive do all that? Find out in this week's episode. The boys also had two new beers this week. One Blackwater Series brew from Southern Tier Brewing Company and one Rye ale from Madison River Brewing Company. There's interests and bold flavor claims in these two brews. One, an Imperial White Stout and the other infused with honey. If that sounds good to you, stick around for the beer reviews at the end of the episode.

It’s September, and often during this month we find a way for our annual Montana fly fishing trip. It was fitting that in a year like 2020, there were some strange moments. In this episode, we discuss a series of “rapid fire” topics from our Montana fly fishing trip in a not-so-rapid-fire manner. One odd … Continue reading "255: Reflections on a Montana Fly Fishing Trip" The post 255: Reflections on a Montana Fly Fishing Trip appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fishing the transition of the season starts with a different set of expectations. The prolific summer hatches are mostly over. And the fall runners have yet to make their way up the river. In this episode, we discuss how to think about fishing the seasonal transition, which is September. And ways to make your days … Continue reading "254: Fishing the Transition of the Season" The post 254: Fishing the Transition of the Season appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Hopefully, your next fly fishing trip is sooner rather than later. It has been a year of kicking the proverbial can of what we love to do down the road. The pandemic has delayed or postponed indefinitely a lot of plans. This next week, however, we plan to hit our favorite rivers in Montana. In … Continue reading "253: Not-So-Obvious Questions for Your Next Fly Fishing Trip" The post 253: Not-So-Obvious Questions for Your Next Fly Fishing Trip appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, Shannon "Big Mess", and Coach Dale Diesel Collins along with special guest, The Georgia Drifter talk fly fishing in some famous locations. Stories and maybe a few lies are told during this entertaining episode.The Crew spills the beans about the all new Scott Centric Rod as September 1 is the official release date. The Delayed Harvest stocking dates are revealed so make sure you pay attention to that information regarding fall fishing in Western North Carolina.Be sure to check out this weeks show sponsor, Brady's Handmade Nets.https://www.bradyshandmadenets.comCheck out one of our special guest for the Norvise Fly Tying event October 17th, Braden Miller at Miller Time Flies. Be sure to come in for this special event.https://millertimeflies.comFollow the crew:https://instagram.com/tuckflyshophttps://facebook.com/tuckflyshophttps://youtube.com/tuckaseegeeflyshopEmail the crew at:Bobby@tuckflyshop.comDale@tuckflyshop.comShannon@tuckflyshop.com

The fly fishing etiquette mindset is a way of thinking that should permeate the actions of every fly fisher. In this episode, we read a thread from Trout Unlimited’s online forum about a fly fisher who was, in our opinion, quasi-bullied out of fishing on the Madison by four fishers. With the influx of new … Continue reading "252: The Fly Fishing Etiquette Mindset" The post 252: The Fly Fishing Etiquette Mindset appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fly fishing success is not just about your amazing chops: precision casting, reading the river, and overall fly fishing genius. There are factors out of your control that affect whether you catch fish. In this episode, we identify seven factors that may affect your day on the river. One factor is barometric pressure. Another is … Continue reading "251: Key Factors in Your Fly Fishing Success" The post 251: Key Factors in Your Fly Fishing Success appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fishing the film begins with a different mindset. We often think first about fishing on top of the surface or at the bottom of the river. In this episode, we discuss the “film” mindset” and offer four strategies for greater fly fishing success. One strategy is simply to let your soggy dry fly drift submerged … Continue reading "250: Strategies for Fishing the Film" The post 250: Strategies for Fishing the Film appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fish pics are ubiquitous. Instagram has every angle of fish pic you can imagine. But there’s more to shoot when you’re on the river than just pictures of your big brown trout. In this episode, we offer up twelve tips to photograph your entire fly fishing experience. We begin the episode with what is perhaps … Continue reading "249: Photographing Your Entire Fly Fishing Experience" The post 249: Photographing Your Entire Fly Fishing Experience appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

If you’ve never felt the violent strike of a brown trout on a streamer, you haven’t really lived. In this guide to fly fishing with streamers, we interview Dave Kumlien, Montana outfitter and former fly shop owner, on a wide ranging topics related to fishing streamers. This truly is the complete guide to fly fishing … Continue reading "248: The Complete Guide to Fly Fishing with Streamers – with Dave Kumlien" The post 248: The Complete Guide to Fly Fishing with Streamers – with Dave Kumlien appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Salmo trutta tend to dominate wherever they live. Also known as brown trout, salmo trutta often push out brook trout – or at least push them upstream. Brown trout thrive in warmer waters. In this episode we regale each other with stories of catching large brown trout (our love relationship) and also discuss the downsides … Continue reading "247: Our Love-Hate Relationship with Salmo Trutta" The post 247: Our Love-Hate Relationship with Salmo Trutta appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

“Duh! How did I not know this after all these years?” There are so many aspects of fly fishing that simply escaped us during the first few years of fly fishing. Frankly, we’re still learning new hacks or tips that seem obvious in retrospect. In this episode we offer up the first seven hacks or … Continue reading "246: 7 Under Explained Aspects of Fly Fishing, Part 1" The post 246: 7 Under Explained Aspects of Fly Fishing, Part 1 appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fly fishing comfort in summer simply requires a few basic items of clothing. Certainly dry-fit clothing is at the top of the list. So is a water-resistant cap or hat. In this episode, we offer up our short list of basic summer wear. And we also reveal our deep disappointment that we may never be … Continue reading "245: Summer Wearables for Fly Fishing Comfort" The post 245: Summer Wearables for Fly Fishing Comfort appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Small creeks in Montana are plentiful and full of trout. While the big rivers get all the press, it’s the smaller freestone creeks where some of the best fishing is. We love to fly fish the small creeks of Montana. In this episode, we recount how we first fell in love with small creek fly … Continue reading "244: Fly Fishing the Small Creeks of Montana" The post 244: Fly Fishing the Small Creeks of Montana appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Midsummer fly fishing tips include taking a siesta in the middle of the day and trying your hand at catching trout with a size #22 Trico imitation. In this episode, we discuss a few of the changes that come when fishing in the dog days of summer. Be sure to add your midsummer fly fishing … Continue reading "243: 7 Midsummer Fly Fishing Tips" The post 243: 7 Midsummer Fly Fishing Tips appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

How hard has the pandemic hit Montana’s tourism industry? As Executive Director of the Montana Outfitters & Guides Association, Mac Minard heads an organization that is feeling an immediate impact. On top of that, the Montana FWP is moving forward with a proposal for restrictions on the Madison River that will act as another blow…

Around 2010, Forrest Fenn hid a multimillion-dollar treasure in the Rocky Mountains. Gold, gems, and other precious items are packed in a portable 12th-century bronze chest. Nearly half a million people have searched for it in vain.  A couple of weeks ago, I spoke two hours with one of the foremost experts on Forrest Fenn's treasure, Dal Nietzel. It was a fascinating and fun conversation.  Right before I planned to release the podcast, a man from the Eastern United States found Forrest Fenn's treasure!  That's right. Around June 6, 2020, Forrest Fenn said the chase is over. Therefore, this podcast is divided into two parts.  The first part, which is 90% of the podcast, was recorded a couple of weeks ago before the treasure had been found. The second part is an addendum, where I interviewed Dal again to capture his thoughts now that the treasure hunt is over.   We don't know where the treasure was found yet. Therefore, just to be able to say "I told you so," I will list the places I had planned to search. And I will ask Dal the same question. This exercise will either make us feel good (that we were wrong) or make us feel bad (that we would have found it had we not delayed our search).  Questions I asked Dal (pronounced "Dale") In 60 seconds, tell us the story behind Fenn’s Treasure. In 60 seconds, what do you say to those who say that “there is no treasure” because either (a) it’s already been found or (b) it never was there in the first place?  What’s one of the funniest/absurd solves you have ever heard? For instance, on the roof of the visitor center by Old Faithful. Most treasure hunters are information takers. Why are you an information giver? For a decade, nearly half a million people have searched in vain for the treasure. Do you think it will be found this century? How about this decade? How about this year or next? Fenn gave an unsatisfying answer when he was asked about the legal ramifications of finding his treasure. What’s your opinion? To find the treasure, you have to have one or more of these qualities: intelligence, persistence, or luck. Given all the people who have searched, it’s remarkable that nobody has found it. What’s the percentage chance that someone finds it and doesn’t announce it in some fashion? Fenn believes that the person who will find the treasure will walk with resolve and certainty. But many times people stumble on treasures or dead bodies by accident. What do you think? I imagine that most times, you approach your solves with some skepticism. But a few times, you probably went somewhere with 95%+ confidence that you were walking to the treasure, exactly as Fenn said the treasure finder would walk. Where were those spots and what went wrong? Do you often wonder if you were one of the people who got within 200 ft of the treasure? Describe the type of person or group that will find the treasure. Do you think those who have been searching for years have an advantage or a disadvantage over newbies? Overthinking the riddle? Do you think if Fenn’s doctor tells him that he’s terminally ill, that Fenn will reveal a juicy clue? Or does he hope it stays a mystery for decades? I know it’s probably unimportant, but has there ever been a poll that indicates where most people think the treasure lies? My guess is that there’s a 60% chance that it’s in or near Yellowstone, 30% chance of being in New Mexico, and 10% of being elsewhere. What do most people think? How about you? You’re one of the few who have had significant contact with Fenn. If you find the treasure, do you worry that many will accuse you of having inside information even though your lack of success after many years of searching proves that you don’t have an advantage? What would you do if you found the treasure? You’ve heard every possible theory about “where the warm waters halt.” Which hypotheses sound the most plausible to you? Is there something that Fenn communicated that you think is significant, but that few talk about? He said there are a couple of “hints” in his book. What are the leading candidates? Have you read Flywater or the Journal of a Trapper? Assuming someone else discovers the treasure in your lifetime, how will that news make you feel?   There are nine clues in Fenn's poem. The first clue is "Begin it where warms waters halt." It's unclear what the other eight clues are. Forrest Fenn's Treasure Poem As I have gone alone in thereAnd with my treasures bold,I can keep my secret where,And hint of riches new and old. Begin it where warm waters haltAnd take it in the canyon down,Not far, but too far to walk.Put in below the home of Brown. From there it’s no place for the meek,The end is ever drawing nigh;There’ll be no paddle up your creek,Just heavy loads and water high. If you’ve been wise and found the blaze,Look quickly down, your quest to cease,But tarry scant with marvel gaze,Just take the chest and go in peace. So why is it that I must goAnd leave my trove for all to seek?The answers I already knowI’ve done it tired, and now I’m weak. So hear me all and listen good,Your effort will be worth the cold.If you are brave and in the woodI give you title to the gold. Bonus clues CLUE 10Above 5,000 feet and below 10,200 feet CLUE 11At least 8.25 miles north of Santa Fe CLUE 12Not in a graveyard CLUE 13Not in an outhouse, or associated with a structure CLUE 14Not in a tunnel, cave, or mine CLUE 15Where warm waters halt is not a dam CLUE 16In Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, or New Mexico CLUE 17Not underwater CLUE 18Not near the Rio Grande CLUE 19Not necessary to move large rocks or climb up or down a steep precipice CLUE 20Not under a man-made object What’s (almost) certain The key is knowing “where the warm waters halt.” Because the subsequent clues “get progressively easier after you discover where the first clue is.” Pine trees and sagebrush must be nearby. It’s probably above 7000 feet because: (1) he stumbled when he announced his 5,000 ft clue, (2) the poem says it’s “cold,” (3) the poem implies that the treasure overlooks a marvelous view (4) and high places usually have less traffic than low places. A stream/creek must be nearby too--that might attract the animals that he says are around there. The bronze treasure chest is wet. That could be because it’s next to a bumbling spring or it’s getting constant spray from a nearby waterfall. However, because waterfalls attract humans, I doubt it’s right next to a waterfall, even a small one. That would attract too much attention. Instead, it’s probably wet because there’s usually morning dew in that zone (FF said, “Physics tells me that it’s wet”). However, perhaps he said it’s wet because they asked the question during the winter/spring and he figured the chest was covered in snow. It’s not underwater. Fenn talked about hiding a can of Dr. Pepper “under a rock in the cooling waters of a rivulet.” If it’s resting on water, it would have to be held very securely, perhaps sandwiched firmly between solid boulders and the water would have to be extremely calm. Otherwise, there’s too high of a risk that the treasure will wash away after decades of sitting there. Therefore, it’s extremely unlikely that it’s touching water. Whatever wetness it has must be from condensation or dew (i.e., “physics”). It’s probably not buried, but it’s almost certain that it’s covered by either vegetation and/or (more likely) a jumble of small rocks--like a mini-sepulcher. It’s unlikely that it’s sitting out in the open. Dal mentioned Jenny’s site, Mysterious Writings, and Cynthia’s site, Chasing Fenn’s Treasure. Video summary of what's in the treasure chest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbc8LwZIr6U My solution  Since Forrest Fenn's treasure has been found and yet we still don't know where it was found, I'll share how I interpreted the poem and where I was planning to look.  Once we learn the location, it will be fun to see if I was right or wrong.  At the end of the interview, Dal shared where he expected to find it. I'll feel like I genius and an idiot if I am right. A genius for figuring it out. An idiot for not getting there in time.  My interpretation of each line   As I have gone alone in there I went alone to my hiding place  And with my treasures bold, Making little effort to hide my treasures since nobody was around I can keep my secret where, This place gets few visitors And hint of riches new and old. It’s near a place with historical significance (e.g., old trade route or mining operation)   Begin it where warm waters halt [See several interpretations in the next section] And take it in the canyon down, Follow the canyon downstream Not far, but too far to walk. Drive the road for 2-10 miles, probably closer to 2 miles since he said those who solved the first two clues went right by the treasure. Put in below the home of Brown. Park your car. Since Brown is capitalized, perhaps it refers to a proper name (e.g., the Brown Corporation which owns the land), but that seems unlikely since Fenn said that it’s hard to skip clues. Despite the capitalization, Brown is probably poetic: the north face of a mountain (where most brown/grizzly bears hibernate) or below a brown trout spawning lake or simply below the treeline (above the treeline is mostly brown). Or all the above!   From there it’s no place for the meek, Break off the trail & start hiking uphill off-trail and perhaps on private property. Joseph Meek spent time in Yellowstone, so perhaps it’s saying that you’re not in Yellowstone. The end is ever drawing nigh; You’re within 200 feet; keep looking to the right side of the creek you’re climbing next to There’ll be no paddle up your creek, Ford the stream which is too shallow for a boat or it’s dry and perplexing situation Just heavy loads and water high. Get your feet wet and cold as you cross the knee-high stream while looking for a cairn or the water is high above you.   If you’ve been wise and found the blaze, The blaze will be either a stack of rocks, a mark on a tree, or anything a bit remarkable. Look quickly down, your quest to cease, Look down and you’ll find the chest hidden under a pile of rocks and/or vegetation But tarry scant with marvel gaze, Don’t linger too long at this marvelous site Just take the chest and go in peace. Haul your ass out of there   So why is it that I must go And leave my trove for all to seek? The answers I already know I’ve done it tired, and now I’m weak.   So hear me all and listen good, Look up the definition of every word in this poem Your effort will be worth the cold. Cold from the altitude and/or cold creek crossing If you are brave and in the wood It’s in the high country among bears and snakes, but below the treeline I give you title to the gold There’s a legal document in the chest that helps you win the impending legal fight  My Ideas of Where the Warm Waters Halt   Someplace mentioned in Flywater or maybe Journal of a Trapper Either in NM or near/in Yellowstone Where warm fishing waters become cold. Where a hot spring merges with a cold stream. The top or bottom of a waterfall Where a warm stream becomes a sink  Warm water ends in a lake or pond. A mountain ridge or pass (which gives access to at least 2 canyons). Where to look This is where I planned to look. I sharing this to see if, after the true location is revealed, I was smart or not. Wyoming Boiling River, which is on the WY border. Hot spring pours into cold water. Where the Madison River meets Firehole Canyon/Falls (blaze). In his book, he mentions Osborne Russell traveling the Madison River in 1835, which is described in Journal of a Trapper. To get there, you could start next to Old Faithful (WWWH) and then follow the canyon down to Red Canyon Creek (blaze canyon) is near and also mentioned in his book. It’s near Sage Mt (“if you’ve been wise”) and Redstreak Peak and Red Mountain whose summits are brown and blazing red. He went down Red Canyon with a horse called Lightning. Horses have a white blaze on their face. This is “not too far, but too far to walk” from the Warm River. Madison River or Hebgen Lake or Stinking Creek In between Richel Lodge and Keyser Brown Lake.  Downstream of the Brown Mountain Campground off of the Wood River Brown Creek and Wood River Firehole Falls Thermopolis (Hot Springs State Park)? Somewhere around Boat Mt, where he and his bro got lost Sinks Canyon (where water “halts” by going underground for a few km) - near Lander Sunlight Basin  Medicine Hot Springs below Trapper Peak in Montana (may lack sagebrush). Under Mount Hayes off of the Madison River (e.g., Barnes Hole Dr.) Nine Mile Hole near Madison Junction 44.663947, -110.965462 parking lot, there is a small trail parallel to the river 44.649735, -110.949696  Watkins Creek A few more ideas Ojo Caliente Spring and nearby Firehole Spring   New Mexico Consider these 8 creeks where “warm waters halt” in NM   As you can see, I did not believe it was in Colorado or far from Yellowstone. More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com. If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!  On social media, my username is always ftapon. 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Peter Scorzetti checks in with John Juracek to find out how he chooses a place to fish in July. Juracek is a veteran angler based in West Yellowstone, Montana. The episode contains broad angling knowledge as well as specific details about fishing mayfly hatches on the Madison River.

All the Corona Virus info has been deleted and this revised podcast is for those of you that request more stories, I have thrown in two near death experiences that occurred while white water rafting the world famous Kitchen Sink Rapids in the Bear Trap Canyon on the Madison River. One story of my good friend Mike and then 10 years later in the exact same spot, one of yours truly where I really got close to buying the farm but was the most spiritual experience of my life. But it's all good news, the parks are opening basically on schedule as they have done every year prior to this one.

This podcast covers all the fun things you can do just outside of Grand Teton and Yellowstone parks. We cover the best golf courses in the area including golfing right in front of the Tetons and how to dodge a moose while golfing and then get you to a great Arnold Palmer designed golf course up at Big Sky. We then cover where to rent and ride ATV's including the new and very safe side by side units including riding on the unbelievable Idaho Dunes where you can ride a bad ass unit up and down 500' tall sand dunes that are only an hours drive from both Jackson Hole and West Yellowstone. Then we jump on a bicycle and go over riding an e-bike right in front of the Grand Teton's and then go over the only places you are allowed to ride in Yellowstone Park including the best bike/hike/bike ride which is not only a great ride, it gets you to Osprey Falls which is one of the biggest and prettiest waterfalls in all of Yellowstone and you will have it all to yourself. We then ride past Fairy Falls, Grand Prismatic Geyser, then Old Faithful and all the geysers there and end up at Lone Star Geyser for a wonderful full day ride that gets you to the best of the best Yellowstone has to offer and you can see it all from the seat of your bike. We cover the amazingly popular sport of fly fishing. West Yellowstone is the fly fishing capital of the world and we cover where to get a lesson, new equipment, and the best shops and the best guides in this fly fishing crazy town. We then go over the best places to white water raft in Yellowstone. We cover the Gallatin River where they filmed the movie A River Runs Through It with Brad Pitt and its super fun rapids topped off with the Mad Mile. We also cover the famous Bear Trap Canyon which is home to the world famous Kitchen Sink Rapids where there is always plenty of water to white water raft in July and August when the rest of the rivers are down to a trickle. We then cover renting and riding a SUP or kayak on the calm turquoise waters of Wade Lake which look like you are in the Caribbean and then boating on Lake Hebgen where you can find a couple rope swings to get wet on a warm day. We then cover Lake Henry's where I grew up as a kid every summer for 40 years. We talk about catching a trophy size trout and then I regale you with some really fun stories about magic shows, mind readings and hypnotists as well as huge bets and then we finish off with how my father lost his life on this lake but saved a young boys life in the process. The cover picture on this podcast is of the Madison River behind my cabin.

This podcast covers the West Entry Gate which is by far the busiest entry gate into Yellowstone Park and this gorgeous 14 mile section of road all the way to Madison Junction. Plus a couple of interesting stories along the busiest section of road in Yellowstone. I will also give you the history of how the idea of the worlds first national park came to be with the story of 3 brothers and show you the three iconic peaks named after them that thousands of people see everyday but don't even know are there. And tell you what animals you can see and when you can see them in the two meadows along this section of road and also how to not get stuck behind them as you drive down the road. Plus one story about possibly the coolest thing I have ever seen in the park in 60 years.

Yellowstone runners are the big brown and rainbow trout that move up from Hebgen Lake into Yellowstone National Park’s Madison River each fall. In this episode, we discuss Chester Allen’s delightful book, Yellowstone Runners: Chasing a dream fish in Yellowstone National Park during the Madison River’s Famous Fall Run. Allen is a terrific storyteller while … Continue reading "227: A Conversation about Yellowstone Runners" The post 227: A Conversation about Yellowstone Runners appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

This week, Cal talks about Python skin footballs for conservation, overcrowded angling on the Madison River and how you can help be part of the solution, adolescent female macaques having sex with adult sika deer, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch

D. Roger Maves 1:38:14 roger@askaboutflyfishing.com (D. Roger Maves & Don Bishop)noAsk About Fly Fishing - PodcastFly fishers enjoy a fresh approach to learning about fly fishing. Listen to interviews with industry experts - broadcast LIVE over the Internet, recor

All good things must come to an end, and this was the final day of our fly fishing trip in mid-September. Rain was in the forecast, so we hoped upon hope that there might be some baetis hatching on the Madison River at the mouth of Beartrap Canyon. Spoiler alert: There wasn’t a mayfly within … Continue reading "Episode 224: One Fine Rainy Day on the Madison" The post Episode 224: One Fine Rainy Day on the Madison appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Did you know that lilies enjoy being planted in part shade?   They don't really like to be baked in full sun.   If you plant them in a little bit of shade, it will allow your plant to experience less stress and thus it will elongate its stem.   Lilies that are grown in full sun tend to be shorter and more stout. In nature, lilies grow in dappled light at the edges of woods and meadows.       Brevities #OTD  It was on this day in 1788, that the self taught tinkerer Thomas Blanchard was born.    At the tender age of 13, Blanchard created a mechanical way to pare apples with a wire gauge.           #OTD   On this day in 1804 at the botanist Stephen Endlicher was born in Pressburg, Hungry.   Endlicher devised a major system of plant classification. He explained it in his groundbreaking book Genera Plantarum.   Endlicher donated his herbarium of 30,000 specimens to the Vienna Museum of Natural History and in 1840 he was appointed Prof. of botany at the University of Vienna.   Sadly, Endlicher ran out of money after purchasing botanical collections and self-publishing his own work, in addition to the work of other botanists.   Endlicher died in 1849 at the age of 45; he committed suicide.         #OTD   And it was on this day in 1817 that the first coffee was planted in Hawaii on the Kona Coast.   Fifty years after those first plants were planted by a Spanish physician with a deep love for all things botanical, Mark Twain said this in the Sacramento Daily Union:   "Kona coffee has a richer flavor than any other be grown where day and call it by what mean you please."   As it turned out, coffee plants thrived in the rich volcanic soil. They loved the afternoon rainfall, the abundance of sun, and they were protected by the mountains from strong winds.   By 1899, a little over 70 years after those first coffee plants were planted, nearly 3,000,000 coffee trees had grown throughout the region.         #OTD  And today in 1977, her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, celebrated her Silver Jubilee by planting a Cerus Atlantica Glauca on the east lawn.   The tree is regarded as the most striking in appearance of all the blue conifers.         #OTD  And on this day in 1989 Paul McCartney's album flowers in the dirt became the number one album in England.    Flowers in the Dirt brought McCartney some of the best reviews he had seen in years.     Unearthed Words   The birthday of the poet John Ciardi who was born on this day in 1916.   Here are a few of his most famous quotes:   "A good question is never answered. It is not a bolt to be tightened into place but a seed to be planted and to bear more seed toward the hope of greening the landscape of idea."     “Every word has a history. Every word has an image locked into its roots.”  “And the time sundials tell May be minutes and hours. But it may just as well Be seconds and sparkles, or seasons and flowers. No, I don't think of time as just minutes and hours. Time can be heartbeats, or bird songs, or miles, Or waves on a beach, or ants in their files (They do move like seconds—just watch their feet go: Tick-tick-tick, like a clock). You'll learn as you grow That whatever there is in a garden, the sun Counts up on its dial. By the time it is done Our sundial—or someone's— will certainly add All the good things there are. Yes, and all of the bad. And if anyone's here for the finish, the sun Will have told him—by sundial—how well we have done. How well we have done, or how badly. Alas, That is a long thought. Let me hope we all pass.”  ― The Monster Den             Today's book recommendation: Plant Names Simplified by Arthur Johnson This book was first published in 1931 and is considered a botanical classic. The book gives the name, pronunciation, classification, and Latin origins of plants. If you've ever wondered how to pronounce the botanical name, this little book will come in handy. As Johnson wrote in his preface, "My job in preparing this glossary has been to offer the reader a simple translation and pronunciation of the names of plants, trees, and shrubs, that are commonly growing in the average garden. As they stand in such names are to most of us, something more than an awkward obstacle, barring way to any real intimacy with elements of botany. [...] If, in this work, I've succeeded in reducing even buy a little, the menace presented us by that pile of heterogeneous names which stand as a barrier between our people and the fairest gates of knowledge, I sure feel that I have done my bit in a good cause." Johnson's book was updated in 1946 and then again, in 2019, by AP Stockdale.             Today's Garden Chore   Incorporate Joe Pye weed (Eupatorium purpuream) into your garden.   JPW is an incredible perennial. It is an herb, a wildflower, and a pollinator plant all in one.    Its common name is in honor of a Native American named Joe Pye (Jopi), who made medicine with the plant to cure typhus in the 1800’s.    Over in the Facebook Group, I shared a photo of a single leaf of Joe Pye weed. The leaves can grow as long as 25 cm and as wide as 10 cm.     Something Sweet  Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart   On this day in 1899 a sentry on his route, discovered a party of six people camped on the Madison River just inside Yellowstone National Park.   He cited the group with multiple infractions.   The event was recorded in the diary of Mrs. Aven Nelson:   "He was appalled to see so many papers on the ground and demanded that they be picked up at once … There ensued much talk about rules and regulations, in the course of which he discovered that we carried two rifles. After sealing both, he insisted that the signature of Captain Brown would be prerequisite."   The campers picked up the felt papers they had carefully arranged in the sun, and drove 46 miles to Mammoth (It took them two days to get there). When they did, they obtained a permit.   The group consisted of Prof. Aven Nelson's family and two students who were there to document the flora of Yellowstone. Throughout the summer, they would collect, press, and dry 30,000 specimens.   Their work would launch the Rocky Mountain herbarium at the University of Wyoming.           Thanks for listening to the daily gardener, and remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

Quake Lake was formed in 1959 when an earthquake triggered the collapse of a side of a mountain. The mountain fell into the Madison River, creating a natural dam. This fall, we fished Quake Lake near West Yellowstone, both for the first time. In this episode, we reflect on the experience, describing the emotion of … Continue reading "S4:E23 One Fine Day on Quake Lake" The post S4:E23 One Fine Day on Quake Lake appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Chester Allen has fished the migration run of the rainbow and brown trout from Montana's Hebgen Lake into Yellowstone National Park's Madison River during the fall for many years. Join us and learn about where to fish, what flies to use, and how to find the best water for very large trout!

Chester Allen has fished the migration run of the rainbow and brown trout from Montana’s Hebgen Lake into Yellowstone National Park’s Madison River during the fall for many years. Join us and learn about where to fish, what flies to use, and how to find the best water for very large trout!

Show Notes: wetflyswing.com/45 I had the great pleasure to chat with Gary Borger about Nymph Fishing and his contribution to fly fishing in many respects over a career of writing and video. Gary talks about how he produced the first fly fishing instructional video, how he was part of the first FFF Casting Certification, and goes into detail on his tactics for nymph fishing and using indicators. Show Notes with Gary Borger The leadwing coachman was the fly Gary used to catch his first fish. GEM Skues was the Father of Nymph Fishing. Gary's groundbreaking book was Nymphing in 1979 and his accompanying video on Nymphing. Gary's book, Naturals, was another contribution to fly fishing evolution. Mel Krieger and others were part of the original Fenwick Fly Fishing School. The FFF Fly Fishing Certification Process. Pete Humphries was on the podcast in episode 7. George Harvey was the man who showed Gary that he had some work todo with his cast. Lee Wulff and his quote "Game fish are too valuable to be caught only once" had a big impact on conservation at the time. The Steve Duda episode with the FlyFish Journal. Here's a link to the history of the 1989 Gold medal taken by the Polish team Frank Sawyer and grayling Here's a video of the tuck cast. Here's a link to Jason and the shadow cast The SC20 fly rod that celebrated the 20 year anniversary You can find Jason Borger here. You can reach Gary at GaryBorger.com. Conclusion with Gary Borger I wanted to give Gary a big thank you for coming on the show to share his wisdom.  His discussion on how he gets down to the fish nymphing is worth the listen just for that.  The history that he covers was an awesome bonus for me.  Hope you enjoy! All of the links to for the show notes are below: http://wetflyswing.com/45  

Our first guest for hour one is Jim Tinto. Jim is a world-wide fisherman and one of Frank Selby’s old buddies. We talk about everything from New Jersey fishing to the joys and benefits of Yahtzee float tubes. Ric Haulenbeck stops by next. Ric operates a lodging and guide service out of Ennis, Montana on the Madison River. He gives … Read more about this episode...

Show Notes:  http://wetflyswing.com/21 I had the pleasure of talking with Matt Klara who has been around the spey game for quite a while now.  Matt breaks down single handed spey casting and how you can and should get started on it. We talk about Big Sky Anglers, fishing for trout with a 7 wt, Sexy Loops and how he grew up on the Madison spending his summers living out of a camper.  Don't miss this one as Matt shares his huge tip on a video that is incredible in describing how to "fish" a sinking line for steelhead.   Show Notes with Matt Klara 08:35 - Jay Nicholas was on the fly fishing show in episode 3 08:35 - We talk about Modern Steelhead Flies, Jay Nicholas and Rob Russel's great book on new steelhead flies.  Matt was highlighted in this book as a guest tyer. 16:00 - Tom Larimer provided some great tips on summer steelhead fishing in episode 11 of the fly fishing show. 17:30 - Big Sky Anglers is Matt's current project where he does social media with this big shop 21:36 - The Air Flo 6th Sense is a line that is noted in the show.  He also notes that a double taper can work great for single hand spey. 23:10 - OPST, Air Flo Skagit Skout, RIO Trout Max are all great spey lines for streamer fishing and for steelhead 28:52 - We talk about the 2.5x Rod Length rule matt uses to choose the right line for your rod.  If you have a 10 foot rod, multiply this by 2.5 to get 25'.  Now find a line that has a belly and tip that is equal to 25' 31:25 - Sexyloops.com is a magazine that Matt has written for in the past.  Here is a link to a post by Matt. 28:30 - Big Sky Anglers Blog Link 29:00 - Echo blog post that Matt put together 34:10 - Some of Matt's favorite resources are Simon Gawesworth's Single hand Spey, and Jason Borger's Single Hand Casting 34:45 - Skagit Master 2 is an incredible video for covering sink tips and how to fish them for steelhead 38:40 - The Black String Leech is no secret but is one of the best steelhead flies 43:15 - The Drake Cast with Hank (the greatest fly fisherman) 53:00 - George Hanfield and Justin Spence were noted here 54:00 - Brian Okeerfe and Lefty Kreh are two of Matt's largest influences   You can reach Matt by going to BigSkyAnglers.com if you have any questions or feedback.  You can connect with him directly on Instagram here.   [caption id="attachment_2670" align="alignnone" width="485"] http://www.sexyloops.com/matts/dropline.shtml[/caption]   Some of the Show Highlights Matt talks about his transition from single hand to spey rods.  He started fishing the Madison River for trout and was the first place that he started swinging flies with a spey rod.  He first fished the grande Ronde River for steelhead and the rest is history. Matt uses the snake roll very regular fishing for trout.  He talks about how you can easily get started spey casting with a single hand rod.  He also notes that a double taper can work great for single hand spey.   Books and Resource Recommended Single Hand Spey by Simon Gawesworth Single Handed Casting with Jason Borger (updated) Skagit Master 2 was huge for Matt   [caption id="attachment_2672" align="alignnone" width="555"] http://www.sexyloops.com/index.php/ps/railbird-2001[/caption] Conclusion with Matt Klara I wanted to give a big thank you to Matt for coming on the show today.  He breaks down single hand spey very well and includes what lines work great.  He lists a bunch of reasons why you should give it a shot this week. Please share this episode if you know someone interested in steelhead and spey casting.  If you liked the tips that Matt shares in this episode then click on the link below to get the Steelhead Tips PDF Quick Guide Click here:  http://wetflyswing.com/free/

Fishing for spring spawners on Montana’s Madison River needs to be on your bucket list. There several stretches of the Madison – the Lower, the Upper, and, among others, the stretch between Hebgen and Quake Lakes. Each part of the Madison is unique. In this episode, we continue our “One Fine Day” series by telling … Continue reading "S3:E47 One Fine Day on the Madison at Bear Trap Canyon" The post S3:E47 One Fine Day on the Madison at Bear Trap Canyon appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Hebgen and Quake Lakes in southwestern Montana bookend a short ribbon of the Madison River that is well known for its big rainbows in late March to mid April. In this episode, we recall one fine day on this stretch of the Madison, our first fly fishing trip together after college. Steve tells the story … Continue reading "S3:E43 One Fine Day between Hebgen and Quake Lakes" The post S3:E43 One Fine Day between Hebgen and Quake Lakes appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Baker’s Hole is a bucket-list stretch of the Madison River near the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Baker’s Hole Campground is located approximately three miles north of West Yellowstone, Montana, and in the fall, Hebgen Lake rainbows move up the Madison River to spawn. The stretch that winds near the campground features several deep … Continue reading "S3:E26 One Fine Day on the Madison at Baker’s Hole" The post S3:E26 One Fine Day on the Madison at Baker’s Hole appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Yellowstone National Park is no doubt our happy place. It’s one of our favorite places to fish, especially in the fall. This fall we fished the Yellowstone and Gardner near the north entrance of Yellowstone Park as well as the Madison River near West Yellowstone. In this episode, we recall one fine day on the … Continue reading "S3:E24 One Fine Fall Day in Yellowstone National Park" The post S3:E24 One Fine Fall Day in Yellowstone National Park appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Montana’s Madison River is one of our favorite western rivers. There’s both the Upper Madison River and the Lower Madison River, two distinct sections. In this episode, we go into story-telling mode, narrating a terrific day of fishing while floating the Lower Madison in late summer. Listen to our latest episode:”One Fine Day on the … Continue reading "S2:E6 One Fine Day on the Madison River" The post S2:E6 One Fine Day on the Madison River appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

One of our favorite local dries is from Bozeman to the Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park via the Madison River area.  There are several great recreational attractions along this route! Things to see / do: *  Float the Madison River! *  Soak at Norris Hot Springs! *  Visit the Lewis & Clark Caverns!   Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com    

Welcome to the show, It's November 2009. The pattern we'll share today was designed by the originator of the Elk Hair Caddis as an imitation of a baitfish common to both trout and smallmouth bass streams. It was designed to fool wary Madison River browns, but its one of the best smallie flies you'll every cast - especially in the early season. This is one you need to carry!

Welcome to Hook and Release.This is Dave and Roy bringing you weekend Number Two's Podcast on the Madison River with special guest Alex Schoenauer of Spike TV's Ultimate Fighter.Roy and I had just met alex, and we did not take him on the beaver creek weekend one podcast trip because we did not know him well enough to take him to our favorite fishing hole.After we got back and shared our photos with Alex, he insisted that he take us on the Madison. We still didn't know him, and almost didn't go.As you will see in the slide show, it turns out he knows how to fish too.Until next time,Hook'm Up!