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fly tying video – Split Case PMD
We’re currently experiencing some of the best PMD fishing we’ve seen in years on the Bighorn. The fish are eating them with reckless abandon (a good presentation is still necessary) but it’s damn good! Here is one of our favorite PMD nymphs ever that works across the West and is especially good on the Bighorn. Read more...
Bighorn Fishing Update July 25
It’s starting to happen! The dry fly game is just about on. PMD’s, Black and Tan Caddis are increasing in numbers, and finally, it’s that time. It will only get better from here on out.
The Fish are looking as good as they have in years and there are some BIG ONES out there right now. Read more...
Bighorn River Fishing Update July 18
We’re nearing prime summer time and conditions on the Bighorn. Flows have stabilized at 2500 CFS and the fish have seemed to find their new homes. Nymphing has been really good and we’re just starting to see a few fish looking up, which should just get better over the next few weeks. Read more...
Bighorn River Fishing update July 11
Flows have been up and down on the Bighorn, and at this point, we are looking at the later. The river is scheduled to be at 2500 CFS by the next couple of days and should stay at that level throughout the remainder of the Summer season.
The good news is the fishing has been really good! Read more...
July 4th Weekend Bighorn Fishing Update
The flow on the Bighorn has settled in at 4000 CFS. The fish seem to be pretty happy about it and overall the fishing has really picked up.
It appears that the fish are not dialed in on the tiny (20 and 22) Midge and Baetis nymph patterns as much as they were, and are turning in favor towards bigger Sowbugs. Read more...
Bighorn River Fishing Update July 1st
After the massive deluge the states of Montana and Wyoming received this past week, we are seeing the results on our end. Flows will be on the rise daily and finally at 3750 CFS by Friday afternoon. There’s a really good chance for even higher flows in the near future. Expect the river to be carrying some ‘salad’ down its entirety throughout the week, but this should also help clean it out a bit. Read more...
July 1 – Moss Flush
The Bighorn River watershed got some very timely precipitation over the last week or so and as a result flows will bump up to 3750 CFS by end of Friday and remain there for a week or two. This should expedite the moss break up we’ve already started to see and flush much of it downstream which should only help the nymph fishing. Read more...
We Got Hats!
We just received our big hat order for the year and have all kinds to fit your style. Check out our main HAT page to order one now! Read more...
Happy Solstice! – Bighorn River Fishing Report JUNE 24
Good to see some smiling clients get out on the water….FINALLY! It’s been a busy couple weeks around here at the Angler….FINALLY!
Fishing has been consistent and mostly a nymphing game right now. Water temps remain in the low to mid 40s with the Baetis and midges singing their swan song after a fantastic spring, surprisingly still seeing some rising pods of fish on the right overcast, cooler days. Read more...
Carp on Dries – Bighorn Lake
We always look forward to late Spring in the Bighorn Valley for one thing – Awesome Carp fishing. Yes, you read that right. Carp fishing on Bighorn lake is one of the most unique experiences one can have in the world of fly fishing. If you want to test your casting and fish hunting ability, this is where you need to be. Read more...