Streamers are a versatile and effective fly pattern for targeting trout on the Bighorn River. Whether you’re fishing in the fall, winter, or spring, these patterns can be deadly. Here are some of our top picks:
A classic streamer pattern that imitates a variety of baitfish. Its realistic profile and flashy colors make it a top choice for trout. Read more...
The Bighorn River, with its big runs and big aggressive fish, is a prime destination for streamer fishing. To maximize your success on this iconic streamer river, you’ll need a high-performance fly line that can handle the demands of big water and aggressive fish. Here are three top contenders for our Streamer fishing lines:
The Bighorn River is renowned for its prolific Pale Morning Dun Mayfly (PMD) hatches, which typically occur from late July to early August. During this time, anglers can witness a spectacular display of rising trout, eager to feast on these delectable insects. To maximize your success during this prime fishing period, it’s essential to have the right flies in your box.
The Bighorn River is known for its epic hatches, and during the summer months, caddisflies emerge in abundance, providing anglers with exciting fishing opportunities. Here are some top-performing caddis patterns to target these insects:
A classic caddis pattern, the Double Duck Caddis features two CDC wings that create a lifelike appearance and excellent flotation. Read more...
We’re getting closer to prime Summer fishing, but still have a bit to go. Many of the rainbows who make up the general fish population in the river are just wrapping up their spawn and returning to the main runs. It’s been an impressive sight to see how many HUGE rainbows are in the system for this season. Read more...
One of our most commonly used, most critiqued products is dry fly floatant. Several new products and types are introduced every year and there are those that survive and those that never leave the shelf. After a much needed vacation we escaped this past week over to river ‘X’ for some R & D time. Read more...
River flows have finally stabilized at 3000 cfs after dropping from the previous 3500 cfs levels. They should remain at this level for a while. There is still some drifting moss below 3 Mile, but appears to be a bit more settled with the reduction in flows.
Fishing has been somewhat spotty lately with some good windows mixed in.
Flows are finally stabilized at 3000 cfs. We’re not sure if it’s going any higher at the moment, but we will keep you posted. Fishing has been a bit touchy during the last flow bumps. Some good moments and some not so good. When the fish settle into their new homes (next couple days), expect some really good fishing. Read more...
Anglers on the Bighorn are finding exceptional subsurface action this week. Mainly nymphing with UV Yum Yums, Carpet Bugs, Tailwater Sows, Silver Bullets, Zebras and Quills.
The rainbow trout spawn is heading toward full swing, so please respect these magnificent fish by avoiding wading through gravel areas with visible redds and giving spawning pairs a wide berth.
Anglers on the Bighorn are finding exceptional opportunities as we transition into spring, with current flows running unusually low and clear, creating perfect sight-fishing conditions throughout the system.
The highly anticipated Baetis hatch appears to be just days away as water temperatures steadily climb, so be prepared for some exciting dry fly action very soon. Read more...