Carp On A Fly Week! Yes people do catch these critters

Carp Week Ahead for Top Tips, Flies, Techniques and More!
FFA Carp Link for Top Tips

*Pics above/below from Carp caught this weekend out at some hotspots

With more and more people asking about the sport of Carping we thought we would take a few days to talk more about this fish so many are trying to catch.

What is it about these nasty fish that is getting so much recognition lately? I've been chasing them for years and haven't looked back! If you've Bonefished, or wanted to on a shoestring budget this is your chance,all of you live 3 miles away from the hardest fighting fish around..try your luck!




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UFC 100 Fight Night..Yep There I said It!

MMA Fighting and The Big Fight UFC Card
Troutdawg hanging with Frank Mir at a Fight Night

For those tuning in for fishing news to get you set for your weekend out on the water, you may want to scale down to another thread. If you do need a fishing fix here, okay I will oblige to your desires and offer a Link Here about UFC Fighters and Fishing, how about that. Yes even my fishing Pal Capt Tom Rowland down in the Florida Key's also shares my passion and brought a few on board for a Shark episode awhile back.

For those that know me are acutely aware that I never miss these 3 things:

Fishing...Duhhh it's in my blood plus I have to keep you boy's entertained with my Lies!

Georgia Football...well my Nickname "Troutdawg" is derived from my Dawgs and I never miss a game so yeah a I'm a little fan

And UFC Fighting!

Call it redneck, crazy or maybe you watch it because you're bored from watching baseball, bowling or all the other junk on TV. I dig it because when I wear my hat, sometimes just to piss off my fishing buds, out on the water it's amazing to see people give you more room on the water to fish. Hmm maybe I should wear it fishing more often on the Pan or Antero.

Sorry but when you have a bum shoulder (thanks to a Patagonia Trip awhile back where I tore my Labrum) No Jiu Jitsu for this guy so I might as well watch it. You know you're a closet UFC fan as well, it's okay to come out and join the crowd I won't tell anyone. It's only the fastest growing sport in the country, just don't watch any fights at a Biker bar if you don't want to cause any trouble.

I've been to a number of events and know a few of the MMA guys around town, hence my picture with the Headlining Fighter with Frank Mir and Brock Lesnar. Talk about a mtachup and one Huge Mack truck from Minneapolis, Brock will win this one, though don't tell Mir. Lot's of other good match ups also with my 2nd Fav fighter-other than my Athen's own Forrest Griffin, GSP will fight as well Sat night.

The Big Fight Card..tell the GF or wifey you got plans and watch a heck of a fight card!

*A buddy I grew up with used to Manage Forrest for years and can't wait to see that match up with Spider, I think he can take him!

This Video Clip is Hilarious I promise, check it out!!!

Montana Rivers Fishing Reports

What's Biting, What Flies to Use, Which Rivers aren't flowing to high and most importantly...Give me some tips to catch some Montana Trout
Top Montana River's Updates Link

Madison River - Madison River Fishing Company Link with reports
It’s On Baby!!
After some seriously suspect reports last week from some other area shops, the Salmonfly hatch on the Madison is now officially off and rolling! The Big Bugs started trickling on Friday and Saturday and popping hard below Varney on Monday. The numbers are still thinner below Burnt Tree but there are enough Goldens in there to make it worthwhile. The bulk of the Salmonflys (and in some cases thicker Goldens) are concentrated right now from a couple miles above Varney to about 8-Mile with bugs showing all the way up to McAtee and as mentioned, down to almost the Ennis Bridge. As always we’re seeing bugs for a long stretch of river and will likely see adults near Palisades towards weeks end. They almost always appear in pockets though without a clearly defined “head of the hatch”. In the still heavy flow (just over 1700 cfs right now), there will probably be bugs around for the next several weeks. We actually have just about perfect conditions for the hatch so far; higher water, hot weather, and so far lots and lots of bugs!

Gallatin River Update Grizzly Hackle River Reports
Conditions : Bitterroot River: Dropping fast and fishing in the main river improves every day. Look for flows to level quickly and the upper river will be a good option in a day or so. CAUTION: Floating the West Fork from dam to canoe is very hazardous now. Unless you are a very confident and skilled in stopping a boat in fast water don't even attempt. From canoe down there is a log jam on the pillings of Marty's bridge that you must go river right to pass. Salmonflies are out on both the West and East Forks. The upper river form Darby to Hamilton will be great nymphing. Don't be afraid to take advantage of Montana's stream access and fish those Bitterroot side channels and spring fed slews. Even these are still big, so fishing subsurface is definitely a good idea. Nymphing riffles and drop-offs with small stonefly nymphs, PTs, princes, and the worm will be effective when nothing else is happening. Your'e really probably better off fishing one of the smaller tributaries that pour into the Root. They are all open to fishing now, and they are your best chance at catching fish in the spring when the main river is raging like it is now. Salmonflies on the West Fork have definitely hatched!!!
Hatches:PMD's, Drakes, Golden's
Fly Patterns: Stonefly nymphs like rubberlegs and double-bead stones, big princes, san juan worms, copper johns, pheasant tails, buggers, yuk bugs, sculpins, JJ specials.


Yellowstone River Link to Local River Reports
The Yellowstone is under the 13,000 cfs mark barely today which is a good thing. However, it's still a ways away from coming into shape and fishing at all. With all hopes this week's sun and heat will drop the Stone down to the 10-11 grand area and that "Going Green" color we all love. Once we hit that 10k mark and a foot of visibility with green color to the water, get yer streamer rods rigged and let's go! Keep your fingers crossed for Salmonflies by the 4th of July and flows under 10,000 cfs. 7-8,000 cfs would be great. We are currently getting quite a few guide trip requests & reservations for July, August & September. Make sure and get your reservation in now to get the guide of your choice.Report Flows: Real Time Stream Flows:Corwin Springs, LivingstonHatches: Turning green olive is the water. Salmonflies and the smorgasboard of bugs that goes along with this super hatch are just on verge. Wouldn't be suprised to see the big stones crawling bankside around Mallards Rest right now.Hot Patterns: Dries: Salmonflies hopefully by the weekendNymphs: Yuk Bug, Super Yuk, Pat's Rubberlegs in Black, brown, goldenstone, Hurless Nymph purple, drk gray, bitch creek, LARGE prince, San Juan

Dan Bailey Fly Shop Reports
Montana River Stream Flows

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Traveling To Colorado, Fishing Anyone?

Where can i fish if traveling to Colorado?
Link To Colorado Rivers To Fish and Top Info

Many times a year I get an email from out of town friends, fishing buddies, or newbies to the state and ask.....where's a good place you could recomend to fish?

Rivers of interest are all dependant on where you would like to fish, the area you may be in, scenary, crowds and sizes of fish are all big factors.

Cheesman Canyon-South Platte River 1 hour away, Spectacular scenary hands down, little tougher fishing since they are finicky but great place and close, bigger fish there.

Big Thompson-Estes Park (right near Rocky mtn Natl Park) 1 hour 15 minutes from Denver, easier fishing, close to RMNP if going to spend time in Estes Park, 12-14" avg size fish, decent scenary but right off a 2 lane hwy.

Arkansas River-Buena Vista 2 1/2 hours away, perfect access to 50 miles of water, easy to fish, 12-14", whitewater, many big mountains in the back drop while fishing so hard to stay focused with it being so pretty there.

Colorado River-Kremmling 2 hours away, near Winter Park, spectacular scenary area, great dry fly fishing if the right time, fish avg 14-15"

Clear Creek-30 minutes away Idaho Springs,10-12" avg size fish, easy to fish, decent scenary but right off I-70 hwy, perfect dry fly stream

Frying Pan River- near Basalt and Aspen 2 1/2 hours away, amazing area with the red cliffs, near Roaring fork river as well, more crowded but BIG fish, BIG hatches and a must if close to there

Spinney Mtn Ranch- Commonly known as the "Dream Stream "is a 5 mile section of the South platte river nestled between Spinney Rez` and 11 mile Rez in South Park. Big fish move up when the water exceeds 100 cfs in the Spring and Fall for your best chance at huge fish...that and lot's of people! One last tip...expect Wind!!

Rocky Mountain National Park-Link to Info
You didn't think we would leave thsi off the list did you? Looking for something a bit less crowded, less stuffy, more uniquely your own and filled with vast trout streams? Estes Park Colordo is waiting for you! Discover some of the hundreds of miles of trails, wildlife, hundreds of High mountain lakes and enjoy the surreal majesty of Rocky Mountain National Park. You'll find rushing streams, towering peaks, placid lakes, tall timber and gorgeous wildflower meadows - everything a Rocky Mountain paradise should be and all within an hour 1/2 from Denver.

Other Rivers: Sure there are a ton of waterways in Co, way too many to list but these are just a few. I hoep this helps you when fishing in Colorado!

Links for fishing Colorado:
1)FFA Website http://flyfishaddiction.com/Colorado_Top_Rivers.html
2)Good site for hatches and rivers http://www.coloradofishing.net/reports.htm
3) Many stream reports http://www.thepeakflyshop.com/
4) River Gauges http://stream-flow.allaboutrivers.com/Colorado/river_flow-sCO.html




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