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Home to world-class rivers and creeks, an angler in Montana can have a difficult time choosing where to fish or what fly to tie onto the leader. Understanding our local hatches is an important step in the right direction when planning a Montana fly fishing trip.   Caddis Caddis are abundant in our...

When planning a fly-fishing trip to Montana, choosing the right destination can seem daunting. We’ve got the Bighorn River, Big Hole River, Smith River, spring creeks, backcountry waters, and more. Fortunately, these waters will always be here in Montana and in your lifetime you can strive to fish them all. Montana is our...

As if the beauty of fly fishing in New Zealand were not enough, there is also a natural phenomenon known as the mouse year that truly must be experienced to be believed. Just imagine it: close your eyes and envision large trout gorging on hapless mice under the cover of nighttime darkness, allowing...

Montana is home to rugged mountain peaks, broad valleys, and rivers and creeks with several species of wild and native trout. Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures has several decades of experience fishing these waters and is proud to partner with a variety of Montana lodges and fishing outfitters. If you are looking for a...

Splendid days afloat, a wild trout taking your well-presented fly, and affirmation from your guide of a job well-done. These are components of a Montana fly fishing trip when planned correctly. Montana, and its cadre of world-famous rivers and creeks, boasts a lifetime’s worth of waters.   Spring: March through mid-June Spring in...

Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures is known worldwide for purveying unique fly fishing trips. Through our decades of experience, we've explored some corners of the world home to angling opportunities worthy of distinction. In Chilean Patagonia, we're proud to partner with three unique operations that combine high adventure fishing, comfortable accommodations, and remote living....