Recent Guide Reports Forecast. As I mentioned above, we were in the Bitterroot Valley for the Cast One for Hope celebration and fundraiser. 2007. As I’m finding it harder to see waters without crowds in OR, I make more trips to the east (including some waters in Wyoming, like the Wind River). Dave Blackburn April 20, 2020 Blog, Fishing Reports Leave a Comment. Current fly fishing reports and conditions for Kootenai River in Montana! Guided fly fishing trips on the Kootenai River and other nearby lakes and streams. Fly Fishing Montana. Glad you are still tuning in! He didn’t make any kind of run at first. Yellow Permit Beware - Currier is Returning! We decided to hunker down for several days and watch the extended forecast to see if our plan would come together. We stopped at Chuck Stranahan’s Flies & Guides and the Freestone Fly Shop in Hamilton, MT for a few flies and information. I even found a couple of small Brown Trout. Guided Fly Fishing & Float Trips Kootenai River, ID. We do that too! First Idaho Fish of the Year - An Unexpected Type! Most of the fish we hooked were along the banks, close to shore. Fishing seasons: Kootenai River fly-fishing is usually done year round but the best time to fish is during June through August. While I was playing one of my fish, I saw a large mayfly floating down the river and a nice fish ate it right next to mine. ... Drive twenty minutes from the Kootenai and arrive at your choice of trailhead to climb the tallest peaks in the Swan Range. If you are a regular here on RiverKeeper Flies, you know this is the third fly fishing road trip this year to Idaho and Montana. The Kootneai River is one of the most beautiful rivers in Montana. Fly Fishing the Kootenai River is an excerpt from the larger book Fly Fishing Montana by Brian & Jenny Grossenbacher. From time to time, we have promotions on fly fishing vacations, film tours, and fly fishing videos. 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I started fly fishing at age 7 in the lakes and ponds of New England cutting my teeth on various sunfish, bass, crappie and stocked trout. The second day, we got the the river a little earlier, but the fish didn’t seem to cooperate. The one fish we haven’t caught all week is a Westslope cutthroat. Gin-clear waters and rainbow trout that exceed eight pounds, this is a perfect weekend getaway for locals and visitors alike. Then he started with the wallowing headshakes. 1st Camping & Fishing of 2018 A Tad Frosty! Full Day Fishing Trip - $490 (Price is for 1-2 fishermen) We had a terrific day hooking and landing Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout. River Specific Fishing Regulations Exceptions to Standard Regulations: Kootenai River. Torn - Henry's Fork or Fly Fish for Carp? I went to Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin, where I graduated with a Naturalist Degree while I discovered new fishing opportunities for pike, muskellunge, walleyes and various salmonids found in … He uses a hook with larger eye and wing material that is easily seen.). From there I headed west to work a few years in the Yellowstone region to simply work as much as most people fish and fish as much as most people work. Spring: Springtime is a good time for fly fishing the Kootenai River. Thanks for the updates! Find out where the action is, what the water conditions are and everything you need for a successful day on the water! Its been quite an enjoyable week up here with Dave and Tammy. SELLER. Rising Rainbow Lodge; Bill's Place ~ Cabin 1; Cedar Twins ~ Cabins 2 & 3; Little Cedar Cabin; Fly Fishing. View other Montana rivers. 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Cameroon - A Fly Fishing Trip for the Books! Fishing on the Longest Day of the Year - A Must! I pursue my love to paint fish, lecture on every aspect of fly fishing you can imagine and host a few trips to some of the most exotic places you can think of. The scenery is beautiful with train whistles often breaking the silence of drifting downstream. We are stocking lures and lines from top manufactures around the world including our own Shoo Fly fishing line of products. Casting instruction available. As spring warms up, the Stoneflies hatch, along with the Caddis and Mayflies. Track him down and make it happen! It’s a must maneuver that keeps the fish on regardless of the barbless hook. This 11 mile drift begins in Montana. We are a close-knit, family-run business and pride ourselves on showing our guests unforgettable experiences on and off the river. Stay in one of our five comfortably rustic cabins and let us serve you delicious home cooked fare in the River Bend Restaurant. My ultimate goal is to catch as many species of fish on fly possible from freshwater to saltwater, throughout the world. English. Travleing the World Isn't Always a Picnic! Both of us proceeded to hook and land several fish. - Fly Fishing from Classic Wood Drift Boats The Kootenai River is a hidden gem for fishermen in North Idaho and is a classic dry fly fishery. Saddleback Grouper on the Fly - Farquhar! Two days before, our guide had us into a Mahogany Dun hatch. Fly Fishing Presentation Season Begins in Missoula, Christmas Gifts for the Angler that has Everything, Waiting for Peacock Bass Fishing in Manaus, Satisfied after Years of Teaching and Patience, In the Salt - Australian Fly Fishing Magazine. 5 Day Fly Fishing School at South Fork Lodge, Lemurs, Chameleons, Cool Frogs & Wet Luggage, Springtime, Crossbills, Cliff Boxes and Work in Boise, Happy New Year - 2010 will be Hard to Beat, Floating Xmas Week? Book your guided fly fishing trip for 2021! Hosted by Dave Blackburn’s Kootenai Angler (and part of Altar Fly Fishing’s Fishing Advisory Team), Dave himself is a deep man of God and has been guiding for more than thirty years. Such a great time and the fishing was a bonus even though the fish were small. Looking to rent? I can’t be positive because I didn’t see the bugs close up, but I’m guessing they were Hecuba mayflies. It can only be waded when the water is low. The seclusion and isolation of the river adds to its Idaho ruggedness and beauty. *. Ingram DV LLC. RELEASED. Give us your email and we'll notify you when Jeff posts a new blog post. 50. A few fish were hooked, but later the fish started rising to Mahogany Duns and Hecuba mayflies. We're Very Lucky to be Headed to Labrador! Summer: Summertime is the most popular time to fish the river. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Fly Fishing the Kootenai River by Brian Grossenbacher and Publisher California Bill's Automotive Handbooks. Granny and I always enjoy catching them when in northern Montana. If you are a regular here on RiverKeeper Flies, you know this is the third fly fishing road trip this year to Idaho and Montana.Here is a link to my post where I captured all the waters we fished during our last 29 day trip – Wrapping Up Our Fly Fishing Road Trip. MB. Located at 1010 E. Missoula Ave. As with any new water, the river will speak to you the more you watch. The Kootenai River provides room to fish with most days leaving you the river to yourself. Fly Fishing the Kootenai River book. It will be updated frequently or as conditions change. Work Before Fishing - Did I just Write That? I started fly fishing at age 7 in the lakes and ponds of New England cutting my teeth on various sunfish, bass, crappie and stocked trout. Choose from hundreds of items for your next fly fishing adventure. Jan 7, 2021. Thanks for the inspiration. The water was much lower and we hoped the fish might be easier to find. Species include Redbanned Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, and Sturgeon! Fly Fishing the Kootenai, Bitterroot and Clark Fork Rivers. Kootenai River The Kootenai is one of the great undiscovered rivers of America. It was as I was doing the “hang”, raising my rod to both lift my fly up the drop-off so it didn’t snag but also to see my flies to see if any fish were following. Such beautiful streams. Out of Cameroon by a Thirty Second Miracle! I purchased a Parachute Chernobyl I used for a Throw Back Thursday Fly. A Blue-Ribbon fishery, the Kootenai is possibly Montana’s most underrated fishery and boasts some of the finest Rainbow Trout waters in the State. On the very next cast, this fish ate my fly with a violent, sideways, downstream take. We learned about the Clark Fork and the St. Regis River confluence from Joe at Joe Cantrell Outfitters. My goal was to land him as quick as possible and with my 6-weight Air and the heavy leader I was able too. Scouting Mission for Fly Fishing Spain Ends, Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show 2018, Somerset Fly Fishing Show Moves to Edison for 2018, Spruce Creek and a "White Out" at Penn State, Back to Pennsylvania for Fishing and Football, Flyfishing for Chinook Salmon on the Nestucca River, Jenny Lake Comes to Life During Winter Squall. Hosted by Dave Blackburn’s Kootenai Angler (and part of Altar Fly Fishing’s Fishing Advisory Team), Dave himself is a deep man of God and has been guiding for more than thirty years. After this trip, I must say the Bitterroot River is beginning to grow on me. We found a few fish here as well. We have a large selection of fly rods (Sage, Orvis & Douglas Outdoors), reels, waders, boots, jackets, fly tying materials, clothing and so much more. 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He was a little thin but that’s typical of many big fish in the spring. Sunsets are beautiful as we float to our takeout. It happens with a tell-tale swirl on the glassy surface, and as the anglers pulls back on the rod, it bows and bounces like a willow in the wind as a feisty trout realizes its mistake and thrashes in protest. All Rights Reserved. Trips like this are priceless. Thanks for the posts! Thanks again Dave for rowing us down the Kootenai River! I have a love/hate relationship with the Clark Fork River. Learn how your comment data is processed. I think we will find our way back to the Clark Fork in future fly fishing road trips. No doubt down here was much warmer. The Vice President Screw Things Up for a Bunch of Americans! Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. As I always say, it pays to fish straight 0X SA flouro! I have other Winston rods as well, but it’s the one that gets pulled out day after day. A virtual hub for travelers to get connected with each other. Sep 20, 2018 - The last stop on our road trip through Eastern Oregon, Idaho, and Montana included fly fishing the Clark Fork and Kootenai Rivers. We fished the Kootenai River, ID on September 24 & 25, a few days before the Cast One for Hope event. One Huge Rainbow, One Huge Patch of Weeds, Fishing and Gliding - Yes Gliding not Guiding, Jeff Currier - Global Fly Fishing Web Site, Hard Work, Burnt Feet and Peanut Roosters, Wipe Those Tears and Put the Fly Rod Down, Worlds Largest Fly Fishing Show Hits Jersey, Warmwater Fly Fishing Peaks Interest in New England, Thunnus Albacares aka Yellowfin Tuna, Aint No Chicken of the Sea, Strip Teaser Fun, Yankin' and Crankin' It, 225 Species of Fly Caught Fish - No Far Flung Fish Fables, Forgeries, Fibs, Fiction, Fallacies, Fertilizer or Fairytales. I went to Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin, where I graduated with a Naturalist Degree while I discovered new fishing opportunities for pike, muskellunge, walleyes and various salmonids found in Lake Superior and its tributaries. I went to Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin, where I graduated … I caught a few more nice ones colored up like the big one earlier. The Kootenai; Small Streams; Jet Boats. Kootenai River Fishing Report – April 20-27, 2020 – GoFlyfishMontana.com. The quicker you get them in the stronger they are when you release them. So Long to Asturias Spain and the World Fly Fishing Championships, Final Day of the World Fly Fishing Masters Championships in Spain, Day 1 - World Masters Fly Fishing Championships - Spain, Official Practice at the World Flyfishing Championships in Spain, The World Fly Fishing Masters Championships, Speaking in Nebraska then Directly to Spain. Besides having great fishing there is always a lot of wildlife on the shorelines. A Blue-Ribbon fishery, the Kootenai is possibly Montana’s most underrated fishery and boasts some of the finest Rainbow Trout waters in the State. We stopped to watch for a nose or two and we weren’t disappointed. 9.1. Being the last day I made sure not to miss a spot with my double streamer rig and came out of the gates hot to trot. These are fat fish ranging in the 14 – 20 inch range. Lance, yes you need to get up there. Is It Already Time to Start Thinking One Fly? You’ll see very few driftboats on the river…like 2 or 3. October - Best Fishing and Baseball of the Year! You convinced me to add Kootenai Anglers as a “to do” trip on the travel log. The Kootenai River provides room to fish with most days leaving you the river to yourself. Fly Fishing the Kootenai River is an excerpt from the larger book Fly Fishing Montana by Brian & Jenny Grossenbacher. We invite you to come have fun on the water with us in what we believe is truly one of the last best places. Steve, Hey Jeff, I really enjoyed these posts on your trip to the Flathead, it’s an amazing area. Travel & Adventure. A prime section of the Kootenai River is a tailwater and you have to watch the flow, especially if you wade it. With over 1,600 lakes in the surrounding area of Prince George, it is no wonder why so many stillwater fly fishing enthusiasts call Northern British Columbia home. She says its nothing to worry about. Shoo Fly Fishing – Running shuttles through the shop in Troy. A small detour took us through Twin Bridges, MT and a quick stop at Winston Rod Company. Amazing fly fishing stories can be taken home with you after fishing the incredible waters of the Elk River, Wigwam River, Michel Creek, Bull River, Kootenay River, Crowsnest River, Oldman River and more as well as the many lakes in the East Kootenays. All I can think about is my Icelandic Pale Ale! Over the years he’s taken some huge fish including some weighty brown trout. A small detour took us through Twin Bridges, MT and a quick stop at Winston Rod Company. Guided fly fishing trips on the Kootenai River and other nearby lakes and streams. After a great day of fishing, we always say “no two days are the same”. Click or Call: (250) 365 8288 2243 6th Ave, Castlegar, BC V1N 2W1 On occasion, we would stop at a spot similar to this and fish from shore. And that’s just fine with this operation! How about the third cast??!!!! 1.6K likes. From January through March, most anglers use small Blue-Winged Olives (BMOs). He threatened to enter the heavy current of the main river but luckily I kept him in his pool. We returned to the original section the third day and found more willing risers on Mahogany Duns again. We learned a little about where to expect fish in some of the drifts from our guide Sean during the Cast One for Hope event. Among these lakes, Northern Outback Adventures offers a full-service lodge just south of town. Current fly fishing reports and conditions for Kootenai River in Montana! I think she came out nice! More Books by Brian Grossenbacher & Jenny Grossenbacher See All. Cub's, Coffee, Frosted Flowers and 'JackDennisless', Surgeon General Reports Cure for 'Cabin Fever', High on Fish, Super Glue and Harriman Ranch, Global Fly Fishing - A Blog by Jeff Currier. Its been a true blast hanging with Dave and his wife Tammy. The Kootenai National Forest is a national forest located in the far northwestern section of Montana and the northeasternmost lands in the Idaho panhandle in the United States, along the Canada–US border. A Great Fishing Week in MT comes to an End, Just Another Day in the Life of “Monsoon Currier”, Just Another Day in the Life of "Monsoon Currier", FFI Talk Tonight - "Amazing Diversity - Fly Fishing South Africa", Tonight - "Fly Fishing the Himalayas for Golden Mahseer, The Day I Wanted to Become A Fly Fisherman, The Short Days and Long Nights of December, Catch Me Live Online Tonight for Fly Fishers International. Its our last day here at Dave Blackburn’s Kootenai Angler. Kootenai came down to summer flows on the 20th of July and has been treating everybody very nice. It indeed was a bull trout and a heavy one too. Troy, Montana (Between Callahan and Lake Creeks) on the Kootenai River The walls are fully stocked to catch all species of fish in the pacific northwest. Kootenai River Fly Fishing. Fly fishing the Kootenai River is a real experience. I think the total was close to 25 fish, including 3 doubles. I’ve painted a few for folks over the years and always enjoy them. Species include Redbanned Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, and Sturgeon! I read where Hecuba mayflies can be locally important. I started fly fishing at age 7 in the lakes and ponds of New England cutting my teeth on various sunfish, bass, crappie and stocked trout. But a forecast of snow and very low temperatures changed our mind. In terms of numbers, I think we landed about 20 fish the first day and a little over 30 the second. In addition, he gave us a spot or two where we could walk/wade and hopefully find a few fish. Towards the end of the float Dave said we were approaching one of his best “big fish” pools. Kootenai River Add to dashboard No signup required! Fishing Kootenay Lake. We live to fish, we fish to live and we love sharing what we do. After the big brekky it was the usual chill out for a couple hours till it warmed up. On a Day when I wasn't Supposed to be Fishing! Nebraska ), waders, wading boots, or alcoholic beverages. This fish rose to an #16 OGF Mahogany Dun my friend Bryan had tied for me a couple years ago. Fly Fishing Show Break Shifts to Wisconsin, January Fly Fishing Shows in the Rearview, Snowless Weekend Draws Big Crowd to MA Fly Fishing Show, Good Times at the Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo, Back to the Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo. Enjoyed this weeks blog. Pike on the Fly - Gangler's Lodge Manitoba, Weather Continues to Hinder Flight to Gangler's, Man-O-War Put Daggers in the Days Fishing, Another Beautiful Day Fly Fishing in Baja, New Species for Me and Honker Rooster for Sammy, Sea Run Brown Trout on the Tungulaekur River in Iceland, Fly Fishing in Iceland Moves Near the Sea, Blogging Drought comes to an End Starting Now, Urban Fly Fishing in Arizona comes to an End. EN. I knew he wasn’t kidding as he rowed us in with utmost caution holding the boat shallow and allowing me to cast out to a gorgeous looking drop-off. I was literally a rod length away, casting into the foam and hooked this 15 inch beauty with a Beetle Bailey. Tags: bull trout, Dave Blackburns Kootenai Angler, Hey Jeff, I really enjoyed these posts on your trip to the Flathead, it’s an amazing area. Well, check that off this list and they were delicious! Many anglers find Elk Hair Caddis and yellow Stimulators to be successful flies. Kootenai River Flow: 4,000 Cubic Feet per second, minimum flow, 6-8 foot visibility, 44 degrees. The Kootenai is a large tailwater river, in which the best runs are easily accessed by drift boat. The walls are fully stocked to catch all species of fish in the pacific northwest. If you are a regular here on RiverKeeper Flies, you know this is the third fly fishing road trip this year to Idaho and Montana. For the very best Montana #smallstream fly fishing, Lee’s private water does not disappoint. After the rainbow a few days ago that’s the type of fish I have on my mind. Water from Libby Dam can Montana Fly Fishing Guide Service on the Kootenai River, Vacation Cabin Rental, Raft Kayak Drift Boat Rental Troy Montana. But…Mother Nature had a different plan for us. Our last road trip for the year found us fly fishing the Kootenai, Bitterroot and Clark Fork Rivers. A year-round fishery with Reel Adventures. Read "Fly Fishing the Kootenai River An Excerpt from Fly Fishing Montana" by Brian Grossenbacher available from Rakuten Kobo. You may purchase your license directly at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website, or … The Westslope cutts are a different species than what we get at home. Our original plan included fishing the Madison River and driving into Yellowstone National Park. But until this morning we had not yet experienced Dave’s homemade buckwheat huckleberry pancakes. Fly Fishing the Kootenai River An Excerpt from Fly Fishing Montana. Kootenai River The Kootenai is one of the great undiscovered rivers of America. Trending Flies in Recent Reports. Its our last day here at Dave Blackburn’s Kootenai Angler. We timed this last trip to coincide with the Cast One for Hope, a celebration and major fundraiser for Casting for Recovery. Happy to hear you enjoyed the post. That was a valuable addition because the Kootenai is mostly a floater’s show, which means it’s a great opportunity to drift along and cast to the shoreline and entice trout with flies or lures. As per the District Standard, the Kootenai River is closed to angling for bull trout; any bull trout caught must be immediately released. Shoo Fly Fishing and Outdoor LLC Located at 1010 E. Missoula Ave. Information on our favorite flies such as mop files, clouser, nymph fly, wet flies, muddler minnow, isonychia fly, mole fly, … ... With over 1,600 lakes in the surrounding area of … Fly Fishing the Kootenai River is an excerpt from the larger book Fly Fishing Montana by Brian & Jenny Grossenbacher. 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