2012 Streamer Schools

This year we are pleased to announce that we will be hosting three-day streamer schools throughout the month of October.  Our goal is to give each individual a better understanding of a systematic approach to streamer fishing using techniques developed by Kelly and his guide staff.  Through detailed seminars and expert instruction, we will teach you the necessary skills and knowledge base needed to maximize your odds at a fish of a lifetime.  Our classroom will be the Madison River, a blue ribbon trout stream that needs little introduction, and the month of October provides the solitude that very few anglers get to see during the busy months of Summer.  After completing the school, it is our hope that each and everyone of you will walk away armed with new and useful tactics that you can then apply to your home waters and beyond.  Space is limited to 8 participants per session, and we highly recommend intermediate to advanced skill levels.

First Session:  Arrive October 4th, Depart October 8th

Second Session: Arrive Oct. 11th, Depart October 15th

Third Session: Arrive Oct. 18th, Depart October 22nd

Fourth Session: Arrive October 25th, Depart October 29th.

Rates:

$1,250 per person (double occupancy) or $1,750 for a single angler package.  Rate includes 4 nights lodging, 2.5 days of guided fishing (First Day is a 1/2), and all meals.  To book your spot, please contact Kelly or John at (406) 682-4804 or send us an email at slideinn@3rivers.net

Fishing Report for November 28th, 2011

Madison River

Dam: 1,170 cfs

Kirby: 1,270 cfs

Although streamer fishing is still a good bet right now, every day that passes brings us closer and closer to winter fishing (basically what we consider unproductive streamer fishing).  We fished between the lakes for about 4 hours yesterday, and there were actually a few people out there to share the river with, which is always nice to see (especially if there are bears around).  In a relative way however, there are basically no crowds, and chances are that you’ll have large pieces of water all to yourself when you hit the Madison this time of year.   The best flies for us were olive peanut envys and black tips-up, and it was kind of surprising how actively the browns were chasing the fly, given that water temps were in the 36 degree range.  You can find 38 degree water downstream around the West Fork, but if you’re looking for a pig then I would stay between the lakes.  Definitely saw some nymph fishermen hooking up too, and my guess is that little has changed on the menu– Baetis nymphs, midges, small rubberlegs, and eggs are the name of the game this time of year.  High temps for the upcoming week are in the mid-high 20′s so make sure to bring some warm clothes and gloves if you’re headed up this way.

All Smiles

Kelly and I just got back from a little three day trip, and while we took a lot more pictures…they just pale in comparison to this one.  This 32″ Rainbow ate a Black Sex Dungeon right before dark, and was safely released.

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