Monthly Archives: July 2014

Madison River Dam: 1,080 cfs Kirby: 1,280 cfs Varney: 1,440 cfs The Upper Madison is still fishing well in both the wade and float sections, and the crowds of weeks past have started to thin out considerably.  We still have caddis and epeorus hatching in decent numbers, and are still fortunate enough to be having some great evening sessions around Three Dollar and Raynold's Bridge over the last five days-- It is still good enough that a #16-#18 Olive or Tan X-Caddis has been about all you need to know, followed by a #16 Rusty or Bobby Spinner for the [...]

Madison River Dam: 880 cfs Kirby: 1,110 cfs Varney: 1,370 cfs The Upper Madison is still fishing very well in both the wade and float sections, and water temperatures have remained relatively good for the most part.  Salmonflies and golden stones have come and gone, but there are still plenty of opportunities for the dry fly angler out there-- It won't be quite as impressive as it has been over the last three weeks, as the afternoons have been far more productive by switching over to the sub-surface side of things.  With sallies and PMDs on their way out as [...]