Upper Madison:
The Upper is fishing great. The big bugs have finished up for the most part, but the fish are already beginning to take an interest in hoppers and bigger attractors. Chubbies, Chili-Dogs, and other foam bugs have been hunting great fished over a dropper. The nymphing has moved from an anything goes program to a more technical, small bug game. Streamers will be a little more difficult this time of year but still do-able, especially now that there's more water in the river.
Upper Madison:
The Upper is fishing great. There's big bugs throughout the river, and their entourage of smaller ones are out in full force as well. The nymphing has been very consistent as always. Fish have been rising on Caddis, BWO's, and PMD's. Streamers will be a little more difficult this time of year but still do-able.
Upper Madison:
The Upper is fishing pretty well despite it being VERY boney right now throughout. The nymphing has been great as always, and we're seeing more and more bugs by the day. Fish have been rising on Caddis, BWO's, and PMD's. We've seen salmonfly shucks mid way up the river, and its safe to assume they're flying down by Ennis. They're definitely interested in the big bug but the real action hasn't quite started yet. Streamers will be a little more difficult this time of year with the low water but still do-able.
Upper Madison:
The Upper is fishing great. There's big bugs throughout the river, and their entourage of smaller ones are out in full force as well. The nymphing has been very consistent as always. Fish have been rising on Caddis, BWO's, and PMD's. Streamers will be a little more difficult this time of year but still do-able.