09-03-2004, 03:06 PM
Madison River - Upper - August 29th, 2004
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FISHING: Good
Stream Flow Information [[url "http://waterdata.usgs.gov/mt/nwis/current?type=flow&group_key=NONE&search_site_no_station_nm=Madison&format=html_table"]click here][/url]
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The flows at Kirby Ranch are 1030 C.F.S. This weeks weather has made for some interesting fishing on the upper river. We have been fishing smaller bead heads trailed behind small golden stones and streamers. The weather forecast is for warmer sunny weather and I would expect to see the fish go right back to eating the hoppers and ant patterns that were effective last week. Many of the rivers will be fishing much differently than they have this week as we move back to more average weather patterns for August. The wet weather is great, but it does create some varying conditions and can spur some hatch activity that we would otherwise not see this time of year. If you like to fish more match the hatch fishing than head to the very upper reaches of the river near Raynold's Pass and Three dollar bridge. Baetis and caddis have been hatching along with a few pmd's and other mayflies that have been very inconsistent.
Fly Pattern Suggestions: Bh Prince #6-10, Mangy Caddis #14-16, Hotwire Caddis #12-16, Copper John #12-14, Elk Hair Caddis #12-14, Royal Stimulator #10-14, Parachute Adams #14-16, Chernobly Hopper #8-10, Daves Hopper #8-10, Chubby Chernobly #6-8, Foam Flying Ant #12-14.
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FISHING: Good
Stream Flow Information [[url "http://waterdata.usgs.gov/mt/nwis/current?type=flow&group_key=NONE&search_site_no_station_nm=Madison&format=html_table"]click here][/url]
Madison River Montana FWP Guide [[url "http://www.fwp.state.mt.us/fishing/guide/q_Madison_River__1115074459269_0_131.90299987793.aspx"]click here[/url]]
South ForkMadison River Montana FWP Guide [[url "http://www.fwp.state.mt.us/fishing/guide/q_South_Fork_Madison_River__1112332447461_0_20.701000213623.aspx"]click here[/url]]
West Fork Madison River Montana FWP Guide [[url "http://www.fwp.state.mt.us/fishing/guide/q_West_Fork_Madison_River__1115837448893_0_33.1749992370605.aspx"]click here[/url]]
The flows at Kirby Ranch are 1030 C.F.S. This weeks weather has made for some interesting fishing on the upper river. We have been fishing smaller bead heads trailed behind small golden stones and streamers. The weather forecast is for warmer sunny weather and I would expect to see the fish go right back to eating the hoppers and ant patterns that were effective last week. Many of the rivers will be fishing much differently than they have this week as we move back to more average weather patterns for August. The wet weather is great, but it does create some varying conditions and can spur some hatch activity that we would otherwise not see this time of year. If you like to fish more match the hatch fishing than head to the very upper reaches of the river near Raynold's Pass and Three dollar bridge. Baetis and caddis have been hatching along with a few pmd's and other mayflies that have been very inconsistent.
Fly Pattern Suggestions: Bh Prince #6-10, Mangy Caddis #14-16, Hotwire Caddis #12-16, Copper John #12-14, Elk Hair Caddis #12-14, Royal Stimulator #10-14, Parachute Adams #14-16, Chernobly Hopper #8-10, Daves Hopper #8-10, Chubby Chernobly #6-8, Foam Flying Ant #12-14.