Early Snow

The first significant winter storm has struck Western Wyoming (and much of the northern Rockies) over the past few days. Cold temps and significant snows down to the valley floor have kicked off the winter season. Fishing should really be turning on now on local Brown Trout streams. It's time for big buggers, Midges and BWO's. I'm off to the Missouri River tomorrow for my annual Fall pilgrimage. As many of you know, it's one of my favorite rivers...anywhere. There's nowhere I'd rather spend a day fly-fishing in the Fall. The fishing up there has apparently been red hot, and now should be prime with this latest storm. Check this photo out (courtesy of Headhunters Fly Shop, in Craig, Montana). Putting on today in a fresh blanket of snow. I imagine the Olive hatch was superb (along with the streamer bite). For those of you that have not seen the series of videos on YouTube, starring Hank Patterson...Fishing Guide...check this out! Hilarious!