Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
54
Fins and Feathers-Bozeman's Tip of the Week
The Gallatin is slowly clearing up. It looks slightly dirtier today than it did yesterday. As long as we don't see a huge push of runoff it should be fishing soon! When it gets there expect salmonflies to follow shortly after!
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 6/30/22
The next week is looking to be warm with little moisture. Temps are going to range from the 70's to mid 80's.
Techniques & Tips as of 6/30/22
Fish are going to be sitting on the banks with the higher flows and in the slower deep pockets. Nymphing will be your go to but once the water begins to clear up and the big bugs start hatching fish will be looking up.
Local Species Available Year Round (Prime: July 1 - August 1; Runoff: May 1 - June 15)
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Rainbow Trout
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Brown Trout
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Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout
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Rocky Mountian Whitefish
Fins and Feathers-Bozeman's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Vernille San Juan Worm | Red | 10 |
Schultzy's S3 Sculpin | Olive | 16-20 |
Bead Head Prince | Natural | 12-18 |
Bead Head Stonefly | Black | 8-12 |
Pat's Rubberleg | Brown | 6-14 |
Pheasant Tail | Brown | 14 |
Stimulator | Natural | 14-18 |
Blue Winged Olive | Black | 6-10 |
Fins and Feathers-Bozeman's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Class V Sink Tip Fly Line