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I have just returned from a spectacular trip to a destination I have wanted to visit for many years. Patagonia has been on my bucket list and this December I had an opportunity to visit and fish in this great country. This was a fully guided expedition and the trip was organized and set up by Ron Sorenson (www.cleflyfishing.com). I have known Ron for many years as he splits his time between guiding in Montana and Argentina for the past 20+ years. He builds custom trips to for his clients based on their wants and needs. We have had many long talks on his deck during the summer about fishing in Argentina and I knew I had to visit.

Many conversations I have with clients generally start with the question, "When is the best time to fish SW Montana?" A general answer is: whenever you can get here.

Montana FWP has decided to open the Madison River up to year round fishing.

Thinking about fishing streamers? There are a lot of questions that people ask regarding streamer fishing. How long of a leader should they use? Tippet size? Which knot to use to attach the fly to the leader? Read on for more information.

One of the keys to having a successful day on the water is making the most of all available chances you might have on the water. Managing your line is one of the most important things you can do to help your odds in landing that trophy trout.

Learning to fly fish the different types of water currents is a fundemental necessity to catching fish. The upstream mend is a basic technique used when working between the faster and slower currents of most any river or stream. Learn how to spot tricky waters and cast to rising fish without a drag.

Recent warm weather has wildlife officials announcing restrictions on specific rivers in southwestern Montana.

Fish it with a short leash. What's that, you don't know about the short leash? Well read on to add more fly fishing tools to your toolbox.

Out of the five major species of insects that live in our western rivers, stoneflies are the largest and some of the most anticipated insects that hatch in many of our Montana waters.

Winter can be a great time to fish in Montana for a variety of reasons. You might be on a ski vacation and your legs just can't take another day on the slopes or you need to clear your mind from the day to day grind and a experience on a un-crowded river sounds inviting. Or, the weather is going to be so incredible that if you don't fish after sitting cooped up all winter that someone may have your pulse checked out by your doctor. Wintertime in Montana can offer some great fly fishing opportunities.

A string of warm days in January and February are bringing anglers out for a banner year of winter fly-fishing.

Entomology is the study of insects. This article focuses on the study, understanding and knowledge of aquatic insects and their influence on Montana trout when fly fishing.