May 16- Yellowstone

Got this from Aaron Webb this morning

"Just checked the Yellowstone this morning at 7:45am. Caddis are coming up, fish are rising and visability looks to be 10 inches at the bridge below Mayors landing. Could be a great day!
Aaron Webb 5/16"

Thanks Aaron!

May 15

The next few days will be nice and warm and should get some bugs moving. If you get out, keep your eye on the foam in the back eddies of those swollen rivers for fish feeding on Caddis, Baetis, and maybe even some March Browns. Much of our water is quite dirty from run off so think about bright flies such as San Juan Worms and Lightning Bugs.

TY

5/13

Was on the Depuy's spring creek yesterday with clients, Mike and Vern. The day was nice and they hooked a few fish on nymphs. Late in the day we had a baetis hatch and a few fish rising between the wind gusts. All had a good time and are looking forward to the next trip.

Chad

So you don't wanna put on your sun glasses, eh.

I don't care how dark it gets! If you or someone near you is casting, keep your dang shades on! Pictured is friend and fellow Michigan guide Matt Zudweg after being tagged by his clients Hornberg. He didn't catch it in the eye....But close enough to make ya think.

Ty

Saturday May 10th

We fished the upper mad today, which started out pretty cold and windy but ended up being a great spring day with a little fresh mountain snow. The baetis came off in the afternoon and this bow bow was fooled by a stalcup baetis nymph. My dog Monty tried to help out a little. The fishing definetly picked up as the day went on and the water had a chance to warm up. Another fun one on the water!!

Friday May 9th

Winter just won’t go away but today I took two guys from the Midwest to Depuy’s Spring Creek. The wind wasn’t blowing fortunately and we were able to pick up fish on baetis nymphs and midge pupa. The Blue Wings came of in the afternoon in good numbers and were able to pick up some nice fish on dries. Back in the boat and off to the upper mad tomorrow, hopefully the crowds won’t be too bad with everything else pretty muddy.

May 9th

Snow and cold, again. Well, if I was looking for some trout today, either North,South,East or West, here would be my best shots for today and the week end. With the big rivers blown from run off I hear the tailwaters are fishing well.

North: I would head to the Missouri River near Wolf Creek to Craig where the baetis should be good today with this cold and snow and the fish are really on scuds both olive and grey size 18, midge pupa red and black, copper johns size 18 in copper and red.

South: I'd go above Taylor's Fork on the Gallatin and throw eggs and small bead heads or hit the Madison between the lakes.

East: I'd look at the Big Horn. The rumors are that it's on fire.

West: I would try the Ruby. Sorry, I can't be more specific but the cable guy is here and wants to cut me off. I'll be on the Smith for the next five days a report to follow.
Later,
Rod