Salmon fly update

Here's a report on salmon flies fro troutfitters. They are in/around Ennis. Maybe they'll be in Blacktail Canyon area of the Yellowstone next weekend or the next. I'll be there and on the Lamar July 19, probably right after the big hatches but the fish will still look for anything big and orange that weekend same as I found to be true the last few years.

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Haven't fished yet this year. Camped with friends last weekend in the mts south of Twin Falls. We drove to backcountry....miles and miles of hills but nothing to fish. Good weekend with friends, got to see the stars so beautiful on a new moon, boys had tons of fun playing in the dirt.

Summer has turned 110%....hot hot hot.

Photo trip along the Yellowstone River, from Glendive to Livingston

This isn't backcountry or fishing related (directly) but I thought it would be fun.

I was in western North Dakota over Memorial Day weekend for my niece's high school graduation (Beulah High School). On the way back, I figured I would take some pictures of the Yellowstone River while driving along the interstate.

They start in Glendive work westward towards Livingston; unfortunately, I don't remember where each one was taken. I've driven this road probably ten times in the last six years and know what's coming next as I drive, but I can't remember where the photos are taken. The road follows the river the entire way. These are taken with my phone, so they aren't great, but they should give folks an idea of what the landscape is like.

Now picture yourself with Lewis and Clark in this terrain!

Fly Shops in West Yellowstone

From one of my favorite fly-fishing blogs at http://flyfishyellowstone.blogspot.com/2012/05/are-you-set.html

This is a great map they made!

1. Blue Ribbon Flies
2. Madison River Outfitters
3. Bud Lilly's Fly Shop
4. Arrick's Fly Shop
5. Eagle's Fly Shop
6. Bob Jacklin's Fly Shop
7. West Yellowstone Fly shop
.. You can also check their fishing reports for the best current information by clicking on the links below:
==> Blue Ribbon Flies
==> Madison River Outfitters
==> Bud Lilly's Fly Shop
==> Arrick's Fly Shop
==> Eagle's Fly Shop
==> Bob Jacklin's Fly Shop
==> West Yellowstone Fly Shop
 .. These folks are fishing daily and know the neighborhood waters very well. If you are going to fish other than the west side rivers check the report at Parks' Fly Shop.