Our Report

BRO’s tips of the week:

***Don’t Forget your bear spray!  There was a fatal grizzly attack in Ovando last week.  Bears are moving into the river bottoms to get out of the heat so be extra careful***

Rope up!  As water temperatures rise be sure to size up your tippet to help quickly and safely land fish.  2X to 3X for larger dries, 4X for smaller dries, and 3X or 4X to the dropper.  Don’t forget to bring your stream thermometer!

7 day outlook:

The Blackfoot is going to finally get a break from 90+ degree days over the next week.  Highs in the low to mid-80’s forecasted for the Ovando area.  Be aware of fire conditions and restrictions- Missoula and Powell counties have enacted Stage 2 fire restrictions.  Be aware of water temperatures.  Get on the water early and get off early.

Our recommendations for techniques and patterns:

If it ain’t broke don’t fix it!  The dry-dropper is still the most productive rig.  Start with a nice floaty foam bug like a Water Walker or Chubby #08-12.  For your nymph, try a Sally Quill Spanish Bullet, Jig MT Sally, Frenchie, Yellow Spot or Tung Jig PMD in #14-16.  Yellow Sallies and PMDs are still around.  For the dry fly or die crowd, Parachute PMDs, PMD Cripples, Para Sallies and Goldie Hawns in #14-16.  If you really want to live on the edge you could tie on your favorite hopper and look for that first terrestrial eat of the summer.

Goings on at World Headquarters in Missoula:

Our new online store is just around the corner!  Keep an eye out for information on the launch in the next week.

Call or email us for up to the minute updates at 406.542.7411 or if you are in the area stop in- WE HAVE MOVED TO OUR BRAND NEW LOCATION AT 275 N. RUSSELL STREET IN MISSOULA- for all your Orvis gear and the right bugs.