The Gallatin River has been fishing beautifully of late.  The river has cleared above Taylor, and the fish are more than anxious to feed on top after a long arduous runoff.  The entire river has been busy with the salmonflies the past 10 days, and with the warmer weather it’s now dry fly time.  Below Taylor Fork is finally clearing; and, barring any large deluges, fishing in the canyon should be picking up here in the next few weeks.  The salmon Flies have moved quickly upstream and already pretty much at the Park line as of this morning.  Big bugs have been seen around Snowflake Springs… keep an eye on the fishing there, it should prove to be good.

Some of the best fishing on the Gallatin at the moment is happening with Caddis the hour before and after dark – so stay out late and look for some cruisers.  Be sure to bring the bear spray, though, on a recent trip up the canyon, I saw two bears pretty dang close to road… in the middle of the afternoon.  So load up and head to the Gallatin – it’s worth your time.

Flows today (0600) are 1500 cfs, with today’s average 982 cfs.

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Flies to Have in the Box

Dries:  PMD - PMD CDC Emerger, PMD CDC B. Comparadun, Parachute PMD; Caddis - EZ-Caddis, tan and light brown, X-Caddis, tan, black and light brown, EH Caddis, tan, black and light brown, Headlight Caddis, tan; Yellowsally – your fav., Salmon flies, GOlden Stones, Sofa Pillow

Nymphs:  Prince, BH Prince, PMD Trigger nymph, PMD Glass Bead Wonder nymph, BHPT, Might May PMD; Mangy Caddis, olive, BH Emergent Sparkle Pupa, olive

Streamers / Other: Woolly Buggers – black, brown, yellow, olive;  Sparkles buggers – same colors

Terrestrials:  Beetles and Ants in reserve, still a bit cool up this high for hoppers in numbers

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