Current Report
Fishing is great! Both dry fly fishing and nymphing are good right now. A little slower on stripping streamers but not a bad bet if the wind is blowing hard.

Special Report
Fishing is excellent! The weather is constant

One-Week Fishing Forecast
The forecast for the next several days shows above normal temps – high 60’s to low 70’s with a small chance of precip.

Hot Fly Patterns
Midges patterns on top have really been working well the last week. Mostly Griffiths Gnat or midge Clusters sizes 14-18. Flashy Streamer patterns such as Bighorn Buggers, Pumpkin Buggers and Leech patterns in sizes 2-6. Also the usual Ray Charles (plain and soft hackle) in pink or gray (16-18), orange, tan, grey, or pink soft hackle sowbugs in (14 16 and 18) scuds in orange or pink (14-16). Egg patterns in Chartreuse or Orange (6-8).

River Flows
2,000 cfs

Water Temperature
42 degrees at 3 Mile 44 degrees at St. Xavier

John Shirley and Adam Berg fishing the lower Bighorn.  From the Two Leggins bridge to the lodge.

Off to a great start of the season!  We had some fantastic fish caught.  Looking forward to seeing you all again next year!

Book a May trip by April 15, 2010 and receive $200.00 per person off a 2 day, 3 night package. $300.00 off per person for a 3 day, 4 night package, $350.00 off for a 4 day, 5 night package.  Call to book today.  866-258-3474 or email us at [email protected]bal.net.  Hope to see you soon.

P2140386  Click on the link to watch a dry fly fishing video on the Bighorn.

Bill & Brown Trout

Click on link to watch very short video of a huge brown on the Bighorn.

Irvin with a Hungarian Patridge.  Great Shot!

John Shirley ( manager, guide) Dori Brown, Rebecca Shirley (manager) Travis Brown.  Having cocktails before a fabulous dinner.

Brent on the Bighorn with a GORGEOUS rainbow.