By Patrick Straub Explore Big Sky Fishing Columnist The gift-giving season is upon us. Among Christmas strolls, tree cuttings, office holiday parties, occasional early season powder...
It happened to me again—one of those magical days late fall days in southwest Montana. I awoke to the soft morning sunlight on the peaks of...
By Patrick Straub Explore Big Sky Fishing Columnist Most folks who fish with me will attest that I do not have an overly technical approach to...
By Patrick Straub What piece of my gear should I improve immediately? Clients often ask me: What piece of gear should I improve on before all...
It’s backcountry fishing season for those willing to explore By Patrick Straub Explore Big Sky Fishing Columnist It was late July back in the early ‘90s...
Summertime means sharing our waters By Patrick Straub Explore Big Sky Fishing Columnist Cut to the scene: local fly shops. It’s early morning, barely room to...
By Patrick Straub Explore Big Sky Fishing Columnist I’ll freely admit my addiction to dry fly fishing. The sport is visual – a leading reason for...
By Patrick Straub explorebigsky.com Fishing Columnist The next few weeks are a happy time for most area fly shops. Phones are ringing, summer inventory arrives daily,...
By Patrick Straub Explorebigsky.com Fishing Columnist A guide buddy of mine on the Missouri River is nicknamed, “Super Guide.” When we call him that he scoffs,...
By Sean Forbes Big Sky Weekly Contributor BIG SKY – The carnage was evident along the banks of the Gallatin River. And, even though Gallatin River...