By Patrick Straub EBS Fishing Contributor Phew! Summer is finally over. It was a unique one in southwest Montana—record numbers of visitors to our area, a...
Not really summer, not really fall By Patrick Straub EBS Fishing Columnist As kids return to school, the nights get longer and the mornings cooler, and...
Practice patience and kindness while fishing By Patrick Straub EBS Fishing Columnist A curmudgeon might sum up Montana’s seasons as one of winter and one of...
Understanding the fly floatant mystery By Patrick Straub EBS Fishing Columnist Most of our local fly shops have a similar layout: they have extensive fly selections;...
Salmonflies will soon be fluttering By Patrick Straub EBS Fishing Columnist For many of us freestone anglers, the first few weeks of June are challenging because...
By Patrick Straub EBS Fishing Columnist Most anglers want the glory shot with a big grin and an even bigger fish. In today’s world of selfies,...
Give them what they want By Patrick Straub EBS Fishing Columnist Despite a childhood spent on the banks of the Gallatin River, during my teenager years...
By Patrick Straub EBS Fishing Columnist Now that March is over, April brings on fishing season in earnest. The occasional spring snowstorm forces us to keep...
Discover the first mayfly of the spring By Patrick Straub EBS Fishing Columnist March is a month of transition on our local waters. With warmer temperatures,...
By Patrick Straub EBS Fishing Columnist I’m often asked what my favorite river or place to fish is. It’s both an easy question to answer (“The...