By Patrick Straub The pace of winter fishing fits my style – slow, gradual and deliberate. The quietness of the river is eerie, like the green...
Tips for traveling anglers this winter By Patrick Straub Explore Big Sky Fishing Columnist The holiday circus hustle is over. New Year’s has come and gone....
As if you need another resolution, at least this one has to do with fishing By Patrick Straub Explore Big Sky Fishing Columnist The start of...
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...
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...
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...
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 rare thing happened recently on the Upper Madison River: a fly shop owner actually fishing for fun. As shops,...
By Patrick Straub Explorebigsky.com Fishing Columnist Like the sunrise or last call, runoff is guaranteed. As local guides, anglers and fly shops scramble to find quality...