Project in the Wild Episode 54: Can you fish Montana's Missouri River in January?
Video by Jay D'Arpini
CAN YOU FISH THE MISSOURI RIVER IN MONTANA IN JANUARY? YEP.
We do it every year and, in fact, we have been doing it consecutively on January 1 for 20 years in an event we call “Slay Day”.
In this Episode of Project in the Wild, the Fly Project crew heads to the Missouri River to fish and celebrate a new year. Sam, Fred, Jay, Taylor and the rest of the gang do well swinging with double-hand rods.
TROUT SPEY
This time of year, flowy trout spey patterns work. Try these:
And of course, Fred Telleen’s Bam Bam always produces.
NYMPHING
Nymphing is the core of winter fishing on the Mo and these work:
Also think about Pink Soft Hackles, Ray Charles, and Zebra Midges.
DRY FLY
…And for once I did get a fish on a dry fly. It was a small one, but it counts.
If you find yourself wanting to get out in the winter in Montana, the Missouri is a great option. Check out our shop for winter specials and food at The Hub Saloon.