The Troutshop Missouri River report

We hope you enjoyed a nice Thanksgiving day with your family. My how things changed around Great Falls this morning. The shoppers were out in droves seeking one-time special offers from area merchants. Now that the dust has settled, relax and shop for deals in a stress free environment. Check...

Each year, we sell off our current fleet of rental boats to make room for next year's models. Last year, we kept a few of our 2009 boats because we had high water in the spring. Now's the time to purchase a lightly used boat at bargain rates. All of our used boats have only been used on the...

Each year, we sell our rental equipment to make room for next year's models. We have a few drift boats remaining from 2009. When we saw the high water coming our way in June, we decided to keep a few extra boats around. Save some serious $$. Used Rods For Sale: View All Rods and Buy...

Dear Jerry, As this issue of your bulletin is being written, Global Rescue is handling another medical emergency for a member of the hunting community. As more and more hunters and fishermen sign up for memberships, the number of evacuations we perform for those that face medical emergencies...

You won't be able to outrun this guy on wheels or hoofs. Undercover police in Craig. Spotted at the Craig Bar.

Dave Bloom's cast of characters. River level - 16,000 cfs. Dave loves the big water. Today, we found out that the river will be dropping. Most are tickled to death. Dave wants it to stay in his realm................ Happy Person #1 Happy Person #2 Happy Person #3 Happiest Customer of...

Some things never change. When the sun sets, the Missouri River Canyon shows her charm. When the sun can't pass through the clouds, this is what you get - The Month of May All of this moisture led to this (all of these gates are open now): You can float the river, but you need to be careful. It's...

The Trout Shop wins the BBQ Cookoff. Here's how: 1. Dedication to the cause - one evening before the event. 2. Good lighting. 3. A Master Chef with a Coors Light sense of humor. 4. A great photographer. 5. Lots of generous people donating time and money to a very worthy cause - The Craig Volunteer...

Montana's Calendar: January, February, March, April, March, June, July, August, September, November, October, December By 2PM last Thursday, this road became impassable. Twenty inches of legitimate moisture hit the ground. At the top of the hill, 10 foot drifts were found. By 5:00 PM...

Good News! BNSF Railway is removing about a third of the rail cars that have scarred the landscape from Great Falls to the Wolf Creek Canyon for the past three years. The cars have been sitting idle within plain view of what is certainly one of the most scenic stretches of Interstate highway in...

There is life in Craig. Joe's Bar was almost busy Friday night. The usual cast of characters held down the fort. The Craig Boat Ramp parking lot held several rigs with trailers Saturday. Joe's will be busy a little earlier tonight as most anglers were driven off the river by soaking rain late...

From The Great Falls Tribune 2/11/2010 By Bill Schneider Editor's Note: Few anglers know how a handful of dedicated government officials and conservationists saved the incredible tailwaters trout fishery of the Upper Missouri River below Holter Dam. Along the way, they essentially stopped the...

Source: Pete Frezza, Research Manager - Everglades Audobon Society Pete reported the fish impacted are 60% snook, 30% tarpon and 10% misc. such as jewfish, lookdown, and mullet. Location: Near Flamingo, Florida. (Southwest tip of Florida)

During a private "fly-in" fishing excursion in the Alaskan wilderness, the chartered pilot and fishermen left a cooler and bait in the plane. And a bear smelled it. This is what he did to the plane.The pilot used his radio and had another pilot bring him 2 new tires, 3 cases of duct tape, and a...

From Jack Gartside's Blog' So long, and thanks for all the fish Sad news. Last evening, after a hospitalization of several weeks, Jack finally lost his protracted battle with lung cancer. He was in bed resting comfortably, attended by friends, with the first snow of the season falling silently...

Not for Dinner! Where is the Florida Wildlife Commission and why is the staff of the FWC/DFW running amok? By Michael Guerin One of the highlights of any flats fisherman's experiences is to catch and release a Permit on the flats. These wary fish are considered one of the most difficult to...

A great way to start the season Trevor! Florida November 29, 2009

This is quite a fantastic fish story. Did he say "one and a half miles"?? Caught 1-1/2 miles offshore while fishing! (After the fires in Southern California). What is that?! Look in the middle of the picture. Can it be, really!!! It is a deer. Son of a gun. Not too much of a struggle? Poor guy!!...

Very informative. Simms has a collection of videos that show you how to care for and repair your waders. Within only a few minutes, you'll know how to extend the life of your wader investement.

Craig doesn't have an airstrip so the interstate will do. What else are you going to do when you run out of fuel at 9,500 feet? It's true. Check out the photos and the story in the Great Falls Tribune. There are conflicting reports regarding the emergency landing. Some say there was a...

The sky is grey and the clouds are low. It's still a little chilly, but it will feel balmy compared to the last week. You know the fish are going to go nuts. Wednesday looks perfect. Cloudy, rainy, calm, 53 air temperature. Hopefully, 24 hours notice is enough. Bring your waders.