Montana Spring Creeks Fishing Report

Winter fishing in south western Montana is here. Most of the local anglers are at the vise tying their secret patterns. Right now fishing options are limited to the Spring Creeks. Winter wind in Livingston the past couple of weeks has been crazy and consistent. On January 4, 2008 we had sustained winds of 75mph with reported gusts of 150mph. When the winds aren't doing their thing, the Spring Creek Fishing can be pretty good. There is some dry fly fishing taking place, mostly midges, again, when the wind is not present. Your best bet is nymphing and will be for about 6 weeks. Fishing the runs and along weed beds have been producing well. Baetis activity this time of year is slow to non-existent. Patterns - size 18 to 22, are midge larvas, midge pupas, griffiths gnat, brassies, sawyers, pheasant tail, midge threaded worms, wd40's. Streamer patterns - size 8 & 10, are small leaches (brown, black and olive), small buggers (brown, black and olive).