P2140386 Click on the link to watch a dry fly fishing video on the Bighorn.
Click the link entitled “Bill & Brown Trout” to watch a video of a beautiful brown!
Click on link to watch very short video of a huge brown on the Bighorn.
After a day on the Bighorn River
John Shirley ( manager, guide) Dori Brown, Rebecca Shirley (manager) Travis Brown. Having cocktails before a fabulous dinner.
Fly Fish Montana
Streamer fishing on the Bighorn River.
Bighorn River Report
Special Report
Fishing is good to excellent, with some days slow than usual, and other days on fire! Water is clear!
Hot Fly Patterns
Midges patterns on top have really been working well the last week. Flashy Streamer patterns such as Bighorn Buggers, Pumpkin Buggers and Leech patterns in sizes 2-6. Also the usual Ray Charles (plain and soft hackle) in pink or gray (16-18), orange, tan, grey, or pink soft hackle sowbugs in (14 16 and 18) scuds in orange or pink (14-16). Egg patterns in Chartreuse or Orange (6-8).
River Flows
2,000 cfs
Water Temperature
40 degrees at 3 Mile 42 degrees at St. Xavier
Exceptional Experience at Eagle Nest Lodge
I had an exceptional experience at Eagle Nest – John and Becca were wonderful hosts; the staff at the lodge were exceptional; the food was great; and our guide David was very knowledgeable, patient, and hard-working. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! All the meals were great. The dinners were phenomenal. The breakfasts were hearty and exactly to order. The lunches on the river hit the spot. This was my first fishing trip of this type and it completely exceeded my expectations in that the lodge was impeccable and the hosts and staff were so friendly and customer-centric. Hell, even the dogs were great! Honestly, I’m not sure I’d have any suggestions for improvements. It was all to my satisfaction. ——Justin J. Texas