09-26-2004, 04:31 PM
Madison River - Upper - September 20th, 2004
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FISHING: Good
Stream Flow Information [[url "http://waterdata.usgs.gov/mt/nwis/current?type=flow&group_key=NONE&search_site_no_station_nm=Madison&format=html_table"]click here][/url]
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The flows at Kirby Ranch are 1000 C.F.S. We have still been getting some fish to eat hoppers with a dropper off the back. Large beetle patterns and ant patterns are also taking some fish. There is not a large october caddis hatch on the upper madison river, however the fish have been eating a large tan or orange caddis pupae on a regular basis. Hatch activity has been slow on the lower portions of the upper madison and if you are looking for more match the hatch type of fishing head for the very upper reaches near the slide inn and 3 dollar bridge. This area of the river has more spring influence and consistent water temps from Hebgen lake, thus producing more hatch activity. There are still some caddis out as well as a hodge podge of mayflys. Terrestrial fishing has been good and the late fall beetle fishing can be very good in this part of the Madison. Streamers are also starting to produce a few fish on the upper river and can be worth the effort if you hook into one of the large fish that call the madison home.
Fly Pattern Suggestions: Bh Prince #6-10, Mangy Caddis #14-16, Hotwire Caddis #12-16, Copper John #12-14, Elk Hair Caddis #12-14, Royal Stimulator #10-14, Parachute Adams #14-16, Chernobly Hopper #8-10, Daves Hopper #8-10, Chubby Chernobly #6-8, Foam Flying Ant #12-14.
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FISHING: Good
Stream Flow Information [[url "http://waterdata.usgs.gov/mt/nwis/current?type=flow&group_key=NONE&search_site_no_station_nm=Madison&format=html_table"]click here][/url]
Madison River Montana FWP Guide [[url "http://www.fwp.state.mt.us/fishing/guide/q_Madison_River__1115074459269_0_131.90299987793.aspx"]click here[/url]]
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West Fork Madison River Montana FWP Guide [[url "http://www.fwp.state.mt.us/fishing/guide/q_West_Fork_Madison_River__1115837448893_0_33.1749992370605.aspx"]click here[/url]]
The flows at Kirby Ranch are 1000 C.F.S. We have still been getting some fish to eat hoppers with a dropper off the back. Large beetle patterns and ant patterns are also taking some fish. There is not a large october caddis hatch on the upper madison river, however the fish have been eating a large tan or orange caddis pupae on a regular basis. Hatch activity has been slow on the lower portions of the upper madison and if you are looking for more match the hatch type of fishing head for the very upper reaches near the slide inn and 3 dollar bridge. This area of the river has more spring influence and consistent water temps from Hebgen lake, thus producing more hatch activity. There are still some caddis out as well as a hodge podge of mayflys. Terrestrial fishing has been good and the late fall beetle fishing can be very good in this part of the Madison. Streamers are also starting to produce a few fish on the upper river and can be worth the effort if you hook into one of the large fish that call the madison home.
Fly Pattern Suggestions: Bh Prince #6-10, Mangy Caddis #14-16, Hotwire Caddis #12-16, Copper John #12-14, Elk Hair Caddis #12-14, Royal Stimulator #10-14, Parachute Adams #14-16, Chernobly Hopper #8-10, Daves Hopper #8-10, Chubby Chernobly #6-8, Foam Flying Ant #12-14.