This was a road trip for a number of days fishing the Blackfoot, Big Hole and Beaverhead Rivers in mid-August. All river fished well, but the Big Hole was low making it mostly a wade-fishing opportunity...get out early and off early in the heat and low water times.
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Jack C. Mauer has more than a thirty year investment in fishing, floating and wading the waters of western Montana. He is intimately acquainted with the surrounding fisheries and their corresponding ecologies. It is his passion and enthusiasm for the art of fly fishing, a respect and knowledge of trout habitat, and the ability to expertly instruct the technical aspects of fly fishing that clients appreciate as they return to western Montana and Wapiti Waters. Contact Jack at 800-254-5311.
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Showing posts with label Big Hole River. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Big Hole River. Show all posts
Friday, August 17, 2012
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Early August on the Big Hole with Ralph and Steve
They wanted to fish the Big Hole. Jack was concerned as the summer was getting pretty hot and flows were dropping but as it turned out, there was plenty of water and by getting on the river early, the fishing was very good. See some of the trout they caught in the photos below. The beauty of the Big Hole is hard to beat.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
MONTANA SNOTEL Snow Water Equivalent Update 2.26.12
Finally after a pretty dry winter, we are getting more snow. Most of Montana was below 100% snow water equivalent, but that has changed and is forecasted to improve. A wet weather pattern is expected for early March. That is GREAT news for our rivers.Click the image for a larger view.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Riverside Cottage vacation rental on East Fork of the Bitterroot River
Wapiti Waters recommends this cottage for a couple or a couple of guys that are interested in fishing the upper Bitterroot River and even the Big Hole River in Montana. It is affordable, clean, private and quiet. There are year-round activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, canoe,
cross country and downhill skiing. Lost Trail Powder Mountain and Chief
Joseph Pass cross country ski trails are about 40 miles south. Painted
Rocks Reservoir and Trapper Peak are 22 miles southwest on West Fork
road.
This bright and cheery spacious river cottage sits just 50' from the river's edge. Come and enjoy the luxury of your own fishing hole and relax in the private treed setting.
It is a one bedroom home and is newly renovated and
completely outfitted for your comfort. A comfortable futon couch can be
used as an extra double bed, sleeping a total of four people. The
covered porch facing the river provides a great outdoor living space.
Its location in the southern end of the Bitterroot Valley makes this
home a recreationalist's dream.
The cottage is managed by Amy Sage of SweetSage Vacation Rental. You can reach her at (406) 642-6400 or sweetsage@bitterroot.com.
The cottage is managed by Amy Sage of SweetSage Vacation Rental. You can reach her at (406) 642-6400 or sweetsage@bitterroot.com.
$115/night. WINTER $550/week SUMMER $700/week
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Geoff on the Big Hole River in mid-August


Here are his descriptions of the photos:
"The brown in the pic was right below Jerry Creek Bridge and it was hookedon the first cast using a yellow marabou muddler.
The speckled egg on the algae mat was incredible, yet a little tragic; absolutely untouched and unbroken - must've rolled out of a nest near the bank (meadowlark nest perhaps) or on gravel bar (in that case possibly spotted sandpiper or killdeer)."
Anyone have any firm ideas of the species of bird egg?
Geoff, thanks for sharing. We love getting other "points of view."
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
The Big Hole River in late August
These photos are from the Big Hole in August, but I just found out I can share them. So, here they are. Jack loves fishing the Big Hole and so do KJ and Tom. They drove over from near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and spent a few days with their family. They fished a couple of days with Jack, too.
See below for a slideshow of five photos.
See below for a slideshow of five photos.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Shields on the Big Hole and the Blackfoot Rivers in August
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Brown trout caught by Jim |
See more photos in the slideshow below.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Big Hole River in late July
Scott Warren guided with Jack on the Big Hole River. The photos show this young woman with her first trout EVER. Pretty cool. And, she caught more fish that day including a brown trout.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
June 17 and 19 with fellow Trout Unlimited members from Michigan, the Miller's
Pam with her brown trout from the Big Hole River |
John and Pam are avid outdoors people and Jack had a lot in common with them. He really enjoyed meeting and fishing with them. Thanks for supporting Trout Unlimited and for coming to Montana. We hope they return soon.
See more photos in the slideshow below.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Fly Fishing the Big Hole River with Richard Steed and his daughter, Polly
Polly and her brown trout |
See the slideshow below for more photos
Friday, August 13, 2010
Montana Fly Fishing - Big Hole and Blackfoot Rivers with Naomi and Jim
Naomi and Jim have fished with Jack for quite a few years now. They bring their motor home which gives them flexibility to fish many rivers. This trip they fished the Big Hole for two days, took a day off, and then fished the Blackfoot for three days. They are fun to be with and passionate about fishing and the resources. Jack really enjoys fishing them. They also celebrated their anniversary on this trip.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Big Hole River with the Knick and Levert families
Jeff and his one of his two daughters |
The two Knick boys at the put-in on the Big Hole. Grandpa Jack is taking the photo. |
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Big Hole River with Irv Weissman
Irv and his brown trout |
Jack and Irv |
Here are a couple of photos from the Big Hole River. They seem to be catching quite a few brown trout this July.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Big Hole River with Bob Ratcheson
Jack holding Bob's beautiful brown trout |
Closer view of Bob's brown trout |
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Fly Fishing Montana - the Big Hole River in July with Peter Rein

We are fortunate to have Peter as a friend and as a client. He is smart, fun to be with, passionate about life, dogs and about fishing. Take a trip down the Big Hole River with Peter and with us through the photos in the slideshow below.
Monday, July 5, 2010
The Big Hole River in spring and early summer 2010
Salmonfly (Pteronarcys californica) from the Big Hole in June |
To learn more, visit our Big Hole River web page.
See a slideshow below for a few photos from this spring and early summer. Something you should know, if you fish the Big Hole River in June, bring potent and ample amounts of mosquito dope and cover yourself well with clothing. The mosquitoes are plentiful and BIG. But, the fishing and scenery is worth putting up with these pests.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Another late June day on the Big Hole River - Jim and son-in-law, John
John with a nice brown trout |
Friday, July 2, 2010
Big Hole River in late June - a rainy day and good fishing
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Missouri River with Phil and Mike (iPhone picture)

Jack guided with the raft on the Big Hole and drift boat on the Missouri to optimize where they could catch fish. He hadn't seen Phil in quite a few years and has always enjoyed fishing and spending time with him. It was a pleasure to see him again and meet his good friend Mike (pictured to the left in a photo from Phil's iphone).
See a few more photos from Jack's camera in the slideshow below.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Family fly fishing on the Big Hole River, Montana
The weather finally warmed up and we got some rain in western Montana. This brought the Bitterroot River up but the Big Hole river, in its beautiful high elevation valley, was fishing.
Last weekend was a beautiful time for fly fishing and camping and the Knick family took advantage of it with Jack. See the slideshow for more photos.
Last weekend was a beautiful time for fly fishing and camping and the Knick family took advantage of it with Jack. See the slideshow for more photos.
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