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Yellowstone Country Chronicles – Feb. 2, 2021 – A Fort Peck Ice Fishing “Teaser!”
February 8, 2021  By James Mugele 

We just bought bait from the “Bait Boy’s” in Jordan, MT at 9 O’clock at night. Great service. The bait shop is in the garage attached to their trailer, and a large cat is pawing at the door to get in. From the size of his […]

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Fly Tying Corner: James Ties Jimmy’s Hairy Legs!
February 3, 2021  By James Mugele 

Looking to spend some time at the tying desk this winter? You might want to whip up some Jimmy’s Hairy Legs, a super-buggy Hare’s Ear variation that would be a great winter nymph pattern! Let James himself show you the ropes!

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Fly Tying Corner: Brewer Ties His Mop Egg!
February 2, 2021  By Brewer Butler 

Brewer’s whipping up a quick and easy fly for your winter and spring fly fishing! Follow along as he demonstrates his Mop Egg, an (almost) guaranteed fish-catcher! Dirty deeds done dirt cheap!  

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Yellowstone Country Chronicles – Jan. 9, 2021 – Fishing “Hog Point!”
February 1, 2021  By James Mugele 

Brewer and I are prospecting a new reservoir. If the fishing works out today we may even keep the name a secret, for our own selfish fishing reasons. This lake is right off the highway, but tucked back in some hills in a way that you […]

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Yellowstone Country Chronicles – Jan. 2, 2021 – Sleeping on the Ice!
January 22, 2021  By James Mugele 

I just woke up to the sound of Brewer’s “Jaw Jacker” springing into a small Burbot. It’s 5:30 in the morning. “Holy shit Brewer we got one, wake up buddy!” Brewer rolls over in his cot with disbelief, but before he could say “hold it up” […]

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Fly Tying Corner: Brewer Ties a France Fly!
January 21, 2021  By Brewer Butler 

Brewer’s back with another great addition to our Fly Tying Corner, and to your fly box! Follow along as he ties a France Fly, a super nymph jig for winter fly fishing, or for any season, for that matter! Thanks, Brewer!

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Fly Tying Corner: Brewer Ties a Squirmy Wormy!
January 13, 2021  By Brewer Butler 

Match the hatch! Trout everywhere eat bunches of worms, aquatic and terrestrial. Brewer shows you how to tie a quick and deadly pattern, the jig Squirmy Wormy. Catch fish while the snobs get skunked! Follow Brewer’s advice and tie a whole fly box of these in […]

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Fly Tying Corner: James Ties a CDC Pheasant Tail Jig!
January 13, 2021  By James Mugele 

Filling your fly boxes for next year? Then you’ll surely want to tie a bunch of these CDC Pheasant Tail Jig nymphs in different sizes! Follow along as James shows how he ties a great update to the classic mayfly imitation. You thought the original was […]

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Yellowstone Country Chronicles – Dec. 27, 2020 – Back for More on Dailey Lake!
January 12, 2021  By James Mugele 

We’re coming back for you Dailey Lake, and today I’m bringing my secret weapon – my girlfriend, Whitney. Along for the expedition are our two dogs, Boh and Aster, as well. Alex is coming with his dogs Doc and Cooper. And I think Evan and Darla […]

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Yellowstone Country Chronicles – Dec. 26, 2020 – The Grinch Saves the Day After Christmas on DePuy’s!
January 5, 2021  By James Mugele 

The boys are doing a little post Christmas fishing at Depuy’s Spring Creek today. Alex and his buddies Sean and Gavin invited Evan and I to tag along. Unlike the last time we were here on my birthday, today we have favorable fishing weather. Mild wind, […]

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