The Curious Angler

A DIY anglers journal fly fishing the

Yellowstone Region

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Posted 1 week ago

I did not make a cast today. It’s not that I didn’t go fishing. I spent three hours walking the shoreline of Hebgen Lake looking for rising fish. It’s just that I didn’t see any, so no reason to...

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Posted 2 weeks ago

The Case For Small Boats in Fly Fishing

In Montana, it’s hard to drive around without seeing many drift boats. We live in a world where everyone owns a drift boat, no matter how much one fishes. This is for good reason, as drift boats provide...

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Posted 3 weeks ago

Summer In The Yellowstone Region (Photo Essay)

Summer fishing in the Yellowstone Region is what we all dream about. The big sky looms over blooming wildflowers, rutting bison, hoppers bouncing, gulpers gulping, and humming trout towns. The Summer season...

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Posted 4 weeks ago

Enjoy The Hunt

Each approach in fly fishing has elements that make it unique and challenging. Streamer fishing requires persistence and practice in moving a fly. Nymphing requires understanding weight and managing line...

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Posted 1 month ago

Tying A Hopper Pattern

As we head into August, I have hoppers on my mind. For whatever reason, I do not prioritize terrestrials in my tying over the winter months. I have other bugs on my mind and rarely get around to it by...

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Posted 1 month ago

Thoughts On Current Fishing Conditions

It is the middle of summer after what was a historically cool and dry winter. The inevitable is here, and we face warm temperatures and hoot owl restrictions across the Yellowstone Region fisheries. We...

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Posted 1 month ago

Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout

There is one fish that stands above all else in the Greater Yellowstone Region. Yes, brown trout grow big and eat streamers, and rainbow trout jump and fight like none other. But the Yellowstone Cutthroat...

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Posted 1 month ago

Addicted To Gulpers

Among us anglers, there is a sound we look forward to all year long. It’s a sound of summer fly fishing, heard on calm lakes throughout the Yellowstone Region. The sound brings excitement, challenge,...

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Posted 2 months ago

Fish Despite

There is a lot out of our control in fly fishing. Weather, angler pressure, hatches, flows, water temperatures, and overall conditions can drastically change the outcome of a day of fishing. It’s inevitable...

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Posted 2 months ago

Spring Fishing Recap 2026

Spring fishing in the Yellowstone Region has really grown on me over the years. When I first moved to Montana, I fell in love with the fall fishing for migratory fish and the beautiful scenery. I thought...

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Posted 2 months ago

Chasing Hatches

We are in the midst of hatch chasing season and the best six weeks of fishing in the Yellowstone Region. This is the time of year we travel many miles chasing salmonflies, drakes, PMDs, and whatever else...

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Posted 3 months ago

The Drakes

As the calendar turns to June, my favorite hatch of the year looms on the horizon. By this time, we have seen the start of the caddis, stoneflies, and PMDs. These hatches make for some epic fishing in...

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My name is Nick Williams and I am the author of The Curious Angler.

I started The Curious Angler to share my passion and experience fly fishing in the Greater Yellowstone region. I aim to encourage anglers to be curious on the water and appreciate the fisheries we have the opportunity to explore. Check out my recent articles or search for a topic you are interested in using the search icon. Thank you!

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