A legendary fall

As I sit here tonight listening to the rain hit the roof of my cabin on the Missouri river I reflect. What A great season of dry fly fishing it was. I got back from the keys july 1st and the runoff was still raging, and when it stopped I had the most epic hopper season in my life. It was almost unbelievable.We met alot of new friends this year and showed them some fantastic fishing. Those of you who know me, will not believe I spent more days on the Clark Fork than my beloved MO. On my personal guide days it was normally like 85% MO 15% other and this year it was 70% other 30% MO. It was just THAT good. Tomorrow is my last day guiding for freshwater this year and it will be on the Mo. Hell, I feel like ive neglected her this year. So I'm gonna guide like it's 1999. I leave Sunday for the lower keys again. The big 3 are waiting and I am ready to greet them again. It's strange how you can be in two places at once, two people at once, but I know I hear the salt calling...............Thanks again Montana for a great season, in a word it was EPIC.


ps if anyone actually reads this and would like to try their hand at the salt game give me a call 406.544.2135
Cptn. Brandon Henley

here we go

Water levels are falling and just had 3 days of great golden stone fishing on dries. Check it out at www.fivevalleysfishing.com

The year of the Flood

High water has been the theme as of late. We have been guiding on the Missouri and a couple of sleeper spots and the fishing has been very good. The water is finally starting to fall and the fishing will come into shape quickly. The high water early will mean dynamite fishing from now til the snow flies. Big fish and no fires is always a good thing. There are still dates available and it's easier to get to Missoula than ever. Let the Five Valleys crew plan the fishing vacation you have always dreamed of. All you have to do is show up and fish. Tight lines.... Brandon 406.544.2135 www.fivevalleysfishing.com

Great Summer Season Ahead

Fresh back from the Florida Keys, we are looking forward to a Fantastic summer in Montana. It's time to put away the toad flies and break out the cdc dries. I am really looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones. In a matter of days I went from poling some of the worlds most productive flats to rowing on one of its most fabled rivers. Sometimes I just stop and think "what a life!" It wasn't long ago when we were biting our nails this time of year when runoff was ending. It sucks to wonder if you are going to have enough water in August, or if the state will become a fiery inferno. NOT THIS YEAR. There is still lots of snow, tons of water and as a result fat happy fish. This means the fishing will be incredible if not a bit late. So get ready it's coming. We still have openings available and would love to set up your trip. Come see what dry fly fishing is all about in one of the finest dry fly fisheries on the planet. Tight lines, Brandon (406)544.2135 www.fivevalleysfishing.com

Tarpon time!!!!

The tarpon fishing here in the keys has been incredible as of late. 17 fish in 12 hours all over 70 lbs. Can you say on fire! Its bordering ridiculous right now. It's going to be a long runoff this year so there is still time to play. It won't be long til the five valleys crew will be picking off snotty risers on the mo. I can't wait.....here's to the finer things in life tight lines www.fivevalleysfishing.com

Spring Savings on Missoula Fly Fishing

All is well in the Florida keys. The tarpon are starting to show themselves and permit have been abundant as well. We are looking forward to another great year of Montana trout fishing this summer. In an effort to tame my calendar we are again offering a $75.00 per day discount if you book your trip before April 15th. This applies to any trip from June through September as long as your reserve your spot before 4/15/11. See you this summer. In the mean time you can find us on the flats. Five Valleys Fishing Company
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south

We have found ourselves in the keys for the winter. I was never really a big fan of the MT winter in the first place. We are booking for the 2011 season so give us a call. In the meantime I will be casing permit in paradise. Tight lines

Say Mayfly buffet 10 times fast

Well the wait is over and the weather and the bugs have decended upon all our local streams. We've got your BWOs, mahoganies, hecubas and some great streamer fishing to boot. This truly is a Magical time to be in Montana. The crowds have thinned, the air is crisp, and the fishing is stellar. Seeing the cottonwoods change, hearing griz stadium come alive, and watching big trout sip mayflies just does it for me. What about you? come see us at http://www.fivevalleysfishing.com/

Oh how the time flies when you're having fun

It's been awhile since the last post. I would apologize but I have been having the time of my life. What an adventure it has been, to say the least. Great clients, long days, huge fish, two flat tires, and a freshly cracked windshield. This is the height of the busy season and it has lived up to it in a big way. The hopper fishing has been good and the Missouri is on fire. Some mornings I have felt a tinge of fall in the air. Fall fishing here is incredible, and my favorite time to be out there. We still have some dates open so give us a call. After all come November my mind will be on flats boats, flats fish and warm weather. Tight Lines, Brandon http://www.fivevalleysfishing.com/

Missoula Fly Fishing Hopper Style

Well the good news is they have arrived. Big explosive eats on big foamy lines with big foamy flies. It was just a matter of time and it went off last week. What a thrill to see a crushing take, or my personal favorite the big toilet flush take. When your foam says goodbye cruel world it's hello big trout. This is the time of year we look forward to the most. Big fish and big flies. Don't get me wrong I took clients this week to the MO for huge fish on little drys. After all, that is the fishing that lies nearest and dearest to my heart. Seeing a two foot brown sip a pmd is nothing short of nirvana. On the other hand Hopper fishing is fun! I'm talking cold bud and horse shoes listening to Lynard Skynard fun. If you can fit hopper fishing and the above all in one day, well I guess you got it figured out. Come see us at www.fivevalleysfishing.com or 406.544.2135 Tight lines, Brandon

Turning the corner

Well the news is good for Missoula fly fishing as of late. The summer temps are here, the rivers have dropped into shape and the fish are looking up in a big way. So we can finally say see ya to the strike indicator till next years run off. Its off to the races in a big way. We still have some openings so give us a call at 406-544-2135 or visit http://www.fivevalleysfishing.com/

What a week

Well the Five Valleys crew cleaned up this week with more 20 inch plus fish landed in quite a while. I am going to enjoy this rare day off and get ready for the next run Tight Lines and Big Browns Brandon visit www.fivevalleysfishing.com

THERE HERE!

I have been guiding recently and a familiar site has finally shown it's face. Giant stoneflies as in salmonflies and goldens. These are the big bugs we have been waiting for. The only thing I can compare it to is a flight of drunk mini helicopter pilots crashing in to a trout stream. If you have never seen a wild trout come up and eat something that resembles a small hummingbird you haven't lived yet. We still have some openings so give us a call at 406-544-2135 or visit www.fivevalleysfishing.com Now go get your trout on. Brandon

Banner Hopper Year!

So ladies and gentlemen the predictions are in. They are forecasting what could be the worst hopper infestation in nearly thirty years. At the very least it will be the biggest hopper year in over a decade. The numbers are shaping up to 15 hoppers per square yard!!! For those of you who fished with us last year you know how great that was. Imagine it twice that good. Big chunks of foam tight to the bank, or mid river from mid July to October. Sounds like heaven to me. Give us a call and inquire about our great new packages including river front lodging and meals. Tight lines Brandon 406-544-2135

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That moisture we were looking for.........

I am as closed to a drowned rat as a fly fishing guide can get. Thank God I wasn't alone. All week I have been saying the Mantra. " Every day like this will give us another awesome day in August " Repeat. Everyone has been freaking about moisture and apparently someone was listening. Times like these you just push through it and fish. That we did and the fishing was good. Now I have a date with a Hot shower and a Cold beverage. Will write more when my hands unthaw. Tight lines, Brandon Come see us at www.fivevalleysfishing.com P.s Nolte this buds for you.

On like Donkey Kong

So runoff has begun, and we are up on the Missouri for at least a couple of weeks. All I can say is its off the hook. We had 7 doubles today! 3 in the first the first half hour. The entire river is fishing well even in the sun. Caddis, mayflies, and the usual tailwater buffet. The MO has smart trout by anyones standards, but this time of year they have forgotten last years lessons. We make them pay for these mistakes. For a while you can whack em on dries on heavier tippets and get away with things that will get you killed 6 weeks from now. If you have never been here, you need to come, it can be life changing. Good to see old friends, fish in familiar waters, and to put the hurt on some truly huge trout. What else is there? Tight lines and good times, Brandon

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A bump in the system

So we had 3 eighty degree days in a row last week. YES in April in Montana... UNBELIEVABLE is the one word summary. So it through all our rivers off kilter, and to guide we headed off to the MO. (twist my arm right.) Half of the state was there, the rainbows are off spawning, and the wind sucked, or blew I should say. Beginner clients + big wind = no bueno. That being said we fished hard and got it done. One kid landed a stud brown over 20 (his first trout ever) and everyone caught fish. The moral of the story is rivers bump, wind blows, and our guides deal with it. Git Er Done..............come and see it for yourself www.fivevalleysfishing.com

Friends

I had a chance to fish with some old buddies this weekend on the other side of the mountains while attending the Simms Ice Out. It's so nice to see old friends and get the rods bent. I think certain people just click and its always fun to fish in those situations. My friend I fished with and I share the same mind set. We pick the same patterns, we row and guide alike and most importantly we fish with the same level of intensity. A good fishing buddy is a great thing and it's always good to see them. Don't get me wrong the quiet sport is a ton of fun by yourself, but sometimes its nice to share the silence with a friend and a couple cold ones. tight lines, Brandon

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