By Patrick Straub EBS Fishing Columnist Fall is here—we have snow-covered mountains, low and cold rivers, and local license plates filling our fishing access sites. Fall...
A veteran guide’s take on recent events By Patrick Straub EBS Fishing Columnist More than three weeks have passed since Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks closed...
Yellowstone closure exposes constant threats By Patrick Straub EBS Fishing Columnist Turn the clock back to mid-June of this year. Anglers eager to cast large dry...
Practice patience and kindness while fishing By Patrick Straub EBS Fishing Columnist A curmudgeon might sum up Montana’s seasons as one of winter and one of...
Understanding the fly floatant mystery By Patrick Straub EBS Fishing Columnist Most of our local fly shops have a similar layout: they have extensive fly selections;...
Montana’s crown jewel By Patrick Straub EBS Fishing Columnist As a veteran fly-fishing guide (translation: someone too lazy to survive in the corporate world) I’m constantly...
Fishing streamers in winter By Patrick Straub EBS Fishing Columnist When my wife and I first started dating, I knew her father fished. Each Christmas Day...
By Patrick Straub EBS Fishing Columnist You read that title correctly. I considered writing this column anonymously, however, I know I’m not alone in my admiration...
By Patrick Straub EBS Fishing Columnist When I first started guiding nearly 20 years ago, winter was time for reflection, tying flies and checking off the...
Be ready for the season By Patrick Straub EBS Fishing Columnist As the snow flies, many anglers long for warmer days, wet wading and sunscreen. For...