Salmon fly frenzy begins

Here's an update on the salmon fly hatch, which is starting to pick up on southwest Montana rivers.

Cool, wet weather has brought up the level on some Montana rivers this week. For current info, contact the following fly shops:

Sunrise Fly Shop (Big Hole River)
406-835-3474 or www.sunriseflyshop.net

Madison River Fishing Company
800-227-7127 or www.mrfc.com

Rock Creek Mercantile
406-825-6440 or www.rcmerc.com

Fishaus Fly Fishing (Bitterroot River)
406-363-6158 or www.fishaus.montana.com

Chuck Stranahan's Flies and Guides (Bitterroot River)
406-363-4197 or www.chuck-stranahan.com

Check here for current stream conditions.