THE FISHING YEAR
Fish the Bighorn, month by month.
Choose your month to see what usually hatches, when to fish, where to start and what to bring.
January
Slow drifts and the warmer part of the day are a good place to start.
February
Longer afternoons can bring more midge activity.
March
Look for midges and the first spring blue-winged olives.
April
Cloudy, calm days often bring good blue-winged-olive fishing.
May
Good spring fishing, with depth and weight adjustments as flows change.
June
Be ready to adjust your rig as releases and hatches change.
July
PMDs, caddis and long days give you several ways to fish.
August
Start early for Tricos, and keep your flies clear of weeds.
September
Tricos and caddis can overlap with fall Baetis and streamer fishing.
October
Be ready for blue-winged olives, streamers and changing weather.
November
Watch for short Baetis hatches and fish streamers slowly.
December
Pick a safe weather window and work the slower water.
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