Fishing Report & Blog | Lakestream

SPRING ??? WE ARE HERE !!

5/20/2021

So sorry for the delay in a post. No excuses except for all of them.
Laketsream Guides and shop are a cranking away. Guides out daily near and afar. Rivers lakes, back to rivers , then back to Lakes......oh , and the Missouri . Fishing and weather have been all over the map for the last 6 weeks. 80 DEG to SNOW !!!!! What you say.. YES SNOW !!!

Fishing report as follows :
Missouri River
Good to great nymphing river wide. Its been primarily a Mayfly game. Short or long nymphing in this low water year. I have had great success lately with a size 14 Brown S&M trailed by a size 18 little green machine in color of Grey. Five FT from Indicator to BB Split and get after it.
Some decent Dry Fly action if you go HUNT, and look hard. The ones you find you can get to eat with good...great presentation. Caddis and March Browns down low. Midges and Betis River wide.

Local Lakes
Rogers for Grayling and some nice Trout.
Echo for Small and Large Mouth on the Fly.
The Beaver chain of Lakes North of Whitefish are a good bet as well.
Whitefish Lake and River for Pike and Lakers.

Good Creek fishing North of town as well.
This is a great time of year for high water small stream fishing. Grab a map , and go explore some new water

The PIKE game is on in all of those weird places.

Stop by Lakestream for your up to the day fishing report, and the best bugs under one roof in North West MT. The shop is stocked for the Summer season. We have worked really hard to stock hard to find inventory . From Rods and Reels to terminal tackle ...Lakestream has you covered. We are in the shop and open daily 9 t0 5 through May. June we will move to Summer HRS 8 to 5 every day through the end of October.
We are looking forward to this years fishing season . Its going to be a busy one. Be kind to each other out there. Give space to all other anglers out there wading or in a boat. Lots of space here in MT. Have great etiquette out there. These manners will pay you back ten fold .

HAPPY FISHING TO ALL !!!
CHEERS
Big Country

March 01st, 2021

3/1/2021

TIME TO BUY YOUR 2021 FISHING LISCESE.
SUPER EASY ON LINE PORTAL .
THE LINK IS : OLS.FWP.MT.GOV
GET IT BOUGHT AND GO FISHING !!
FEELS LIKE SPRING !!!

FULL FISHING REPORT LOCAL AND EAST COMING THIS WEEK.
CHEERS
BIG COUNTRY

2020 Is almost outa here !!!

12/29/2020

Well I don't know about you guys but my Christmas was spectacular ! low key, relaxed, and surrounded by people I love. I have watched so many christmas movies, ate so much unhealthy food I am truly a happy camper. And now on to New Year's. I think it goes without saying that most of us are ready to close the books on o'l 2020 and I'm right there with ya. I've got some goals I want to accomplish this new year (Fly tying and fishing ...... not fitness) as I'm sure you all do. So why don't we put our focus and best foot forward into 2021 and leave this one in the dust! We are going to have some killer deals popping off in the shop that will definitely help you attain those 2021 IGFA dreams. So stay tuned and stay safe.

3 Days Away !!!!!!!!!

12/22/2020

I cant believe it ! finally I'm going to get to see what that present actually is ! finally in 3 days ! And holy cow has this holiday flown. I don't know about you guys but I've thoroughly enjoyed the cozy evenings with my wife trying to decide which Christmas movie (or movies) to watch and also wishing and praying for a flurry of white flakes to appear in the night sky. Well it looks like the snow situation has been taken care of , at least for the time being. I hope all of you follow suit with me and enjoy these final days of Christmas. Eat an extra cookie, have another egg nog or punch, order a pizza ! and come by to see us for some of those last minute gift ideas for that angler in the family. The shop is s..t..o..c..k..e..d guys. And most of all Merry Christmas, be safe out there.

Happy Happy Holidays !

12/19/2020

Dude where's all this stuff at ??? I am a bit of a traditionalist when it comes to Christmas and I'm a huge fan of the "Snow covered" kind, yes it can get old after a bit but I feel it adds a sense of magic to the whole deal. So come on ! bring it ! Not much on the docket for today, just wanted to wish all of you out there, wherever you may be, a happy December 19 . We have got some really cool stuff in the shop so stop in to take a peek and say hi. Happy holidays folks ! and may they be snowy !

Christmas... getting closer

12/15/2020

Oh by the way, just in case you didn't have enough on your plate already, Christmas....... is next week........
yeah....... It always seems to blindside me every year, this one is no different. But its business as usual here at Lakestream Fly Shop. We are getting seriously stocked with some great stuff for the holidays, so if your like me and out and about trying desperately to check off all those Christmas boxes, Stop in and see us. But most Important, Merry Christmas ! enjoy the season and the people you share it with.

Ohh by the way ....... A fresh order from the good people at Whiting has arrived ! Combo packs, half saddles, capes, bugger packs... the list goes on. All perfect gift ideas for the fly tyer in your family !

Christmas BABY !!!

12/9/2020

Ohh yes its that time of year again....... Has been now for about 10 days, and I will tell ya, santa ALWAYS comes to the shop early! Which is a very good thing for all of you fisher people or loved ones of fisher people that are searching for that one perfect gift. Kind of like driving out in the middle of nowhere in the O'l four wheel drive sleigh to spot that perfect family Christmas tree and dig it out of the earth with your bare hands............ If you got the reference, thank you, I'll be here all day.......... But seriously guys
ITS CHRISTMAS TIME ! and amid all of the tireless reminders that our way of life is changed. We still gotta get out and fish and still have bugs to get going on the vice. And boy am I happy to talk about fly tying. We have just got a fresh order in from the good people at Hareline. Veevus Thread, Renzetti Bobbins, Wire, Tinsel, Squirrel tail, bucktail,.... The list goes on........and on. So if your hanging at home staving off the virus by cranking out bugs for the up coming season you need to stop in !

And for MY featured product I have to choose the Renzetti Ruby Tip Bobbin. This ladies and gentleman has to be one of the finest non disc drag bobbins I have used. I recently purchased one after going back and forth for a ......long time. As someone who ties almost exclusively with an adjustable drag bobbin, this one blew me away and now makes me feel stupid for waiting so long. The feel in hand is outstanding but what really stood out is the silky smooth thread control. I love it... hands down. and I promise ANY fly tyer of ANY experience level on your Christmas list will to ! Even if that person is you. Seriously treat yourself to one, you deserve it !

Merry Merry Christmas to all of you guys ! please let us know if there is anything we can do to make you or someone else's Christmas extra special this year !

BELATED HAPPY T DAY !!! BLACK FRIDAY & SMALL BIZ SAT.....WINTER !!!!

11/28/2020

Hello my fishy friends !!! Good morning from late November , North West MT Fly Shop Headquarters .
I hope that everyone had a great low key T Day with people that you are thankful for.
Lakestream is OPEN , and back to some regular HRS . LAKESTREAM LATE FALL EARLY WINTER HOURS WED THRU SAT 10 TO 4 We will add extended hours for the upcoming Holiday season .
Come see us at the shop .
Word on the River is good to great fishing for some larger migratory Cutthroat moving in and around with the spawning Fall Whitefish.
This is not a numbers time of year, but you could catch the biggest Trout of the season .
Nymphing the slow deep runs is the ticket, or just find the Whitefish and concentrate in those areas. THINK BUBBLEGUM PINK WORM !!!!!!
If Nymphing is not your game strip smaller baitfish patterns for some good to great TUGS !!!
You never know what your are going to catch playing that game.
Swinging small olive, and black buggers can be effective as well. USE HEAVY TIPS TO GET EM DOWN !!
Warmer, and windy on the East side of the mountains. The Mo has been good to great depending on the WIND and the weather. Good late Fall Nymphing . Swing guys and gals are loving this time of year over there, not much boat traffic to contend with. Even heard rummor of some decent dry action for an hour or so at he end of the day.
NO MATTER WHERE YOU GO FISHING THIS TIME OF YEAR ......YOUR WINDOW IS SHORT !!!
FISH THE HEAT OF THE DAY!!!!!
NO LONG EXPLORITORY FLOATS !!!!
HAVE A PLAN AND EXICUTE !!!!

Locals know late Fall, and early Winter is THE time to wheel and deal in the shop.
Some great closeout rods up to 30 % OFF !!!
The ROD RACK is full of the latest and greatest from Scott, Douglas, Orvis , Winston , Sage, and, Reddington.
Hands down Lakestream has the BEST Fly Rod selection in NW MT !!!
The Reel case is full as well . Little to BIG . FRESH TO SALT !!! We have a reel to match most any situation, and a wall of Fly lines to match any outfit.
The tying room is pretty well stocked for the tying season. More tying materials, vices , and tools arriving daily . BEST FLY TYING SELECTION IN NORTHWEST MT !!!!! We are here for the tying community . If we dont have it let us know and we will work hard to get the materials you need.

Lots of great gear through out the store. More good Christmas goodies arriving daily for all of the anglers on your list.
SMALL BIZ SAT 20 % OFF ALL CLOTHING !!!

HAVE A GREAT LATE FALL
BE SAFE
STAY HEALTHY

CHEERS
THE LAKESTREAM CREW, AND GUIDES

FALL TO WINTER !!!! WOW!!

10/24/2020

Good morning from WINTER 2021 !!!!

What a week ... From Guide days to winterization .
The Lakestream Shop crew, and Guides have had an extremely busy first 3 weeks of October !!!
Thanks for all that fished with us over the last few weeks, and Summer of 2020. You, Lakestreams customers and fishing guests provide a living for over 15 Guides, Outfitters, and Shop Employees whom make their lives hear in the Flathead Valley .
Thanks to all who have been in and out of the shop all Summer and Fall. One of the busiest shop years in memory.

The shop has slowed to a crawl with the weather change , and the shift to Big Game General Rifle Season here in Montana.

Don't forget about the good fishing we have in front of us when we warm back to more normal Fall like temps.
Come see me or Nick in the shop for the fishing skinny. Some of the best BIG FISH trout fishing is still ahead of us.
LAKESTREAM GUIDES WILL BE CHOMPING AT THE BIT WHEN WE WARM BACK UP !!!!!!! BOOK EM !!!!!

Tell me you read this blog and take 20 % OFF ON ALL CLOTHING IN THE SHOP !!!

STAY WARM THIS WEEKEND

STAY HEALTHY AND SAFE

LETS GO FISHING !!!

CHEERS TO ALL
BIG COUNTRY

ANNOUNCEMENT: .......We have new toys

10/3/2020

The case is stocked my friends. Stocked with machined and cast aluminum goodness. We've got all your big hitters (Abel, Nautilus, Bauer. and Hatch) and some really cool stuff from Redington, Echo, and Lamson. All price points and all sizes to fit any rod, any application. Come in and check em out !