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We will be there - in the area- eartly June for a week


I know nothing of the Slide Inn, per se as a place to stay, but I'm leaving
here soon for my 6th consecutive June "in the area."

Sandy has given good advice for the lower Madison at that time of year....
except I wouldn't even try to wade if it's like last year ... too damn scary
...... and the fish are right next to shore anyway ( if allowed to be .. and
in early June that section of the river gets very little pressure ). The
world famous dual nymph rig can produce some nice fish in the Reynolds to
West Fork section ( I've never fished right around the Inn ) in early
season, if you're into that kinda thing. Personally, I'd stay closer to
the Park and fish in it for early June.

As you drive the 40 miles from Slide Inn to the Park pull off a few places
along the north shore of Hebgen ( if it's a calm day ) and take walks, rod
in hand. The fish cruise the shore eating midges unless the wind is
blowing much ... this can be excellent fishing ( anywhere on the lake but
that
north shore is right on the highway ) ... this is sight fishing, toss a big
( #16 or 14 ) midge emerger or pupa to fish you see coming ( don't let them
see you first ) .

But let me quote Craig Mathews one of the accepted local experts, ".... if
I had to pick just one day to fish the Madison River I would go in June,
just below Madison Junction in the Park. It would be a nasty day with wet
snow"

The Firehole and the Madison IN THE PARK will be providing daily,
excellent, dry fly fishing in early June. Expect crowds, both on the
roads ( Buffalo Jams are a way of life ... just relax you're on vacation,
remember? ) and the streams. Although there will be lots of anglers
out, I very seldom feel that crowded as there are also a lot of fish to go
around, and I hike a bit ( mid distances seem best, most guys are afraid to
lose sight of the car, the other type walk a olong ways .. in between the
two
groups is often the least pressured ). Firehole fish run smallish but
you can catch a trillion ... those in the Madison a little bigger, but
anything over 16 or 17 inches will be rare. Fish a #16 PMD Sparkle Dun,
and you'll USUALLY do well to risers. But, there will also be baetis,
midges, and Long Horned Sedge being taken ... for sure ... at some part of
each day, with other caddis important if it's warm .... wanna fish wet? ...
well the Firehole is Soft Hackle heaven .. and the Madison in the Park is a
great place for a little PT nymph under a dry ( although, obviously, many
things will work and each day is different )


I'll get to Baker's Hole just before Memorial Day weekend and stay until
late in June before I move closer to the HFork or take a run up to the
Missouri ...