What’s New in TroutRoutes?

We’ve added a ton of new features to TroutRoutes this year, and one we’re especially excited about is Stream Classes.

Looking for a particular kind of water? Stream Classes make it easy to filter the map and narrow things down, helping you spend less time searching and more time zeroing in on the water you want to fish.

On iPhone, tap the dropdown in the upper-right corner of the map to pull up your Stream Class options and start filtering. Android angler? You’ve got the same functionality—look for it in the lower-right corner of your map.

Find the Water You’re Hunting

Big river? Small stream? Something a little farther off the beaten path? Stream Classes give you another way to narrow down the water on your map and focus your search before you ever leave home.

If you haven’t tried the feature yet, check out our latest tutorial for a quick walkthrough of Stream Classes and see how you can put them to work while planning your next fishing trip.

Tips from the River: Allow a Spot to Reset

It can be pretty difficult to remain quiet and unseen when pushing your way, rod in-hand, through brush to a new hole.

Fish spook easily, especially during dry fly season when they’re already looking up. But often, they “reset” easily as well. Next time you’ve crashed and banged your way to that sweet-looking spot, take a seat, tie on some new tippet, switch up flies, or just enjoy the scenery for a few minutes.

Once you’ve blended in to the scenery (and stopped making a ruckus), the fish are much more likely to be back at ease, and ready to take a chance on that big dry you just tied on!

Expert Advice from Blackfoot River Outfitters

It’s hopper season in Montana and the fishing has been heating up. Cooler nighttime temperatures have led to Hoot Owl Restrictions being lifted, which has made a noticeable difference and improved the fishing. 

Terrestrials are the name of the game! A hopper-dropper setup is a great way to fish right now. You can throw a hopper or a chubby up top with a dropper underneath—which gives you a chance to cover the surface while still getting into fish eating below. If you’re more of a purist, you can also keep it simple and throw a single hopper or an ant tight to a grassy bank. If you’re looking to get out on the water, this is a great time to be in the Missoula area.

Two hot flies you should consider from the shop crew:

The Podcast Pool: This Month’s Listening List

Before your next road trip (or on a lazy summer afternoon), download a few of these and catch up on the latest from our partners:

July Poll Results