Restore Our Creek Stroll a success!

Butte citizens concerned about their stream and future 

The "Restore our Creek Stroll" had a great turnout last week.  The citizens of Butte, MT showed up to learn about the threats that the Parrot Tailings plume poses to the newly restored Lower Silver Bow Creek and the Clark Fork River.  Local folks from the DEQ and the MT Natural Resource Damages Program as well as the local groups which are really pushing the movement to get rid of the toxic tailings and reclassify the "Metro Storm Drain" back to what it truly is, Silver Bow Creek, put together a great program with music and transportation.  This new classification for the "Metro Storm Drain" would grant this section of the creek the same protections as all other streams under the Clean Water Act.

There will be another event in the fall.  Please show your support and look to the RBM Chronicles for more information on this event.

Pat Cunneen (BNRC) shows some ideas for a restored Upper Silver Bow Creek

Joe Griffin of Montana DEQ (retired) explains the Parrot Tailings Plume

Silver Bow Creek - Restore Our Creek Stroll

The M&M used to sell fishing tackle

The M&M Cigar Store - Butte, Montana

The M and M bar is going to reopen in Butte, Montana soon.  The new owner is an established business man in Montana and I enjoy some of his other establishments.  I was looking at some old pics from the Library of Congress and came across this one.  I noticed that sign in the picture says the M and M used to sell fishing tackle.  How funny!  

Fishing in the Butte area has been tough for the past couple of weeks however, the Big Hole is off hoot owl closures, the Beaverhead is fishing alright with fish looking for the standard summer stuff, and Georgetown lake continues to hang in there as well.  

I'm so ready for fall.  This hot-ass summer, full of work and family, really did me in.  I'm ready for some cooler weather and some afternoons off.  Things should pick up here on the blog too as I'll get to be around a computer more often.  

Montana Fly Fishing Magazine - Summer 2015

In this issue:

“Chasing Tugs and Slinging Bugs” photography by George Kalantzes

“Artist Spotlight: A.D. Maddox” by Ehren Wells

“Destination: Cuba” by Jon Covich

“A Trout Bum’s Guide to Montana Craft Beer” by Jesse Bussard*

“Halford’s Ghost” written by Sandy Pittendrigh, illustrated by James Hays

“Let Float Smart Be Your Guide” by T. E. Lewis

“Gear Reviews”

Don’t forget to tell your friends about our magazine, and that it’s absolutely free!

Sincerely,

Montana Fly Fishing Magazine

Big Hole River Day!

Big Hole River Day Invitation
Join Us!
Dinner tickets for our open pit roasted baron of beef dinner by Ray Weaver and all the sides by Wagon Wheel Restaurant in Twin Bridges are now on sale.  Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at www.bhrf.org or by calling us at (406)560-7089.  Deadline is noon on Thursday, July 16th.  Tickets may also be purchased at the event on Saturday if seats are still available.

Schedule of Events:

8-11 AM Pancake breakfast at the Hitchin' Post Restaurant
11 AM-6 PM Vendors, artists, craftsmen, exhibitor booths and kid's activities open at the Fire Hall along with fly tying and casting lessons in our custom casting pond
2-7 PM Brew Fest with local Montana Breweries
11 AM- 9PM  Raffle tickets on sale for Hyde drift boat at Big Hole River Foundation booth
3-6 PM   Casting competition hosted by Sunrise Fly Shop.  Pro, amateur and women's divisions with prizes from Simms, Scientific Angler, Patagoinia, RIO & Costa
4-6  PM  Music by King Friday Band at the Fire Hall.
6-7 PM  BBQ dinner
7-9 PM Live and silent auctions
9 PM Drawing for Hyde "Montana" skiff drift boat and Montana Rodsmiths fly rod

Visit www.bhrf.org for updates on schedule of events.

Hyde Drift Boat Raffle
Our sponsor Hyde Drift Boats has constructed a Big Hole River Foundation edition "Montana" skiff for our 2015 raffle.  Tickets are available now in fly shops and sporting goods stores around the watershed or by calling the Foundation at (406)560-7089.  The boat will be on display in many spots around Butte, Dillon and the Big Hole over the next two  weeks.  This boat is valued at over $8,000 and tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100.  Purchasing a packet of 6 tickets earns one entry into the Montana Rodsmiths fly rod raffle.  Don't miss your chance to win this beautiful boat.
Brew Fest
This year we have added a brew fest to the event.  Local Montana breweries will set up shop in the vendor area with their best seasonal brews.  Purchase a BHRF logo beer glass and fill it with samples from Quarry Brewing, Beaverhead Brewing, Philipsburg Brewery and others.

Vendor Spaces Still Available
Big Hole River Day is scheduled for July 18th in Melrose and we are currently seeking vendors, artists, and craftsmen to exhibit during the day from 11 AM to 6 PM.  If you are interested in obtaining booth space, please give us a call at (406)560-7089 or visit our Event on our website at www.bhrf.org where you can find more information and sign-up form.

Summer Field Season Part 2

To the loyal readers of this blog,
Summer field season for the ecological sciences has come again.  For the past month, I've been working away from a computer, my internet got turned off, I've been hosting family, and I have been fishing like a madman. As we move more into late summer and fall, you can expect an increase in posts and lots of new information.  Until then, things may be a little slow.  Thanks for your patience.