NorthShore of the Madison Lodge - Ennis Lake, Montana

Season Opener.

Nick — Tue, 24 May 2011 17:13:42 +0000

NorthShore had it season opener on May 13th, 2011 with the Madison River Foundation 2nd Annual Guide Meeting. NorthShore’s outfitter, Joe Dilschneider, along with NorthShore’s good friend, Mike Lum, manager of Madison River Fishing Company, are both on the Board of Directors of the Foundation. We were grateful for the opportunity to be able to host the Guide Meeting and with the Foundation funding the beer and food, all who attended had a great time!

Joe and Mike discussed what the Foundation is up to and the great things they plan on doing for our beloved river. We had a great group interactive meeting with many people speaking up and talking to each other in a civilized manner and discussing what was important to them as guides and stewards of the river.

After all the business was taken care of, we decided to have a campfire and hang out for one of the nicest days and evenings we’ve had this spring.

Local Guides and Outfitters enjoying a campfire before the season really kicks into gear!

Spring in Montana, green grass and snow covered peaks.

I would like to personally thank Joe Dilschneider for giving NorthShore the opportunity to host the 2nd Annual Madison River Foundation Guide Meeting.

Here’s to you Joe!

Letty Makes The Drake.

Nick — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:18:00 +0000

One of the best fly fishing magazines, hell best magazines in print today is The Drake magazine. With every new issue there is one page in particular that the guys of NorthShore look forward to seeing and that is Page Six Chix! During last fall, Letty landed this huge Brown down here in South West Montana. If you want to check out the photo, buy a copy of the Spring 2011 issue or subscribe and keep a great magazine in print!

River Otters on the Gallatin.

Nick — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:07:52 +0000

River Otters are kind of a novelty for me. I have only seen a few in my whole life. The first couple were on the dock of the Lodge. We woke up one fall frosty morning, and looked out to a steamy lake and there were three river otters playing on the dock. We watch these special animals for a couple minutes before they got bored and started swimming up to the Meadow Creek inlet. Now that was about 10 years ago.

A few days ago as Sam and I were crossing the Gallatin River on a evening fishing trip, we looked up river and to my amaze, two river otters were playing on a rock. We snuck up to get some photos and watch one of the wonderful Montana creatures.

The Team takes the Godfather Fishing.

Nick — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:59:55 +0000

NorthShore IT Guy Vito “The Godfather” Valentenetti, yes that is his real name, was in town for the first time in the summer months of Montana. Which means, we took him on the Madison River for the first time in his life. It was a great team trip.

Shadow casting?

We had a great time teaching Vito how to fish and he loved the Madison River.

To Vito,

You are always welcome and thanks again for all your help. Maybe if you hang out in Montana for some of the summer months rather than just the winter ski season you’d see what fun can be had here in south west Montana.

From your friends at NorthShore!

Crushing Browns on the Madison

Nick — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:10:16 +0000

With the summer being rainy and unpredictable, the crew at NorthShore is still crushing trout on our local river, The Madison.

Here is Letty Powell’s Trophy Brown Trout on the float from Palisades to McAtee Bridge.

Kurt Konz’s Trophy Brown Trout on the float from McAtee Bridge to Varney Bridge.

Lately the Hoppers have been out and about and we have been crushing the fish on the surface!