Fishing streamers is certainly one the most effective ways to catch big fish. The three patterns below will serve you well here in Montana.
One of my favorites and one of the most ubiquitous streamer across the country, the tung-head black wooly bugger is as down and dirty as they get. More big fish are caught across the state with a big, black bugger than perhaps any other pattern. Another important and effective pattern is the white, marabou muddler minnow. It looks great in the water and has especially good movement and lifelike qualities that drive big fish crazy. Finally, never leave home without an olive, conehead Zuddler. Basically a bunny strip variation, this pattern also moves well in the water, gets down fast, and pulls big fish from their hidey holes.
Try these three streames this season in Montana and catch more, big fish.