Fly fishing is by no means a skill that’s hard to acquire. Learning how to cast can be a challenge, but not if you’re dedicated. Yet, beginners may have some trouble in choosing the right equipment. For instance, the right type of waders. If you make a mistake of choosing the wrong kind of waders, …
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A Montana fly fishing adventure is about catching fish, right? Well, not exactly. Or, at least, it’s not just about that. In fact, even if there is no impressive catch, a trip on the best Stillwater fishing accesses is still an unforgettable experience. Your Montana Fly Fishing Adventure is Guaranteed to Be Unforgettable! I know …
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Have you ever had to choose between fly fishing and a night out? I can bet that most Montana residents have. And it’s only natural given what the Big Sky State has to offer in terms of scenery and fishing spots. Why should you choose fly fishing as a means to be happy, you ask? …
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We have discontinued our reports for the winter. Please contact us at the shop for an update on current conditions. We will resume our regular reports late winter/early spring next year.
We have discontinued our reports for the winter. Please contact us at the shop for an update on current conditions. We will resume our regular reports late winter/early spring next year.
Flows spiked with the rain last week and added some color. The water temperature has dropped significantly too. Fish may be slow to move and lethargic early in the day. Try rubber leg/girdle bug patterns or dead drifting buggers first thing. While there may be an occasional eat on the hopper first thing, the bite likely …
Flows spiked with the rain last week and added some color, but have since dropped down to near normal levels. Float fishing can be a tough in spots, but is doable Jeffrey’s and below. Some anglers have done well wade fishing on the upper river with smaller dry flies and an emerger of some sort. …
You’ve got your permit, your rod and reel and your sunglasses, so you’re ready to enjoy your first guided fly fishing excursion in Montana, right? Well, almost right! If you want to turn it into a smashing success, you need to cross a few more things off your list. Helpful Hints for Guided Fly Fishing …
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When the subject of conservation creeps into our mind, the first thing we remember is water and wild animals in most cases, because they affect us one way or another. Little is talked about trout conservation. Although it may not directly affect us, allowing the Montana trout population to decline would have a bigger impact …
Want to try fly fishing? Then be prepared for two big moments: the day that you will catch a huge trout and the day you’ll learn how to tie a fly. Ideally, the order of these two should be reversed. But for both to happen, you need the right fly tying tools. Tying a fly …
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