stillwater mt fly fishing basics
By Stillwater Anglers

Fly Fishing Basics: Your Secret to Success on the River

If you’re thinking about taking up fly fishing in Montana, you’re in good company. Fishing in Montana is such an incredible and rewarding experience that even former president Obama chose Montana to try his hand at trout fishing. While enthusiasm is the first thing you need to succeed, we also suggest you don’t hit the …

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Season Starts - Organizing Fishing Gear
By Stillwater Anglers

Go Fishing! Organizing Fishing Gear and Other Fishing Season Prep Tips

It’s been a long winter, but before we know it, and spring fly fishing will soon be upon us. Except for the few hard core individuals, many if not most anglers put their gear away for the season sometime last fall and it’s been collecting dust or snow ever since. These suggestions are aimed at …

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Sound like a pro: fly fishing terms to know
By Stillwater Anglers

20 Fly Fishing Terms You’d Better Know to Sound Like a Pro

Fly fishing in the fresh, cold water of Montana’s rivers is quite enjoyable and is an activity enjoyed by men, women, and children alike. If you are new to fly fishing you might find yourself puzzled when you start hearing seasoned anglers discussing the equipment and gear.  Here are 20 fly fishing terms to know …

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By Stillwater Anglers

10 Traits of the Best Fly Fishing Guides for Your Next Great Adventure

Fly fishing is not like your average recreational activity. If you want to be a successful angler, you will want the guidance of the best fly fishing guides. Here are 10 Traits that Set Apart the Best Bly Fishing Guides 1. They Help you Organize Your Fly Fishing Gear This one is a complete no-brainer. …

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Successful Fly Fishing Essentials
By Stillwater Anglers

Gear Guide: Fly Fishing Essentials You Can’t Leave Home Without

Fly Fishing Essentials 101 For those of you who are new to fly fishing, let’s start with a brief introduction of what it is. Fly fishing is a distinct angling method used to catch certain species of fish using an artificial fly. These artificial flies, or lures as the professionals call them, are designed in …

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