It’s just about that time of year – it’s time to book your Yellowstone fly fishing trip. At Stillwater Anglers, we know how lucky we are to have The Yellowstone River right in our own backyard. We know that during the summer months, there aren’t a lot of people who flock to Montana as a …
Read more 5 Things You Will Need for a Yellowstone Fly Fishing Trip
Every great fly fishing store will supply everything you need for a great day out on the river. Whether you’re a beginner and aren’t sure where to start, or are an experienced angler who needs to stock up, your fly shop should meet your expectations. At Stillwater Anglers, we want to give you a total …
Fly tying is a great way to combine creativity with fly fishing, and it requires knowledge of fish behavior and fly fishing tactics. One of the key components to mastering the art of fly tying is fly fishing hooks. Here we go over the basics for how to choose the right fly fishing hooks for …
Knowing how to distinguish between different flies is one of the best parts of fly fishing. And learning how to tie your own flies and land a beautiful trout with your own creation is almost an indescribable feeling. Here we give you a basic overview of the anatomy of fly fishing flies so that you …
Read more A Guide To Fly Fishing Flies That Will Make You A Pro
If you’re an avid angler, you know that having the right gear is half the fun of fly fishing! Regardless of whether or not you’re just starting out as a fly fisher, or you’ve got years under your belt, there are some fly fishing accessories you definitely want to have to feel like a pro. …
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Everyone knows how fantastic Montana fly fishing is, and we think it has something to do with the Montana fly fishing hatches. Typically fly fishing here is good all year long, but the best times fall around hatch seasons. In this article, we discuss when certain hatches take place in Montana and try to offer …
Read more When and How To Fish The Spectacular Montana Fly Fishing Hatches
We don’t like to admit it, but fly leaders and tippets can be a little confusing! Regardless of whether you fish all the time or are just getting started, all the terms and numbers and materials can get a little overwhelming. Here we give you some guidance on how to understand them a little more …
Read more Easy How To Guide To Understanding Fly Leaders and Tippets
It felt like Winter lasted forever this year in Montana, and we are so excited about the return of warmer weather because it means fly fishing season can finally really start! No matter your skill level, no matter your favorite fishing spot, fly fishing is something that people of all age and gender can enjoy. …
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If you’re reading this blog, chances are that you, or someone you love is a big fisherman, and you have been looking for fly fishing gifts that they will love. Your search is over. Especially if you’re in the Columbus, MT area (and even if you aren’t!), we have all of the gifts ideas you …
Read more 10 Fly Fishing Gifts That Will Make Every Angler Want Them
Selecting the right fly fishing line can be a little confusing, and we get a lot of questions about it. There are numerous varieties and different sizes, so we understand if you’re not quite sure where to start. We get a lot of anglers and fishing enthusiasts in our Fly Shop, and we love to …