Trout usually receive little pressure when it comes to winter months, and are not picky in the selection of flies. If you are not catching any fish, it’s probably because you have not yet found good holding waters or, if nymphing, have not yet got down enough to the fish. It is necessary to ensure …
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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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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No one can forget the excitement they felt when the first huge trout bit. Any angler will tell you that getting an impressive trout to bite depends a lot on how you choose a fly reel. That’s right! You don’t have to have 20 years of experience under your belt or be a founding member …
If you’re looking for a unique adventure on the Stillwater River this summer, congratulations! You couldn’t have made a better choice for your first fly fishing trip. But before you head on to the river, let’s take a look at the beginner’s fly fishing gear. Don’t worry; this won’t be a very long list. Just …
Read more Beginner’s Fly Fishing Gear: the Essentials for Your First Fly Fishing Trip
Most of the fly fishermen on the Stillwater River come here to enjoy a day surrounded by gorgeous nature. Rookies or seasoned anglers, they have one thing in common: they love nature and do their best to preserve Montana’s waters. This is their biggest commitment. Another important commitment is to their gear. No matter how …
If there’s one thing no angler can avoid it’s having too many flies. Admit it: no matter how hard you try, you simply can’t restrain yourself from getting yet another fly. The reasoning is almost always the same: they are light and don’t take up much space. So what’s the harm? Well, you can’t simply stuff …
Read more Organizing Your Fly Box: 6 Tips to Keep it Straight
Fly fishing in Montana is a dream come true for anyone who has ever held a rod and reel. There are so many fishing accesses here that it can take you quite a while to make a decision. But every paradise has to have a small flaw. For us, it’s the unpredictable weather. Forget about …
Read more [GUIDE] 8 Must Have Items: Fly Fishing Gear to Protect You from the Montana Elements
So, you’ve heard that Yellowstone is an amazing spot for trout fishing and that, consequently it attracts tens of thousands of people each year who make fishing a way of life. Naturally, you want to know what all this fuss is about. Who could blame you? But before you hit the river, you should know …
Read more Read this before Buying Your First Fly Rod and Reel
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 …
Read more Go Fishing! Organizing Fishing Gear and Other Fishing Season Prep Tips