Top 5 Salmonfly Patterns – Montana Salmonfly Hatch

Posted on by Aidan Morton
Salmonfly season is upon us and if you are like us, you’re on the edge of your seat. There’s nothing quite like casting enormous foam dry flies at the bank and watching eager trout crush them. However, Montana’s salmonfly hatches are not a secret. It’s crucial to have the right flies on hand to stand out from the crowds. We’ve handpicked five of our favorite new salmonfly patterns for the upcoming season to give you the edge when the “big...

2022 Father’s Day Fly Fishing Gift Guide

Posted on by Aidan Morton
Looking for the perfect Father's Day gift? With Father’s Day rapidly approaching, it may seem like your list of potential gift ideas is never ending. After all, what do you get for the dad who has everything? Fly fishermen know what they want, and that’s why we have narrowed down several surefire gift ideas that will please any dad on your list. 1. Simms Big Sky Shirt Good luck getting your dad out of this shirt this summer. The Simms...
2022 Fly Fishing Gift Guide Father's Day

5 Guide Recommended Fly Fishing Gear Essentials

Posted on by Rick Marcum
5 guide recommended tried and true gear essentials Looking for the latest and greatest in fly fishing gear? Spending every day on the water gives our guides the unique perspective of understanding what fly fishing gear will provide the most value and last the longest. Our goal is to provide our customers with top of the line products that offer performance and comfort. Whether you're a seasoned die-hard or just entering the sport, let our guides point you in the...
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Grizzly Hackle’s 2021 Top Gear Picks

Posted on by Rick Marcum

  Grizzly Hackle’s Top Gear Picks for 2021 We are all looking forward to 2021’s fishing season.  It has already started for us, but with a balmy high of 2 degrees today, we are looking forward to throwing big stonefly dries in about 6 weeks or so.  With 2020 in the rear view mirror and hopes of better times coming our way we can’t help but think about a great 2021 Missoula fly fishing season and what it might bring. …

Montana Fall Fly Fishing | The Gear You Need

Posted on by Rick Marcum
Fall is one of the greatest times to do some Montana fly fishing. Not only is it beautiful here, the temperatures are great and the fish are happy and hungry. However, it does present some unique challenges to even the most experienced angler. Weather is often quick-changing, water is low and clear, and the bugs hatching are smaller than our summer stoneflies. That being said, this is still one of our favorite times of the year to get out on...
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5 Gifts for the Dad Who Loves to Fish:
Fly Fishing Gifts

Posted on by Rick Marcum
With Father's Day coming up soon (June 17th will be here before you know it!), we've collected a list of our favorite gifts for fly fisherman, so you don't have to spend hours wondering what to get Dad! Whether your dad is a seasoned fisherman, is just getting into the sport, or seems to have everything, we've picked out the perfect gift for him. Read on to see 5 Gifts for the Dad Who Loves to Fish! For The Seasoned...
5 Gifts for the Dad Who Loves to Fish

5 of our favorite new fly tying materials

Posted on by Rick Marcum

Right now it’s -9 outside.  When it’s this cold you can’t do anything outside.  It’s too cold to ski or ice fish, so we are stuck inside for now.  That mean’s its time to sit down and start cranking out flies for the upcoming season.  If you live in Missoula you know that during the tying season you basically only have to tie a handful of flies Chubby’s, Pat’s Rubberleg Stoneflies, San Jaun Worms, Purple Haze’s, Pheasant Tails and your…