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Top 5 Must-Have Flies For Summer Fly Fishing
Mar 12, 2025

Top 5 Must-Have Flies For Summer Fly Fishing

One of our favorite things about peak summer is the huge variety of different places to go fly fishing in Montana. From the local go-to’s like the Bitterroot River, Blackfoot River, Clark Fork River, and Rock Creek to the tiny tributary streams that drain numerous valleys out of the neighboring mountains — the options are endless and there is no better way to explore these places than with a fly rod in hand.

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Top 5 Hopper Fly Patterns
Mar 12, 2025

Top 5 Hopper Fly Patterns

To most, the dry, pale shade of yellow that overcomes our lawns, fields, and hillsides is a sign that the dog days of summer are upon us. To fly fishermen, however, late summer in Montana is synonymous with low water and big hopper fly patterns.

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Beginning Fly Fishing: What You Need To Get Started
Mar 04, 2025

Beginning Fly Fishing: What You Need To Get Started

If you’re beginning fly fishing but just don’t know where to start, trust us– you’re not the only one. Like any sport, starting out in fly fishing requires a dash of patience and a heaping dollop of practice.

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Hoot Owl Restrictions in Montana: Where To Go Fly Fishing
Feb 10, 2025

Hoot Owl Restrictions in Montana: Where To Go Fly Fishing

As summer has reached its peak, trout fishing on local streams can become more challenging with hoot owl restrictions across Montana’s legendary fly fishing rivers. These restrictions, which prohibit fishing from 2pm to midnight, are designed to protect our beloved trout during the warmest part of the day. But fear not! There are still plenty of ways to enjoy fishing this summer if you adjust your approach.

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Fly Fishing Yellowstone National Park: Angler’s Paradise
Feb 07, 2025

Fly Fishing Yellowstone National Park: Angler’s Paradise

Ask anyone to describe Montana’s natural beauty and you will certainly hear about fly fishing Yellowstone National Park. The oldest national park in the country and a cornerstone of our state, Yellowstone welcomes millions of visitors each year to experience once-in-a-lifetime scenery and wildlife.

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5 Reasons Why You SHOULDN’T Go on a Montana Fly Fishing Trip
Feb 07, 2025

5 Reasons Why You SHOULDN’T Go on a Montana Fly Fishing Trip

To many, a Montana fly fishing trip is the pinnacle of outdoor adventure. However, fly fishing trips in Montana are far from what you’d expect. It’s true, you’ll experience unforgettable scenery, wildlife, and fishing. Instead, most are left with many unwanted, and unfortunate, side effects.

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