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5 Stocking Stuffers For The Angler On Your Christmas List

Shopping for the angler on your list can be tricky. Here are 5 ideas to fill their stockings with holiday cheer. 1. Suncloud Sunglasses Whether they are driving down the road or standing in a drift boat looking for rising fish, sunglasses are a must for an angler. ($49.99) 2. Orvis Encounter Waders Waders are an important accessory to the Angler and leaky waders make for a unpleasant time. So keep your angler warm and dry with a new pair of these. ($169.00) 3. Fishpond Thunderhead Sling Pa...

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Chasing winter dreams on the Madison River

Winter can be a great time of year for some. With hunting season coming to a close most of us retreat to the den and spend our time sipping whiskey next to the fire, dreaming of our next adventure in the great outdoors. Some dreams wonder towards fishing. For most the dreams are a far off reminder of fish that got away and the need to chase after them. However there are some that decide that the dreams can be reality and they dust off their fly rods and head out braving the winter weather. Th...

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April Newsletter From the Cultural Epicenter of Trout

Visit Our Website About Guided Fishing Blog  Fishing Reports Dear Tackle Shop Family & Friends, In this unbelievable challenging time we wanted to reach out to those closest to us with a message of Faith, Hope and Fly Fishing. It is always our desire to make your life better thr...

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5 Things The Government Doesn’t Want You To Know About Spring Skwalas

Time to shake the frost off of your waders and start thinking about Spring fishing. The warmer days have me excited to get out there. Many anglers overlook early Spring as a time of hatches, though all year round we have to pay attention to the active bugs. Too many bugs get overlooked. In my opinion, the Skwala is one of those bugs. Many rivers across the west and Pacific Northwest get phenomenal Skwala hatches through March and April, depending on where you're at. Not as popular as say the...

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Orvis Helios 3 Giveaway!

Don’t forget about our 2020 Orvis Helios 3 Giveaway! We encourage you to take the time and review us on Google Reviews and Orvis Reviews. Simply follow the links and leave an honest review. All 5-Star reviews will be entered from both Google and Orvis to be randomly chosen after December 1st. The winner will then get to choose their choice of Helios 3 Fly Rod! Our reviews matter to us and it is how we continuously offer up the best service in the shop and on the water. Thank you all fo...

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5 Ways to Make Winter Fly Fishing Great Again!

It's Sunday morning and the wind is blowing around 25 mph. The wind chill is making a 30-degree day feel close to bare bones 0 outside. Yeah, I'd agree. Either stay in bed or enjoy a hot cup of coffee. But what about those days peaking 35 degrees and up with minimal wind? Now we're talking. It's always tough staying motivated to fish in the Winter. Lately, the weather has been a roller coaster  snow one day, 40 mph gusts the next, and all to be topped off by a balmy 40-degree day with clouds...

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The Best Fly Shop Dogs Ranked

Is it really a “fly shop” if there’s not a shop mascot? Dogs definitely lighten the mood and foster a friendly family feel to anyone who walks in the door. Generally, dogs will be one of the first things you encounter whilst walking in the door. Shop dogs reflect the lifestyle of their parent(s), so its no wonder you see a lot of working and sporting breeds. For those that have been through many of the shops around the country, there’s a multitude of different breeds...

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2019 Fishing Season with the Tackle Shop

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Hopper Season Tips for Success on the Madison River

Terrestrial season on many western rivers is just getting going. When most think western terrestrial fishing they think Hoppers. When hoppers are in abundance they are a great food source for trout when not much else is hatching mid summer. A few tricks and you will master your Hoppertunity. On many rivers the hopper fishing does not get going until a few things happen. First, it helps if the adjoining hay fields are cut. This will drive the local hoppers to the green lush riverbank and into...

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June Madison River Fly Fishing Newsletter

 Website   About    Guided Fishing      Blog       Fishing Reports       Contact       Shop  Dear Friends,   June has arrived and the promise of a new summer is here.  While officially summer does not start until June 21 with the summer solstice. Here in the cultural epicenter of trout for Montana, summer is well underway.     Old friends are arriving for their summer in parad...

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