10 Early Spring Patterns for Montana Fish
10 Early Spring Patterns for Montana Fish. While the calendar might say it is still winter but thanks to some El Nino fueled warm days the river and the fisherman are starting to wake up. Good fishing can be found across much of Montana during this time of year and eager local fisherman after a long winter lay over are more than happy to oblige. If you’re headed out for the first trip of the year or just a few hours on the river there are a few flies that you need in your box. San Ju...
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What Do Our Fishing Guides Do in the Winter: Julie Mattson
Julie Mattson Everyone who has come into the store knows Julie. She is the smiling person that is always eager to help with fly selection, learning a new knot and is the person that teaches a bunch of our fly fishing 101 classes. Before returning to her native home to work for the Tackle Shop she was a outfitter in Alaska for 13 years. During the summer you can find her either in the store or on the river guiding. She is a great teacher and specializes in instructional guided adventures...
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What Do Our Fishing Guides Do in the Winter: Nicky Acosta
Do you ever wonder what our fishing guides do in the winter? Sure from April to November they are busy floating some of the best rivers on earth but what do they do the rest of the year? Each guide is different and has carved out a specific life for themselves. In this series we will take some of our favorite guides and let you know what they do to get through the long dark months between guide seasons. Nick Acosta: Many of you know Nick as our right hand man around the shop and a darn ...
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12 Days of Merry Merry Christmas–Day 10 Rising Brookie Net
Rising Brookie Net $75 If you have a fisherman on your list that i looking for a new net take a hard look at these. Made of aluminum and almost bomb proof these nets have made a big stir in the net world. Comes with a tag so that you can attach to a vest or bag as well as a eye in the handle for a lanyard. Big Plus the handle is a flask and can store a few shots of your favorite libations for the post release toast. What more could you ask for. Comes in red, yellow, and grey. ...
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12 Days of Merry Merry Christmas— Day 9 Loaded Lanyard
Loaded Lanyard $69 A fully loaded lanyard for all your fishing needs. Has everything you will need for a day on the water. Most who have tried the lanyard prefer it over a vest or pack. In fact all of our guides use these on a daily basis. The lanyard is by Mountain River Lanyard and the tools are by Orvis. A great gift for the fishy person on your list. Give us a call at the store 406-682-4263 and we can get one shipped right out.
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12 Days of Merry Merry Christmas–Day 8 Fishpond Chaco Z2 River Sandal
We realize the holiday season can be difficult, time consuming, stressful and crazy. Especially if you have a fisherman or woman on your list to shop for. We are try to take the stress out of this holiday season by giving you some ideas of great gifts. Each day will feature a new gift that the fisherperson will sure love at a price that will save you some cash. Just give a call to the store and we can expedite one of these great gifts right out to you. Also remember Tackle Shop gi...
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12 Days of Merry Merry Christmas–Day 7 Orvis Recon Rod and Reel Outfit
We realize the holiday season can be difficult, time consuming, stressful and crazy. Especially if you have a fisherman or woman on your list to shop for. We are try to take the stress out of this holiday season by giving you some ideas of great gifts. Each day will feature a new gift that the fisherperson will sure love at a price that will save you some cash. Just give a call to the store and we can expedite one of these great gifts right out to you. Also remember Tackle Shop gi...
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December Newsletter From The Tackle Shop
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Website About Guided Fishing Blog Fishing Reports Contact Shop Dear Friends, As I write this there is a light snow falling on an almost deserted Main Street in Ennis. The rowing callouses on my hand are dissoving almost as quickly as the Chaco...
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12 Days of Merry Merry Christmas–Day 6 Encounter Stocking Foot Waders
We realize the holiday season can be difficult, time consuming, stressful and crazy. Especially if you have a fisherman or woman on your list to shop for. We are try to take the stress out of this holiday season by giving you some ideas of great gifts. Each day will feature a new gift that the fisherperson will sure love at a price that will save you some cash. Just give a call to the store and we can expedite one of these great gifts right out to you. Also remember Tackle Shop gi...
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12 Days of Merry Merry Christmas—Day 5–MFC River Camo Poly Fly Box
We realize the holiday season can be difficult, time consuming, stressful and crazy. Especially if you have a fisherman or woman on your list to shop for. We are try to take the stress out of this holiday season by giving you some ideas of great gifts. Each day will feature a new gift that the fisherperson will sure love at a price that will save you some cash. Just give a call to the store and we can expedite one of these great gifts right out to you. Also remember Tackle Shop gi...
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