Felt or Rubber for Winter Fishing
A couple of day ago I piled into a fishing rig with friends Bill and Aj . We were heading out to do some winter fishing on the upper Madison. Winter fishing can bring on its own set of problems and as we neared our destination the snow started to fall with more frequency and the thermometer read 19 degrees. The conversation quickly turned from fishing strategies to how crazy winter anglers must be. As the conversation continued someone mentioned " well its not that bad if you dress for it." N...
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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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