Avoiding cabin fever through the pursuit of trout
By Tackle Shop Guide James "Jim Bob" Terry As fall turns to winter, us Montana fly fishing anglers in the colder regions can get a bit restless. The months of dry dropper rigs and cold beer paired with hot days are long gone, and the ski-resort lifts are running full steam ahead. Many anglers turn to snow sports, tying flies, and baking home made bread… but why not just dawn an extra layer and go fishing? Here are some tips to help you stay on the water despite the season. Pick your ...
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Of Groundhogs and Tiger Kings, Fishing in February
February is here and there are a few interesting things about this. First it is Groundhog Day. Lets hope for at least a few more weeks of winter and that darn rodent did not see his shadow. Or is it the other way. Either way more snow please. The second is that it is Lunar new year. This year is the year of the tiger. Lets hope it is not the tiger king. Third February is the shortest month of the year. Fitting for a month about rodents, shado...
Read MoreMadison & Ennis Gallery
Here are some great images of the beautiful Madison Valley and Ennis. ...
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Outside Bozeman and The Tackle Shop Fly Tying Video
Here is a great video from Outside Bozeman and The Tackle shop on tying one of our special spring stone flies. This is a great pattern for the spring skwala and nemora stone fly on the local rivers.
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Great Fish and Rivers
Take a look at some of the images from the great rivers of Montana. ...
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Trout TV – The Tackleshop Episode
Check out the trailer for Trout TV's episode with us on the Madison River. The video was from the opening two days in May of the upper Madison. Enjoy!
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Southwest Montana Video
Here is a great video that Guide Bill Youngs and I help film for Southwest Montana Tourism association. Some great views of the Madison River.
12 Days of Merry Merry Fishmas. Day 2–Super Slim Fly Boxes
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 re...
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The 12 Days of Merry Merry Fishmas–Day 1–25 Best Towns to Fly Fish for Trout.
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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2015 Fishing Year in Review
With the turkeys of thanksgiving all consumed and Santa’s sleigh running us down, now is the perfect time to reflect and document the past season. With light snow falling on an almost empty Main Street of Ennis Montana it makes all of us who live for the warmer months and the bustle of a busy season, friends old and new, the pull of the oars and the excitement of fishing each and every day nostalgic for what was as well as a look into what is upcoming. Our season started this year ...
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