Fly Fishing,Insider,Fly Fishing for Beginners

How Do I Tie on My Fly

I remember as a kid fishing the beaver ponds in the mountains with my grandfather. Grandpa never was big on sitting around untangling kid's fishing lines, which I'm sure you understand. Anyone who has fished with kids knows that most of your time is spent trying to keep their lines in the water.

By Eric Shores 5/17/2016 5 minutes
Fly Fishing,Planning,Insider

Fly Fishing Tips Dropper or no dropper

One fly or two - that is the question. Will a second fly really help you catch more fish or will it increase the chance of a horrible bird's nest?

By Eric Shores 5/13/2016 5 minutes
Fly Fishing,Planning

What to Do When the Waters Rise

Every year it seems like we just start getting serious about fly fishing and we start getting assailed by rising waters. What to do? If you live here you dust off the golf clubs and get your golf season over with.

By Eric Shores 5/10/2016 5 minutes
Fly Fishing,Insider

Chasing Salmonflies

Every year there comes a time in the north west when the big fish go off their diet of little fish and come to the surface for the big meal. The Salmonflies usually start hatching late spring or early summer.

By Eric Shores 4/27/2016 5 minutes
Fly Fishing,Planning

The BWOs are Here

The first major hatch of the season has begun. Spring fly fishing is in full swing here in Montana.

By Eric Shores 4/21/2016 5 minutes
Fly Fishing,Planning

Learning to Fly Fish in Montana

Ennis is about fifty miles from Bozeman, but if you’ve never been in a 1983 Chevy pickup navigating the winding, lonely highway that cuts through the dry foothills connecting these two Montana towns, the drive seems a lot longer.

By Tom Dinard 4/18/2016 7 minutes
Fly Fishing,Planning,Insider,Fly Fishing for Beginners,Fly Fishing Beginners

Fly Fishing Tips When to Use a Sinking Line

You only need a sinking line when you're fishing a "deep" hole, right? Think again. You can fish a sinking line at almost any depth. Read these tips.

By Eric Shores 4/13/2016 5 minutes
Fly Fishing,Insider,Perfect Fishing Days

Spring Fly Fishing is Here

Well, it's that time of the year, bugs are hatching, fish are eating and hopefully you've dusted off those waders. And, if you're trying to figure out which fly box to grab, you'll have to know what you're imitatating, so here's a quick guide to spring hatches that may help you out.

By Charlies P. Graham 4/11/2016 5 minutes
Fly Fishing,Planning,Lodging, Meals, and Fun

Stories and Brews in Ennis Montana

Some people say Ennis is a drinking town with a fishing problem. Others say it's a fishing town with a drinking problem. Either way the addictions complement each other nicely.

By Eric Shores 3/24/2016 5 minutes
Planning,Lodging, Meals, and Fun

Where to Eat in Ennis

The Gravel Bar and Banditos are usually my first choices for dining. Both are filled with fishing enthusiasts who share tall stories, cold beer, and lots of different menu options. You can belly up to the Bar for a thick, juicy burger and a brew, or head back to Banditos and enjoy flavorful Southwestern cuisine and an exhaustive wine list.

By Eric Shores 3/18/2016 5 minutes
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