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  • FWP NEWS: Warm Water Prompts “Hoot-Owl” Fishing Restrictions

    FWP NEWS: Warm Water Prompts “Hoot-Owl” Fishing Restrictions

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                     July 1, 2015 Warm Water Prompts “Hoot-Owl” Fishing Restrictions On Blackfoot, Bitterroot and Clark Fork Rivers plus Flint and Silver Bow Creek Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks is advising anglers on the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, and Clark Fork Rivers, and Flint and Silver Bow Creeks that all fishing will close daily from 2…

  • Hoot Owl – Do the right thing

    Hoot Owl – Do the right thing

        The temps on all of our local rivers have been peaking out well above 70 degrees the last four days of June.  Combine this with flows at or near historic lows and it’s a recipe for resource disaster!  The Kingfisher has been restricting all our guide trips to morning half days only.  We…

  • Sage brings out three new fly rods for 2016

    Sage brings out three new fly rods for 2016

    The New Mod Fly Rod From Sage Renowned fly fishing manufacturer Sage introduces the MOD, designed and handcrafted on Bainbridge Island, USA with Sage’s Konnetic Technology®. Thoughtfully crafted with contemporary line designs, fly patterns, and angling styles in mind, the MOD is a modern interpretation of a moderate action specific for trout fisheries. “I’ve been…

  • Before they blew

    Before they blew

    Rivers have come up recently but, rest assured, with the lack of mid elevation snow pack,  they will drop as fast as they came up.  Jason from here at the shop had a great day before they came up.   No day is complete with out a Dink for Jason 😉 Know where this is??

  • Getting to be that time of year

    Getting to be that time of year

    Scott from the shop up on the Bitterroot yesterday.  It’s not swinging yet but, they will eat

  • New Simms Fishing Products for Fall 2015

    New Simms Fishing Products for Fall 2015

    The Fall product roll out from Simms is normally fairly light, but this year they have made some large changes in their Simms fly fishing outerwear line, Simms fly fishing luggage line and Simms fly fishing women’s collection. In the fly fishing outerwear category we saw a complete rework of the Simms Bulkley jacket, Simms…

  • Fun Times South of Dillion (a lot further south LOL)

    Fun Times South of Dillion (a lot further south LOL)

    Set Jim’s neighbor Alex up for fishbums road trip.  First stop Argentina for Golden Dorado – that will get your bend on.

  • Simms New 2015 Bounty Hunter 50 Duffel

    Simms New 2015 Bounty Hunter 50 Duffel

      Rugged Hardware and bomber fabrics for long term durability Rmovable  backpack straps for on-the-move travel Easy access main zipper compartment with exterior zippered pocket at the side and stash pockets at the ends Waterproof 1000D TPU coated nylon base and 600D PU dobby Lash points and molle webbing to keep bag on lockdown Open…

  • A Review of the Simms new 2015 Bounty Hunter 100 Roller

    A Review of the Simms new 2015 Bounty Hunter 100 Roller

      Rugged Hardware and bomber fabrics for long term durability Main Compartment with stretch-mesh storage pockets for packing organization Fits most airline size regulations for carry-on travel Waterproof 1000D TPU coated nylon base and 600D PU dobby Top pocket has quick access laptop sleeve 128oz 2746 cu. Inches capacity For more info and pics of…

  • A review of the new 2015 Simms Bounty Hunter carry-on roller

    A review of the new 2015 Simms Bounty Hunter carry-on roller

      Rugged Hardware and bomber fabrics for long term durability Main Compartment with stretch-mesh storage pockets for packing organization Fits most airline size regulations for carry-on travel Waterproof 1000D TPU coated nylon base and 600D PU dobby Top pocket has quick access laptop sleeve 128oz 2746 cu. Inches capacity For more Pics and info on…