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Here is a short video from the Carp Classic in Idaho. Read more

So you thought winter was over?? Well welcome to Central Montana. The weather service is calling for up to 5 inches of snow in the Great Falls area. We still have dedicated fly fishermen coming into the Big R Fly Shop buying flys and heading out to fish the MO. Read more

How do you explore new spots?  What if you google a spot you are going to for "fly-fishing" and nothing comes up... like nobody's guiding it, there is nothing written, there are no blogs about it?  Sweet, that makes me excited, and there aren't too many places anymore where you can't get good information off the internet.  One good tool that I have used a lot is Google Earth.  The basic package is free to download and it shows water depths pretty clear and easy... Read more

Big R Fly Shop is hosting a women's fly fishing workshop this May 2010.  Starting on May 6th Molly Semenik from the Yellowstone School of Fly fishing in Livingston Montana will be coming to the FWP building across from Giant Spring for a free public meeting at 7:30 about Women and fly fishing.  This event is hosted by the Missouri River Fly fishers.  Then starting on May7th we will have women's fly casting classes all day. Sign up at the Big R Fly Shop.  That... Read more

We are calling out the Urban Mo.  It's right here, runs through town, huge runs and lots of water.  Do people fly fish here?  Some do.  Who?  They would never tell you.  Where at?  Haha...why do you think we never hear about it.  What hatches?  Hex's, drakes, baetis...hmmm... I have never tied a Hex. This is important.  Where do kids fly fish after school?  Do they even realize the opportunity is there?  Who are the sticks in... Read more

Here is a short video of fishing the beaches at Grand Caymen for Jacks and Bones.  Jacks 'n' Bones in GCM from Davin Ebanks on Vimeo. Read more

Here is a video on how to tie Silverman's Eggs N Bacon "over easy"... same effect but not as complicated or as pretty.  Do the fish know the difference?  There is no way to answer that corrrectly.  Visit the tying page for more information on the fly developed by Joel Silverman.  The WORM! Read more

 The Craig Caddis Festival and Annual BBQ Cook-off is to raise money for the craig fire dept.  All of us here in Great Falls know that Craig is one of our famous trout towns and they need our support.  Besides that, it'll be fun.  The event will be held Saturday May 15th in the streets and alleys of Craig (if you have been to Craig you understand the event will be hard to miss).  Events get started at high noon on Saturday. Read more

 Here is a short video of a lady using a canoe to gather support for wild salmon, and show awareness to the effects of salmon farms.  She is traveling 500K in hopes to gain support along the way for the cause. The Migration Begins! - The "Get Out for Wild Salmon" Video from Twyla Roscovich on Vimeo. Read more

SUN RIVER WATERSHED WATER MANAGEMENT WORKGROUP MEETING     WHEN:      April 27, 2010 ~ 1:00 to 4:00 PM   WHERE: Amigo Lounge, Great Falls (1200 7th Street South)     Draft Agenda     1:00           Introductions, agenda review, and opening comments/announcements   1:10           Updates on subgroup... Read more