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June 2011

Felt Soul Media at Scott Fly Rods
June 24, 2011
Sam Wike
Felt Soul Media just finished an insides scene of Scott Fly Rods in Montrose, Colorado.  Scott is one of our favorite sticks, and Felt Soul makes many of our favorite flicks.  Enjoy. Scott | behind the scenes from Scott Fly Rods on Vimeo. Read more
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The Breakdown
June 23, 2011
Keaten Cornfed Labrel
  After what seems like an eternity of high water, levels remain high around the state but are coming into shape somewhat.  There are a lot of opportunities to be had, the key is staying safe while you're fishing.  Here is a breakdown of what we have seen and heard in the shop: - The Mo - obviously still much higher than normal averages, but it is angling well throughout the entire length.  Worms are still the number one producer, but caddis nymphs and pmds aren't... Read more
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Tarpon:
June 22, 2011
  I can’t get Tarpon out of my head and this video has been giving me hit of this new addiction every day since we got back from Mexico. Read more
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Big R Pallets Make Homes for Bass
June 14, 2011
Sam Wike
Grant Grisak, a fisheries biologist with the Montana Fish Wildlife, and Parks office called us a few weeks ago looking for some pallets to create some fish habitat to improve the bass fishing at a nearby pond.  Big R Great Falls dontated about 20 pallets to the project and Grant's comment after the completition of the project was this, "Thanks to Big R for donating pallets for the bass habitat.  Reports from the lake are bass are using their new... Read more
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Back by Popular Demand - Keaten "Cornfed" LaBrel
June 10, 2011
At Big R Fly Shop, we carry the best gear available in the sport of fly fishing. But our incredible inventory would simply collect dust on the shelves without the backing of our energetic, hardworking, knowledgable staff. A valued member of our crew returning to the shop this summer is Keaten LaBrel. "Cornfed", as he's come to be known, just completed his first year of pharmacy school at the University of Montana in Missoula. Growing up in Fort Benton, MT, he has fished the... Read more
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Big R of Ponderay NOW OPEN!!
June 8, 2011
ATTENTION IDAHO! It's time for you to work hard, play hard and save money...starting today! Big R of Ponderay is now open for business! If you're in the area, come in and see what all the excitement is about. Don't forget to say howdy to Store Manager Patty Arthur and your Ponderay Big R Staff. Store hours are Monday through Friday 7am-7pm, Saturday 7am -6pm and Sunday 10am-5pm Read more
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