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Sitting in the shop watching the river flows drop like a rock, I decide to go fishing at lunch.  I love my job and I love where I live.   Read more

I started working in the Big R Fly Shop in Great Falls, MT in late October.  I've known Kris for several years and was not surprised when he took off across the globe to Thailand in January.  For weeks, I'd have to answer the question; "Where is Kris?"  Well I just checked my fly fishing media links today and found that MidCurrent has the answer.  We knew Kris was working with Montana Fly Company, but here is the rest of the story in his words. Read more

From Wall Street Journal: Yvon Chouinard, founder of the outdoor clothing brand Patagonia - gave a talk at a sustainable-fisheries conference in Vancouver. He'd been invited to speak in recognition of Patagonia's longtime commitment to environmental issues and its reputation as a company that manages to churn out profit while minimizing ecological impact. Chouinard delivered his spiel, but he came away frustrated by the surprising ignorance of his audience. "They didn't know what they... Read more

Chalk up another one on the bucket list for me.  I have always wanted to go to the Ponoi River.  After talking with my good friend Barrett, who is a guide over there, I became even more excited.  Here is a video on the Ponoi with some action from Barrett! Read more

Bristol Bay still lives inside of my soul.   I still picture waters alive with millions of salmon and rainbow trout waiting for the annual migration of smolts and spawning fish. It is a truly remarkable place that every fishermen or hunter should visit.  Today begins the largest collaborative effort by sportsmen, to help save Bristol Bay. From: www.savebristolbay.org A large delegation of sportsmen from across the country is meeting with Members of Congress and the... Read more

I enjoy working in the Big R Fly Shop. It’s fun to talk Montana fly fishing and show off our great products and help people. I like teaching fly fishers new tricks and enjoy setting them up with the right gear. There is one thing about this job that is killing me though.  Hearing about all the great fishing people are doing every day.  Montana is loaded with great fishing opportunities. The Missouri River is great on just about any given day and there is... Read more

From Molly Semenik 406-220-5234   May 3rd Molly will give a presentation on Fly Fishing at Christmas Island for the Missouri River Fly Fishers at FW&P Visitors Center, across from Giant Springs at 7:30 p.m.  The presentation will include photos and video.  In addition to Christmas Island, a few photos from her upcoming April trip to Belize will be included.   Co-ed Fly Casting Lessons - May 4, 2012    These classes are co-ed and cost $40 for a two... Read more

I share this Baja Beach Rooster Fish Fly Fishing Report, not for myself, but for those of you from Great Falls and Ponderay joining Calvin Fuller on the Baja trip at the end of May. I started my day with the following message from my fishing partner Stacy Corbin who is living in Cabo for the better part of the winter/spring season. Beer is cold, fish are plentiful.  I really wish you could just come down for a few days, because the beach is REALLY good right now, and there are more... Read more

We got back from Omak, WA on Thursday night after another long drive. We had a great trip, and again, learned a lot of new stuff about the area. The new staff, Greg and Stephan are great guys and both love to fish, and they are willing/eager to learn more. We spent two days last week putting up inventory, sorting out flies, building rod racks, explaining our computer systems, and we even got to go fishing. Greg, who is the owner of Putmbac guide service in Omak, and one... Read more