http://bigrflyshop.com/ Blog Feeds From Bigrflyshop.com en-us Fri, 18 May 2012 06:35:34 +0000 Fri, 18 May 2012 06:35:34 +0000 hourly 1 UCMS http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7482 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 17 May 2012 09:38:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7482 I'm sure some of you who frequent the more fishy portions of the web have come across an unsavory character who calls himself Roderick Hawg Brown. I was recently interrogated by this toothless, piscine, cartoon effigy of a euro invasive trash fish. Based on my answers, he provides some fish... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7456 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 11 May 2012 13:45:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7456 We just received a new batch of Nautilus FWX Reels. This might just be your next reel. The FWX 7/8 is my latest reel and I'm seriously thinking of adding the 5/6 model to my arsenal. The FWX series have become the best selling fly reel on the market today. To come close to this quality of... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7450 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 10 May 2012 09:15:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7450 The Spring Chinook are pouring over Boneville Dam on the Columbia River right now. It takes about 14 days for those fish to enter the Clearwater River in Idaho. Fishing this year is expected to be great with record runs of Spring Chinook. To watch the counts... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7416 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 3 May 2012 13:16:55 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7416 Okanogan County's lakes enjoyed beautiful weather Saturday April 28th for the General Lowlands Lakes opener! Anglers who visited the Big R Fly Shop in Omak carted off plenty of Chironomid/Blood Worm, Leech and Crawfish patterns to local hotspots like Leader, Conconully, Aeneas and Omak Lakes and... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7395 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 1 May 2012 12:26:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7395 The rainstorm Thursday of last week has caused severe damage to the the road straight up from Loomis to Chopaka. The road has not been closed as of yesterday (April 30), but still remains extremely difficult to negotiate. The county should be running a grader within the next few weeks. For... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7390 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:48:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7390 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. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7380 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:31:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7380 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... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7379 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:22:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7379 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... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7378 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:50:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7378 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! http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7322 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:46:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7322 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... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7315 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:29:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7315 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... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7296 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 4 Apr 2012 11:43:42 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7296 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... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7294 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 3 Apr 2012 11:31:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7294 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... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7293 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 2 Apr 2012 14:21:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7293 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... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7291 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:40:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7291 We will be hosting this year Fly Fishing Film Tour here in Great Falls tonight at the Heritage Inn. Doors open at 4:30 for guide olympics, drinks, fly tying competition, and trade show. Fly fishing companies such as Simms, Patagonia, Winston, Korkers, Montana Sporting Journal, G-Loomis, Ross... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7290 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:52:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7290 Don't Forget. The Fly Fishing Film Tour is coming to Sandpoint, ID April 20th and will be showing at the Panida Theater. Tickets sold at Eichardt's and Big R Fly Shop None of these fish have ever even dreamed of Saltwater. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7289 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:57:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7289 After a short 10 hour drive from Great Falls, MT to Omak, WA, Erik and I were standing in our newest fly shop in Omak, WA located in the Okanogon Valley in central Washington. Boxes of inventory are laying everywhere. We met one of our new fly shop team today, Greg Bennet, he sounds excited to... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7272 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:09:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7272 Fishing has been extremely fun the past few days on the Missouri. Friday at lunch Fred and I were successful in landing a nice carp, and still had time to get a burger and get back to work on time. First carp on the fly of the year for myself, and Fred beat me by a day getting his on Thursday at... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7261 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:45:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7261 Yesterday I got a text at lunch from Fred that read "Carp Hex". I knew right away what that meant. There have been a group of urban carp that have been driving him nuts with lock jaw the day before so he used his lunch break and a Clif bar for another try. This time successful. Photo of yesterday's... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7256 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:38:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7256 This Hook is Pointless There is no point in a dull hook. This is an important fly fishing tip er point. I say this almost daily when I am guiding. Pun intended. Not trying to be funny or a smart ass. Having a sharp hook is the point. I usually carry a hook file attached to my waders and check... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7251 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 8 Mar 2012 13:05:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7251 The Idaho Deparment of Fish and Game is having a public scoping on their website regarding native cutthroat trout populations and Lake Pend Oreille rainbow trout rules. They are checking to see if people want the Coeur d'Alene River and St. Joe River re-opened to native cutthroat trout harvest.... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7235 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 2 Mar 2012 16:58:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7235 Photo: Kate Taylor Three and a half dozen Rooster flies down. Three and half dozen to go. I find myself day dreaming about Baja every time I stop and think about fishing. A bunch of us are headed down to Los Barriles to fish the beaches in search... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7220 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:48:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7220 Come one, come all to the 2012 F3T Fly Fishing Film Tour at the Best Western/Heritage Inn on Friday, March 30th in Great Falls, MT, brought to you in part by the Missouri River Flyfishers and Big R Store. Take part in the Guide Olympics, Fly Casting and Fly Tying Competition. You'll have a... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7219 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:37:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/7219 Tis the Season Its gear time; time to update and try something new. Fresh stuff has arrived from Sage, Redington, Scott, Winston, Rio, Scientific Anglers, Lamson/Waterworks, Ross, Hardy, Fish Pond and Simms. Got lots of flies from MFC, Idylwild, Rainey's, Yellowstone Fly Goods, and Solitude.... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2314 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:21:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2314 Do you ever feel the urge to do something different with your life? Are you unhappy because your hard work and dedication only lead you to inherit a time constricting lifestyle? Did too many river days keep you from graduating college in the amount of time it takes a rainbow trout to go from... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2312 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:14:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2312 Yesterday I had a customer come in and start asking about nylon tippet. I showed him the Trouthunter Tippet 4x / 6.9lb. We began doing some knot tests on the tippet first tying a standard clinch knot then comparing it to the 16-20. I was blown away at how strong this tippet is. So we... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2304 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:44:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2304 For the past few years, I tried relentlessly to catch Mr. Burbot cup of vinegar 2 tsp salt Add salt to water in a saucepan and stir well. Bring to a full boil. Add vinegar. Let it come to a full boil again. Slowly add burbot chunks. Let it come to a full boil and boil for 5 minutes. Drain, serve... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2300 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:24:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2300 Yesterday Paul, Fred, and myself found the closest equivalent to Effie Burger in Lewiston, ID that Great Falls, MT has to offer. The tip came in from Mr. Brian Neilsen, and after our nearly weekly reminder that the Bar S isn't open on Monday's (The Bar S in Great Falls is not open on Mondays!), we... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2295 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:24:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2295 I was about half way between my house and Home Depot to get some cedar molding to finish up (start) some well put-off house projects with Paul when the phone rang. It was Brian Neilsen from Finfetchers Outfitting... and he was in the drive-thru lane at McDonalds waiting for a gourmet cheeseburger,... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2294 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2294 The details are in! Here are the items that will be given away in the Grand Prize Raffle drawing at the 30th Annual MRF Banquet at the Best Western Heritage Inn on Saturday, February 25th 2012. Doors open at 6 p.m. A total value of $2,160.00! Simms G3 Guide Stockingfoots - Special Edition... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2293 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:43:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2293 This past weekend I traveled west to check out our Ponderay Fly Shop and work with Calvin on some upcoming items and store sets for this Spring fishing season. I had a long seven hour drive west, to think about everything that has been going on in Big R the past two months. The next morning I... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2292 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:56:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2292 I know of something you as a reader of this blog, as well as a lover of fishing, art, conservation, and activism will enjoy. It's the MRF banquet dinner. This dinner ticket and raffle come to hand at the honest price of $35. Prizes will be raffled out, and believe me, I have seen many which... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2284 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:30:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2284 Colby stopped in tonight wondering if he could pick up some new materials for the fly tying which he just started last night. He is a natural, and is already whipping perfect buggers with a quick free lesson. We are always stoked to see young talent like Colby come through the shop and out on the... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2287 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2287 From Yellow Dog: After nine months of work, and hundreds of hours of writing, editing, and selecting new photos, we are pleased to announce that the all-new Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures website is FINALLY LIVE! This new site is without a doubt the most detailed, informative, and helpful... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2285 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2285 The 30th Annual Missouri River Flyfishers banquet is right around the corner. Get your tickets at Big R Fly Shop in Great Falls, The Trout Shop in Craig, and Windsor Plywood just down the street from the Big R Corporate offices on North Star Blvd. There will be plenty of action with door... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2270 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:09:55 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2270 We finally received our full set of the new Scott A4 fly rods at the shops. We have been waiting for these to show up after the last couple seasons of fishing the Scott A3. The A series of fly rods by Scott is, in our opinion, the old school trout bummers rod. Made in the USA, made by people who... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2258 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 6 Feb 2012 16:11:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2258 What does a fish head do when he has a few days off work starting on February 3rd? Tom Isaacs and Justin Carroll prefer to drive up to the world famous Missouri River. They know this river is especially productive during the winter, and only a few other waters in the Rockies can produce as... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2249 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:45:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2249 Riding High: A Season on the Fly from The Fly Fishing Film Tour on Vimeo. Another EPIC new teaser has been added to the 2012 official selection list for this years' Fly Fishing Film Tour. Tickets for over 40 venue events have already sold out! Don't be left out of the crowd. You won't want... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2243 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:15:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2243 Regal Vise Review by Erik Haugen - Sporting Goods Buyer Vise Model: Regal Medallion w/ "C" clamp Flies Tied: JJ Special, Hi-Vis Beetle New England-made Regal vises are simple, durable, well made products. It's amazing how well they work in tying your favorite flies and holding a variety of... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2242 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:15:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2242 February 2nd, 2012 General Meeting Info The Missouri River Fly Fishers' monthly meeting on Thursday February 2, 2012 at the Giant Springs FWP office will host Guest Speaker Don Thomas from Lewistown, Montana. Don will be speaking on fly fishing "The Flats Around The World". The meeting is open... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2241 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:45:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2241 BOZEMAN Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host four public meetings in the upcoming months as the first step towards developing a recreation management plan for the Madison River. FWP is seeking input on how the public views recreational use on the river. This information will be used in the... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2236 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:20:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2236 "THE ARCTIC" trailer - by Beattie Outdoor Productions | Fly Fishing Movie from The Fly Fishing Film Tour on Vimeo. The F3T website has released yet another film for the upcoming tour this year. The film, The Arctic is the newest adventure brought to us by Beattie Outdoor Productions. As with all... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2235 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:55:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2235 If you don't already know this, I love fishing drag free drifts under bobbers (indicators for the snooby reader.) I have been criticized for this hundreds of times, and even corked out of my drifts on several occasions in spite of my tactics (TODAY). Growing up, I learned the importance of... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2222 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2222 Renzetti Vise Review by Calvin Fuller - Ponderay Fly Shop Manager Vise Model: Traveler 2200 Pedestal Base Model w/ Clouser Cam Flies Tied: Steelhead intruder patterns, double hook lake trolling flies, clouser minnows, Pro Tube System mandrel making it easy to tie Pro Tube flies. The rotary... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2219 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:15:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2219 SEND US YOUR BEST STREAMERS FOR THIS MONTH'S CONTEST We'll pick the top five entries which will then be put to a public vote. The top three entries will receive these great prizes: 1st Place: Full Saddle Hackle - a $69.99 Value 2nd Place: Euro Saddle Hackle - a $49.99 Value 3rd Place:... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2218 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:37:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2218 In the Big R Fly Shop in Great Falls, Montana, we carry Nautilus Reels. It was there I saw the FWX 7/8 for the first time. Every few days, I'd open the case and play with it. That's pretty much how I choose a reel. After I hold it a few times, I can tell if its the one. I figured I'd play... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2213 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:35:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2213 "Geofish: A Mayan Prophecy" trailer - by MOTIV Fishing | Fly Fishing Movie from The Fly Fishing Film Tour on Vimeo. The Fly Fishing Film Tour website just released a new teaser today by Motiv Fishing, formerly known as AEG Media - the creators of the Trout Bum Diaries series. This film, Geofish:... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2212 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:45:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2212 Sandpoint, Idaho native Megan Johnson grew up spending six months out of the year in Alaska's backcountry. "I was raised on a family-owned hunting and fly-fishing lodge in Alaska. While most little girls were playing with Barbies, I was playing with fly tying material", Megan says. "I thought... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2209 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:10:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2209 Meet Barry Hook. He thrives in winter fishing conditions. Barry knows that Simms and Patagonia help make winter fishing fun. Today he's outfitted top to bottom in gear that keeps him content. Barry starts with a base layer utilizing Patagonia's Capilene midweight crew and bottoms. Next he... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2208 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2208 FWP is taking applications for the 2012 Smith River float season. To help moderate fishing pressure along this gorgeous setting and excellent fishery, a permit must be acquired to float this Montana gem. A limited amount of permits are allowed each year for floating the Smith River. Each... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2211 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:30:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2211 One of the films being shown at this year's Fly Fishing Film Tour is one that many may find to be an interesting and unlikely juxtaposition in the fly fishing world. Did you ever think you would hear the words punk rock and fly fishing in the same sentence? Reverb: A Punk Rock Love Story is a... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2204 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2204 CALVIN FULLER Big R Ponderay Fly Shop Manager Family, Fishing and Physics I was born into a fishing family. My father loved to fish and would often leave for days at a time chasing trout with a fly rod. I was destined to become a fisherman myself. My first memories of fishing are on a small... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2202 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:19:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2202 F3T is making a comeback in Sandpoint thanks to Big R Fly Shop! We're thrilled Big R will be sponsoring the April 20, 2012 showing, with proceeds benefiting both the Panhandle Chapter of Trout Unlimited and the Tri-State Water Quality Council. The Ponderay Big R Fly Shop has been an excellent... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2201 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:45:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2201 This trailer/teaser is from the upcoming Fly Fishing Film Tour. The Kodiak Project: Fly Fishing in the Land of Giants by LDR Media is an intense look into the Karluk River, which has been deemed as a river that is a bit like a unicorn. It is a river that everyone has heard about, but nobody has... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2200 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:30:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2200 Get down to the Big R Fly Shop and get your hands on January's gear deals. There are great deals on sunglasses, shoes, angler's books and dvds, fly tying materials, fly rod/reel combos and much, much more! Don't miss out on any of these deals as they will only last through the rest of January. ... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2193 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:39:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2193 app/webroot/userfiles/111/File/2011 Panhandle Fisheries Newsletter.pdf Click the link above to get our annual Panhandle Fisheries Report. IDFG had been working hard to restore the trophy rainbow fishery on Lake Pend Oreille as well as their forage the kokanee. With numbers of lake trout... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2185 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:18:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2185 I'm just about to go to bed and am feeling fired up to fish in the morning. My car is ready to hit the road early, head back to Great Falls, and then trek to Bozeman, where it will remain for the weekend. The wind is howling, like it always does, but I still want to fish. I have not passed up... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2183 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:30:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2183 Big R Fly Shop presents the new Quick Tip Series in the video gallery section on our website. Learn how to tie knots and cool techniques for everything fly fishing. Check this section often as new videos will be uploaded frequently. Now go learn something already! http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2180 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:45:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2180 The annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) comes to Great Falls on March 30th to a new venue this year, the Best Western Heritage Inn. Doors open at 6 pm with the show starting at 7 pm. Stay in the loop by knowing tour dates, and knowing where to get your tickets. Here are a few ways to get your... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2178 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2178 Just a reminder! Fly tying classes will be held at 5:00 p.m. tonight at Big R fly Shop. Bring fly tying tools and vises if you have it. If you don't, we will supply you. Classes will be free. If you purchase a vise from us, you will get 25% off on you next materials purchase. All materials... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2174 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 7 Jan 2012 10:52:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2174 For those of you not able to make it to the MRF State of the Rivers address presented by Grant Grisak and George Liknes here is a re-cap of what we are faced with in 2012. I had to leave out some of the secrets to encourage attendance next year :) However, here are the nuts and bolts of being... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2172 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 5 Jan 2012 14:12:13 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2172 I just got an email from Crump. "Cal, here are some fish from the last few days. Lets get your March trip planned out!" Justin guides over on the Oregon Coast and fishing has been very good lately. If you need any information about fishing with him contact us at the shop. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2170 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 5 Jan 2012 01:16:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2170 From what I could force out of my buddies who fished the Mo today,fishing was good today. The guys in the shop have been pretty creative lately on lots of different fly-ish contraptions, working on developing the most productive walleye on the fly technique possible. If you snoop around the... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2169 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 4 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2169 For those of you who have been paying attention to our blog, you have another chance to get rewarded. This is the second trivia I have posted now, and if you have not been on the water, you may not win. Below is a picture I took this morning of a bridge on our beloved river. The question I... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2158 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:55:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2158 There aren't a lot of days during the year that we all get off work to fish together, and then the chances of us being able to all go fishing on those days is even less with families and significant others these days. However, New Year's Day has become tradition since the first year we started... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2156 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2156 Cornfed just got back from the dam, and boy did he put a hurt on those planters. How did he manage? Well, a little patience, the right flies, some advice from the boys down at Great Falls Big R, and a handy new rod, reel, and line combo from Loop. The best part about it is, Cornfed had this rod... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2153 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:56:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2153 So, our friend Yard over at the shooting head featured us, Big R Fly Shop, on his first "Fly Shop Friday" blog. Yard is a hardcore fisherman that will go to any length to catch fish. He loves fishing for steelhead more than anyone I know. I have not had the pleasure of fishing with him yet... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2152 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2152 Good morning to all you 'wake up early the day after Christmas and check Missouri River fishing blogs to see what you missed out on yesterday' hardcore anglers. For me, this Christmas was very different than any I had ever had the pleasure of living through thus far. It was the first year I... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2151 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:26:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2151 I know I like, and I know you like. Patagonia mixes fresh design and comfort in these new solar shirts at Big R Fly shop. Weather you are hunting for Tarpon or wading to a pod on the Mo, this knit is perfect. Not only will you look good in action, but you will feel good. All you have to do... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2149 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:23:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2149 For the average guy there are 2 ways to trick trout with both hands on the rod. One is on the swing, and the other nymphing. There are plenty of opinions out there on using two handed rods to nymph with an indicator, and if it's not your thing whether you like to swing, nymph, or you do both makes... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2145 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:33:58 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2145 Jungle Cock is now finally in stock at Big R Fly Shop. After some trouble trying to find a source for Jungle Cock eyes we finally have some inventory in both Great Falls, MT and Ponderay, ID fly shops. Currently in stock: Jungle Cock Nails in small, medium, and large $199.99 We have never stocked... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2140 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2140 If you have never seen Location X by Howard films, you need to. Huge Tarpon, humbling power, great anglers. Come check this film out at the shop, along with a variety of other great fishing flicks. Thanks to everyone for supporting our shop this winter. A few of us are fishing tomorrow on... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2135 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:36:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2135 We've had a pretty mild fall so far in Great Falls which has lead to more December fishing than usual. Streamers and nymphs have been the methods of mayhem on the Missouri this fall/winter. Today it was 45 degrees at 8am 99 cents every day. Timeless design. ...all of course are resting in the... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2129 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2129 Fred got papa, Paul got Mama. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2122 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2122 Despite an overwhelming desire to get out and freeze your hands and feet for winter fly fishing fun, most of us are spending more time indoors during the cold season. During these dark times, you can still stay connected to the fishy world online. Besides a double handful of great fishing... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2120 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:27:34 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2120 Latest report from the Spokesmans Review. http://www.spokesman.com/ Fly fishing The North Fork Coeur d'Alene River is good on winter days when the air temperatures warm. The lower deep slots are best, but look for "cabbage" in the water, which can indicate a spring. Steelhead and salmon The... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2119 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:03:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2119 It was cold, damp, and wintery in Livingston today. It is deep winter in the Rockies. The river is jammed up with ice, and the only open water that can be found is capped with films of slush ice. I broke out the sticks and ran some drifts in nice and close starting with the bobber thinking that... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2116 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2116 Its beautiful out today, and there is nowhere I would rather be than on the river. Unfortunatly I will only be able to do that for about an hour, but there is always tomorrow when the weather will be perfect. Quiet, calm, cool weather with snow falling straight down. These are the winter... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2115 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2115 Big R Fly Shop December 2011 Newsletter is now live and better than ever. This month: Graham's Place, Honduras >>Guess you just had to be there Great Falls Gets a Pair >> Freed Tellen and Paul Bloch join the team Catch Ya' Latter, KK! >> Kriss Keller is off to tie in Thailand Honing Idaho Steel,... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2109 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 7 Dec 2011 18:47:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2109 Sharptail Media's new teaser on the Missouri River hit the net this week, and has already created some exciting buzz among Missouri lovers. The teaser will be featured on next year's Fly Fishing Film Tour (Big R will be hosting in Great Falls at the Heritage Inn on March 30th and in Sandpoint... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2107 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 6 Dec 2011 07:45:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2107 Sam Wike working The Spey Side in Montana Do you spey? Do you want to? Are you intimidated? Many non fly fishers are intimidated to try fly fishing for the first time. The mystifying aura surrounding the pursuit, along with the plethora of fly choices, rods and lines can certainly be... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2101 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 2 Dec 2011 19:16:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2101 Fred has become quite the spey caster the past few years (honestly a very good caster with a double hand). So much so that local outfitter Brian Neilsen with Finfetchers Outfitting thought he would take a lesson. Lessons from Fred are being offered "Guide Style" and very casual... put your waders... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2102 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 2 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2102 Anyone who is interested in taking our winter fly tying classes should sign up either at the shop or by email. Our slots are filling up quickly, and we are almost at full capacity. You can email paul.bloch@csww.net, samw@csww.net, or mysticfishing@gmail.com to sign up. In other news, we... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2094 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 1 Dec 2011 00:33:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2094 Its windy, its December, its cold, the fisherman are few, and the fish numerous. Central Montana does'nt get much better than this, in one guys opinion. Fishing the Mo. has been ultra productive as of late. Do you like to nymph? Than you will like our world class tail water. Do you like to... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2092 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 26 Nov 2011 22:29:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2092 I have a dilemma every Thanksgiving. The time.Why do people eat at 2 o'clock? What time did the original Thanksgiving take place? I figure I have a day off on a perfectly sweet fall afternoon... in which I am very thankful for, and in which I very much want to go fishing. So I want to be... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2090 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:38:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2090 Fishing has been pretty tough with un-stable cold conditions. Now that things have warmed up a little fish are being caught. Rain, Clouds, and Wind make for perfect fishing conditions on Lake Pend Oreille (pon-der-ay) There have been some bigger fish getting caught by non-derby anglers... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2089 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2089 15% off everything in the fly shop today. Good stuff is going fast already today. Don't miss out on great deals while they last. Fishing will be here tomorrow, but 15% off everything in the store will not. We watched a lot of good stuff leave the shelves today. Its great to see someone... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2083 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2083 Who wants to learn to tie flies? We can help. Do you already tie, but want to learn some new techniques or get assistance with a particular pattern? We've got resources. We believe a Fly Shop should be an interactive place for sharing and learning, so we can all have more fun when we get on the... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2085 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2085 BIG R FLYSHOP TRIVIA!!! Who ever names this state park first is going to be the proud owner of a Big R Flyshop reel cover, a Scott boat decal, a grip of flies of our selection, a Big R Fly Shop decal, and a free cup of coffee. I will anounce the winner on Friday morning. WAYNE WINS. Not by much.... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2078 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:24:51 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2078 With lots of options now available in sub-$200 fly rods out there it can get really confusing on which rod to buy in this category for the consumer and for us as retail stores. However, we have been asked a lot on why we don't carry certain brands in this price range and truly the reason is... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2075 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:53:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2075 The Issue: After our tour through Washington, Erik and I got directed to make sure we end up in Lewiston, ID by 8 pm. We were put on a team of Big R employees with the task of re-pricing every item in the D Effie burger saved the day again. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2074 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:07:23 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2074 Erik and I spent 1550 miles in the truck this past week scouting out theOmak, WA area to get ready for our new fly shop that will open this spring. We met some great people, found some great food stops, and of course some really exciting fishing spots. Tuesday morning we spent the day driving... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2069 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:21:56 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2069 Erik and I rolled in to Omak last night around dusk, just in time to see the new store going up. The roof is almost on, and we are praying there is no snow today so that things are not slowed down. There is not a fly for sale, or a material, or a fly rod for sale in this town right now... so... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2068 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:22:07 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2068 We had an epic trip down to Honduras this past week. 10 of us tuffed out lobster tail, Francisco the bar keep, Bonefish, tropical weather, our own private island, fresh Wahoo, and a few), and we got to spend a great evening with some of our best friends KK, Alisha, Paul, Dan, Steve, as well as... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2067 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2067 Transitions We just got snow and the forecast is looking cold. The season has changed, and so have our rivers. We are fortunate to have access to a year round fishery on the Missouri. As the smaller freestone rivers lock down with ice and slushy flows, we will continue to have open water... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2064 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:49:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2064 Erik and I will be travelling to our new location we are currently building in Omak, WA tomorrow morning. This will be our third fly shop, and we are getting very excited for spring fishing in Omak next year, and providing the surrounding fly fishing community with a fly shop that is... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2061 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 12 Nov 2011 11:37:34 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2061 Report courtesy of the Spokesmans Review. http://www.spokesman.com/ Steelhead and salmon Steelhead are being caught everywhere, although the bite would be better described as slow than "hot." Low, clear water is making the fish spooky in some of the popular rivers. The Snake and Salmon rivers... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2060 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:00:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2060 Tuesday seemed like great opportunity for me to unwind in one of my favorite places to fish. I called up my good buddy Raymond Bernardo, who is enjoying finally being able to fish during the day after this year's guiding fiasco. Fishing at Depuy's Spring Creek is always a good way to spend... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2054 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 9 Nov 2011 11:35:05 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2054 Found this on http://wiredtohunt.com/ Pretty interesting. Thought all you hunters might enjoy. Last year was a strange one, would you agree? Across most the country in 2010 rutting activity was sporadic, minimal and downright disappointing for many hunters. But the good news is that experts... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2053 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 8 Nov 2011 21:43:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2053 We have had two beautiful days of weather down here in Honduras. Bonefish are tailing all the time but very spooky here and hard to catch. Monte and KK saw and casted at 4 groups of Permit today. I saw 2 Permit in front of our cabin this morning (Permit are here). Dirk Johnsrudd landed his... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2052 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 7 Nov 2011 18:07:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2052 This year we fished the Annual Captn's Table Derby focusing on rainbows. There are two divisions, Rainbow Trout and Lake Trout. Reports throughout the weekend indicated mostly smaller fish which was consistent of what we were experiencing. Most of the fish we caught were all pretty small, under... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2020 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sun, 6 Nov 2011 19:20:21 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2020 Rough weather today made spotting fish really tough. High winds and socked in with clouds today, with patches of rain. However, I did get a few big Bonefish by the lodge this morning. Monte landed a really nice 7lb-ish size Bonefish which was the highlight of the day. KK had 4 Permit behind... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2019 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sun, 6 Nov 2011 11:30:04 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2019 KK, Christie, Paul, La Manzana, and Alisha just finished up a big breakfast on the porch at Graham's Place. Landed two Bonefish this morning on my way back to the cabin, KK rowed over a big Permit, and Paul just woke up. We are now sitting at the bar sipping coffee waiting for tailing Bonefish. ... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2018 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 5 Nov 2011 22:01:03 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2018 We are having an okay time down here in Guanaja, Honduras... (haha!) We have the island all to ourselves, there are super sized bonefish, Dan and Monte saw a school of 100 permit today (no permit caught yet), Paul had a bonefish pull the eye off the hook today, Steve showed up today and we are... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2017 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 5 Nov 2011 11:27:39 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2017 Its cold, its windy, its snowing. Excellent! Over the past few weeks, and for months to come, fishing will be at its best in Montana. This is purely an opinion of mine, but I know of a few other heads who would have to agree. Long gone are los ninos del sol. Long gone are the rod case carry... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2014 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 3 Nov 2011 10:51:27 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2014 KK, Paul, La Manzana, Christie, Alisha, Dan F, myself and a few others are headed south today. I think everyone is fairly excited at this point. KK didn't sleep last night (tied). Same with Sam (well I retired at about 2 from the vise). Paul slept like a bear. La Manzana and Sam are playing... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2011 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 2 Nov 2011 11:33:21 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2011 Just got the "Connect" screening materials yesterday, the venue is set at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, and everything is set to go. Entrance to the movie is FREE. Doors open November 3rd @ 7 pm with the movie starting at about 7:30 pm. Any donations taken during the evening will... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2009 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:52:39 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2009 Mr. Fred Telleen has just entered the house of Big R Fly Shop starting now until May since he is back from his annual guide routine on the Kenai River in Alaska and back with his family here in Great Falls. Fred is a great resource for all things fly fishing, and we are excited to have him on... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2007 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2007 Tis the season anglers, time to bulk up on your feathers for the start of the tying months. We have a really good opportunity as wing shooters and anglers to take advantage of the resources that are available. Great Falls and Ponderay (from what I have seen of Ponderay) are major fly ways and... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2004 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:43:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/2004 I met Cameron from the Fiberglass Manifesto blog this year in New Orleans during the fly tackle dealer show... very briefly, and late at night. However, somehow I got his card that night, and last week after our trip to Idaho I was rifling through my cards that I had collected, and thought I would... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1999 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:22:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1999 Here are a few images that might help you decide what net you want for this fall. Fifteen pound fish can be reached with the extending Ego net... The 16" brookie easily fits in the Brodin... Weather you are looking for beauty or functionality, we have a landing net for you. Did I mention that... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1995 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:04:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1995 The fly fishing industry has exploded in the past two decades around the globe. River access points are looking similar to mall parking lots, spots that were once known by few are now exposed, and quiet creeks running through private land are being explored like never before. This has created... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1994 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:46:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1994 The Condit Dam on the White Salmon River was breached today allowing water to run freely through the bottom of the dam. This opens up about 33 miles of Steelhead and Chinook spawning grounds. Next summer the rest of the dam will be removed and the area will be returned as close to it's natural... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1989 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:20:11 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1989 The Missouri River Fly Fishers will be sponsoring a fly fishing film coming up on November 3rd at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center starting at 7:30 PM. The show is FREE to the public but only about 100 seats are available in the theatre so come early to get your seat and visit. We will be... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1986 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:21:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1986 Cornfed and I decided if we are going to continue to spend our weekends chasing steelhead, driving all night, eating unhealthy, sleeping at the cheapest options, and sporting campfire cologne there's confidence in fishing what you know works. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1983 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:20:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1983 Mr. Ron Swensson bringing Halloween spirit to the fly shop this morning. Along with the opener of rifle season, comes the opening of great water all around Great Falls, MT. The fishing buzz is high around the shop right now, and the fish have not been affraid to eat BWO's. We will see you on the... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1979 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:23:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1979 We have the Cascade Crest Faux fox, silicon legs, and Krinkle flash. These products are as sexy as they sound. The colors range from Purple Haze to Root Beer. Made in the U.S of America, and very fishy looking. I would count on these materials to bring in lots of fish. Just a quick side... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1976 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:53:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1976 Erik and I visited the new fly shop up on Ponderay, Idaho this week and did some fishing with Calvin early in the morning. The fly shop is coming right along as we continue to tweak the fly selection, clothing, and tying materials specific to the area. Megan and Calvin have received lots of... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1975 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:37:33 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1975 Since it is fall, and it is the time to swing for steelhead on many of the western rivers we have brought in a couple of great materials for assembling swung flies. Spirit River just came out with UV Intruder Hair and UV Guinea which we now have in stock in both Ponderay and Great Falls fly shops... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1973 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:33:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1973 via: http://www.savebristolbay.org/roadshow Trout Unlimited's Alaska Program works to preserve, protect and restore wild salmon and trout populations throughout Alaska. Through sound scientific data, strong grassroots outreach and advocacy, and hands-on involvement in conservation projects we... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1971 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:56:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1971 via: BC Government Online New Source http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2011/10/regulations-preserve-quality-skeena-steelhead-fishery.html VICTORIA - The Province is implementing new angling regulations to preserve the quality of the Skeena steelhead fishery angling experience, announced Forests, Lands... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1967 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:11:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1967 Cornfed and some friends spent the weekend up on the Grand Ronde this weekend. According to the messages I was getting, fishing must be pretty good, and fish were caught on the swing. Steelhead return numbers do not look as high as last year. Cornfed and I will be headed back next weekend to... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1964 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 15 Oct 2011 11:25:03 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1964 A few weeks ago we posted on a number of dams going down on some of our Pacific Salmon/Steelhead waters. Here's a Saturday morning explosion that we saw this morning (via Moldychum.com) Fire in the Hole from John Gussman on Vimeo. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1960 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:38:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1960 This is the time of year when all of the fly tying companies come out with all of their new tying items. So we have been deciding what to add, and trying to drop very little. Two really good ones that we have been using a lot of are Fish Skull's new articulated shanks. They are perfect for... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1959 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:37:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1959 I took this guy from Texas (good thing it was a Texan so no humans were injured) fishing this week on the Big Thompson outside of Estes Park. It was his first ever fly fishing venture. A crowd gathered on the highway to take pictures, including a Denver Post guy. One of the pics is on the front... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1953 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:03:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1953 Beulah Fly Rod company has redone all of their Scandi and Skagit lines to offer a more dialed in selection of lines for your double handed rods. Beulah now offers both Scandi and Skagit lines in both spey and switch in 25 grain increments starting at 250 grains. Spey lines are difficult to... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1952 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:29:10 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1952 Paul left Bozeman today to start a new job at the Big R Fly Shop in Great Falls, MT. First things first... break your rod jamming it in to the car with all your clothes, and then head to the Missouri for one final fishing excursion of freedom with no rod tip. Done. Got the iPhone text before... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1949 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:36:08 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1949 NMS Hooked on Fishing not Drugs upcoming trip update from Pat Volkmar... "We have a fishing trip planned for 10-15-2011. We will be going to Holter Lake. If you would like to help let me know as I could use help with kids and fishing gear, serving and preparing lunch and monitoring kids on the... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1947 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:51:14 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1947 Posted: Thursday, October 6, 2011 12:00 am | Updated: 8:45 am, Mon Oct 10, 2011. By ALECIA WARREN/Staff writer The Coeur d' Alene Press CATALDO - An international energy company has installed containment booms in the Coeur d'Alene River and brought in a horde of work crews this week to search for... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1946 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:47:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1946 Calvin, Erik, KK, John, and the rest of the crew just got back from a few days steelheading on the Clearwater River in Lewiston, ID. I mostly casted while Calvin and Barrett Mattison put on a clinic on actually landing steelhead on the famous stretch of water from Orofino to Lewiston (John... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1939 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 7 Oct 2011 02:31:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1939 Tonight Toby Tiber from the Blackfoot Reservation delivered a presentation to the Missouri River Fly fishers in a free public meeting all about the state of the fisheries on the different lakes available on the reservation. These lakes include known names in the area such as Duck, Mission... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1936 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 5 Oct 2011 10:30:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1936 There was a contagious buzz among the Sporting Goods department the week before August 28th. While most were still soaking in the last rays of summer on Lake Pend' Oreille, avid North Idaho archers were tuning bows, sharpening broadheads, and practicing bugles. One look at Tom's archery counter... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1934 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 5 Oct 2011 00:32:19 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1934 Toby Tabor who is the fish biologist for the reservation lakes such asMission Lake and Duck Lake will be doing a presentation on the fishing opportunities available on the different lakes. Bob Fairchild who helped write the book about the fishing on the reservations will be there to offer... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1932 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 3 Oct 2011 10:50:26 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1932 With some recent bear attacks in the area, and also the attack on Trouthunter Fly Shop owner Rich Paini last week (story here) we thought this would be of interest to some. In our Big R Fly Shop in Ponderay store we have set up a check point for your big game including Bear, Moose, and... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1931 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 1 Oct 2011 11:41:43 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1931 We fished last night from Broadwater Bay down to the Skate Park in Great Falls. Christie, Erik, and I took the drift boat and Alfonso rowed our new Double Haul 2 man pontoon. We heard the city put in a new non motorized boat launch behind the new court building but after looking at it I think... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1930 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:36:47 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1930 Over the past few years there has been lots of talk about dam's being removed to restore natural spawning grounds for the native steelhead and salmon running in from the Pacific coast. However, what action has actually happened? Is it all talk? Out here in Montana I tend to believe only a... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1924 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:03:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1924 I was sitting on a balcony on Bourbon Street last month with Calvin, KK, Erik, the Trout Shop guys, and who knows who else. I was tired, the night before had been a big evening, and I hadn't even realized the smell associated with the mayhem of the famous street in DT New Orleans. We were there... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1905 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:03:28 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1905 The Missouri River Fly-fishers met this Thursday for our monthly board meeting and guest Alan Rollo presented a great opportunity for some projects that benefit both the landowner and the recreationist, which is a perfect project for the MRF to support. Alan, with the Sun River Watershed... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1898 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:25:26 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1898 If you've been fishing caddis flies for any length of time, you probably have some understanding of the life cycle of tricoptera. The aquatic larvae of most species of caddis fly protect their developing bodies by constructing a casing spun from silk, then add clumps of plant material... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1888 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sun, 4 Sep 2011 19:23:20 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1888 Tomorrow we are having a Labor Day Red Bag sale. Anything you can stick in a Red Bag, you will get 15% off those items. Looking around the fly shop right now, I spy a 4 pcs. rod, large amount of hoppers and streamers, reels, lines, a can of dog food, clothing, tying supplies (no hackle though)... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1875 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:37:07 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1875 A couple weeks back now, Big R Fly Shop was lucky enough to go Bass fishing with Jimmy Houston in Ponderay, ID. He flew in from Oklahoma for the Grand Opening representing Duracell Marine batteries. The fly won that day but if Calvin would have tied a good knots or carried some spinner blades... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1873 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:24:26 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1873 Sun River has its days..... The fishing has been fairly good with dry flies and streamers this last week. Nymphing is staying consistent through the ups and downs. The river gets irrigated the crud out of. Otherwise it could be one of the best tail waters in the state. In a river that should be... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1868 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:47:55 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1868 Unless you went up to AK and were lucky enough to go fishing with him, but nobody has come in here with River Monster pictures like this. What a lucky dog, he and his clients are catching Super Sized Rainbows and eating fresh fish....Everyday. If you follow him on his blog you will see some... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1862 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:30:23 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1862 New Teaser - Chasing The Run | PatagoniaNation.com from PatagoniaNation on Vimeo. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1855 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:01:51 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1855 Believe it or not... the salted nut roll is one of our best selling items. We sell stock tanks of them (very farm store). Hungry shoppers, fly fishermen, and workers combine their dollars day after day to purchase these bad boys 2 at a time. This morning I received a special gift from our Big R... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1853 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:20:04 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1853 We try to get a new fly out to our beloved viewing audience every week. This endeavor proves to be quite the challenge, especially during the summer months when your friendly neighborhood fly guys are either out on the water, busy at the shop or out of town at a tradeshow, trying to keep the... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1845 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:35:45 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1845 Contrary to popular belief, the flies that you buy from your local flyshop are not always as effective as they're intended. Don't get me wrong, there is a lot of thought that goes into designing flies and most of the time they are intended to be fished during a specific time-frame or hatch. So what... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1832 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:31:50 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1832 The Mo River Carp RodeoThe prizes are not huge Master Carp Dudes This year's tournament will be held on August 13, from Pelican Point to Ulm Bridge. This is strickly a fly fishing tournament, and artifical flies are the only means of catching fish. Fish must be hooked in the mouth. You... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1826 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:19:09 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1826 As the water finally lowers to fishable levels here in North Idaho I decided to take my family fishing on the upper Coeur d'Alene River. This fishery switched to a C&R fishery just a few years ago and now the fishing is stellar. Native Westslope Cutthroat reach lengths up to 24". It is by... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1822 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:44:26 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1822 A few no brainer buys going on right now! http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1816 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:40:37 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1816 High water is an obstacle that can only be overcome by persistence and or patience, either way it's a challenge to stay focused and keep fishing when the conditions are less than ideal. It seems there is finally a light at the end of this long tunnel. Most of the local free-stoners have cleared... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1811 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:44:55 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1811 Day one of the casting pond is going on right now. We have all of the rods, reels, fly lines and glasses out of the store and ready to test. It is a beautiful day to be out on the water, so if the boss has you doing chores, sneak down and demo all of the gear. I have Keeter sprinting 40's to... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1808 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 8 Jul 2011 20:39:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1808 Now that high water has finally blown through our area (with exception to the Mo) and the local streams are starting to come into shape, it's time to get on your vise and fill your boxes. I know that high water is the perfect time to tie because fishing is nearly impossible, but if you're... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1806 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 7 Jul 2011 10:48:18 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1806 Big R loves helping kid's and fishing. This year, like the past 4, we have helped Walleye's Unlimited and the MRF with the purchasing of Rod's and Reel's and Flies for all of the kids who head on out to Wadsworth Pond for a day of learning and fishing! This year there were some nice fish... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1804 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 6 Jul 2011 09:39:14 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1804 Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1798 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 5 Jul 2011 10:40:47 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1798 courtesy of Winston Fly Rods 2011 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1797 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 2 Jul 2011 11:15:51 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1797 The fly shop guys in Great Falls store have started putting together a series of demo days for everyone to try out all the new rods on the market. Today Winston has sent a huge quiver of rods that will be all set up and ready to cast with a cool casting pond that the guy developed last week. Stop... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1788 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:42:22 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1788 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. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1786 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 23 Jun 2011 02:19:18 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1786 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... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1785 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:56:21 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1785 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. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1777 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:28:09 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1777 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... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1773 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:49:17 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1773 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... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1771 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 8 Jun 2011 12:23:34 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1771 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... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1758 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 28 May 2011 14:18:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1758 Check out the flows on Belt right now. The creek isn't as bad as some other places in the state. But as you can see in the pictures, it is about to knock the bridges out above and below the Sluiceboxes. If the one up by Monarch blows out, which it looks pretty darn close, it will really mess... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1748 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 25 May 2011 16:38:15 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1748 My dad and I had to make a family trip to South Dakota recently to our family's farmstead near Sisseton, SD. A long drive, lots of window time, and plenty of great conversation later we found ourselves back across the flat lands of the dakotas where we could finally see mountains again. In... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1746 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 24 May 2011 18:12:07 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1746 Calvin and Tom, the guys behind the counter that have serviced the fly fishing community of Ponderay are now working a couple blocks away to set up Big R Fly Shop II in Ponderay, ID. Sandpoint (Ponderay) is home to both, and both have great passion for the fly fishing oppotunities the area has... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1743 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 21 May 2011 19:07:36 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1743 This time of year its easy for most people to talk them self's out of going fishing and when it starts you hear about it everywhere, First with the local news hyping it way out of proportion by saying that every year the "flood of the century" is on its way, then the first person you know who... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1742 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 21 May 2011 12:57:22 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1742 Good thing we are seeing some more rain. I think everything was really drying up after 2 or 3 days of no precip. However, fishing has been fairly consistent. KK is out fishing the lakes the next couple days and Justin has been out on the lakes and reservoirs as well and getting some good... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1741 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 19 May 2011 15:49:10 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1741 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh eusmod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volputate. Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper suscipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis autem vel eum... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1732 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 14 May 2011 10:58:10 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1732 I fished the Mo last night late...got on the water about 7 and we did pretty well. Fished from the Dam to Wolf Creek Bridge, and it looked to me that most anglers from the day were fishing up in that area as well. Tons of midges on the water, as well as bwo's but the flows being 12,400 cfs... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1731 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 12 May 2011 12:00:27 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1731 Waters in small creeks and streams around central Montana continue to rise, with some reported out of their banks as of Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Great Falls issued a flood warning for Fergus County, meaning flooding there is imminent or already reported. According to the... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1724 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 9 May 2011 18:29:38 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1724 Probably one of the most unique new footwear products we saw at the shows last year was a brand called "Brew Shoes." Brew Shoes are slip on mock style shoe for casual attire (apri fly fishing). The shoes colors are named after micro brews such as a Mocha Porter or Hazelnut Brown. They come in... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1722 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 9 May 2011 17:15:05 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1722 Here is a summary of the latest outing from the North Middle School Fishing Club. NMS Hooked on Fishing not Drugs "Wow weeks are going by fast it is almost end of school . The fishing club took 8 kids on a fishing trip to Baileys Res. on May 7th . Only one snag our bus broke down so we took... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1720 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 7 May 2011 11:49:43 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1720 Bryden says you need Aquel to repel water from the feathers of your dry flies today... it's cloudy and calm and baetis, midges and a few caddis hatches are starting to come on strong. Good word from the Yellowstone and Madison. Mitchard's report from the Yellowstone at 9:15am this morning via... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1719 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 7 May 2011 11:07:08 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1719 Follow the knot wars below to find out which knots are the toughest for tying leader material directly to the fly, as well as tying mono to mono or mono to a braid. I would say learn how to tie the Berkley Braid knot and Modified Albright... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1718 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 6 May 2011 18:24:24 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1718 Molly will be in the shop @ 6:00 after doing casting classes all day. She will go over flies, rods, clothing, and all the gear. So if you any questions about supplies needed to get started or even an upgrade. We will be having 15% off and anything you get in the fly shop from 6 to 7PM. So if... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1713 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 5 May 2011 18:45:41 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1713 Anybody been wanting to reduce their chances of spreading invasive species but unwilling to give up their felt soles? Here's a solution! Korkers has developed a new sole called Svelte. Svelte dries 4 times faster than traditional felt soles and claims better traction. We just got our first bit... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1712 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 5 May 2011 10:38:50 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1712 "April 29, 2011 BOZEMAN, MONTANA 4/21/11 Following on the heels of the successful movie projects Drift and Rise, Confluence Films, LLC will release their third feature-length movie, Connect, in the fall of 2011. This new movie project is once again a multi-segment collection of individual... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1711 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 4 May 2011 15:38:37 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1711 Molly Semenik will give a 20 min. lecture entitled "Five Easy Steps to a Great Cast." Following her presentation she will then host a 90 min. casting clinic open to the public. She will also be having a golf/fly casting coarse set up. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. So bring your rod and... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1710 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 4 May 2011 00:20:51 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1710 We have finally received a great selection of dry fly saddles in some great colors from Whiting Hackle. Come in if you have had trouble getting them as we have already been getting calls again from the beauty industry. Justin and KK are guarding them with their life to make sure people are... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1707 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 2 May 2011 23:35:16 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1707 Fished the Mo pretty hard this weekend, and if I were a hunter and gatherer my tribe would be hungary today. That doesn't mean the fish weren't biting because a couple of good friends proved on their LCD screens that the fish were eating just fine; although the reports have been spotty and we did... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1695 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:26:04 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1695 We only have a week left until Molly's casting class. The spots have been filling up quick. If you have any questions or want to sign up call the shop.... 761-7441 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1692 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:45:20 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1692 There has been a lot of questions in the shop about blue winged olive's lately, either because people read about them, see them on a hatch chart or overhear kris and I talk about them to someone else in the shop. Blue winged olives (BWO's) are a small mayfly, usually about a size #16 and range... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1683 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 23 Apr 2011 10:54:34 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1683 We have been getting in new custom flies weekly from Montana Fly Co. We are excited to offer something different that people don't see in other shops. It's a good sign; people are coming back for more and we are selling out of a lot of bugs (some not in season). Now the weather is hopefully... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1682 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:34:03 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1682 Here is some info on the upcoming Carp Classic. Benefits from the Idaho tourney will go to Lyle "Ooley" Piram with some medical expenses. The Classic has helped many of our friends in the past including local outfitter Dave Bloom. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1673 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:13:26 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1673 Your Great Falls Big R Fly Shop will be offering a co-ed fly fishing class on the 6th of May, and a women's only fly fishing class on the 7th. Molly Semenik, Certified Master Casting Instructor and Member of the Federation of Fly Fishers Board of Governors, will be instructing these classes. ... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1670 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:46:55 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1670 Beattie, 406 Productions, Fishbite and others share their view of the Simms Ice Out event presented by Simms through their lens. KK, Justin, E, Rob and Rob all attended the event in Bozeman last week from the Big R Fly Shop. Ice Out/Shoot Out from bryan huskey on Vimeo. Fly Fishing Mystery... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1665 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:24:34 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1665 Fly fishing guides and top retailers from around the world descended upon Bozeman, MT this week to attend Simms Fishing Products Second Annual Guide Event. The three day soiree began with a presentation of their entire 2011 product line and a tour of their impressive Bozeman manufacturing facility... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1657 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:47:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1657 Thread is a confusing to topic to some no doubt because of all the really good choices we as fly tyers have. I didn't realize that I had so much thread until I decided to redo all of my thread displays for some of the upcoming winter shows. Thread itself isn't very confusing. We are lucky that... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1635 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:18:06 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1635 I let me little brother borrow my new GoPro camera the past couple of weekends to go skiing and here is what he came up with. He also entered it in to a little Facebook contest for the most "likes" on Facebook so if you think it's cool please go HERE and scroll down to Josh Wike's post and like... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1615 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 6 Apr 2011 12:06:45 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1615 Here is the latest in fly fishing gear from Patagonia. We especially love the new Tropic Comfort shirts. Can't wait to get some reasonable weather to wear them. Click the Pic http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1613 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 6 Apr 2011 11:20:19 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1613 This is a documentary filmed about our local Patagonia representative for Montana Mark Harbaugh. The documentary was filmed by independent journalist Rich Addicks who has done work for CNN. Mark has been a great rep for us since we brough Patagonia in last year, and since we are a farm... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1597 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sun, 3 Apr 2011 21:56:28 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1597 Not only are they here, but they are selling like hotcakes!! This newest addition to the shop is the perfect little general purpose camera for any outdoorsman. They are small, compact, waterproof and they take amazing video! We purchased one for the shop and shot the most recent video of Sam... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1596 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 2 Apr 2011 11:47:47 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1596 Justin Olson of the Big R Fly Shop shows off Whiting Farms brand hackle. Hackle is traditionally used in tying flies for fishing, but has now become very popular in women's hair fashion. / TRIBUNE PHOTO/RION SANDERS Most of the callers to The Trout Shop are men, but since the beginning of the year... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1595 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 1 Apr 2011 20:03:38 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1595 Saturdays we have free coffee in the fly shop from 9-12! So if your headed out to the river stop by for a cup of joe and some bugs. $1 a cup any other time and 50 cents to refill your fly shop mug. We also have 1/2 lbs. bags of beans and ground coffee for $5.99. To go with it all, we are now... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1594 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 1 Apr 2011 13:30:58 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1594 New species found. The very rare cross between a Rooster fish and my favorite - The permit!!! Check out the information at the moldychum... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1593 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 1 Apr 2011 10:36:58 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1593 Here is the latest and greatest from thisisfly.com. Looks like you can write off being productive at work at least until lunch. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1589 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:54:44 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1589 I would like people to email me pictures of their fly tying man/woman caves. Snap a shot of your room after a night of tying flies or how pretty and neat you keep it. We will compile all of the pictures and have you pick a winner. Here is my tying room. It smells like a Sept. bird hunting trip gone... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1585 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:32:50 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1585 Our friend Ben Sidor sent this to us today. Central Idaho anglers are enjoying a kokanee bonanza these days thanks to the inadvertent flushing of thousands of fish through Dworshak Dam into the North Fork of the Clearwater River below. In response, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1584 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 26 Mar 2011 19:37:34 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1584 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1580 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:40:10 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1580 I really like this video, they can dance and we can tie dry flies! FineFeatherheads: Spring 2011 from Dakota Hills on Vimeo. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1579 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:16:49 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1579 I just felt the need to share one of the many entertaining emails I receive in a day from our friend Mitch or "Mitchard." He is in college at MSU Bozeman and studying/fishing his way to a degree. He attended one of our saltwater trips to Baja last year and has been an addict ever since... he... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1570 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:17:20 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1570 Anyone who swings a fly for steelhead knows of the fabled rivers on the Olympic Peninsula, the Hoh, Sol Duc, Calawah, and Bogachiel. With incredible runs of wild winter steelhead, these rivers are what we dream about. I was finally able to make it over for a short week to swing some flies... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1565 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:03:39 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1565 Here is a quick little video from some random shots from the Missouri and the Bitterroot last weekend. KK spent 2 days on the Root last weekend, Erik fished the Missouri with Sam on Saturday, Justin and Sam fished the Bitterroot with Cornfed on Sunday and Belt creek after work Friday... so... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1562 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 19 Mar 2011 12:04:55 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1562 Yeah this has nothing to do with fly fishing at all. However, this is just so ridiculous I thought everyone should be aware of it. While we in Montana get wrapped up in our trucks, here is new and ghetto in the mini van arena. Although, vans have been known to make pretty good steelheading treks... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1521 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:51:04 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1521 Our newest fly shop employee, Justin Olson has two favorites in the world of fly fishing; streamers and brown trout. Justin has cut his teeth learning how to catch big browns in Nevada and California on the Truckee River, and of course many other destinations in that area that he does not talk... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1510 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 7 Mar 2011 20:12:41 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1510 Montana Fly Company posted this photo of KK tying at the factory in Thailand. Wait til you see what shows up in the bins this year... We had another great visit at our Chaing Mai factory from an MFC Signature Tyer. KrisKeller is amazing. He's known around here as "KK"...the girls in the... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1492 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 2 Mar 2011 11:11:44 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1492 New Catch Magazine just launched. Check it out! Click the Pic. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1462 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:45:51 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1462 Here is a great looking baitfish pattern using Flymen Fishing Company's new Fish Skulz. This pattern looks especially great for anyone heading to the Baja region... or most any salt destination that may have Anchovie or Sardina type bait balls to throw at. The Beach Comber from Richard Strolis... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1460 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:22:16 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1460 We have officially set dates for our trip November 6th-10th of 2011 we will be heading to Guanaja, Honduras in search of Bonefish, Permit, and relaxation. We want to fill the lodge if possible and the lodge can hold a maximum of 22 spots. Here is a detailed description of the trip from the... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1459 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:22:59 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1459 Yep... that's our conclusion. Fly fishing dudes must be that cool. I think it's the ladies way of trying to attract our niche breed. I can see how our style of headlamp wearing, unfashionable, bearded, insect loving type has tempted a large population of highly fashionable females to dress up... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1436 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 19 Feb 2011 12:00:58 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1436 We have set official dates for our trip to Guanaja, Honduras this fall which are November 6th-10th. This is obviously not your typical or traditional bonefish and/or permit destination. Guanaja Island is one of three islands that make up the bay islands 30 miles off the coast off the Honduran... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1431 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:18:44 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1431 The recent warm weather has motivated most of us to brave the spring Chinook winds and head to the Missouri River. Justin and Rob were both out this past Monday and got a bunch of nice rainbows. Hopefully the weather can hang on for a few more days so that weekenders can get out this Saturday and... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1425 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:51:39 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1425 The Montana House of Representatives on Wednesday pushed forward "the ditch bill," a piece of legislation opponents say would gut the hard-won consensus between landowners and sportsmen over access to streams. House Bill 309 by Rep. Jeffery Welborn, R-Dillon, passed 55-44 on second reading... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1424 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:15:11 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1424 Fisheries biologists found healthy populations of rainbow trout in the Missouri River last fall when they conducted their annual rainbow trout census. Team leader Grant Grisak, a biologist in FWP's Region 4, said high flows in the river in 2009 and 2010 and the end of a decade-long drought in 2008... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1421 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 9 Feb 2011 17:14:54 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1421 Saturday, February 12th, among a lot of other events starting at 1PM, Great Falls will host the first ever Fly Fishing Film Tour in this community. The actual film presentation will start at 7PM following an industry trade show, competitions, and lots of raffle prizes and crowd throw outs! ... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1419 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 9 Feb 2011 10:30:25 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1419 Please write your Montana House Representative TODAY and tell him or her to vote AGAINST HB 309, an extremist bill sponsored by Rep. Jeff Wellborn (R-Dillon) that severely weakens Montana's stream access law, resulting in many streams you currently fish becoming off limits. Background: HB... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1418 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 8 Feb 2011 17:55:31 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1418 Anglers blast access measure Montana Standard, February 8, 2011 Anglers are blasting a bill carried by a Dillon lawmaker that would revamp Montana's stream access law to make any waterway that receives water diverted from a natural stream off limits to public recreation. The measure, carried by Rep... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1415 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 7 Feb 2011 20:20:13 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1415 The Film Fest is this Saturday the 12th. We only have 13 tickets left in the shop. If you don't want to wait in line at the show, come pick them up now! Click on the poster to for any more info. Also you can register for the events online. Click below! http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1414 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 7 Feb 2011 13:04:36 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1414 Here is a quick video for anyone new to tube flies. They work really good on the MO. Tube flies are fun to tie and to swing. If you enjoy swinging flies, look no further, your addiction awaits. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1412 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sun, 6 Feb 2011 14:06:47 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1412 Last Friday Kris Rob and I decided to hit the mo after seeing that weather was predicted close to 50 degrees, the day started off fairly cold but there was relatively no wind (a relief in contrast to the previous day). After a slow start we all started hooking a few fish, I pumped the... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1408 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 3 Feb 2011 12:51:47 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1408 I was laying awake last night thinking about my first nicer fly rod I got. Gary Lafontaine and Dick Sharon made a video called Successful Fly Fishing Strategies. Scott sponsor the film and there was a one rod that neither of them wanted, a SES 590. I was, I think 12, Dick gave it to my mom to... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1406 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 3 Feb 2011 10:34:19 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1406 When you think about Thailand, your first thought probably isn't taking giant fish on mountain trout stream on dries. However, our good friends at Montana Fly Company, owned by Adam Trina, are changing all that. One of our Big R Fly Shop staff, Kris Keller, will be heading to Thailand to finalize... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1395 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:34:40 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1395 We found this video on the Chum last week. It really put things in to perspective for us here. We hear all the time in the shop how crowded the Missouri River is compared to before. Granted, I would have loved to have fished the Missouri before it was a popular trout destination, however, it... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1394 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:57:49 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1394 Here's the real story on felt soles straight from Trout Unlimited who has worked with the proposed bill. A lot of rumors are out there, but here's the skinny. Here's the deal. Please forward it to everybody you know who is interested in this issue. It would help reduce the rumor mill. 1. ... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1393 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:37:59 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1393 Here is a quick video and some of the scenery on the Mo this weekend from our perspective. It was super windy in the canyon section, and to our suprise was actually less windy up by Wolf Creek bridge (never happens). It was 46 degrees up there however, and felt like spring might be starting to... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1392 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 22 Jan 2011 11:17:37 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1392 In the public notices from FW&P, there is information on how they are working on getting funding for a fish barrier for a new cutthroat fishery in the Highwood Mountains. "After construction of the fish barrier, non-native fish will be removed with the use of piscicides. This is very... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1391 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 22 Jan 2011 10:54:21 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1391 Here are a few Montana companies to brighten a fly fishermans day! Here are a few products/companies from the great state of Montana that will help you catch more fish or keep you smiling when you are not catching fish. Help support the great state of Montana by spending your hard earned... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1388 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:52:33 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1388 The West Slope Cutthroat . Cutthroats are considered native to Northern Idaho, British Columbia's upper Columbia system, across the continental divide into Montana and Alberta. Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: ... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1386 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:26:44 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1386 We've got a lot going on at the your fly shop this month. There's a truck load of new gear hitting the shelves like the 2011 Simms backpacks, hats, shirts and wading boots. Cool new Patagonia shorts, shirts and jackets are being put out as well. Speaking of shelves, those are getting moved around... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1385 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:35:40 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1385 Just to let all you know , all the 2011 gear is comeing in !!!! Get in here and check it out !!!! http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1374 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 15 Jan 2011 11:22:56 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1374 We are not going to state too many personnel opinions here from the fly shop. However, these commercials have made it to nearly every blog we read on a daily basis, so we are just going to state some facts, and some of the industry opinions out there. We will let everyone out there form their own... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1367 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:36:19 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1367 If you are having a bit of cabin fever this winter with all this cold weather and snow, here is 1 minute of some shots from the Missouri and other Montana rivers from spring of 2010. Hopefullly this will energize your day and give us all something to look forward to in the coming months and +30... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1366 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 12 Jan 2011 21:32:01 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1366 Our new store is scheduled to open June 1, 2011 in Ponderay, ID. We plan ongetting up there a lot in the upcoming months, and fishing hard. Our hope is to build a fly shop that suites both the local fish people and the surrounding habitat. That's where you come in, we are not going to pretend... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1365 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:19:08 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1365 It's been cold. So the most productive fly fishing activity this time ofyear is getting flies tied for when the temp reaches at least 30. Our newest face in the shop Justin Olson has been up to just that. He is a streamer junky, and likes to target large browns, and has a lot of valuable... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1354 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:18:02 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1354 I pulled this off of moldychums website this morning. We will have more info to come I'm sure. A person may not use external felt-soled boots or external felt-soled waders in the waters of the state Monday, January 10, 2011 at 12:00AM The state being Montana. Bill LC1760 in Montana proposes banning... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1352 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sun, 9 Jan 2011 11:09:22 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1352 Here is the new Simms 2011 product catalog. All of our new Simms products are starting to arrive this month. Lots of new logo'd product, cool new shirts, waders, pants, shorts, and jackets for the spring fishing season. Baetis season on the Mo coming shortly...click here to see the new catalog http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1351 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sun, 9 Jan 2011 10:43:13 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1351 We spend a lot of time discussing (arguing) about fly rods in the fly shop. Our final offerings this year in 2011 bring some exciting new products, and some of the classics back as well. One of our favorite dry fly rods is the Scott G2, and very few "fishy" guys will disagree with our... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1350 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sun, 9 Jan 2011 10:31:14 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1350 A new short clip from Shallow Water Angler. January 4th WESTBAY from SHALLOW WATER EXPEDITIONS on Vimeo. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1347 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 7 Jan 2011 15:50:58 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1347 A New Face at Big R Fly Shop! 2011 brings with it some new and exciting additions to the fly shop. We've got some hot off the production line rod offerings from Scott. The Korker Chrome wading boots just hit the shelf, and our new flies are starting to fill up the bins. Hands down, the most... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1344 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 6 Jan 2011 16:03:42 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1344 The Great Falls Fly Fish Festival 2011 CLICK TO ENLARGE POSTER Join the Missouri River Flyfishers for a day's immersion into the fly fishing lifestyle. The show opens with an industry tradeshow introducing the hottest new gear for 2011. The afternoon continues with fly tying demonstrations... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1339 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 3 Jan 2011 10:23:48 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1339 Here's the new Catch Magazine from Brian Okeefe and team. Close the blinds in your office, grab some coffee and take a quick break...get motivated for 2011! http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1337 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 31 Dec 2010 10:29:26 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1337 I made of list of issues we had this year, and we plan to remedy to make it to the water faster in 2011. 1. I will remember my anchor, and not have to tie rocks to my drift boat. 2. We are going to carry boat plugs at the store this year. 3. The amount of breakfast burritos and Hot Stuff pizza I... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1333 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:29:48 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1333 The recent article below from Field and Stream has a great idea...especially if you have shoe boxes full of lines like I do...and we are going to have a full closet which is okay because we have an image to uphold here. "If you're looking for a way to save money on fly tackle replacement, one of... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1332 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:14:04 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1332 I can't do this... Macabi #1 from Fish Porn on Vimeo. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1329 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:04:10 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1329 As our world becomes more and more reliant on the use of technology, there can be many advantages as well as many drawbacks. First let's talk of the things that bother us. Some people just can't leave their cell's behind while they are fishing this is terms for instant theft of all your fly boxes... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1328 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:59:30 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1328 Here is a short film from a student in California that submitted a grant to research migration barriers and the effects these barriers have on migratory steelhead and salmon. The ultimate goal for this project is to remove any barriers that aren't being utilized anymore. The numbers of... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1327 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 27 Dec 2010 10:42:35 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1327 "With time running short we packed up our gear and headed back to civilization to resupply and plan the next adventure. We got word from one of the locals in town that the Baja 1000 race was going to be coming through the area soon. This has got to be one of the greatest off road races any of... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1323 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:50:21 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1323 Have you ever wondered what the Missouri here in town would look like without the dam? The truth is that the dam below Holter Reservoir is part of the reason that the fly fishing opportunities are as good as they are year around. However, because of the short distances between dams here in... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1322 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:24:59 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1322 The Brown Trout.... Brown trout are considered to be native to Europe and Asia, although there are large populations of landlocked Brown's in Greece and Estonia. Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: ... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1321 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:13:08 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1321 Two very important rivers to us here in Montana have been reunited with the removal of Milltown Dam. "A Merry Christmas for Two of the Nation's Most Beautiful Rivers by Hal Herring I'd like to celebrate something here today that has been almost 20 years in the making and that will be enjoyed... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1314 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:12:14 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1314 We have been getting asked a lot for Big R Fly Shop shirts and hoodies in the store, which we appreciate very much. So we took our first stab at some hoodies and T-shirts and they just arrived. There is apparel now available for men and women in the shop. There are a lot of fly shop shirts... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1302 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:13:03 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1302 Motiv crosses the border in to Ol' Mexico after a comfortable night in a Wal-Mart parking lot. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1301 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:26:10 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1301 We just received our Scott F2 series rods in the shop. They are an updated fiberglass for Scott this year, lighter with quicker recovery. This series will be the perfect rod for the streams in the Little Belts and other areas that we stay tight lipped about around here. The color and... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1300 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:33:34 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1300 Last night I busted 6 males in flannel shirts and ratty ball caps in my basement. They were caught red handed with fur and feathers plastered to their chest pockets and jeans. I was one of the six. No X-box or Nintendo Wii were necessary in the development of flies, or the entertainment for... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1297 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:52:49 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1297 We have a great resource having the Missouri in our back yard here in Great Falls, and although many consider the "fly fishing season" to be from April-October the fish on the Mo eat all year long. Not only do they eat all year long but they can be caught on dries, nymphs, or streamers all year... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1294 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:18:38 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1294 Friends and Family Night is finally back at your Big R Store! For one night only, Wednesday December 15th from 4-7pm, save 25% off regular priced toys, clothing and footwear. Take 15% off regular price everything else store wide. It's our way of saying thanks and Merry Christmas to those... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1290 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 8 Dec 2010 22:00:49 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1290 "MOTIV Fishing is a new name for some familiar faces. Following the success of their past productions, former AEG Media founders, Brian Jill and Chris Owens, have teamed up once again with Thad Robison and Jay Johnson to create the next level of cutting edge fly fishing entertainment with... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1289 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 8 Dec 2010 21:38:15 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1289 Here is the new trailer from LG and the guys from 406 Productions. Of course it's awesome. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1285 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 6 Dec 2010 10:56:55 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1285 Sign up for Pesca Maya.We still have a few spots open for our June trip. You'll have good shots at Bones, Permit, Tarpon, Jacks and Snook. Come in for a brochure or call if you have any more questions about the trip. Big R Fly Shop (406)761-7441 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1283 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sun, 5 Dec 2010 13:26:23 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1283 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1277 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 3 Dec 2010 11:03:47 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1277 Here is a brief summary of what Scott Fly Rods are all about. While there are a lot of great fly rods and fly rod companies out there these days, maybe I'm old fashioned but these Scott's I like. Scott Fly Rod Company "It all started in a basement on Cook Street in San Francisco back in 1974... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1275 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 2 Dec 2010 11:19:20 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1275 Simms Guide Jacket is bombproof! I was out bird hunting this last week when I realized this is the ultimate jacket. The first time I ever saw the jacket in action was 3 years ago in a 4 day early spring complete down pour on the Smith River trip. My buddy Ben Sidor was wearing one and I had a... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1274 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 2 Dec 2010 10:51:51 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1274 Here is a short clip from a new video with famous steelheader Bob Clay... just kind of puts you in the mood. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1272 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 1 Dec 2010 10:56:58 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1272 Dec. 2nd, starts at 7PM @ Black Eagle Community Center This year we have decided to go with our 2nd Annual Christmas party for our monthly meeting. We welcome anyone and everyone who would like to attend. We also will be having our fly swap for those who would like to participate. People will... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1268 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:57:28 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1268 Check out this Blog. http://drawingflies365.blogspot.com/ A customer came in and showed me Jeff Kennedy's blog spot. He had recently framed this Grey Hackle Peacock for a lady who lives here in Great Falls. He posts a fly just about every day. I received an email from Danielle requesting a fly that... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1265 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:18:31 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1265 The holidays are heating up with awesome gear deals from your Big R Fly Shop. Save on Patagonia, Redington, Simms and a whole lot more, so drop into the fly shop and stock up! Sale prices good through December 12, 2010. Click HERE to download the full ad. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1264 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:47:28 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1264 I got to spend Thanksgiving in Oregon this past weekend. Bruce and I got up early and headed out to the coast for a short half day float. We had a great time, we didn't get any steelhead (which was the target) but it was a nice rainy coastal day. Landed a few sea run cutthroat and hooked a... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1251 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:12:45 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1251 Here is the new fly of the week using one of our new suppliers, Pro Tube Systems. The tyer is Bruce Berry who is the rep for Pro Tube and we will be posting more flies using these new tubes in the future. The video takes place in Sam's basement with KK, Sam and the crew watching intently with... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1249 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:54:36 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1249 Here is an article from National Geographic on the issues in Bristol Bay and Pebble mine. Click Here to Read Article http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1248 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:47:45 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1248 Here is a video explaining "The Process" of fly engineering behind the doors at Idylwilde flies. The Process from Idylwilde Flies on Vimeo. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1238 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:42:21 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1238 This is from our hosted Big R Fly Shop trip to Belize this past April. Next up Pesca Maya, Mexico...just north of this location.. we can't wait. Sign-ups are in the shop for anyone interested and more information is on our site about the upcoming trips on our "Destinations" tap on this site! http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1236 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:25:04 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1236 A couple weeks back I was quizzing some guys on the best dye to use for tying materials because I have shot a few birds this year and thought I would start to experiment a little. I heard hair dye and bunch of others but Kool-aid got brought up more than once. So I found this article on Field and... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1235 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:08:59 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1235 For as hard as it looked to get a Musky in yesterday's posted video. Some real avid anglers got a good one here. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1234 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:19:43 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1234 This is sweet Muskey video that should get everyone pretty amped up for next spring. There are quite a few great Pike (mini musky) lakes near here. Musky Country: Zero 2 Hero Trailer from RT on Vimeo. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1233 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:28:43 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1233 Never a better time to stock up your fly boxes. We have a number of attractor dries and nymphs, hatch matching and techy tail water patterns, bass poppers, salt water flies, tandem streamers, carp flies, and steelhead bugs. Clearing out inventory for new flies next year. 50 cents, think of it... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1231 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:34:57 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1231 With the latest news on the Missouri about our bigger size brown trout population getting a fungus. Now would be the only time we could get away with drifting flesh flies underneath a strike indicator. So grab an 8wt , some peach or tan colored bunny leeches with a soft hackle hares ear off the... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1230 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:05:25 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1230 A few shots from yesterday on the Mo... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1227 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 12 Nov 2010 13:41:28 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1227 The new GVX and BIIIX Winston rods are on the way to the shop this week. Come check them out. The GVX is a "green stick" we are very excited about, made in Twin Bridges @ $499 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1222 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:31:24 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1222 We have been seeing a lot of browns that look like this fish... George from FWP has helped clear up some of the confusion and here is what he has to say about it. "Please let me try to explain in some detail what we think is happening to the fish that you are observing that are in bad shape or... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1220 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 8 Nov 2010 18:25:39 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1220 As avid outdoorsmen, are there ever times when nature ceases to amaze us? Check out these photos of some fly guys rubbing elbows with the locals. Just click the graphic to enlarge. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1219 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 8 Nov 2010 13:12:45 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1219 Some motivating Steelheading shots. Touching the Soul (BC section trailer) from Troy Costa on Vimeo. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1214 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 4 Nov 2010 16:36:07 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1214 This summer I attended the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's, Jack Creek Kid's Camp. For two years now I have been asked to teach the fly tying station at the camp. We just got some photos back and thought we would show some of the other things that we do outside the shop throughout the year. ... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1211 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 3 Nov 2010 16:51:09 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1211 Nothing better then a view like this from the boat on a wonderful evening. Why I love Montana http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1209 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:06:02 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1209 I watched the whole thing, so I thought everyone should have to. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1202 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:24:11 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1202 Give it up for our man Sam Schmidt for landing this incredible 28" brown down in the Big Hole. What else is there to do during a beauty of a Fall weekend in Montana? By the way, nice hat Sam! http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1189 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:16:44 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1189 We had our meeting with Cortland fly lines who were once the kings of the fly line business. They also produce the new Climax leaders which have had a great response in our shop with their 98% knot stregth promotion. The new rep is Tom Harman, and he was the owners of Harman's Fly Shop in... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1183 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:48:54 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1183 Big R Fly Shop of Great Falls will be hosting a spey casting class on Saturday November 6th, presented by Bruce Berry of Beulah Fly Rods. "Bruce is and excellent caster and will show you how to make those difficult transitions from single handed to double handed techniques," says James Shaugnessy,... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1180 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:08:57 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1180 It's hard to decide what to do on a weekend in the fall. There are so many things that one can do. From hunting big game, or going after some ducks, taking the dog out for some pheasants, or deciding what river to go to and fish for some fall browns or maybe even head west and try one's... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1176 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:56:24 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1176 We have been spending a lot of time working on bringing products with real applications for the mountain life, river bums, and ranch hands. These are products that we have tested ourselves (not just taken the companies word for it), and believe are truly superior to others out there. We have... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1151 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:09:59 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1151 "School of Tarpon coming towards us, Two o'clock!". Hearing your guide say that never gets old cranking on her hard to the right when she was trying to go left, then flipping the rod over left and cranking on her hard to the left when she was trying to go right. Left to right, right to left... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1149 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:30:04 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1149 I've been hearing how people don't hunt ducks because they don't like to eat them since I could walk. So last year a friend of mine who works at for the Reno Fly Shop invited my girlfriend and I to stay at his cabin at the Canvasback Duck club near Fallon, NV. I was probably more excited than... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1135 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 1 Oct 2010 10:23:33 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1135 Opening day is Sat. for waterfowl on the pacific flyway. Make sure you have your duck stamp, shotgun, streamer box, and 6 weight in the boat. The youth shoots the week before gave up limits. Should be a good season. Honkers are flying all day. Pray for some cold weather this weekend (or at... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1134 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:41:05 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1134 With waterfowl season right around the corner (opening day for both flyways is this Saturday, Oct. 2) many of us anglers are cleaning our shotguns, re-stocking shells, and purchasing new calls for the glorious time of year many refer to as "cast 'n' blast." So the question that's been on my... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1129 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:04:58 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1129 MRF First General Meeting for 2010/11 Season! September 16, 2010 Sam Wike The Missouri River Fly fishers are working hard to bring the Great Falls public interesting public fly fishing meetings. We are stepping it up this year and have a great line up in the works. Our first public meeting... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1121 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:28:16 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1121 Here is a letter from Dave at Fish Wildlife and Parks to our local sponsoring Trout Unlimited and Federation of Fly fishers group here in Great Falls, MT... the Missouri River Fly fishers (MRF). "Conn, Thanks very much for the help. We helicopter transferred 123 non-hybridized westslope... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1120 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:21:53 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1120 The marketing guys in the office refuse to believe they can't steelhead on the Mo. The pacific northwest weather today has sent them in to protest in the office. What's the next step? Drive to Idaho? Swing the Mo with spey rods? It's that time of year: Gore-tex, wool, studs, thermos... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1118 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:59:30 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1118 Here are some highlights from this years 5 minute fly fishing film awards from the Denver show this year. Tapâm - a flyfishing journey from tapamthemovie on Vimeo. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1116 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:37:38 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1116 At the International Fly Tackle Dealer show this year in Denver. KK, Erik and I listened to Crazy Charlie Smith's son present a new conservation effort in the Bahamas. While we listened one thing really stood out to us, and should to all of you that have experienced flats fishing, and... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1110 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:03:39 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1110 Live To Fish? Would you love to share that knowledge with others in a retail setting? Our Big R Store in Great Falls is looking for an enthusiastic (fly seasons, fly tying), gear, tackle etc... Must be able to demonstrate your abilities to explain various fishing techniques to our customers.... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1096 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 7 Sep 2010 12:38:58 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1096 Here are a couple short videos of our latest outings. The first is from our trip to Campeche, Mexico (Sam gets a little crazy at the breakfast table). The second is just a quick glance of a creek up in the Little Belts. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1089 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 4 Sep 2010 01:53:58 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1089 Here's the Sept. Catch magazine... pretty amazing this month. Check it out HERE. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1083 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 2 Sep 2010 01:42:32 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1083 Our shop likes Scott rods, that's no secret. We feel they make a very nice rod and have a great range in price points all made in the USA (they start at $295). They look and feel like a custom rod, and when you call Scott the same guy usually answer the phone and it's an actual person, and he... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1082 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 2 Sep 2010 01:17:36 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1082 This week's fly of the week is pretty special. Keaner Boyce is our guest tier with one of his favorite hopper patterns. Erik, KK, Savannah, Sam and everyone else who gets to chat with Keaner have learned a lot from him. I think this fly shows off Keaner's experience in fly fishing by having... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1067 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:29:16 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1067 Here is a new video from Loop Tackle. You thought Jurassic Lake looked cool? http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1050 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:18:28 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1050 Here is a short video on Pebble Mine in Alaska. Pebble Mine is a Trojan Horse from Renewable Resources Coalition on Vimeo. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1044 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:27:20 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1044 Since we had to be at the Outdoor Retailer show this last week anyways we decided to make the weekend out of it and float the Green for a couple days. Results were great! http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1043 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:19:52 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1043 "Steve wake up! It's 4am." We had arrived in Campeche at 1AM after a 2 hour drive from Merida to save money on the flight options (next time we may fly in to Campeche regardless). Of course, since we always make the best decisions, we had decided to check out La Iguana Azul and listened to a... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1030 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:27:47 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1030 We are now adding fly tying videos to the site every week. Some are the basics, some are unique to our fly shop, and some just rule. You can subscibe to our youtube site HERE. Here are the past three weeks flies... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1029 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:01:14 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1029 August in Montana means hot and dry, windy days, which leads to one of my favorite times of the year; hopper time. There are two types of fly fishermen, those who fish hoppers and those who don't. I won't mention any names of those who don't fish hoppers because Sam would be really embarassed... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1027 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:25:02 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1027 Ummmm.... Wow. I can't believe they could get that close, I can barely seem to hook them, keep them hooked, or land one as it is. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1026 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:26:57 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1026 During the summer most kids get into the lemonade business, but 13-year old Jacob Bernhardt has taken a different approach to summertime entrepreneurship, and he knows what it takes to "lure" in customers. Jacob has been making and selling his own trout flies at the Great Falls Farmer's Market... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1025 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:08:15 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1025 Solitude Fly Company's Sculpzilla has been a huge hit. Streamers are like fads these days, however, some are here to stay. The Sculpzilla has even founds it's way to its homeland in Japan. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1022 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:49:51 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1022 Can't wait to head down there! KK, Dan, Sam, Howard, Rich, and Steve (la Manzana) are headed to Campeche next week. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1018 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:30:53 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1018 Here is a press release that shows off some of the work of our Great Falls and Montana conservation groups. A lot of the fund raising money is behind the scenes and often seems untangible but here is a great example of what they get done for all of us. MISSOULA, Mont. If you're even a casual... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1016 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:01:57 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1016 My old man and Jennifer were carp fishing last weekend (at a location they're keeping from me) and had a little excitement with a few fish other than carp. The fish on the left is a catfish and the fish on the right is a drum, both caught on the fly. No carp on their excursion, but I don't... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1013 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:48:37 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1013 Carp Rodeo is August 14th. Sign up sheets will be in the shops this week. Posters and detailed information will be posted this week. Get your teams together. The buckles for the winning carp rodeo team are looking sweet and you will want one. Here's a Simms video to get you pumped. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1004 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 9 Jul 2010 14:49:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1004 Check this out. A 44 year-old man named O'Sullivan purchased a carp five months ago that has developed a "human-like" face. It has developed features that resemble a nose, mouth, and eyes. O'Sullivan thought that he was hallucinating due to heat exhaustion, but came to find that the... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1002 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 8 Jul 2010 16:42:46 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1002 Check out what was on the Moldy today: Patagonia is joining Save Our Wild Salmon in urging the Obama Administration to change course and remove the four lower Snake River dams. This has only strengthened collective resolve to protect salmon habitat. As Washington farmer Bryan Jones explains in a... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1000 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 7 Jul 2010 17:38:45 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/1000 While we happily watch the Missouri water levels drop fa fa fa finally, as well as hearing good fishing reports from Belt Creek, Smith River, and the Sun, here is an interesting story to follow. Follow these guys through the Cook Islands as they find some gigantic Pacific bones. If they think the... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/998 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 5 Jul 2010 15:41:30 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/998 Really cool new video with Tom Bie from Drake Mag Tom's Tarpon: Fly Fishing For Tarpon from WorldANGLING on Vimeo. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/995 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 2 Jul 2010 16:34:13 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/995 Here is a really cool new online fly fishing magazine called the Contemporary Sportsmen. Here is the Summer 2010 edition. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/992 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 1 Jul 2010 12:53:18 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/992 Here is this month's Catch Magazine by Brian O'Keefe. Click on the Jungle Cock to be linked to July's Catch. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/989 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:51:03 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/989 Here's why high water is sweet. 1. For some reason larger fish are caught. 2. It's okay to fish the San Juan Worm. 3. Montana agriculture is prosperous 4. Encourages one to fish where they usually don't 5. The Smith and Sun will still be fishable in August 6. You don't see how many fish... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/988 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:04:46 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/988 Not too many instructional videos on fly casting with fiberglass these days... so here's one. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/985 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:27:03 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/985 Here we go... we won the first round. Tomorrow is important for the USA. Here is a video of some national pride/passion that we often miss here in Montana for our footballers in South Africa this year. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/984 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:24:04 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/984 ...and here is a video of why fly fishermen get stereotyped. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/975 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:46:58 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/975 It's a river that goes under the radar by many throughout the state, but it's a river that should be near the top of any trout angler's bucket list for Montana streams. The Dearborn River is viewed by many as a low water, small trout stream who's sole purpose is to feed the Missouri with rich... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/973 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 19 Jun 2010 12:17:39 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/973 Saw this video via thisisfly.com of this 81cm brown trout...which converts to about 32 inches. This dude was pretty excited upon netting this fish and it's worth watching just his reaction... I wouldn't be any different so I'm not judging. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/972 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:16:19 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/972 I am not one to follow to much on disaster's for the sheer fact that it is what it is. It is never a good thing when something like this happens but their isn't much to be done that isn't already being done now that it has happened. Although last night, while sitting at a, well lets just say an... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/969 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:48:24 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/969 Right now we have on sale a product that I have used for the last ten years as a dubbing brush. (Sounds like a dude from an info-mercial). You can pick up a rifle bore brush/ dubbing brush for $2 in the rifle cleaning section. I think I snagged mine out of my dads .22 cleaning kit when I was... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/965 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:23:14 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/965 Every year around this time I experience a phenomenon that one would call a "learning" experience, but for some reason I haven't learned anything about this subject in the last 23 years; the sun can burn you. Yesterday KK and I were on the river and it was one of those days where there wasn't a... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/962 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:26:13 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/962 Apparently its time to start carpin. Here is another pic. from team LaBrel. They have landed more carp this season than I have made casts to (it's ok I haven't made a cast to any yet). This year's carp classic is gonna be a tight race. I think it's time for team Big R to chase some golden bones... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/961 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:06:24 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/961 The Mo is high (15300cfs as I am writing this). The freestones are dirty. Lakes get boring quick. I've been getting a lot of questions recently concerning how to get into fish consistently this time of year. To be honest, it's kind of a day to day crapshoot. The first thing that you need to... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/957 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:45:35 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/957 When I stepped off the plane in Baja my initial reaction was extreme concern. I had invited 5 friends to come with me thinking I had picked an optimum time to catch Rooster from the beach but the heat was so intense stepping off the plane it seemed unfishably hot. I literally couldn't wait to get... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/956 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:34:14 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/956 Here is the latest news on the raft that flipped on Rock Creek two days ago.... From the Missoulian News Our condolences go out to the families and friends that were involved in this tragic event. Be safe out there. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/953 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:56:34 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/953 Yesterday there was an accident near mile marker 27 on Rock Creek near Missoula. For the last few years there has been a log jam in this area and this year it has gotten worse. From what I have heard, it was a guided trip and the guide didn't anticipate the sweeper soon enough and was pulled into... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/952 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:33:10 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/952 It's Thursday... if you are sitting in your office getting amped for the weekend, click the pic and fuel the fire. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/950 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 9 Jun 2010 01:36:51 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/950 Almost everywhere I've traveled for fly fishing (except here in the US) heated discussions about the game of soccer (football) have come up. If you are fly fishing in Argentina I would strongly recommend not glorifying the Brazilian team, and identify with Maradona as the best player that ever... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/947 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 8 Jun 2010 10:42:45 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/947 Here is the latest news from today and recent that we have found on the oil spill. Finally there is some decent containment but it is a temporary fix, however, at least their is some hope. wkrg_oil_spill on livestream.com. Broadcast Live Free The Gulf Coast has had its behind beaten for the... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/943 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 4 Jun 2010 18:16:46 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/943 It's finally June, which marks the beginning of a special time of year for anyone who knows anything about anything. It's Salmonfly time on Montana streams'. The recent wet weather has delayed the emergence of these giant hummingbirdesque bugs, but the first bit of warmer, dry weather will get um... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/941 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 4 Jun 2010 13:21:55 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/941 Tommorow at 9am is Kids Fishing Day at Wadsworth Park. Details for the event are can be found HERE via the Great Falls Tribune. Missouri River Fly fishers and Walleye's Unlimited support the event. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/940 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 4 Jun 2010 13:12:23 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/940 Fred lives with his family here in Great Falls and is a board member of our local Missouri River Fly fishers (TU/FFF). He just headed up to Alaska to start his guiding season in Alaska and is already in the paper (Click here to read the article). Fred and long time friend Stacey run a guiding... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/937 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 3 Jun 2010 21:55:03 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/937 If you are missing this knot in your knot tying skill set... make sure you learn this one especially if you plan on visiting the salt. The wrong knot to your backing will result in lost fish. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/936 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 3 Jun 2010 21:42:44 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/936 Here's a video from Oregon on how they prefer to rig the bobber. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/935 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 3 Jun 2010 21:35:59 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/935 Since 1986 the American Rivers have been issuing this report. The link to the site is HERE http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/934 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 3 Jun 2010 17:10:26 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/934 If you haven't heard yet there is an oil spill in the Gulf Coast. Oh and its the largest one in United States history. All joking aside, the spill is dumping in an estimated 250,000+ gallons per day and all efforts to contain the spill have failed thus far. To make matters worse, the marsh lands... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/928 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 1 Jun 2010 13:49:54 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/928 Boats can take a beating. Freezing temps, punk friends, shot guns, boots, spills, UV, water, knives, brunton stoves, and so on. On our hard bottom the seat is spent. I was looking into a new seat for it because every time you sit on it rowers seat you have wet pants. I found in the farm section... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/924 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 24 May 2010 11:58:51 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/924 Here is a cool video shot on the Deschutes River. This will start getting you amped for the fall runs this year already. Even if Missouri River trout are sometimes as large as Deschutes steelhead, there is something about hooking steelhead on the swing that is different. I am not sure if it's... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/921 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 22 May 2010 11:30:13 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/921 Cornfed and I fished Craig down on Sunday and first fish we saw river right after the bridge was a big Golden Ghost! Didn't eat. Gave us the Permit-y style cold shoulder. I haven't heard much word yet because of all the cold weather on the Carpin' until last night. Cornfed and his dad (Doc)... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/920 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 22 May 2010 11:17:30 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/920 Criminal charges, hiding the truth, larger than the Alaska oil spill, and jeopardizing the recreation industry are all accusations in the news right now regarding the oil spill in the Gulf. At this point, we just need the spill to stop. Watch CBS News Videos Online http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/918 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 21 May 2010 14:21:27 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/918 Here is an idea for a tippet holder. Depending on the size of the Snapper Pin. You can throw on about 4 RIO spools on a 2" pin. They have different size pins and shapes so I guess that they could fit whatever, Maxima, SA, WireBite, Shock Tippet or Salt lines. Some proper uses on the Snapper Pin... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/917 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 21 May 2010 11:18:18 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/917 Here is a link to the latest news on the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The saltwater fishing industry in Florida is in jeopardy. We will try to keep everyone updated on the status of this issue, however, it doesn't look good right now. Here is the latest news via a memoradum posted by the... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/916 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 21 May 2010 11:01:07 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/916 The Dearborn peaked out yesterday at 707 CFS and is now coming down and is in the mid-500's and depending on weather may be fishable this weekend. Yesterday Cornfed and some of the other fly shop guys were up there and passed the Dearborn. A couple of ways to use this water to your advantage. ... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/914 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 19 May 2010 14:57:44 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/914 The Belt Creek is not floatable due to log jams. FWP is not permitting floaters due to trees down in the canyon, and there will be no way to get them out until flows recede. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/913 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 19 May 2010 10:35:39 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/913 Bring Alaska and the wilderness in to your daily routine with the new collection of Old Spice. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/902 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 14 May 2010 11:50:46 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/902 "I really wish we had more time to fish," is the thought that went through my mind on an annoyingly repetitive basis throughout my trip in Puerto Rico. My family who lives there constantly talked about how their are tons of Tarpon all over the island and no fly fisherman are ever around especially... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/900 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 14 May 2010 01:45:51 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/900 Here is a new video on Willy J's mag series packs. Mag Series from Collin Carlson on Vimeo. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/899 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 13 May 2010 13:33:05 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/899 Kris Keller's Montana Mouthwash is the week's fly of the week. Check it out and pay special attention to how he finishes the end of the fly the a technique you may not be familiar with called "Sleezing" the fly. Here is a link to more information on the fly - Montana Mouthwash http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/897 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 13 May 2010 11:53:51 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/897 Something new to try between 1 and 3pm in August on the Mo. Don't try this in wading boots. I wonder if Korkers will come out with a new sole for this sport? http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/896 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 13 May 2010 10:29:23 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/896 Here is a story I came across on fishing for Nile Perch in Egypt. Never thought much of attempting this myself but this article makes it sounds like quite an adventure. Click the pic to read all of Mike's adventure in Egypt. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/894 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 11 May 2010 13:33:43 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/894 This is the new Hey Zach photo report from Brian O'Keefe in Guadalupe. Pretty awesome photos. Click the picture to read the story from O'Keefe's latest adventure at Idylwilde.com http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/893 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 11 May 2010 12:39:27 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/893 Could there be more fly fishing in Puerto Rico than we thought? Although I didn't get much time to fish on this trip we did see a number of species with out trying. Snook, Tarpon, Jacks, Cudas, Pompano, Dorado and more. We waded a few flats and caught a variety of "randoms." However, a... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/889 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sun, 9 May 2010 12:25:31 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/889 Happy Mother's Day From The Big R Fly Shop http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/888 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 8 May 2010 18:01:40 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/888 With no help from the weather, We had a small turn out with casting and Ladies gear night. As always, we had a wonderful time with Molly and learning new casts and cleaning up whatever bad habits were formed from the previous year when she visited. We really hoped for a better turn out but with... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/877 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:10:22 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/877 Here is a short video from the Carp Classic in Idaho. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/876 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:02:11 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/876 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. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/874 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:51:59 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/874 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... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/873 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:11:16 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/873 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. ... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/872 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:38:05 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/872 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... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/871 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:29:42 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/871 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. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/870 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:39:31 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/870 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! http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/868 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:43:38 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/868 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... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/867 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sun, 25 Apr 2010 09:14:38 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/867 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... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/866 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:30:53 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/866 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... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/863 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:25:15 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/863 The Big R Fly Shop team represented at the 2010 Simms Fishbowl. Although we didn't come home with the trophy this year, we had a great time. Simms put on a great event, the staff at Big R learned a lot about the engineering and materials used in Simms fishing products, and we walked away with... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/857 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:35:55 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/857 Tournament Date: May 21 & 22, 2010 Dear Lip Chaser, Don't miss out on the fun, the bragging rights, the great prizes and the chance to hook into the biggest, ugliest fish you've ever caught on a fly. This event is fly-fishing only tournament and FUN fundraiser for fly-fishing guides and/or... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/856 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:42:51 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/856 Last year, at the 09 Simms Fishbowl Big R sweeped Montana fly shops accross the state with their bowling skills, and ability to dress ridiculously in public. Wigs, jorts, bowling shoes, and fancy Pandhandle Slim Big R Fly Shop stamped shirts brought the judges to their knees. All of that is a... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/854 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:15:13 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/854 Izzack's is now open in Craig, Montana and here is their new menu for spring for when you get off the river. Apres fly-fishing destination. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/853 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:48:14 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/853 Simms is currently offering a wader rebate program for recyclying you old waders. Get up to $50 back for bring in your old waders. To sign up and get your voucher code for this promotion follow the link here: http://www.simmsfishing.com/site/recycled_wader_program.html http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/852 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:45:43 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/852 Many of you have probably heard of the new film coming out... Erik, KK, and I saw a short clip at the last fly fishing retailer show. Other than that I have not heard much but film coordinator Kristi Denton Cohen e-mailed us this today. A good start. We'll take it. More soon, I hope! ... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/851 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:25:08 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/851 Here's a short film from RA Beattie. Who's ready for summer? Off the Grid from RA Beattie on Vimeo. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/850 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:04:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/850 This is a few day late but too cool not to share. The guys have been in Belize over Easter which is the reason for the delay. However, here is your Easter Hopper pattern by Brian Holum. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/848 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:00:33 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/848 In 1985 I was 1 year's old, so this should be the best hopper fishing I have ever seen in my life if this article the Idylwilde Fly Co. issued is correct. "Last year's hopper fishing was merely fantastic. If government predictions are correct, this year could be the best in a quarter... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/847 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:28:17 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/847 We just returned home last night from Belize, and dang it is cold here. I woke up and it was 85 and go to bed and there is snow on the ground and 30. The trip went really well this year with lots of first. 5 guys on the trip landed their 1st Permit... lots of other casts when in the direction of... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/827 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:33:24 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/827 Since graduating a few months ago life has been great. No homework, a shiny pickup, a steady paycheck, no weekend studying, but as of the last couple weeks something has been missing. I didn't realize it until I started looking at some of my old pictures. My life will no longer have any spring... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/826 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 2 Apr 2010 10:36:59 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/826 This video is from Shallow Water Angler, and they have a bunch of really well done Redfish films. Check out their videos on Vimeo. Player requires JavaScript and the Flash Player. Get Flash. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/825 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 1 Apr 2010 11:57:32 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/825 The guys at the fly shop got a hold of one of our younger customers birthday lists and we had to share. This reminds us of what is was like to open the first fly rod (Sam's was from dad and it was a Cortland, and KK's was a Scott he got from one of his mom's friends, Erik's I believe was an... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/824 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 1 Apr 2010 11:37:02 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/824 In a recent creel survey in the Missoula area, a new hybrid fish species has turned up in alarming numbers in the lower Bitterroot and Rock Creek drainages of Western Montana. Scientists concur that this is without a doubt a cross between the Mountain Whitefish (Prosopium Williamsoni) and the Brown... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/822 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:39:03 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/822 Sign of the times? Maybe... BNSF will be using the railcars being stored on the Mo due to demand... "In the coming weeks, BNSF Railway Co. is putting some 1,100 railcars that were parked idle between Helena and Great Falls back to work. Some of the cars have been sitting on the rail line for as... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/821 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:07:59 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/821 Check out this new online publication called "Sleeping in the Dirt." Really great photography and stories. Click the picture to be directed to the mag. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/820 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:02:11 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/820 We keep hearing a lot about Costa Rica, and they have always been fabeled by their Tarpon near Rio Colorado. However, the fishing opportunities in Costa Rica have some how remained more mysterious than other giant Tarpon locations. Wait4itfilms found one here... Player requires JavaScript and the... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/817 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:10:23 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/817 We drove up to Missoula area this weekend in search of a Skwala hatch, however, extremely low snow pack has left the area with low and warm water which has made the Skwala's hatch much earlier this year. On the Bitterroot the heavy part of the hatch was already near Darby. With more boats on... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/816 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 27 Mar 2010 10:29:53 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/816 This could be an adventure. "The name of the village Oromomo means "Devil's Gold." Apparently, the elders who named the village felt that riches of the region were somehow cursed. But for fly fishers "Devil's Gold" reflects brightly, referring to golden dorado, one of the wildest of... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/815 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:44:09 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/815 "How far can you cast?" The question from my guide left me with a queasynervous feeling in my gut because I knew my casting ability was about to be put on trial. In fly fishing circles, it's a pretty important question. I had cast an entire 90' line before, but that was during a casting contest... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/813 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:39:06 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/813 We just received a new shrimpment of EP Spawning Shrimp in the shop. The EP Spawning Shrimp has been a go to pattern for Permit, and especially in Belize. We have in stock in the smaller sizes in tan, olive, and rootbeer for $2.99 a bug. EP flies are time tested in the salt, look great, fish... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/810 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:13:11 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/810 Our friend and factory representative for Scott Rods just got back from a month long trip to Australia. He sent us a few shots today that made us more than envious. Looks like the new Scott salt stick works...S4s? http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/807 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:13:34 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/807 A couple of buddies and myself have made a tradition out of skipping Friday classes and floating the river (we're in college and even the professors know that Friday is part of the weekend to us). Lately we've focused our efforts on the Bitterroot, which has been fishing relatively well (not... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/806 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:00:01 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/806 We have decided that all models of Loop Tackle must go to make way for new gear we have on the way. This is a huge savings on Loop Tackle. This will go pretty quickly at half off already marked down pricing. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/805 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:46:39 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/805 While twitters, facebook messages, emails, and blog posts have been hinting the Skwala hatch on the Bitterroot starting to heat up, we went the other direction. Too much traffic there so we headed to the cold windy tundra on the lower Big Hole. On my lunch our on Friday I called the Sportman's... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/802 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:57:05 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/802 I just booked a trip to Puerto Rico for the first week in May, I know that Bonefish and Tarpon are being caught in San Juan, Culebra, and Vieques. San Juan I know holds numbers of Tarpon in the lagoons, and then both Culebra and Vieques which are neihboring islands both have numbers of Bonefish... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/801 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:48:48 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/801 The Bitterroot River which flows right next to Missoula Montana is one of the most talked about rivers in the state these days. Topic of discussions about this river start in March when it receives one of the largest and most predictable hatches of Skwala stoneflies in the state. It has easy... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/800 Www.bigrflyshop.com Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:05:54 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/800 In light of the Day of Saint Pat's, I was thinking about one of my favorite fly combo's a little something I like to call 'corned beef and cabbage.' This is a two part setup which requires the use of a construction grade hardhat and a rod with enough backbone to handle two large streamers. When the... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/799 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:06:46 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/799 We finally got our stock of the new line of Simms fishing shirts. Yes, many of the names of the shirts have stayed the same but the material change that they made is a huge improvement. They now fit correct, the material will not wrinkle and shrivel up in the wash, and they are lighter... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/798 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:08:41 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/798 Kris Keller's Goodnight is a BWO nymph/emerger he designed to be a cross between the lighting bug and more traditional style BWO patterns. The dun colored CDC wing gives the nymph a pre-emergent look and the flashy color makes this a great nymph when baetis are hatching, even in off color water. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/797 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:09:36 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/797 If these trout get loose in the Missouri we may be trading up our 5x for 1x. Actually the experiment is being used to generate more food with farm raised fish at a reduced price... not really for our Missouri dry fly fishing... but wouldn't that be a trip. The average size rainbow would probably... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/796 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:55:23 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/796 While Saturday was windy, rainy, and cold we had a great upper float by the dam and caught a number of fish. However, on Sunday with 60 degree weather, sunny, and no wind... we had our "rookie day." How come no one ever knows (err how come I never know) when daylight saving time comes? So we plan... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/789 Www.bigrflyshop.com Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:34:46 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/789 How to tie video of Wike's Tailwater Charlie. Sam Wike came up with this simple fly after not being able to decide between fishing pink, orange, and red in the winter months. This has a scud/midge/shrimp look that takes less than two minutes to tie and has the best of all worlds.more... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/788 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:56:15 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/788 Like 'em or Love 'em... or even if you don't like them at all orange hot head flies have been the talk of nymphing on the Missouri. Whether it be a "hot head sow bug"... "hot head ray charles" .. or Solitude's new "sunkist".. they work. It is pretty obvious what fish are eating these flies for... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/782 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:55:44 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/782 This video is a little strange and pretty cool at the same time. Anyways, the video work is really cool, and it's got some pretty young spirit behind it. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/779 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:24:20 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/779 There has been alot of midges on the water lately... like... alot. While nymphing is doing well up high by the dam. The midge fishing this year has been unreal on the Missouri. This I didn't realize and left home with out a great selection. Judging by this picture that Brian Nielson took... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/778 Www.bigrflyshop.com Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:23 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/778 Field and Stream reviewed and tested Simms Streamtread soles. Here's what they say... Aiming to reduce the transmission of waterborne invasive species, Simms teamed up with Vibram to produce the sticky-rubber StreamTread sole now used on all its wading boots. Like the five other sticky-rubber... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/777 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 9 Mar 2010 23:46:21 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/777 When we first got Buffs in the store, honestly, my thought was "o wow, there's an in and out product I'll see on the clearance rack in a few months." However, we sold quite a few for multiple reasons but I still never realized their potential as a fly fishing product. About a year later, I... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/773 Www.bigrflyshop.com Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:10:21 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/773 Our good freind Chris Martinez sent us this cool little piece of media that he made on his own for the shop (Chris is the second guy in). Chris is living down in Dillon and is going to be one of those next generation of trout bums we highly respect at the shop. Thanks for the poster Chris! ... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/771 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 8 Mar 2010 21:12:23 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/771 The Big R spey clinics this weekend on the Missouri went very well for the customers that attended and for us guys at the shop. We learned more about spey from our friend Bruce Berry than we thought was possible. You will see us making some changes to our selection in the near future... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/770 Www.bigrflyshop.com Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:00:23 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/770 We are getting very close to our trip. It is less then a month away. Next week Thursday March 11th at 5 p.m. we will meet at Big R Fly shop To purchase whatever is needed for this trip. (leaders, flies, packs, bags, buffs, sunscreen, etc.). We will be offering 15% off To everyone going on the trip... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/755 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:37:47 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/755 Currents of Belize from McJ Digital on Vimeo. This is one of the coolest little documentaries on Belize. We have a hosted trip coming up this April to San Pedro Belize and a lot of this film takes place right there. Our 2010 trip is quickly approaching! http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/754 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:37:03 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/754 I just broke through the clouds in one of the prop planes that fly from Great Falls, Montana to Seattle. I've only had 2 cups of coffee at this point, pre-8am, and thinking about fly rods keeps prop plane turbulence out of mind. Picked up a couple of publications with the latest fly rod... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/753 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:35:08 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/753 Frozen rod guides are the most annoying issue on God's blue water when fish are eating on the Mo in cool weather. I've heard of a bunch of ideas to slow the pain of glacial rod guides. These include petroleum jelly, Loon's Ice off Paste, and now Mitch thinks Pam's a good idea. Pam...does not... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/752 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:34:31 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/752 Here is some technical casting advise from the Bahamas. http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/751 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:33:42 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/751 Have you seen this official thingamabobber pro-staffer tattoed anywhere yet? Don't even think about copying this sticker...it's mine! (and you can see it is copyrighted right on the bobba). If you get the sticker, no matter how you get it, you're in. That's right, love 'em or hate 'em if... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/750 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:32:16 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/750 "The Science of Felt - 2009 A look at the science driving the move to eliminate the use of felt soled waders Bob Wiltshire Center for Aquatic Nuisance Species In September 2008, Trout Unlimited called for the elimination of felt soles on wading boots by 2011. Just a week later, Simms Fishing... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/749 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:31:32 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/749 Thanks Brian! http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/748 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:30:29 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/748 It's decided.Campeche it is in late summer of 2010.We have spent a lot of time researching the best trip to host this time of year. While there are a couple thousand options. We have come down to this. The trip will consist of 4 nights, and 3 days of fishing in Campeche, Mexico. The cost of the... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/747 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:28:50 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/747 Brian asked if uv light has broken down the fiberglass on your oars what you could do about it...here is advanced composites reply... Brian, Thanks for the inquiry. Your oars are likely fine structurally but they may have been long overexposed to UV. Covering oars when not in use for extended... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/746 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:27:30 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/746 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/745 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:26:28 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/745 1. the roads are probably too bad to get 5 miles to work...but just good enough to get 30 miles to the Missouri 2. people think you are more hardcore for fishing in the snow (image booster), in reality, you know no one else is on the river and some of your best days are when it snows. 3. don't need... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/744 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:24:30 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/744 nice trout Barkley! Are those JT's Rising Crocs hanging off of you? http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/743 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:23:06 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/743 Everyone has a story like this every fly fishing trip they take...but this one was so close I could taste it, and have had nightmares already. Last hour of the entire trip (standard story telling line but it's true) we were out in front of the beach hooking up and seeing some smaller Roosterfish... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/742 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:22:18 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/742 We are always so appreciative of all of you that support the local fly fishing events like the annual banquet, the Fly Fishing Film Festival, the Carp Tournament, and other things the Missouri River Fly Fishers do in the community. I suppose everyone wonders where their money goes. Well believe us,... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/741 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:20:40 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/741 Here's a Montana dudes thoughts before a trip to fly fish for Roosterfish in Mexico: We leave in 22 days for Baja’s East Cape and the Sea of Cortez to try to hook a Roosterfish on a fly. We have been asking everyone what flies, leaders, lines, rods, reels, clothes we should... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/740 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:19:14 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/740 Evidently it is not too common to see one of these caught on the fly. We would have spent more time taking better photos of it had we known it was so rare. It is called a Rainbow "Runner" at least thats what the boat captain Santos told us. The picture doesn't do this fish justice but they fight... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/739 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:17:48 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/739 The first three days of our trip we fished alone off the beach...no guides...no boats. The beach isn't easy and takes a lot of dedication... I took off with my backpack at 7 am after breakfast at Rancho Leonero with no idea what to do and alone (KK caught up with me later). I started heading... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/738 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:16:54 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/738 There is not a lot of writing out there on what flies are best to bring down to baja...and now I realize why. In baja the 2 major food sources for the Roosterfish as well as other targets are the Sardinas and Mullet. Sounds easy. The problems that occur become apparent quick. First of all... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/737 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:15:47 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/737 ...lots of great pics of a great trip coming as soon as we get them downloaded http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/736 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:14:14 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/736 I just spent the last 3 days on the Smith River at the Heaven on Earth Ranch and thought they deserved some props. First of all if you haven't got a chance to fish the Smith then you need to. It is one of the most scenic trout streams we have here in Montana. Although access is limited, you can... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/735 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:12:51 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/735 All kinds of things were thrown at us this weekend...Mom turned 50, it was Father's day, relatives were in town...Belt Rodeo. All the shop guys were floating the Dearborn this weekend so I was forced to call Paul to come down and help me get the family some fish. It was my mom and cousins... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/734 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:11:05 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/734 This is not you everyday purist fly fishing bunch, in fact it's Christian and some buddies that came up to spend a few days on the Missouri a few weeks ago, as well as his custom General Lee retro Clackacraft. I've been told more than once that I have one of the messiest drift boats on the... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/733 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:10:01 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/733 Lately I've logged in a lot of time on the river as well as a lot of time on the vise (summer-school procrastination at its finest). A few weeks ago I was anchored up on the lower Mo and watched a 5lb brown come out of the depths and eat a dead or dying fish that was on the rise to the surface (the... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/732 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:08:03 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/732 I read a quote from Charlie Smith (Crazy Charlie who invented the most famous Bonefish fly in the Bahamas of all time) from when he was up fishing in Montana with some guide friends...I can't remember which magazine it was (fly rod and reel, drake, american angler or one of my favorites).... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/731 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:07:16 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/731 You will probably be dissapointed to know that this line is only available at the annual fly-fishing carp tournament at Blackfoot Reservoir every year...and unfortunently Scientific Anglers has not made this a catalog item (Secret: this is really just re-packaged Sharkskin 7 weight Magnum... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/730 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:06:29 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/730 We just got back from Saskatchewan and had a wonderful trip. I can't express enough to everyone how great the fishing is just north of us in Canada for Pike. In three days John and I boated over 100 pike from about 1-18 lbs. I would actually say that fly fishing for them is the most productive... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/729 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:02:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/729 A few of us are headed to the far north in Saskatchewan to go chase Pike on a fly for the next few days. I however, have a few things to say about this place. For those of you who haven't gone...you need to. I have been going to the same resort since I was...um I dunno, I was in 1st grade. ... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/728 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:00:21 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/728 While some companies have some pretty fancy anodizing processes and custom color options, other people are just creative. One of our buddies who is moving up from Dillon and we recently fished with upgraded his reel. I walked in to work this morning, and his brother (the fonz) showed me this... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/727 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:59:00 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/727 yeah...there's not one. Bring your Huffy ...thanks for operating the NCM Shuttle Service for us this weekend KK http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/726 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:57:05 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/726 Is there anywhere to fly fish in town? Of course there is. We have one of the countries largest river systems running right through the middle of our city. There is one of the states largest rainbow trout hatcheries by Giant Springs. We also have a number of ponds around town to learn on. Some... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/725 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:55:52 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/725 You think you might be a trout bum until you meet a kid half your age raising fly tying chickens and you ask yourself...where's my dedication to this sport? Yep, our buddy Jade purchased a fly tying variety pack of chickens which are genetically better for raising to tie flies with. We are... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/724 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:46:39 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/724 Sign-ups at Big R Fly Shop Presented by: Bruce Berry, Beulah Fly Rods/ The Staff at Big R Fly Shop WHY SPEY: Spey fishing is an effective and fun way to present flies to anadromous as well as fresh water species. Spey fishing will benefit any angler in the ability to keep your fly on the water... http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/723 Www.bigrflyshop.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:43:53 +0000 http://bigrflyshop.com/blog/view/723 Currents of Belize from McJ Digital on Vimeo. This is one of the coolest little documentaries on Belize. We have a hosted trip coming up this April to San Pedro Belize and a lot of this film takes place right there.