http://bigrflyshop.com/ Blog Feeds From Bigrflyshop.com en-us Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:34:55 +0000 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:34:55 +0000 hourly 1 UCMS 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 bring….and about the... 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.