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FLY OF THE WEEKDirdle Bug

Get down and dirty with the Dirdle Bug. It is a great fly to use in the spring during high water, especially on freestone streams like Montana's Yellowstone, Gallatin, and Madison Rivers, as well as smaller creeks such as Belt Creek.   MORE





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Fishing Reports
  • MISSOURI RIVER
  • February 21st, 2012
    Partly cloudy
    Temperature: 45 ° F 
    Fishing: Great
  • MISSOURI RIVER
  • January 22nd, 2012
    Mostly sunny
    Temperature: 35 ° F 
    Fishing: Good
  • MISSOURI RIVER
  • January 19th, 2012
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    Temperature: 0 ° F 
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Big R Fly Shop - Farm Store Fly Fishing

Welcome to Great Falls, Montana's full service fly shop located near some of the best fly fishing opportunities in the state. Big R Fly Shop is a new dimension within Big R Stores, which is a Montana owned farm and ranch retail store. We fish hard and often, we are obessed with bugs and love to teach fly tying and fly fishing. We stock a full selection of fly fishing gear for every species from trout fishing in Montana to saltwater flats fishing and much more. Always feel free to call, e-mail or stop in with any questions and we will be happy to help.


Big R Fly Shop • 4400 10th Ave. S. Great Falls, MT 59405 • (406) 761-7441