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
    Frigid
    Temperature: 0 ° F 
    Fishing: Poor
 
Welcome to Ponderay, Idaho’s newest and best full service fly shop. Located a spey cast away from Lake Pend Oreille, and literally minutes away from some of the best fishing in the state, our shop is perfectly positioned to be your one-stop shop before you hit the water. Our shelves are stocked with the best gear the fly fishing industry has to offer, with brands like Simms, Patagonia, Ross, Hatch, Waterworks-Lamson, Beulah, Scott, Loop and so much more, at the best prices around! Our crew is passionate about the outdoors and eager to share their knowledge with you. We look forward to seeing you soon! And always remember to take a kid fishing!  




Big R Fly Shop • 477181 N Hwy 95, Ponderay, ID • (208) 255-5757