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Congratulations and welcome to the addicting sport of Fly Fishing! You just bought your first fly fishing setup and are ready to hit the stream. If you did not purchase one of our pre setup fly rod packages, you will need to assemble your setup and make sure that it is all ready to go. This article will walk you through the basics of...

These days, fly rods are coming in all sorts of lengths and sizes. Some may be a marketing ploys, some may be legit.  We like to keep it simple and have outlined our fly rod sizes below along with their purpose. All of our 406 Fly Rods are 4 piece rods and come packaged in a hard sided travel case allowing for easy travel...

Rocky Mountain Supply in Belgrade Fully Stocks Bozeman FlyWorks! Looking for a local pickup of our products? In the spring of 2021 we partnered with Rocky Mountain Supply in Belgrade, MT to have the majority of our standard products available in store!   Located at: 350 Jackrabbit Ln, Belgrade, MT 59714 From all of our leader sizes, tippets, and the standard-for-our-waters fly lines, you can find...

To reverse the drag of the Patriot Fly Reel to cater towards your Left Hand or Right Hand Retrieve follow these easy steps: Step 1 - remove spool from the reel Step 2 - use the flathead screw driver to remove the exposed cap of the red drag housing Step 3 - use the Phillips head screw driver to remove the screw which is holding...

The basic steps to setting up your new fly line without getting ANY tangles!

We get this question all the time and figured it was about time we sat down and wrote a little post on it to help you decide the correct handing of your reel!  The "handing" of the retrieve refers to the hand that you will be reeling your monster brown trout in with.  The opposite hand is the one that will be holding the...

Whatsup with the 10' 5wt?

We have successfully completed the redesign of our fluorocarbon tippet spools!  Slightly larger diameter - accommodates the 55 yards of the larger diameter tippet (0x-2x) much more efficiently Size denoted on the band - sporting a band with the size denoted for easier stream side access and on boat navigation Easily snap together - the inner portion of the tippet spool allows the various...

How we are able to sell quality products at an affordable price!

Caddisfly Life Cycle Caddisflies, formally known as Trichoptera, are commonly found on rivers, lakes, and streams throughout the U.S. West and around the world. The definition of the ancient Greek word means “Hairy Wings,” and rightfully so.   With all of the bugs that thrive in the rivers of Montana, the caddis seem to be the most prominent and active within the system. The...

This is one of the first years where I have spent the entirety of the fall in Montana. Prior to this year I would visit Bozeman for a couple of days here and there, but after moving to Bozeman to attend Montana State University I have been enjoying the crisp morning air, the changing of colors on the trees, and the unforgettable days on...

Like a lot of people, I associate fishing with my dad. Not because it’s all he ever did (he was more of a putterer, always tinkering with something or chopping down trees). Not because he loved it more than just about anything (he liked to fish, but it wasn’t something he did whenever he got the chance). I think of my dad when fishing...

Fishing is one of those things that really gets into your mind and warps the way you think. It causes you to get excited about odd things like bugs and exactly how much water is moving through your favorite creek at a pretty specific time. You start planning family vacations around things like bugs and, yes, exactly how much water is going to be...

“Strip, strip, strip” suddenly a buttery slab the size of your forearm comes out of nowhere and slams your streamer! Me, not paying attention, see it too late to get a hook set, and that pig goes back into that logjam, never to be seen again. This same scenario has played out more times than I want to admit. Maybe I was admiring the...

The odometer read 40 mph as I crawled up highway 200 during a snow flurry. I was on my way up the Blackfoot to fish one of my favorite spots on the river. We were supposedly in the middle of fall, but Montana had other ideas. As i turned off onto Johnsrud Park Road, I glanced at the temperature, and thanked the Lord I...

Picture this: You're at your secret fishing spot. This small creek is one of the best kept secrets of the Ozark. You can almost guarantee that when you're out there you won't see anyone else the entire day. Just you, God, and hopefully some wild trout. The tree in the middle of the creek provides perfect cover from the wary rainbows, allowing you to...

PART III – THE FLY TYING EXPERIENCE FOR BEGINNERS, BY A BEGINNER If you’ve made it this far and decided to go the cheapest route possible you should not have spent more than $50.00 and you have all the tools and materials you need to tie several flies.  So- get to tying.  Find out if you like it or not.  Tie up a caddis...

Throughout this process, remember that practice makes perfect.  You may not end with a beautiful fly the first time but you will get there.  One thing I like to keep in mind, because I  know my flies end up rarely like I want them too, is just because your fly doesn’t look like floor room quality, as long as it’s close- the fish won’t...

As a fly fisherman we’ve all had (or will have) one of those days when the guy or gal fishing alongside you, or across the river is stripping in fish after fish and you can’t seem to even turn one.  The more time you spend on the water the more you realize how particular fish can be.  Not just trout, any fish.  I’ve experienced...

First off let me eliminate some of your excuses if you’re like I was originally. You have fat, uncoordinated fingers.  So do I.  It’s alright.  Certain things may take you longer to learn or be harder for you to do, but they’re all possible.  The tools will assist you and do most of the work so your bear paws don’t have to. You can’t...

My Place A dream. A vision. A picturesque landscape. A connection with nature. A vivid memory. A trophy catch. A bond between individuals. A longing to return. At the forefront of each anglers mind, there is a defining place, one that fuels and emulates a sense of existence. Although the words to precisely describe such a place may not exist in our language, the...