Water conditions are prime on the Bighorn. Current flows are around 2500 CFS and should be there for quite some time, as our snowpack is diminishing. This is a good thing! We’re looking forward to a lower, normal water Summer for the first time in about 8 years. Current water temps are in the mid 40’s at the peak of mid day’s heat. Read more...
The Student has long been a staple for anglers on the Bighorn during the hatches of Spring Baetis. It is arguably one of the best patterns for difficult fish. It is often hard to see as it is one of the more sparse CDC patterns we fish, but we changed that. Read more...
We’ve had some difficulties getting certain products during this whole COVID pandemic and we’re excited to announce our custom dubbings have been replenished! Links to the products on our online store are listed through the names.
CARPET DUBBING is our favorite for a variety of patterns including Pete’s Carpet Bug, Twisted Scud and various Scud/Sowbug patterns. Read more...
The Bighorn is looking great these days since the opening of the upper access points last week. We’re still surprised by the lack of people taking advantage of the prime spring conditions the river is offering. This past weekend there were a handful of folks out, but not like you’d think. Read more...
Hey guys, sorry for the delay. Our blog was down for almost a week, but hopefully most of you follow us on Instagram or Facebook, where I’ve been posting updates.
So, finally good news! Today the barriers were removed at Afterbay and Three Mile access points. Ok-A-Beh is still closed as well as the campgrounds. Read more...
The boys at Montana Wild make spectacular films. Check this one out from a few years ago. Great streamer and Dry Fly Fishing action! Read more...
We wanted to share the latest news with you guys on where we are at regarding COVID-19 and our State regulations. Yesterday, Governor Steve Bullock held a press conference regarding lifting of certain State mandated regulations. It is described as a ‘phased opening.’ There’s plenty of politics here and we’re not trying to get in the middle of them, but agree we can’t just open things overnight. Read more...
Switching things up a bit, here’s a pretty cool piece on Custer’s Last Stand back in 1876. If you haven’t had the chance to visit the Little Bighorn Battlefield, try to make time for it on your next trip. It’s well worth the trip and is just under an hour from the shop. Read more...
Still pretty quiet around these parts. The river access remains closed through the end of the month (except for Bighorn and lower fishing acccess points). After that, we’ll see where our things go from there. The road blocks remain in place at all entrances to the valley as well.
THE WATER
It’s turned back into winter a few days a week and we’re starting to see that late snow accumulation. Read more...
We have gone in and added several new patterns to our already extensive Bighorn and Montana fly selection @ flyshopexperts.com. Check out our Custom Shop patterns as well here . These guide developed and tested patterns are found nowhere else in the world! Read more...