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...
Sorry, no fishing report as the Afterbay and 3 Mile Access points remain closed, as well as other NPS sites. There are still checkpoints on Highway 313, allowing only Big Horn county residents to travel. We’re looking at least through the 30th of April with these rules in place.
BUT, on a positive note, our water is on track for a near perfect season, flow wise. Read more...
The Jellybean Sowbug is a very simple pattern to tie and works well throughout the season on the Bighorn. Guide Bryen Venema ties his version of the Jellybean in this video. This pattern is available to purchase on our online store here as well.
JELLYBEAN SOWBUG
Hook: 2X heavy wire scud (TMC 2457 or equivalent) Sizes 14-18
Thread: Fl. Read more...
About an hour ago, we received this notice from the Bighorn River Alliance via National Park Service. It looks like it’s going to be a bit before things are up and running again on the Bighorn. State FAS sites (Bighorn, Mallards, 2 Leggins) are still open for the time being to Big Horn County residents. Read more...
We have received word today that the Bighorn River is now closed to non-Big Horn County residents as per order of the Crow Tribe. There were several ‘check points’ on Highway 313 today and will continue to be there most likely for the next couple of weeks. Luckily Big Horn County has yet to report any COVID-19 cases, but is just a matter of time. Read more...