Rising Water and Falling Trout
June 22, 2018
Last week, on the Missouri River, we had “Falling Water and Rising Fish.” This week, we’ve got the reverse. The water is rising and the...
Read MoreUmpqua UPG HD Fly Box
June 20, 2018
North 40 Fly Shop discusses the Umpqua UPG HD fly box at the 2017 IFTD Show in Orlando, FL. FlyTrapTM High Capacity Storage with TPE...
Read MoreA Strange Year for Fly Anglers
June 19, 2018
It’s been a strange year for fly anglers. A day of spring and a day of winter has given way to a day or two...
Read MoreFalling Water and Rising Fish
June 15, 2018
Falling Water and Rising Fish If you have not been paying attention to flows on the Missouri River, the river peaked briefly at 20K and...
Read MoreSimms Dry Creek Backpack Overview
June 13, 2018
North 40 Fly Shop talks with Rich Hone to give Simms Dry Creek backpack an overview at the 2017 IFTD Show in Orlando. Designed for performance and...
Read MoreFly of the Week: Chubby Chernobyl
June 10, 2018
This fly is synonymous with western trout fishing. And, in fact, this was my go-to fly when I was guiding. When the Chernobyl first hit...
Read MoreThe Best $200 (ish) Fly Rod - Loop Q Fly Rods Overview
June 6, 2018
Loop's new Q series has a smooth, deep action that is both forgiving and precise. Available in both single- and double-handed models, this is the...
Read MoreFly of the Week: The Zirdle
May 29, 2018
The zirdle bud is a fly that's a cross between a Zonker and a Pat’s Rubberlegs and can be fished under an indicator, stripped as a streamer, fished with a slow retrieve, or swung on a trout spey. Buy it below.
Read MoreFly of the Week: Kraft's Kreelex Fly
May 18, 2018
The Kreelex flash material comes in a number of colors so you can tie or buy this fly in endless color combinations to suit your efforts for any species. Click below to shop.
Read MoreFly of the Week: Elk Hair Caddis
May 11, 2018
The Elk-Hair caddis is a standby in almost every western angler’s fly box. It’s one of the most productive patterns in the world and it can fool fish eating adult caddis, along with moths, which are a staple in a trout’s late summer diet. Learn more below.
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