Big R Fly Shop
...Farm Store Fly Fishing
V O L U M E
REEL TO
BACKING:
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Kids fishing day is
June 7th at
Wadsworth Pond.
•
New Rods for Kids
Fly Fishing Program
•
August 1,2 and 3
the Yellowstone Fly
Fishing school returns to Great Falls
•
Angler and Boating
Swap Meet at
Prewitt Creek Fly
Shop on June 28th
Typical Highwood
Mountain Brown
Get more info about local fly
fishing events at Big R Fly Shop
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I S S U E
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Plenty of Water, Stoneflies, and Carp
No one can complain about not
getting enough water so far this year.
The rivers are full and we have received full run-off this year. This
may have delayed fishing plans for
this year but it
is going to be
a much better
fishery
throughout
the summer in
many of our
area waters
we have seen
at dangerously
hot and low
levels in years
past. The full
run-off is good
for insects and
fish, which is
mostly what
we are concerned with here (although I sympathize with flooded basements). June
is the month when we see great
Salmonfly, Golden Stones, and caddis
hatches on the rivers and is the most
fun time to throw big dry flies (if you
haven’t seen “The Hatch” we have it in
the shop and it will get you very amped for the Salmonfly hatch which has
started in many places already).
For a change of pace, carp on the fly is
getting increasingly popular. If you
haven’t had a use for your 8 weight
since your last Pike or saltwater trip
then Carp can give you a reason to use
it. They can be very tricky to hook
on the fly, but once you do, you will
become addicted.
The Pike situation should be heating
up with a slow start this year due to
our extended winter and the lakes
and reservoirs
taking longer to
warm up than normal. However
now is the time to
try for big pike.
The larger Pike
move in to the
shallows when the
water begins to
warm. Flies with
lots of movement
and tied with craft
fur, rabbit strips,
and other such
fibers drive them
to strike.
We are fully staffed in the shop this
year with some really sharp fly fishers/ fly tiers. Come by with any questions and we can help you out.
Where We Expect to See You
On June 7th the Missouri River
Fly Fishers will be hosting the
Kid’s Fly Fishing Day at
Wadsworth Pond here in Great
Falls. Aside from actually going
fishing, local fly tiers and fishermen will be present to answer
questions and have fly tying
demonstrations. New this year
will be a showcase of different
types of flies so that kids can see that
there is a lot more our there than fly
fishing for trout. Local tiers have
come together to show off their
favorite saltwater, Pike, Bass, and
other types of flies as well.
Prewitt Creek Fly Shop will be
having their 2nd annual “Anglers
& Boating Swap Meet” on June
28th from 9AM to 3PM. This
event will include booths, fly tying
and casting demos, and more. The
event is also sponsored by Rosie’s
Restaurant.
Also, don’t forget we are making
coffee and sharing secrets every
Saturday morning in the fly shop. If
you are new to town, interested in
learning to fly fish, or you just like
to fish, talk, and drink coffee then
come on in to the shop. People
usually start showing up at around
9:00 am and feel free to bring a vice,
DVD, or any other show and tell.