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Stalking the Golden Ghost II
America’s toughest, smartest, biggest, and most accessible freshwater gamefish....MORE


The Roll Dump Cast
How to make a “bad” roll cast a good thing....MORE


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 Tackle Tricks and Tips

Lots of Loops
Ed Russell shows six ways to tie a loop on the end of your line--and why to do it....MORE
Simplifying Your Knots
The best knot is any good knot that you can tie quickly and strongly. Learn how to make the three most important connections--fly to tippet, tippet to tippet, and leader to fly line--by using the uni knot and its twin the surgeon's knot....MORE
Make Your Own Strike Indicator
Learn from author John Mundinger how to make your own reuseable yarn strike indicator. ...MORE
 Deadly (Subsurface) Weapons

Trigger Flies
Certain flies generate a response from fish that goes beyond simple feeding. ...MORE
Anatomical Nymphs
I fish mayfly hatches often enough that I like to have nymphs so convincing that I feel they can’t miss, though the term "can’t miss" is always relative in fly fishing. When I fish an Anatomical Nymph, I never blame failure on the fly, but I always feel the fly’s realism contributes when I succeed. I think Anatomicals are as detailed as they need be to convince careful trout--more detail would be for fishermen, not fish. Consequently, tying them is neither overlong nor unmanageable for average tiers....MORE
 Spotlight on Montana

The South Fork of the Flathead River
A cutthroat and bull-trout fishery secluded in Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness....MORE
Montana's New Madison River
The Madison is back—and everyone knows it. Learn from Greg Thomas when and where to avoid the crowds, find the best hatches, and catch the biggest trout on one of Montana's most popular and productive trout rivers....MORE
Bighorn Hatches
Cathy and Barry Beck reveal the six most important hatches on Montana's Bighorn River and when and how to fish them successfully. Includes a printable .pdf map of the river, a Cathy and Barry Beck slide show, and a downloadable desktop image for your PC....MORE
Gallatin River
If you enjoy dry-fly fishing for eager browns, rainbows, and cutts, author Greg Thomas recommends Montana's Gallatin River near Bozeman, Montana. ...MORE
Exploring Yellowstone's Northeast Corner
The Lamar River and its tributaries offer summer fishing for native cutthroats in a splendid wilderness setting. Learn when to find the best fishing and what flies you'll need to match local hatches....MORE


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A.A. Outfitters
Full service, fully stocked flyshop located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania.

Allen Brothers Quality Fishing Flies
Quality is more than just a word. We use Daichii hooks and all our beadheads are tied with tungsten. Check out unique variations on a lot of the classics, plus our original patterns!

Angler's Pro Shop
The finest products the fly fishing industry has to offer.

Bighorn Fly and Tackle Shop
Montana's premium fly shops, lodging and guide service. We're dedicated to helping you experience the best Montana has to offer.

Bob Henley's TIE-A-FLY
19 traditional patterns. TIE-A-FLY kits have all materials needed to tie them, instructions/illustrations, a pre-tied fly to use as a model.

Gary LaFontaine's "The Book Mailer"
Every angling book & media in print—10% off 3 or more. LaFontaine fly patterns & materials.
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Crystal Fly Shop Online Store
Quality products at reasonable prices from Winston, Elkhorn, St. Croix, Galvan, Solitude, Idylwilde, Chota, etc. Many items 15-35% off.

Custom Fly Rod Crafters
Fly rod building components, tools & supplies.

Dan Bailey's Online Fly Shop
Outfitting fly fishermen since 1938. Equipment & information to make your next fly fishing trip be a memorable one.

Fly Fishing Flies & Gear
Shop RiverBum.com for premium FLIES and GEAR from Simms, Sage, Fishpond & more ... Free Shipping on orders over $25!

FlyShack.com
High quality, hand-tied flies. Assortments from $.60/fly. Great selection and excellent service. Free Shipping.

FlyShopCloseouts.com
Now—new and expanded—with much more brand name fly fishing tackle and gear at huge savings. Save 30-50% on quality brands you will recognize in an instant.

Galloup's Slide Inn Online Fly Shop
Full online store offering cutting-edge flies, equipment, and the best streamer selection found anywhere in the U.S.

Hills Discount Flies
Fly shop quality flies at wholesale prices. Over 1,000 patterns. Check out bargains in "Hot Deals" section.

Hooked On Flies
65¢-69¢ a fly. That's 3 flies for less than the retail price of one fly. 450+ Trout Fly Patterns!

Madison River Fishing Co.
Spring is coming! We have TONS of new gear this year. Cloudveil, Simms, Sage, Under Armour, Vosseler Reels and lots more. Click or call 800-227-7127 for catalog.

www.ShopUltimateAngler.com
Your steelhead and smallmouth specialists featuring Simms, Sage, Patagonia, Orvis, guide services, local fishing reports and more!





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