Gear Reviews

Salmonflies are only a few weeks out on our Bozeman area rivers, here are the best salmonfly dries from our Bozeman fly shop. The time for Salmonflies in SW Montana is short-lived and also generally coincides with high water. We are closing in on the very front end of the hatch here in Bozeman and we have yet to see much of the water that is expected to run off this season. This means that fishing...

The very limited Scott New Zealand Special rod is available now in our Bozeman fly shop. This beautiful un-sanded Scott rod has green accents and is built on the Scott Sector blank with freshwater components. It's truly hard to believe how good this rod looks until you see it for yourself. The 9' 6 weight NZ special is perfect for casting in adverse conditions to trout that require finesse to fool. Good for casting to huge brown trout...

After spending a week fishing the new 590-4 (9' 5 weight, 4 piece) Sage R8 Core fly rod I have come to the conclusion that this rod will be my go-to stick for years to come. Continue reading for the full rod review from our Bozeman fly shop. First Glance Let's start from the beginning. The R8 Core story begins in the rod sleeve. The sock itself no longer has the two strings that are normally tied or tucked...

The Hardy Ultralite X fly rod is officially in the "Silly Nice" Category of fly rod. Whether you want an all around, do-it-all, fast action 5wt. or a 6 or 7wt. specifically for casting heavy streamers, I have no problem saying you will absolutely love any model of the Hardy Ultralite X. Get the Ultralite X today from our Bozeman fly shop. I can't stress enough how amazing the Ultralite X is. But, I will try my best to describe...

The new GHOSTech Strike Indicators are available now in our Bozeman fly shop. When a delicate presentation to spooky fish is necessary, GHOSTech Indicators lay out without a splash and detect the most subtle strikes. When nymphing in shallow, slow moving, clear water, delicacy is everything GHOSTech Strike Indicators provide just that. Delicacy, a tight hold on your leader, and the ability to adjust them based on your flies or the water body you are fishing, makes GHOSTech one...

Yellow Sally’s are a staple food item for trout throughout the spring and summer season and are just starting to hatch around Bozeman. Hatch season is in full swing and the rivers are coming to life with aquatic insects. Yellow Sallies are a staple food item for trout throughout the spring and summer season. The Sally hatch persists for long periods of time unlike the lightning quick caddis hatches. Therefore, they can produce fish over an entire season and should...

Bajio sunglasses are the latest and greatest when it comes to fishing shades. These high-performance sun blockers are now available in our Bozeman fly shop. Check out the Bajio story below. In addition to Costa and Smith we have recently brought on Bajio Sunglasses. These shades are designed to be the clearest while being made with sustainable materials and maintaining 100% carbon neutrality. Stop by our Bozeman fly shop to see the clarity of these awesome fishing sunglasses or...

Waterworks-Lamson is coming in hot with a new color scheme for the Speedster S, Dark Smoke. This sexy color of the Speedster reel is now available in our Bozeman fly shop and in our online store. Speedster Dark Smoke This gorgeous new reel is light, durable, and made right here in the U.S.A. If you are looking for a new reel to match your Scott Centric, there is no match that looks better. Add a bit of red...