Now that hatches have really picked up on the Madison and Yellowstone it’s time to start thinking about dry fly specific fly rods. When it comes to fly fishing in Western Montana using dry flies has always held a special place in the hearts of anglers. Something about delicately landing a fly on the water and watching it disappear into the mouth of a hungry trout is unforgettable and instills feelings of excitement, peace, and serenity. Having a tool that can make this happen again and again brings Montana dry fly fishing to the next level. Here are 4 of our favorite dry fly rods for fishing our Bozeman area rivers. The perfect dry fly rod is an absolute necessity with the Mother’s Day caddis hatch rapidly approaching!

Thomas & Thomas Paradigm

Ask a group of experienced anglers to name the greatest dry fly rod of all time, and the T&T Paradigm is sure to be mentioned more than once. Over twenty years later, we’ve followed the same inspiration that made the original into a legend to create a new Paradigm for the 21st century.

While the advance of technology has pushed the limits of rod weight, line speed and casting distance, the essence of stalking a rising trout and presenting the fly remains unchanged. With this in mind, we set out to capture the unique feel that made the original Paradigm fly rods such a magical instrument.

Sage Trout LL

With a delicate touch and medium action, the TROUT LL family has been designed with the trout angler and dry flies in mind. Through blank taper optimization and specialized length offerings, the TROUT LL is perfected for wade fishing, closer casts, small flies, and light tippets. A relatively supple tip maximizes light tippet protection and gives way to a smooth easy-loading mid-section that increases feel and feedback throughout the casting stroke. When the hatch is on, the TROUT LL is an angler’s best friend.

Drawing inspiration from historic Sage rods of the past, the TROUT LL is a nod toward tradition with a classic appearance and a smooth casting taper, yet adds modern performance features in accuracy and loop control through the backbone of Konnetic HD blank material.

The TROUT LL series is available in a combination of classic dry fly line weights and lengths 7’9” though 9’0” while beautiful wood inserts and premium componentry add an elegant touch to these high performance rods.

G-Loomis NRX+ LP

DELICATE DOMINATION. (#delicatedomination)

Dedicated dry fly anglers know the deal. Your job? Flawless presentation. The trout’s job? Avoiding introduction.

Picky and particular, feeding trout aren’t often available to receive offerings sent in a straight-line path. Perfect, delicate drifts require slinging unconventional slack yielding casts, and drag inducing micro-currents, obstacles, and other naturally occurring variables can limit tactical opportunity. When success rests on a razor’s edge, take control with balanced fishing tools built to boost effectiveness in ultra-technical scenarios.

NRX+ LP is the ultimate tool for accurate and effective dry fly presentation. Tailored for supreme versatility over a wide range of casting techniques, actions are sweet, smooth, and stable, with plenty of “spank” when conditions call for an additional pinch of power.

Scott G Series

The Scott G Series 905 falls into that presentation category of modern fly rods with a true medium action to help turnover long leaders and deliver delicate presentations. One of our all-time favorite rod choices to fish during the Mother’s Day Caddis hatch on the Yellowstone and the Trico Spinner falls on the Missouri River. A wonderful blend of classic feel utilizing lightweight componentry and advanced graphite technologies exclusive to Scott Fly Rods.

Medium Action

The Scott G Series is an iconic, medium-action fly rod that loads deep into the blank with smooth transitions throughout the casting stroke. The impeccable craftsmanship of every Scott Fly Rod is showcased throughout the G-Series with exquisite attention to detail in the finishes and componentry. Modern technology, combined with a classic feel, results in a fly rod that feels and performs exceptionally well wherever wild trout thrive.

The G-Series was awarded the “Best New Freshwater Fly Rod” by the fly-fishing industry at the 2017 IFTD Show.

Shop all of the badass dry fly rods and many others in our Bozeman Fly Shop, home of Bozeman’s Best Fly Rod Selection!