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A Brief History of Fishing Regulations (& Who Makes Them)
The Debate Around Fishing Regulations Regulations. In Montana, we’re all familiar with those floppy, pulp-paper manuals—the ones with the bright yellow logo of Fish, Wildlife & Parks and “FISHING” or...

Fly Fishing the Missouri in October
Kevin Lyons is a fly fisherman and entomologist who’s been observing Montana’s Missouri River and its ecosystem for years. In today’s blog, he shares his field notes on the bugs...

How to Fly Fish with Terrestrials
What are terrestrials and when should you fish them? When we fly fishermen say terrestrials, we’re referring to all those non-aquatic insects and arachnids that occasionally (to their detriment) end...

How to Fish the Missouri River in September
Guest blogger and fly fishing entomologist Kevin Lyons returns to share his observations of the best flies and techniques to use based on his years of fishing Montana’s upper Missouri...

The Ancient Origins of Fly Fishing
In this article, we’ll focus on the evolution of ancient fishing rods and techniques into what we know of as modern Western fly fishing. That said, the origins of fly...

Fly Fishing Strategies for the Missouri in August
Notes from a Fly Fishing Entomologist: August on the Upper Missouri Our guest blogger Kevin Lyons is back with his field notes on fly fishing the Missouri in August: Caddisflies...

What Are Hoot Owl Restrictions (and Do They Work)?
Fly fishermen who live or frequent the northwest have likely had to reckon with Hoot Owl restrictions in some way, shape, or form. The term originates from the early 1900s...

Flies & Techniques for Fishing the Missouri in July
By: Kevin Lyons July Caddisfly Hatches, Behaviors, and Patterns The White Miller Caddis from June are still present for the first couple of weeks. A light colored #18 caddis (iris,...

Fly Fishing for Monster Pike: A Five-Year Quest
A story by Steve Boardman Five years ago, after having an estimated 46-inch pike come after a 14-inch largemouth bass I was fighting on a spinning rod, I determined that...

How to Fly Fish the National Parks
Fly fishing amidst the drama of towering peaks, crystal-clear rivers, or seashores untouched by civilization is the sort of vacation we daydream about almost constantly. The National Park Service (NPS)...

Fly Rods Rigorously Tested On Montana Waters
Rods and reels that outperform your expectations at every cast.
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Retractable Zinger
5.0 / 5.0
(2) 2 total reviews


Warm Springs Fly Rod 2 & 4 Piece
5.0 / 5.0
(8) 8 total reviews


Elite 406 Fly Reel
5.0 / 5.0
(2) 2 total reviews


Tapered Mono Leader with Loop
5.0 / 5.0
(3) 3 total reviews


Magnetic Fly Boxes
5.0 / 5.0
(3) 3 total reviews


Dearborn Fly Rod 2 & 4 Piece
5.0 / 5.0
(4) 4 total reviews


MC-38 Fly Line
5.0 / 5.0
(1) 1 total reviews


MC-40 Fly Line
5.0 / 5.0
(1) 1 total reviews


Envy 406 Fly Reel
4.7 / 5.0
(3) 3 total reviews


Micro Swivels for Fly Fishing
5.0 / 5.0
(3) 3 total reviews


Craig Fly Rod 4 Piece
5.0 / 5.0
(10) 10 total reviews


Tippet Rings for Fly Fishing
3.5 / 5.0
(2) 2 total reviews


Lite 406 Fly Reel
5.0 / 5.0
(2) 2 total reviews


Nippers
5.0 / 5.0
(1) 1 total reviews

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Montana Casting Co. fly fishing rods weren't just designed to withstand harsh environments. They were designed to deliver effortless casting regardless of what mother nature throws your way. Every rod is Montana tested and Montana tough.
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Fly Fishing Reels
Montana Casting Co. fly reels are extremely durable and precision-engineered to out-perform your expectations no matter the conditions. Cast easier; fish harder.

