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Fluorocarbon vs. Monofilament: The Mono to Fluoro System
Is fluorocarbon better than monofilament? Fluorocarbon (fluoro) leaders and tippet rose to prominence in the 1980s for their near invisibility and abrasion-resistant properties—a clear advantage in rougher waters or when...
Building Custom Fly Rods: Finishing Your Rod
You’ve planned out your dream custom rod, chosen your materials, found the spine on all your blanks, made your measurements, and fitted the reel seat and grip… You’re well on...
Building Custom Fly Rods: Assembly
In our previous blog on building custom rods, Scott Joyner walked through the various components you’ll need to get started. Now, it’s time to get hands on and start putting all the...
Building Custom Fly Rods: Picking Your Components
We recently talked with Scott Joyner about his experience building custom fly rods, and here is what he had to say: Building custom rods has been a passion of mine...
Our Kit Series: Fly Fishing Mountain Lakes
Fly Fishing Adventure in the High Country Nothing says summer like hiking to a high mountain lake with your fly rod strapped to your backpack! From day hikes to backpacking...
Our Kit Series: Fly Fishing the Upper Madison
The Madison River begins at the confluence of the Gibbon and Firehole Rivers in Yellowstone and flows through approximately 183 miles of mountain-framed vistas before arriving at Three Forks—a meeting...
Caring for Your Fly Fishing Rod
Caring for your Fly Rod If you’re new to fly fishing, there’s a lot to learn: casting, knots, reading the water, setting the hook… But caring for your new equipment...
Our Kit Series: Montana's Upper Missouri River
Fly Fishing in Four Seasons The Missouri is open to fishing year-round in Montana, so you have four very distinct seasons to enjoy. We tend to frequent the section of...
Let’s Get into the Weeds: Fly Lines Part 3
The question of which fly line is right for you can be a complicated one to answer. We’ve mercilessly dissected many fly lines over the years in the name of science… As a result, we’ve gotten our fly rods and fly lines to be exactly what we want them to be.
Let’s Get Into the Weeds: Fly Lines Part 2
Digging into Fly Line Taper In Fly Lines Part 1, we looked at how a rod’s optimal line weight is determined using the Common Cents System as well as how...
Rigging Your New Fly Rod & Reel
Rigging Your New Fly Fishing Rod & Reel The big day is here; you finally have your new dream fly rod and reel in hand. The excitement is almost too...
Choosing the Right Fly Rod Weight
What is Fly Rod Weight? At its simplest, fly rod weight is an indicator of a blank's stiffness: the higher the “weight”, the stiffer the blank. Typically, you will match...
Fly Fisherman Magazine is Featuring Montana Casting Co.
Fly Fisherman Magazine is featuring Montana Casting Co. and our Warm Springs Fly Rod in its April-May 2024 Issue! Fly Fisherman loves gear with a story behind it, and Montana...