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Fly Fishing Tips and Tricks

Woman Casting a Fly Rod

Getting Hooked on Fly Fishing

The Little Brookie that Flew - A Fly Fishing Story by Hannah Dreesbach I was in elementary school when my father first put a fly rod in my hand. We...

Fly Line on a Fly Fishing Rod

Let's Get into the Weeds: Fly Lines Part 1

Which fly line is right for you? The answer to that question can depend on a slew of factors, including the species of fish you plan to chase, the flies...

Fly fisherman laughs while stripping line from his fly fishing rod.

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...

8wt Fly Rod

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...

A blood knot can be used to tie tippet to tippet or tippet to leader.

Fly Fishing Knots: How to Tie a Blood Knot

Blood knots—complicated or simple? Whether you’re grabbing your 4 wt fly rod for a weekend in the mountains or preparing for a trip to the salt flats, the blood knot...

Fly Fisherman Magazine is featuring Montana Casting Co. fly rods

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...

Fly Fishing Rods and Reels - Craig Fly Rod and Envy 406 Fly Fishing Reel

Our Fly Fishing Reels - The Lowdown on the 406 Series

406 Fly Fishing Reels: Everything You Need to Know Dive into the specs behind Montana Casting Co. fly fishing reels, our favorite uses for each model, and some useful pointers...

Madelynn Pandis holds up a juvenile cutthroat trout while fly fishing.

Fly Fishing in the Little Belts - A Story by Madelynn Pandis

Hidden in Plain Sight - A Fly Fishing Story by Madelynn Pandis Growing up in the mountains, I have always had a special place in my heart for mountain streams...

Fly Rods by Montana Casting Co. - the Craig, the Dearborn, and the Warm Springs

How We Named Our Fly Rods

Every Montana Casting Company fly rod carries a small reminder of the places and moments that shaped us, both as fly fishers and people.

Redband Rainbow Trout.

Fly Fishing the Williamson

In July of 2022, I was fishing the Williamson River outside Klamath Falls, Oregon. Redband Rainbow Trout come out of Lake Klamath in the summer to seek refuge in the...

Fly Fishing on the Cutthroat Diet

Fly Fishing on the Cutthroat Diet

Fly Fishing on the Cutthroat Diet Though it’s not necessarily known for being the wiliest fish on the river, the cutthroat trout is hauntingly beautiful. Luminous scales of warm gold,...

Dry Fly Displayed on Hand

Fly Fish Much? What to do if you “Get Hooked Up”

If you spend much time around sharp objects, sooner or later, you’re bound to experience a mishap.

Warm Springs Fly Rod and Cutthroat Trout with a Dry Fly

Fancy Fly Rods, Reels, and Flies Only Get You So Far

Doesn’t matter if you’ve been fly fishing for years—practicing your casting techniques, knot tying, and studying entomology... there will be days when the fish refuse to bite. It might be...