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Blog– 2019

Our adventures in the Henry’s Fork area lead us to many new discoveries. We share these tips here so that you can benefit from things we find out when we’re out fishing.

Looking Back on 2019

Dec 17, 2019 | Mike Lawson
Looking Back on 2019

2019 was a year to remember. We expect the year ahead to be as good or better.

Fly Of the Month

Dec 5, 2019 | Todd Lanning
Fly Of the Month

​The Fly of the Month will be the beetle. This is a must have pattern for anyone pursuing trout.

Tis the Season

Dec 4, 2019 | Mike Lawson
Tis the Season

Before I started this, I decided to look at the last blog I wrote. I’m terribly embarrassed to say that it was published on June 17th.

It’s Time To Think About Drakes

Jun 17, 2019 | Mike Lawson
It’s Time To Think About Drakes

In fly fishing, a “drake” is a large mayfly, usually size 12 or larger. The Henry’s Fork is known for its many small mayflies but there are three, or maybe four that qualify as drakes.

The Nohackle - A Bit of History

Apr 3, 2019 | Mike Lawson
The Nohackle - A Bit of History

Fly Of the Month

Mar 20, 2019 | Todd Lanning
Fly Of the Month

​This month we will be featuring Sawyers Pheasant Tail.

What Lies Ahead for 2019

Mar 7, 2019 | Mike Lawson
What Lies Ahead for 2019

Winter has been big but things are about to change. Here’s some of our thoughts about the upcoming fishing season.

Fly of the Month!

Feb 21, 2019 | Todd Lanning
Fly of the Month!

We are excited to get the the fly of the month going again. This year we are going to focus on Mike Lawson’s deadly Dozen.

Guiding with Respect

Feb 9, 2019 | Mike Lawson
Guiding with Respect

So, let’s talk about guides. Let’s talk about respect. Respect for those who have paid their dues, respect for the resource, respect for clients and customers, respect for the non-guided public, respect for peers and most of all self-respect.

Managing the Madison

Jan 18, 2019 | Mike Lawson
Managing the Madison

Changes are in the wind for Montana’s busiest trout stream.

Looking to the New Year

Jan 4, 2019 | Mike Lawson
Looking to the New Year

2018 was a great year but as I look back I can’t help but think of what I could have done. Maybe this year will be different.