http://thetroutshop.com/ Blog Feeds From Thetroutshop.com en-us Sat, 4 Feb 2012 22:10:56 +0000 Sat, 4 Feb 2012 22:10:56 +0000 hourly 1 UCMS http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/2214 Www.thetroutshop.com Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:40:00 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/2214 Maintenance projects and, more importantly, low snowpacks force river flow reductions. From the Bureau of Reclamation: As part of the new SCADA upgrade system, a 4-hour maintenance outage is scheduled at the Canyon Ferry powerplant on January 24, 2012 to replace each of the unit's PLC CPU's and... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/2197 Www.thetroutshop.com Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:47:22 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/2197 From the Great Falls Tribune...... A statewide report shows a drastic decrease in mountain snowpack from a year ago as the snowfall season approaches its midpoint. So far Montana's river basins are 82 percent of average prior to the spring runoff season that usually begins in mid-April. This year's... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/2141 Www.thetroutshop.com Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:45:00 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/2141 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/2134 Www.thetroutshop.com Sat, 17 Dec 2011 10:10:00 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/2134 Starting March 1, 2012, there will be a few fishing regulation changes in the state of Montana. You can view the changes here: Official Changes. Here's the 2011 regulations (ebook) for your reference. On the Mo, rules will be simplified. The rules are the same from Holter Dam to Cascade. ... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/2130 Www.thetroutshop.com Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/2130 From FWP: In May in the Craig section, the brown trout estimate of >10 inch fish was 537 per mile. The 30 year mean is 562 per mile. We sampled 41 walleye and 13 burbot. In October in the Craig section, the rainbow trout estimate of >10 inch fish was 6,034 (SD 194) per mile, which is the... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1878 Www.thetroutshop.com Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:17:48 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1878 All: I had contacted Steve Leathe and Jon Jourdonnais of PPLM last week regarding the substantial flow fluctuations observed downstream of Holter on the Missouri. Steve got back to me early this week and told me that Jon was investigating. Jon phoned me and explained what had been going on at... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1760 Www.thetroutshop.com Tue, 31 May 2011 11:33:51 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1760 Green Acres is the place to be..... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1751 Www.thetroutshop.com Thu, 26 May 2011 20:23:07 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1751 The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) dropped Canyon Ferry outflows 2,000 cfs to 12,200 cfs at Canyon Ferry at 15:30 today. BOR is trying to minimize flooding in the Great Falls area, but has also been contacted by the Army Corps of Engineers to utilize replacement storage at Tiber. They dropped the flow... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1717 Www.thetroutshop.com Fri, 6 May 2011 13:49:02 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1717 Weekend Dinner Menu for The Trout Shop Cafe Penn Cove Mussels, Garlic Wine and Butter-12.00 Pan Seared Ahi Tuna on a bed of Wakimi, Jasmine Rice, Wasabi and Ginger-25.95 Filet Mignon, Wild Mushroom Demi-glace,Whipped Yukon Potatoes-28.95 Hand-cut Angus Ribeye, Bleu Cheese Butter, Baked... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1716 Www.thetroutshop.com Fri, 6 May 2011 13:43:06 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1716 Dear Hunting and Angling Supporters of Bristol Bay: In February, we delivered a letter from over 360 hunting and angling organizations and businesses from all across the USA and a few foreign countries to the Environmental Protection Agency urging permanent protection of Bristol Bay, Alaska's... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1697 Www.thetroutshop.com Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:38:50 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1697 The Trout Shop Cafe is open for dinner Friday and Saturday Night - April 29 & 30 from 5 PM to 11 PM. Appetizer: Fresh Penn Cove Mussels in Wine, Garli and Chilis $12.00. Soup and Salads: Grilled Asparagus Salad, House-made Green Goddess $6.95. House Salad, Butter Leaf and Radicchio, Cukes, Red... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1662 Www.thetroutshop.com Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:42:19 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1662 FWP's Grant Greysack said the Brown Trout that we were seeing last year that had a fish fungus received the ailment from a natural event. During the construction of their gravel spawn beds, they rubbed off the protective slime layer that is there primary protection against the fungus that is... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1658 Www.thetroutshop.com Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:50:27 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1658 Governor Schweitzer put the brakes on Cyanide Leach Pads in Montana. SB 306 is dead on arrival. http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1636 Www.thetroutshop.com Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:45:13 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1636 Long term and short term conditions look great on the Mighty Mo. Weather: The general long term weather forecast is that we are in a La Nina pattern that will be moderating into a neutral position for July , and August. Forecasts point to a 50/50 percent chance of normal precipitation in May... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1616 Www.thetroutshop.com Wed, 6 Apr 2011 12:31:36 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1616 Get them while you can. Our current Whiting Farms feather inventory has been updated to reflect our current inventory levels. Hair dressers are keeping us busy. http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1612 Www.thetroutshop.com Wed, 6 Apr 2011 00:26:26 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1612 Angling Trade recently posted an interesting story on premium fly fishing products being found in Costco. We're not surprised that it's happening. Kudos to Mike Michalak's post - a must read found in the comments of the magazine's post. Here's what we think. Not that long ago, Simms, Sage, and... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1611 Www.thetroutshop.com Tue, 5 Apr 2011 21:15:58 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1611 Montana's Pebble Mine? During floor debate on a measure that undermines Montana's ban on new open-pit cyanide-leach mines, Sen. Dave Lewis punctuated his support by declaring, " have already shelled out more than $13 million for partial reclamation and water treatment. We will be paying for... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1610 Www.thetroutshop.com Tue, 5 Apr 2011 20:55:42 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1610 From Angling Trade - Costco Enters Fly Fishing For the fly shop owner, there are threats coming from all different angles at any given time. They come from increased prices from suppliers, new competition down the street, big boxes building the mega-complex across town, and now from (would you... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1603 Www.thetroutshop.com Tue, 5 Apr 2011 09:46:34 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1603 The annual meeting of the Upper Missouri River Water Advisory Group is scheduled for Tuesday, April 12th at 1:00 PM. The meeting location is the Commission Meeting Room on the Main floor of the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building located at 1420 East Sixth Avenue, Helena MT... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1602 Www.thetroutshop.com Tue, 5 Apr 2011 00:18:00 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1602 Check out the new Argentina fishing photos in our photo gallery on The Trout Shop's faceebook page. We hope you like them. More to come. http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1526 Www.thetroutshop.com Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:53:36 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1526 36 hours and counting. Huge trout and golden river tigers are only a few siestas away. Don't worry. The shop will be open while we're gone. We'll send a few reminders that Argentina is worth visiting as Chocolate Lab Expeditions and Fly Fishing Patagonia fish us about the country. http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1518 Www.thetroutshop.com Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:08:31 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1518 Don't let your guard down. There's still some open windows for HB 309. The committee members can request amendments to the bill now, up until the committee takes executive action. That's when the committee votes to pass the bill out to the full Senate, or to table the bill, effectively... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1512 Www.thetroutshop.com Wed, 9 Mar 2011 18:26:00 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1512 Big turn out in opposition to HB 309 makes the news. We counted 11 supporters for HB309. There were too many opponents to the bill to count - at least 250. Both sides had extra time to rally there troops. Let's hope that the committee has heard us loud and clear and squashes this bill like a bug... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1511 Www.thetroutshop.com Wed, 9 Mar 2011 14:51:17 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1511 The tiny clique of proponents for House Bill 309 had a very miserable day yesterday....... All: Thanks for coming over to Helena yesterday. And thanks for all the grassroots efforts to help defeat HB 309. The tiny clique of proponents for this bill had a very miserable day yesterday. Fighting... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1508 Www.thetroutshop.com Sun, 6 Mar 2011 18:09:34 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1508 Check out the new 2011 products at http://www.thetroutshop.com/estore/category/3914 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1507 Www.thetroutshop.com Sun, 6 Mar 2011 18:07:20 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1507 We will be closed to attend a funeral on Monday. We'll open as soon as the funeral is over. Thank you for understanding. http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1505 Www.thetroutshop.com Sun, 6 Mar 2011 16:24:51 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1505 Jeffrey Welborn wants to take from you and give to his private cronies. HB309 hacks away at your stream access rights. HB458 gives more recreation rights to his private supporters. Let your representative know where you stand. Show your support for Stream Access When: Tuesday March 8th at... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1504 Www.thetroutshop.com Sun, 6 Mar 2011 16:04:04 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1504 We don't know the sponsor Jeffrey Welborn personally, but do know that he's not our kind of guy. Protect your stream access rights. Don't let sneaky politicians deprive you of your recreational dreams. 2011 Montana Legislature Additional Bill Links PDF (with line numbers) HOUSE BILL NO.... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1496 Www.thetroutshop.com Thu, 3 Mar 2011 20:30:36 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1496 Show your support for Stream Access When: Tuesday March 8th at 2:00 Where: Room 303 of the Montana State Capitol Building. Testify in front of the Senate Agriculture Commmittee and let them know that you OPPOSE HB 309! For more details e-mail michael@montanatu.org or call 406-543-0054 Taken... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1481 Www.thetroutshop.com Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:00:36 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1481 The future is looking brighter for the town of Craig. Hello Folks, Greetings from beautiful downtown Craig, Montana. In mid November of 2009 the new board of the Craig Water and Sewer District was elected. Here are the newly elected officials. Chris Goodman (President) 406-235-9044 Rod Boboth... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1479 Www.thetroutshop.com Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:12:50 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1479 Zane Saltwater, Angel 2 and Swift Hardy Reels are 30% while supplies last. http://www.castaflytravel.com/estore/category/2707?page=4 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1476 Www.thetroutshop.com Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:57:47 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1476 We recently received a decent order of feathers from Whiting Farms. Act fast. Call The Trout Shop at 800-337-8528 for information and to order. Here's what we received (which is only a fraction of what we ordered). We feel very lucky to get what we did. American Rooster Capes 1 - American Rooster... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1475 Www.thetroutshop.com Sat, 26 Feb 2011 11:19:12 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1475 It may be pretty, but it's -4 at 9:00 AM http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1467 Www.thetroutshop.com Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:48:40 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1467 Stop sneaky politicians from taking your stream access rights away. Revised Action Alert from Montana Trout Unlimited February 24, 2011 HEARING DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO TUESDAY MARCH 8th. PLEASE NOTE CHANGES IN SIDEBAR! HELP STOP A BILL THAT WOULD RADICALLY CHANGE STREAM ACCESS After seeing the... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1463 Www.thetroutshop.com Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:51:39 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1463 Help support local fisheries. Both Pat Barnes Trout Unlimited in Helena and the Missouri River Fly Fishers in Great Falls will hold their annual banquets this Saturday, February 26. Pat Barnes Trout Unlimited Missouri River Fly Fishers http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1451 Www.thetroutshop.com Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:18:45 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1451 We need a BIG TURNOUT, so please spread the word, join us at the Capitol next Thursday, and bring a friend! Watch for an Action Alert from Montana TU within the next 24 hours Next Thursday, March 3rd Montana TU will RALLY to oppose HB 309 at 2:00 p.m. at the Old Supreme Court Chambers in... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1449 Www.thetroutshop.com Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:15:58 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1449 Fashion or Fad, the New Style Twist Has Fly Shops (and Salons) Counting Their Chickens or is impacting your business and how. http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1444 Www.thetroutshop.com Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:27:43 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1444 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1442 Www.thetroutshop.com Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:02:59 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1442 While the weather outside has been frightening, this is why we live in Big Sky Country. 2/21/2011 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1440 Www.thetroutshop.com Sat, 19 Feb 2011 22:19:38 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1440 We've joined the social media revolution. You can now follow us at facebook. http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1433 Www.thetroutshop.com Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:02:10 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1433 all in agreement that large-scale mining in the Bristol Bay watershed is simply the wrong idea in the wrong place. We look forward to working with the EPA and other decision makers as this public process to determine the fate of Bristol Bay moves forward." Background Bristol Bay =... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1422 Www.thetroutshop.com Wed, 9 Feb 2011 20:16:31 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1422 Legislative Action Alert from Montana TU February 3, 2011 HELP STOP A RADICAL STREAM ACCESS BILL THAT WILL MAKE YOU AN OUTLAW Please write your Montana House Representative TODAY and tell him or her to vote AGAINST HB 309, an extremist bill sponsored by Rep. Jeff Wellborn (R-Dillon) that... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1416 Www.thetroutshop.com Tue, 8 Feb 2011 15:52:30 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1416 Howdy, It's not just your clean and healthful environment republican legislators want to take from you....it's also stream access! See below for an article on HB309 that came out in the MT. Standard today. Anglers blast access measure Montana Standard, February 8, 2011 Anglers are blasting... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1413 Www.thetroutshop.com Sun, 6 Feb 2011 14:36:59 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1413 February 26, 2011 Come help us celebrate three decades of outstanding Conservation, Protection, and Restoration! Excellent live auction, silent auction and raffle table items Plus, The chance to win a new 15' Clackcraft drift boat with trailer! Only 100 tickets being sold at $100 each Location:... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1399 Www.thetroutshop.com Sat, 29 Jan 2011 21:29:25 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1399 Global Rescue has deployed security teams to Egypt to provide security, transport and extraction services for the company's clients in country. The teams are led by special operations veterans that include former Navy SEALs and members of the Navy's Special Warfare Command. If... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1359 Www.thetroutshop.com Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:43:10 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1359 A few interesting notes about this year 18 inch fish made up 16% of the population, and fish 17-23 inches represented 50% of the population. http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1358 Www.thetroutshop.com Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:24:25 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1358 The Montana legislature has announced that it is considering a ban on all felt soled wading boots worn in any body of water in Montana as of Oct 1, 2012. This is a response to the invasion of unwanted species, ANS, in the waters of the state from species being transported from body of water to body... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1326 Www.thetroutshop.com Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:07:54 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1326 Thank you for a wonderful 2010. Here's to 2011. Sincerely, Your Friends at The Trout Shop http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1299 Www.thetroutshop.com Tue, 14 Dec 2010 23:06:30 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1299 Signed by Master reel designer and fly fisherman Ted "Tibor" Juracsik, the elegant and efficient design of the Tibor Signature Series consists of very few parts. It features a completely ventilated spool and frame that keeps the reel cool during long smoking runs and provides a robust incoming... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1295 Www.thetroutshop.com Sat, 11 Dec 2010 16:25:43 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1295 C&F DESIGN started in 1993 as part of Yonenoi Design which is an industrial design firm in Japan. Currently it operates sales, manufacturing, and export of C&F Design products, and the distribution of various fly tackle brands in Japan. C&F products are unique in form and function and are... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1288 Www.thetroutshop.com Wed, 8 Dec 2010 21:38:11 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1288 You've been to Craig a thousand times and fished the river under all circumstances. But, there's still enough humblimg moments on the river where you are driven to find that missing piece to the puzzle. You can't find it on the internet and your fly box doesn't seem to hold the key. What are you... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1286 Www.thetroutshop.com Mon, 6 Dec 2010 22:13:26 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1286 Fly fishing gear makes a great gift. But, if you're only married to a fly fisherman not fly fishing, picking out the right gift can be a challenge. Within The Trout Shop's store, we have over 2000 items to choose from. And, each one of those items has a different color and size. In total, we... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1284 Www.thetroutshop.com Sun, 5 Dec 2010 20:51:01 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1284 There's still some fishing to be had on the river right now, but we really don't need 100,000 flies in inventory until next spring. Save 30% on all of our trout flies. Use them in South America and New Zealand or save them for next year on the Mo. You need the right bullets if you're going... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1282 Www.thetroutshop.com Sat, 4 Dec 2010 05:36:45 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1282 Peak dry fly and tourist season on the Missouri ends in late July. By the second week in August, most of our Caddis and PMD's have burned off. Terrestials take over the action. Cruising the river in a drift boat provides you with the best chance at finding fish that want to join the... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1281 Www.thetroutshop.com Sat, 4 Dec 2010 02:02:36 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1281 We're convinced that you have to see how good the fishing is on the Missouri in both the spring and late fall. Hearing the stories is one thing. Making the stories is another. To many of us, the early and late seasons are the best times of the year. The fish are hungry coming out of winter... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1280 Www.thetroutshop.com Fri, 3 Dec 2010 21:32:39 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1280 These specials are for you - custom built fishing packages for those who can't say no to a great Missouri River offer. If your Missouri River fishing trips simply don't last long enough, we've got a deal for you. You won't become a River Rat, but you'll get to fish as much as they do. Some... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1267 Www.thetroutshop.com Mon, 29 Nov 2010 21:09:05 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1267 The Guide Series Nets are Wachter's strongest nets, each net is constructed of a 5-ply laminated bow which is steam bent. Each Guide Series net receives a six-step finish consisting of polymerized tung oil and UV- resistant marine grade polyurethane followed by a final polishing. Act fast. ... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1261 Www.thetroutshop.com Sun, 28 Nov 2010 22:28:03 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1261 On November 29, 2010 you can enjoy 20% savings on the fly tying vise or accessory of your choice. Free shipping on all purchases over $50 domestically and $200 internationally. No sales tax. Upgrade to the vise you've always wanted. Act fast. This sale only lasts one day. Ordering Instructions... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1257 Www.thetroutshop.com Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:42:14 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1257 We hope you enjoyed a nice Thanksgiving day with your family. My how things changed around Great Falls this morning. The shoppers were out in droves seeking one-time special offers from area merchants. Now that the dust has settled, relax and shop for deals in a stress free environment. Check... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1246 Www.thetroutshop.com Sat, 20 Nov 2010 19:20:05 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1246 Each year, we sell off our current fleet of rental boats to make room for next year's models. Last year, we kept a few of our 2009 boats because we had high water in the spring. Now's the time to purchase a lightly used boat at bargain rates. All of our used boats have only been used on the... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1218 Www.thetroutshop.com Mon, 8 Nov 2010 11:54:17 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1218 Each year, we sell our rental equipment to make room for next year's models. We have a few drift boats remaining from 2009. When we saw the high water coming our way in June, we decided to keep a few extra boats around. Save some serious $$. Used Rods For Sale: View All Rods and Buy... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1212 Www.thetroutshop.com Wed, 3 Nov 2010 21:14:11 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1212 Dear Jerry, As this issue of your bulletin is being written, Global Rescue is handling another medical emergency for a member of the hunting community. As more and more hunters and fishermen sign up for memberships, the number of evacuations we perform for those that face medical emergencies... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1198 Www.thetroutshop.com Sun, 24 Oct 2010 12:34:23 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1198 Currents of Belize Featuring Abner (Abbie) Marin fly fishing guides who spend their days out on the flats chasing the elusive Permit. Award-winning filmmaker Bradley Beesley follows Abbie and Lincoln as they navigate the tension between the country's commitments to protecting its natural... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1195 Www.thetroutshop.com Sun, 24 Oct 2010 10:59:24 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1195 From the Great Falls Tribune After years of fierce debate, residents of Craig, a hamlet between Great Falls and Helena along the Missouri River that attracts flyfishermen from far and wide, passed a 3 percent resort tax in August. Pat Hunter, co-owner of Izaak's Restaurant, applauds the result.... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1179 Www.thetroutshop.com Sun, 17 Oct 2010 12:34:35 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1179 You won't be able to outrun this guy on wheels or hoofs. Undercover police in Craig. Spotted at the Craig Bar. http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1145 Www.thetroutshop.com Thu, 7 Oct 2010 18:22:46 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1145 A great victory for trout enthusiasts, the FWP Commission has voted to adopt a "No Limit" policy from Holter Dam to Cascade and a 20 per person limit (40 in possession) contrary to their original stance. Here's the story: PUBLIC COMMENTS: Holter Dam to Black Eagle Dam: The only regulation change... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1069 Www.thetroutshop.com Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:59:25 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/1069 Help protect the world-class, multi-million dollar, wild trout fishery in the Missouri River. Tell Montana's Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission by September 6 that you support a regulation allowing no limit on walleye harvest in the river between Holter and Black Eagle Dams. Contact Montana... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/999 Www.thetroutshop.com Wed, 7 Jul 2010 01:24:50 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/999 Dave Bloom's cast of characters. River level - 16,000 cfs. Dave loves the big water. Today, we found out that the river will be dropping. Most are tickled to death. Dave wants it to stay in his realm................ Happy Person #1 Happy Person #2 Happy Person #3 Happiest Customer of... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/960 Www.thetroutshop.com Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:53:53 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/960 Some things never change. When the sun sets, the Missouri River Canyon shows her charm. When the sun can't pass through the clouds, this is what you get - The Month of May All of this moisture led to this (all of these gates are open now): You can float the river, but you need to be careful. It's... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/926 Www.thetroutshop.com Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:58 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/926 The Trout Shop wins the BBQ Cookoff. Here's how: 1. Dedication to the cause - one evening before the event. 2. Good lighting. 3. A Master Chef with a Coors Light sense of humor. 4. A great photographer. 5. Lots of generous people donating time and money to a very worthy cause - The Craig Volunteer... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/895 Www.thetroutshop.com Tue, 11 May 2010 22:18:24 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/895 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/882 Www.thetroutshop.com Wed, 5 May 2010 12:47:29 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/882 The Army Corps of Engineers has been directed by Congress to review the original project purposes established by the 1944 Flood Control Act. MRAPS is the first-ever review of the legislation that created the system of dams and reservoirs on the Missouri River and major tributaries. The study... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/880 Www.thetroutshop.com Mon, 3 May 2010 23:05:08 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/880 Montana's Calendar: January, February, March, April, March, June, July, August, September, November, October, December By 2PM last Thursday, this road became impassable. Twenty inches of legitimate moisture hit the ground. At the top of the hill, 10 foot drifts were found. By 5:00 PM... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/869 Www.thetroutshop.com Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:27:52 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/869 Good News! BNSF Railway is removing about a third of the rail cars that have scarred the landscape from Great Falls to the Wolf Creek Canyon for the past three years. The cars have been sitting idle within plain view of what is certainly one of the most scenic stretches of Interstate highway in... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/862 Www.thetroutshop.com Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:29:57 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/862 By Pete McDonald I asked Dr. Aaron Adams a few questions about the state of bonefish, tarpon, and permit, particularly in Florida after this brutal winter. I also asked him about the mission of the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust. Here's what he had to say. FJ: Could you kind of summarize what the... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/790 Www.thetroutshop.com Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:00:26 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/790 There is life in Craig. Joe's Bar was almost busy Friday night. The usual cast of characters held down the fort. The Craig Boat Ramp parking lot held several rigs with trailers Saturday. Joe's will be busy a little earlier tonight as most anglers were driven off the river by soaking rain late... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/767 Www.thetroutshop.com Sat, 6 Mar 2010 14:34:15 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/767 Bloggers Note: The water found at the local businesses is safe and is tested regularly. Homeowners do not have to have their water tested, but they should. Read the article below and scratch your head while you're doing it. To be clear, the businesses in Craig undergo monthly or quarterly... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/763 Www.thetroutshop.com Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:48:50 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/763 At this time of year, every winter has been a "long winter". By Montana standards, this winter has been mild. We've had a few cold days and a few warm days. Mostly, we've had a lot of inbetween. Perhaps that's about to change. High temperatures will reach into the mid-to-upper 40's for several... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/758 Www.thetroutshop.com Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:00:52 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/758 From: Gents: FYI. We'll see the river drop about 400 cfs for a month. The water supply looks bleak above Canyon Ferry at this point and BOR doesn't want to spill water. Grant and Brad (his new fish tech) will try to get an idea of any dewatered brown trout redds to see if we will see any impacts... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/708 Www.thetroutshop.com Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:47:53 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/708 From The Great Falls Tribune 2/11/2010 By Bill Schneider Editor's Note: Few anglers know how a handful of dedicated government officials and conservationists saved the incredible tailwaters trout fishery of the Upper Missouri River below Holter Dam. Along the way, they essentially stopped the... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/656 Www.thetroutshop.com Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:15:35 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/656 Source: Pete Frezza, Research Manager - Everglades Audobon Society Pete reported the fish impacted are 60% snook, 30% tarpon and 10% misc. such as jewfish, lookdown, and mullet. Location: Near Flamingo, Florida. (Southwest tip of Florida) http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/655 Www.thetroutshop.com Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:26:00 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/655 From the Miami Herald Cold inflicted major toll on fish in Florida. A deep freeze in the shallow waters of Florida Bay and Everglades took a heavy toll on snook and other native fish. BY CURTIS MORGAN cmorgan@MiamiHerald.com Everywhere he steered his skiff last week, Pete Frezza saw dead... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/645 Www.thetroutshop.com Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:10:41 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/645 Craig Water & Sewer District Board of Director Special Meeting Monday, January 11, 2010 Call to order: 7:05 pm Board members present: Chris Goodman, Rod Boboth, Mike Taylor, Sue McCormick, Kristi Blazer Lewis & Clark County Representatives present: Paul Stahl, Carrie Severson Old Business: 1)... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/644 Www.thetroutshop.com Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:08:11 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/644 Craig Water & Sewer District Board of Directors Special Meeting Tuesday, December 22, 2009 Craig School Meeting called to order at 7:35 pm, Tuesday December 22, 2009 Board members present: Rod Boboth, Chris Goodman, Kristi Blazer, Sue McCormick & Mike Taylor on conference call. Also present... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/643 Www.thetroutshop.com Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:02:50 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/643 During a private "fly-in" fishing excursion in the Alaskan wilderness, the chartered pilot and fishermen left a cooler and bait in the plane. And a bear smelled it. This is what he did to the plane.The pilot used his radio and had another pilot bring him 2 new tires, 3 cases of duct tape, and a... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/619 Www.thetroutshop.com Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:46:37 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/619 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/618 Www.thetroutshop.com Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:15:02 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/618 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/617 Www.thetroutshop.com Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:51:46 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/617 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/611 Www.thetroutshop.com Mon, 7 Dec 2009 12:04:34 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/611 From Jack Gartside's Blog' So long, and thanks for all the fish Sad news. Last evening, after a hospitalization of several weeks, Jack finally lost his protracted battle with lung cancer. He was in bed resting comfortably, attended by friends, with the first snow of the season falling silently... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/609 Www.thetroutshop.com Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:16:08 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/609 Do You Really Need One? http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/608 Www.thetroutshop.com Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:12:09 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/608 Here's Why. http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/606 Www.thetroutshop.com Thu, 3 Dec 2009 21:48:52 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/606 Not for Dinner! Where is the Florida Wildlife Commission and why is the staff of the FWC/DFW running amok? By Michael Guerin One of the highlights of any flats fisherman's experiences is to catch and release a Permit on the flats. These wary fish are considered one of the most difficult to... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/601 Www.thetroutshop.com Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:21:09 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/601 A great way to start the season Trevor! Florida November 29, 2009 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/599 Www.thetroutshop.com Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:43:17 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/599 This is quite a fantastic fish story. Did he say "one and a half miles"?? Caught 1-1/2 miles offshore while fishing! (After the fires in Southern California). What is that?! Look in the middle of the picture. Can it be, really!!! It is a deer. Son of a gun. Not too much of a struggle? Poor guy!!... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/598 Www.thetroutshop.com Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:23:21 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/598 Thanksgiving .this is especially true with dry flies. A guide's life can be thankless, one day runs into the next and weeks turn into months. Many times we fail to recognize just how enjoyable a day on the river was until we are able to digest it with retrospect. If you have a favorite guide... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/597 Www.thetroutshop.com Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:51:58 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/597 Very informative. Simms has a collection of videos that show you how to care for and repair your waders. Within only a few minutes, you'll know how to extend the life of your wader investement. http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/587 Www.thetroutshop.com Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:52:04 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/587 From the Great Falls Tribune - Novemver 10, 2009. HELENA the number of rainbow trout longer than 8 inches was estimated at 371 per mile, which is consistent with a short-term trend, but below the long-term average of 527 such fish, Grisak said Brown trout in the same section were estimated at 270... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/584 Www.thetroutshop.com Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:55:52 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/584 Craig doesn't have an airstrip so the interstate will do. What else are you going to do when you run out of fuel at 9,500 feet? It's true. Check out the photos and the story in the Great Falls Tribune. There are conflicting reports regarding the emergency landing. Some say there was a... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/583 Www.thetroutshop.com Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:49:22 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/583 If you're worried about the Craig Bar being open after next year because Craig doesn't have a sewer system, you can relax a little. The majority of the Craig Water District's new Board of Directors are proactive. We won't say who's in favor of a city sewer system and who's not. But, those... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/580 Www.thetroutshop.com Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:04:37 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/580 While the tourists for the most part have left the area, the Missouri is still producing some killer days. There's a ton of big fish in the river. In the spring, we can't wait until the water temperature reaches the mid to upper 40's. That's where were at right now. In the spring, we can't... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/582 Www.thetroutshop.com Sun, 1 Nov 2009 21:36:30 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/582 Craig is a fun little tourist town in the summer and closer to a ghost town in the winter. There aren't very many fly rods around when the wind turns cold. A vacuum is seemingly created. Things go back to normal; the way things used to be. The Craig Bar is the only busy place in town. It should be.... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/572 Www.thetroutshop.com Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:25:03 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/572 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/567 Www.thetroutshop.com Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:23:50 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/567 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/566 Www.thetroutshop.com Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:54:59 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/566 Fish Wildlife & Parks at work. http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/565 Www.thetroutshop.com Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:26:09 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/565 Fish Wildlife & Parks on Duty http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/562 Www.thetroutshop.com Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:16:53 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/562 The sky is grey and the clouds are low. It's still a little chilly, but it will feel balmy compared to the last week. You know the fish are going to go nuts. Wednesday looks perfect. Cloudy, rainy, calm, 53 air temperature. Hopefully, 24 hours notice is enough. Bring your waders. http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/561 Www.thetroutshop.com Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:37:22 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/561 Montana Fly fishing guides/bums travel the world seeking out the best spots to fish. Follow the trials and tribulations as they teach a blind man to fish and row unruly strippers down the river. Getting Guided from achiever on Vimeo. http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/560 Www.thetroutshop.com Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:34:42 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/560 What's wrong with this picture? The "Bread Fly". This is a fly that looks like bread. How does this catch fish? Well, what you do is create a hatch by simply throwing bread in the water. Once the fish start coming up to the bread, then throw the "Bread Fly". it is very simple and lots of fun.... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/559 Www.thetroutshop.com Fri, 9 Oct 2009 20:42:09 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/559 Fall is upon us and the scraggly people who love to "throw big junk" are starting to appear. Dirty wadered anglers will be walking the streets of Craig for the next few weeks talking about "Sex dungeons", "Flu shots", "Slumpbusters", "Belly Dancers", and "Bearded Clams". Please do not call the... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/555 Www.thetroutshop.com Mon, 5 Oct 2009 13:47:01 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/555 From This: To This in Less than 30 Days: To This: Winter starts December 21, 2009 What will it be like? http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/554 Www.thetroutshop.com Sun, 4 Oct 2009 20:53:26 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/554 Wylie and the Wild West played inside. Wisdom grows with age. You have to smoke outside the Craig Bar. It's a strange sight. Smokers smoked fast. Outside that, nothing has changed. Still, it's a big change. Winter is not here. You wouldn't know it today. There's way to much fishing to... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/553 Www.thetroutshop.com Sat, 3 Oct 2009 21:43:16 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/553 Kevin & Wade, Can you come back, soon? http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/552 Www.thetroutshop.com Sat, 3 Oct 2009 13:10:20 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/552 For awhile, it seemed like the fishing season was over. Mid week, the boat ramps were not packed, fly shops were only so-so busy, the bars were quiet, and the restaurants were either closed or busy for an hour or two. It's amazing what happens when the bugs start popping and the fish start looking... http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/476 Www.thetroutshop.com Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:47:01 +0000 http://thetroutshop.com/blog/view/476 The town of Craig may be a small, one exit town, but it's also a place where the hearts of its people are big. When residents, whether full-time or seasonal, see one of their own in trouble, they rise to the occasion. This is an enclave that, unlike some of the great metropolises of this great...