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  • Czech nymphing fly rods explained

    Czech Nymph Rods Explained

    Czech Nymphing is very popular these days, and for good reason - it's incredibly effective and a fun way to fish! Only a few years ago, there were very few...

    Ryan Gabert |

  • Spring fly tying class at Dakota Angler & Outfitter

    Spring Fly Tying Classes!

    Beginning Fly Tying Class Next session is April 3rd from 6-8pm - please call shop to enroll 605-341-2450. Learn to tie your own flies! This class teaches the essentials skills...

    Ryan Gabert |

  • EP A2Z Minnow tied in a vise

    EP A2Z Minnow

    Shop EP A2Z Minnow Materials The EP A2Z Minnow is an easy to tie, great looking fly pattern that catches fish! Adjust the colors to match your local fishes preference....

    Ryan Gabert |

  • Jig Slovak Heavy Nymph tied in a vise

    Jig Slovak Heavy Nymph

    Shop Jig Slovak Heavy Nymph Materials Based on the popular Slovenian weight fly, the Jig Slovak Heavy Nymph is a perfect pattern for nymphing fast water, and makes a fantastic...

    Ryan Gabert |

  • Guided pike fly fishing trip

    Pike Fly Fishing Guided Trips

    Northern Pike fly fishing has become very popular around the Black Hills area over the past several years, and for good reason - even a small one is bigger than...

    Ryan Gabert |

  • Black Hills fishing update, February 2018

    Black Hills Fishing Update - 2/22/2018

    We're happy about the snow last weekend, and hopefully we keep getting more throughout the rest of the winter. More water equals happy trout. The fishing has been pretty solid...

    Ryan Gabert |

  • Fish Mask Pike Tube Fly tied in a vise

    Fish Mask Pike Tube Fly

    Shop Fish Mask Pike Tube Fly Materials Tube Flies have been hot items for pike fishing for us over the past year or so, and we've found them to be...

    Ryan Gabert |

  • Hog Farmer Pike Tube Fly tied in a vise

    Hog Farmer Pike Tube Fly

    Shop Hog Farmer Fly Tying Materials We've been using pike tube flies a lot over the past year, and have found them to be incredibly versatile and effective! The Hog...

    Ryan Gabert |

  • Black Hills fishing report, February 2018

    Black Hills Fishing Report - 2/7/2018

    We've been on a bit of a weather roller coaster recently, but on the days where it's been warm enough to convince yourself to get out on the water the...

    Ryan Gabert |

  • IMX Pro Fly Rod

    New G Loomis IMX Pro Fly Rods

    Every few years a rod series comes out that blows us away, regardless of price - the new G Loomis IMX Pro series of fly rods are doing exactly that....

    Ryan Gabert |