Black Hills Fishing Report October 28th, 2026
Late October in the Black Hills means low, clear water and fish that are getting more selective by the day. Highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s all week...
Hans Stephenson |
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Black Hills Fishing Report October 28th, 2026
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2 RPM Midge - Fly Tying Video
A unique and very productive fly pattern from the vise of Dave Gamet. The 2 rpm Midge has taken many big fish from both streams and lakes. Dave has caught...
Hans Stephenson |
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Squirrel Zonker Fly- Fly Tying with Hans
The Squirrel Zonker Fly is great looking and has excellent movement in the water. This pattern is easy to tie and very durable, thanks to the reinforcement from the Clear...
Hans Stephenson |
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Fly Tying with Dave Gamet Bubble Back Baetis Nymph
About the Bubble Back Baetis Nymph The Bubble Back Baetis nymph is a staple in Dave's Fly Box. This easy to tie pattern fools the pickiest of fish. A simple...
Hans Stephenson |
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Black Hills Fishing Report - June 1st
Fishing the last few days has been pretty darn good, even with the rain, thunderstorms, and freak tornado. Most all of the streams are fishing well! Though a little bit...
Ryan Gabert |
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Flyfishing for Pike - 5 Tips!
Flyfishing for Pike can be some of the most exciting fishing of the year - explosive takes, big fish, and lots of sight fishing. However, they aren't always easy. Here's...
Ryan Gabert |
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Great Day on The Water!
Fishing's been good, and here's a few pictures to prove it! I had a great day on the water with Tim and Fred yesterday - we caught some great fish...
Ryan Gabert |
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Fishing Report - May 25
Fishing has been good, with lots of creeks coming back down from runoff conditions. We still have places that are off colored and high, but most of them are fishing...
Ryan Gabert |
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Photo Friday! - The Week in Pictures
Throughout the peak of guide season, when we're all out taking a bunch of pictures, we're going to start something new. At the end of every week, look forward to...
Ryan Gabert |
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Black Hills Fishing Report - May 17
Fishing has been good - don't let the high flows scare you off. Yes, the flows are high. The fish are fat, sassy, and packing on some pounds with the...
Ryan Gabert |
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High Water Fishing Techniques!
We're experiencing some high water conditions lately, and it doesn't look like it's going to change soon. With this being said, the fish are still down there, and they're still...
Ryan Gabert |
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Black Hills Fishing Report - May Day Edition!
May is finally here, and it looks like it's finally starting to feel like Spring! Meanwhile, the fish haven't seemed to mind the wind and the cold, because they've still...
Ryan Gabert |
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Fishing Report 4/16/2014
Fishing Report 4/16/14 The dry fly fishing in the Black Hills and surrounding area continues to be spectacular, and has continued to build steam over the past few weeks! The...
Ryan Gabert |
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Great Spring Fishing!
Fishing has been good. Real good. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves, but you should get out and fish. Take off work. Call in sick. Do whatever it takes,...
Ryan Gabert |
