Tying the Tungsten Jig Assasin
If you've been looking for a go-to nymph that flat-out catches fish, look no further. The Tungsten Jig Assassin is one of those rare patterns that checks every box —...
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Tying the Tungsten Jig Assasin
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The F-Fly: A Simple CDC Dry Fly That Catches Everything (Tying Videos + History)
The F-Fly: Simple, Durable, and Ridiculously Effective (Plus Two New Tying Videos) The F-Fly is simplicity at its best in fly tying. The result is a simple, durable, and incredibly...
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Tying Midges
Midge Season is in full swing. Fill your boxes with some of our favorite midge patterns. While the standard zebra midge is always a good option, add some variety to...
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Soft Hackle Fly Tying
The Book Pheasant Tail Simplicity from Patagonia has sparked renewed interest in tying soft hackle flies. These age-old flies are simple to tie and remain very effective. Pick up a...
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Black Hills Fishing Report September 29th 2025
Black Hills Fly Fishing Report – September 29, 2025 Fall fishing in the Black Hills is in full swing. Flows are low and clear — Rapid Creek is about 43...
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Black Hills Fly Fishing Report – September 13, 2025
Black Hills Fly Fishing Report – September 13, 2025 We’ve had a run of warmer weather this past week, and it definitely showed in some of the streamflows and water...
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Fishing Report August 29th 2025
Black Hills Fly Fishing Report – August 29, 2025 Labor Day Weekend Edition Labor Day weekend is here! The Rally is behind us, traffic is back to normal, and we’ve...
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Black Hills Fly Fishing Report – August 22, 2025
Black Hills Fly Fishing Report – August 22, 2025 The Sturgis Rally has wrapped up, and traffic across the Hills has calmed down. With cooler daytime highs, crisp night temperatures,...
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Black Hills Fishing Report August 4th 2025
Black Hills Fly Fishing Report – August 4, 2025 Recent rains have boosted streamflows across the Black Hills, especially in upper drainages and higher elevations above Pactola Reservoir. Streams are...
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Black Hills Fly Fishing Report July 22nd
Black Hills Fly Fishing Report – July 22, 2025 Recent rains have given a much-needed boost to flows in several key drainages, especially upstream of Pactola Reservoir and in the...
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Black Hills Fly Fishing Report – July 9, 2025
Black Hills Fly Fishing Report – July 9, 2025 Recent rain has given a boost to flows in a few key areas—especially above Pactola Reservoir—and cooler weather continues to help...
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Fly Tying with Blane Chocklett - Nov. 1st 2025
Blane Chocklett is coming to Dakota Angler & Outfitter– November 1, 2025 We’re thrilled to welcome Blane Chocklett, one of the most innovative fly tiers in modern fly fishing, to...
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Black Hills Fly Fishing Report – July 2, 2025
Black Hills Fly Fishing Report – July 2, 2025 We’re kicking off July with decent fishing conditions across the Black Hills. While streamflows are lower than average for this time...
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