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...
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Fly Tying with Hans - CDC Adult Midge
Midges are a staple in a trout's diet, especially throughout the winter and spring. This is a simple tie that catches a lot of trout! Tie a few in different...
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Fly Tying with Hans - Griffith's Gnat
The Griffith's Gnat is a staple in the trout fisherman's fly box, and for good reason! This is one of the best dry flies for wintertime midge hatches, and it's...
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3 Reasons To Fish A Dry-Dropper Rig
Some of our favorite fishing of the year is in August and September fishing with dry-dropper setups. Not only is this setup incredibly effective, it's also a really fun way...
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Dakota Angler Custom Flies
When we're all out guiding every day in the summer, we're always experimenting with dozens of different flies that are fresh off our vises. After a few weeks or months,...
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Morgan's Midges, and Why They Rock.
The Morgan's Midge has been a staple in the fly shop bins since I've been around - going on 9 years now. Even with as long as we've had it,...
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Rapid Creek Midge Hatch
With the great weather we've been having, all of us at the shop have been getting out and fishing on Rapid Creek in town. Long story short, the fishing is...
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Dry Fly Fishing Has Finally Popped!
Every Winter, we all eagerly await the fantastic midge hatch on Rapid Creek through town that creates some of the best dry fly fishing we see all year. It takes...
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Fly Tying Blog - Ryan's Winter Tying
This is the time of year that I start restocking my boxes for the summer, but I often get sidetracked by tying flies for nearly immediate use. My usual MO...
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Fly Tying with Hans- CDC Thorax Dun
Tying the CDC Thorax Dun This video shows how to tie the CDC Thorax Dun in the style of Rene Harrop. This is a versatile pattern that can be tied...
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Tying a Parachute Blue Wing Olive
Tying a Parachute Blue Wing Olive Learn to tie the Parachute Blue Winged Olive, a valuable dry fly for trout streams across the country. Video by Dakota Angler and Outfitter...
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Saturday Morning Fly Tying Demos
We're firing back up our Saturday morning fly tying demos, where tiers can come enjoy a cup of coffee and learn a few new flies from us at the shop!...
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Foam Backed Humpy Fly Tying Video
The Foam Backed Humpy is a twist on the classic dry fly pattern. Tying the Foam Backed Humpy The humpy is a classic dry fly pattern. This version of the...
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