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  • Ryan Talks Bobbers! Er, Indicators.

    Ryan Talks Bobbers! Er, Indicators.

    The title of this blog post might have slightly offended a few people - but I bet it got you to look! In all seriousness, we've come a long ways...

    Ryan Gabert |

  • Spring is Almost Here - Pike Time.

    Spring is Almost Here - Pike Time.

    The Pike fly tying demo yesterday got a lot of us hot and bothered. Thinking about throwing an 8 or 10 weight with flies the size of a small chicken,...

    Ryan Gabert |

  • Rapid Creek Fishing February 12th 2015

    Great afternoon on Rapid Creek below Pactola yesterday. Saw a couple fish rising, but not enough to switch to the dry fly. Fishing was best with small midge larva droppers...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • ice queen caddis tying video

    Ice Queen Caddis Tying Video

    Ice Queen Caddis Tying Video The Ice Queen Caddis utilizes the Polish weave. This technique takes a bit of practice, but after a few flies you will have the hang...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • Ryan and Dave's Holiday gift ideas!

    Ryan and Dave's Holiday gift ideas!

    It seems like almost everyone in the shop is trying to shop for the "un-shoppable" person - the fly fisherman that seemingly has everything. Here's a couple new items that...

    Ryan Gabert |

  • Black Hills Brown Trout Fall Fly Fishing Report

    New Video!

    We put together a new video showing some of what our smaller streams have to offer - beautiful fish, dry flies, and great scenery! Click the link to watch. https://vimeo.com/107180445...

    Ryan Gabert |

  • Black Hills Brown Trout Fall Fly Fishing Report

    Black Hills Fishing Report September 21st 2014

    The colors are beginning to turn and fall is definitely on the way. Brown trout are feeding aggressively in many areas ahead of the spawn. Black Hills Fishing Report September...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • Fishing Pocket Water - Tips and Tricks!

    Fishing Pocket Water - Tips and Tricks!

    One thing that we have no shortage of here in the Black Hills is pocket water - Spearfish Creek and Rapid Creek have miles of it. Many people overlook this...

    Ryan Gabert |

  • Carp Fly Fishing 101 - Carp Basics

    Carp Fly Fishing 101 - Carp Basics

    Carp Fishing is growing in popularity each year here in the United States, and for good reason - Carp are widely available to the majority of people. They grow to...

    Ryan Gabert |

  • Sand Creek Brown Trout

    Fishing Report / Spring Dry Fly Fishing 101

    The dry fly fishing the past week has been good. Real good. Like call in sick to work and go fish instead good. Everywhere from Sand Creek to Rapid Creek...

    Ryan Gabert |

  • Fly Fishing for South Dakota Bonefish - Why Carp Rock!

    Fly Fishing for South Dakota Bonefish - Why Carp Rock!

    Carp have grown an unfortunate reputation in the western hemisphere of the world as dirty, bottom feeding, easy to catch trash fish, that are essentially good for fertilizer, and that's...

    Ryan Gabert |

  • Pink is Good!

    Pink is Good!

    Those of you who know me know that I fish, and tie, some off the wall flies. And once in awhile they become a staple in my fly box. Over...

    Ryan Gabert |