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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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 |
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Black Hills Fishing Report February 10th 2015
Warmer weather continues to provide better fishing. Options are improving as water on Rapid Creek in town appears to be clearing. Hopefully the water through town continues to clear. This...
Hans Stephenson |
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New Jig Flies and Cork Indicators!
We custom ordered some new jig patterns for the bins, and they've arrived! Jig nymphs are some of out most productive patterns here in the Black Hills, and these are...
Ryan Gabert |
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Black Hills Fishing Report - February 7, 2014
With the highs this weekend forecasted to be well into the 60s, its a great chance for you to get out on the water! Take aim on making the most...
Ryan Gabert |
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Tying Bonefish Flies the Pink Puff
The Tying Bonefish Flies the Pink Puff video shows you how to tie the most productive pattern that used while bone fishing last spring. Materials List Hook: 2546 Daiichi Wing:...
Karl Stephenson |
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Tying Bonefish Flies Estaz Flats Crab
The Bone Fish Estaz Flats Crab was a really productive pattern on Long Island last year bonefishing. Materials List Hook: Saltwater Style Size 6 Eyes: Small Lead Dumbbell Eyes Legs:...
Hans Stephenson |
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Saltwater Merkin Crab Fly Tying Video
The Saltwater Merkin Crab Fly Tying Video will teach you another of our favorite simple but effective bonefish patterns. Materials List Hook: Mustad SL45 Eyes: Lead Dumbbell Eye Thread: Tan...
Hans Stephenson |
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Crazy Charlie Fly Tying Video
The Crazy Charlie Fly Tying Video teaches you how to tie one of the most effective saltwater patterns we've use on bonefish. This pattern can be tied in sizes 4...
Hans Stephenson |
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Zebra Midge Fly Tying Video
The Zebra Midge is an easy to tie and deadly fly pattern. The zebra midge is a great pattern for beginning fly tiers. Start by tying them in larger sizes...
Hans Stephenson |
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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 of it. It was a...
Hans Stephenson |
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Hot Spot Jig Nymph
&feature=youtu.be The Hot Spot Jig Nymph is a productive winter and spring time pattern here in the Black Hills. Materials List Purchase materials here Hook: Syndicate Nymph Midge Emerger Hook...
Hans Stephenson |
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Quill Body Soft Hackle Jig Nymph Fly Tying Video
This is a great soft hackle jig pattern we have been using here in the Black Hills this year. The thin body and soft hackle give it great action under...
Hans Stephenson |
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Black Hills Winter Fishing Update
Even with the colder weather we've had lately, I've been having good success on our local streams! Larger nymphs have been my most productive flies, along with some smaller streamers....
Ryan Gabert |
