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Mountain Opener
Streams OPEN on June 16th! Check out our top flies & gear to get you ready for the season.
It's finally here! Mountain streams open on Monday, June 16th. We put together a list of what you'll need before you hit the water.
Before you hit the water, make sure you have your fishing license for 2025; you can purchase them online by clicking here. Always make sure you check the regulations before you head out; you can review them by clicking here.
Old Man River Drainage
- Salmon Flies: Morrish Fluttering Salmonfly Stone, Water Walker Brown Salmon Fly, Chubby Chernobyl
- Caddis: Spent Partridge Caddis, Double Duck Caddis, Snowshoe Caddis
- Golden Stoneflies: Rio's Juicy Stone - Gold, Morrish's Still Golden Stone, Trina's Soft Shell Chubby
- Little Yellow Sally: Galloup's Working Girl Sally, My Gal Sal
- Pale Morning Duns: Sparkle Dun, PMD Loopy, Last Chance Cripple PMD
Red Deer River Drainage
- Caddis: Spent Partridge Caddis, Double Duck Caddis, Snowshoe Caddis
- Golden Stoneflies: Rio's Juicy Stone - Gold, Morrish's Still Golden Stone, Trina's Soft Shell Chubby
Leader & Tippet
Depending on how clear the water is, what you're targeting, and how spooky the fish are, you're gonna want to have the right leader and tippet. Try the Absolute Trout Stealth Finesse or leaders and tippet in 4x to 6x.
Fly Lines
Having the right fly line makes a big difference in presenting your flies to the fish. When you're fishing cold mountain streams, we recommend the following lines: Airflo Ultra Supple Winter Coating, Airflo Superflo Tailwater Taper, Airflo Superflo Universal Taper, Rio Technical Trout, & Rio Glacial Gold.
Bear Spray
The bears are out and you should always be bear aware. We now carry bear spray at the shop for all our customers headed to bear country.
Questions? Need help? Drop by the shop and our shop staff will be happy to help you choose the right flies and gear for wherever you're headed.
Tight lines!