Versatility is what creates a successful angler. So, ask yourself, why not fish with a versatile fly? Galloup’s Mini Dungeon offers a multitude of applications and becomes the target of brute fish of different species. An effective pattern for both trout and smallmouth, the Mini Dungeon can be fished effectively through deep runs and current seams where Mr. Big lives, stripped across structure, and swung through long sloped runs for heart-stopping grabs. Want to learn about last week's featured fly? Check it out here. Trout and bass have the feed bag on during the fall, and streamers fit the bill for an easy meal. Match the color to resemble local forage fish your target species are preying upon. Plus, don’t overlook this pattern for trout spey either. Unlike a large Dungeon, the Mini can be turned over with ease. Don&rsqu...

  Nutrena has a new look. Still providing quality feed, Nutrena has updated their product packaging with bright, green plaid colors. This means from Montana to Maine you’ll be able to easily recognize the Nutrena brand when shopping for your favorite pet and livestock feed. Watch the video below to learn more.   Hi. I'm Gina. I'm with Nutrena. I'm here with North 40 at the Mid-States Rendezvous 2018, and just here to talk about some of the fun things that are coming from Nutrena. If you've been in store lately, you maybe noticed our lovely new packaging, and the plaid all over. This is really signifying a new step for us with our brand and getting cohesive around the country so that whether you're shopping at a North 40 store in Montana or somewhere else in Florida, say, the experience is the same. The products are the same...

It’s that time of year again! The leaves are changes colors, temperatures are beginning to drop, and fly tyers are making their annual migration back to the fly tying desk. With the changing of the seasons, comes a unique opportunity to better yourself as a well-rounded fly fisherman. How to Tie Flies? The North 40 Fly Shop in Ponderay, ID will begin Fly Tying 101 on October 6th. The class runs from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Ponderay North 40 Outfitters Fly Shop, and we generally tie anywhere from 4-6 different flies. There is no signup required, and no age limit. North 40 will supply all of the tools and the materials, as well as the coffee and donuts. There will be two groups of tyers; beginner and advanced. Whether you have never seen a fly before, or have been tying your entire life, all are welcome. If you can’t make it the fi...

Omak Lake (WA) My favorite time of the year to fish Omak Lake is here. Fishing has been great with 20 plus fish days easily obtainable. Schools of young baitfish are in close hugging the shoreline throughout the lake. Just out of sight, the Lahontan cutthroat are lying in wait for the right moment to make a dash to feed on these smaller fish. I was at the lake the other day and it was crazy stupid how good the fishing was! I grabbed a couple of minnow patterns from the shop that I haven't used in a while and I was not disappointed. I used a #10 strung-out Alvin and a #4 olive/white Silverman’s mo-joo. These were the only two patterns I used for the couple of hours that I was there. They kept me busy with hungry aggressive Lahontans. I had my 6-weight rigged up with a Scientific Angler sonar stillwater intermediate line that got me do...

Missouri River Fall is here, and temperatures are chilling.  Trout love clean cold water and over the next month, the water should be spot on in their happy zone. Nymphs Fish high for Nymphing success.  The dam to Craig is the routine.  Zebra’s rule, but lots of other small nymphs can get the job done too.  Scuds and sows are standard on top or you can run a big zebra and tiny zebra. Dry droppers are in favor for presenting nymphs in the canyon and down to Cascade.  Dropping PT or hares ear jig flies have become the standard searching combo.  You should also consider using zebras and tiny beaded mayflies. Dry Flies The caddis are still in force.  Some days they seem to get more attention than others. You’ll want to start out with a translucent sparkle pupa or an emerger in the morning and then shift to an adult like a party on...

Coeur d'Alene River The fishing is fantastic.  The weather is ideal right now and looks like we will be getting the same throughout the week.  Tons, and I mean tons, of spruce moths are out on the rivers now -more than I have ever seen before!  I’m not sure the fish are super keyed in on them, as I had marginal success fishing a spruce moth pattern over the weekend and saw only a few get eaten in heavy feeding fish lanes.  However, I think as the weather gets even cooler they will be more responsive to them. You’ll find that mahoganies, blue wing olives, rusty spinners, small ants and hoppers are still out.  Also, midday will be your best bet for rising fish.  The nights are cold now and the sun really doesn't have a chance to warm things up until mid-morning.  So, there is no need to hustle to the river very early.  Midday t...

Clark Fork River (ID) Flows out of Cabinet Gorge Dam are ranging from 6,000 to 28,000 cubic feet per second. Water clarity is roughly 10 feet, and the temperatures are between 56-64°F. Waders are a must for this time of year due to dropping water temperatures. Fishing has been best when flows are between 6,000 to 10,000 cfs. Once the river nears 30,000 cfs, the lower Clark Fork below the bridge fishes better. You’ll want to look for bugs like October caddis, western yellow mayflies, and midges. Also, there has not been a lot of October caddis, but the Idaho side of the Clark Fork isn’t known for getting prolific October caddis hatches. If the trout aren’t keying in on the naturally matched flies, throw something like a #16 purple rocky mountain mint, a #16 gulper, or a #14 hippie stomper. Plus, swinging a #6 Montana mini intruder ...

Lochsa River (ID) The current flow is 381 cfs at Lowell. The fishing has been good for folks who have spent time up that way. I am hearing that October caddis are starting to fly off and fish are targeting them. It is a great time of year to be fishing for big cutthroat. North Fork Clearwater River (ID) The current flow is 672 cfs at Canyon Ranger Station. October caddis have been flying off up on this drainage as well. Not too many people have been fishing up this way due to it being Archery season. However, it is a great time of year to catch fish. Nymphing under an adult October caddis pattern can be very productive. Clearwater River (ID) The current flow is 3,090 cfs at Spalding. They have started to put the plug in the dam and it has been starting to drop. The fishing should start picking up more and more. The numbers over the Lower...

With almost 600 vendors, the 2018 ICAST show was overwhelming, to say the least.  But with a mission to get through the entire show, I spent the better part of three days scouring for new and exciting products for walleye fishing.  Not only would I recommend these products to retailers, but these are also products I am putting on my boat and in my tackle box too.   10. Garmin Panoptix LiveScope The Panopitx LiveScope sonar allows the angler the ability to see all around their boat, in real time, and in three dimensions.  Available in both forward-looking and down looking versions, this live scanning sonar is the most advanced sonar technology ever introduced to the public.   Want to learn more? Watch our video on the Panoptix LiveScope.     9. Berkley Jointed Flicker Shad Berkley has taken one of my absolute favo...