House of Fly
House of Fly joints Jim Bartchi at the Scott Fly Rods manufacturing plant in Montrose, Colorado. Bartchi walks the boys through the ins-and-outs of their fly rod manufacturing process. Can't watch this vid and not say, I need to own one of these rods.
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Klause Frimor is joining the Fly Project to assist in fly rod and fly line development. His expertise is expected to lift Fly Project rods and Ballistic fly lines to new heights.
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In House of Fly Pocdast #2 we sit down with Trout Shop founder Chris Goodman to discuss how he and partner Jerry LaPierre took a mom and pop business and turned it into Ground Zero in the Missouri RIver fly-fishing scene. Listen in and you'll hear some Craig, Montana history and learn how the Trout Shop really came to be.
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In House of Fly's inaugural podcast, hosts Greg Thomas and Sam Wike sit down with Montana fish-head Fred Telleen. Telleen manages The Trout Shop in Craig, Montana, and is a member of the Freshwater Hall of Fame. He's developed numerous commercially tied fly patterns, including several must-haves for Montana's Missouri River. His take on Alaska and the Missouri make this podcast a must-listen for anyone interested in those locals.
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Posted: April 24, 2026Whether you call them BWOs, Baetis, olives, slate wings or anything else, read this article, buy these flies, and you are ready for the first solid mayfly hatch of the season. Right?
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Posted: March 16, 2026Patagonia's new Riversalt II boot thrives in fresh and salt water, making it the most versatile fly-fishing footwear on the market and an increcible value for those who ply rivers and flats and all other environments between.
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Posted: February 27, 2026Sage's new Arrow fly rod is a modern tool for anglers who value versatility over specific applications, which means this rod serves well in varied conditions and for numerous species. Need a one rod do-all solution. You may have found it here.
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Posted: February 13, 2026Top Sage Fly Rods rep Kurt Krueger explains in this video how the new Power R8 is the tool you need to cast far, even in challenging conditions, and tame some of the largest freshwater and saltwater species on the planet.
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Posted: January 30, 2026House of Fly's West Great Falls shop manager, Ethan Crawford, offers his take on six of the best new fly tying products for 2026.
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Posted: January 28, 2026Bonefish aren't the pickest fish in the sea (except for when they are), but when you find something that works, why not roll with it?
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Posted: January 27, 2026The Flying V is a great match for blue-wing olive and March brown hatches on Montana's Missouri River and beyond. The pattern is easy to tie, easy to see on the water, and it takes fish on challenging flat surfaces stretches of rivers and streams. Triple bonus!!!
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Posted: January 22, 2026Sam Wike's Tailwater Charlie is a knock-em-dead pattern on Montana's Missouri River and matches sow bugs wherever they are found.
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Posted: January 20, 2026You can't have too many of these Party On Top Caddis in your fly box. Whether floating or slightly sunken, this fly excels on flat-surface waters and picky fish.
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Posted: January 12, 2026In this Episode of Project in the Wild, the Fly Project crew heads to the Missouri River to fish and celebrate a new year. Sam, Fred, Jay, Taylor and the rest of the gang do well swinging with double-hand rods.
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Posted: December 05, 2025It's difficult to buy meaningful gifts for a fly-fishing enthusiast. That's why our fly shop managers have built out a list of gifts that will make any fly fisher happy, no matter what their experience level.
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Posted: November 07, 2025Loc Waders' Lars Litzell ties the Creme Brulee, which is an effective fly for Atlantic salmon. Fish this fly on a variety of salmon rivers, including Norway's Orkla River, and you'll get takes.
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