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Mathew’s Sparkle Dun

Craig Mathews of West Yellowstone, Montana invented the Sparkle Dun during the late 1980’s. Mathews owns and operates Blue Ribbon Flies in the Yellowstone National Park area and is considered the local guru in the park region. Mathews has studied the Yellowstone hatches for more than 30 years and is the co-author of the Yellowstone…

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Spring has Sprung!

Spring-like conditions are unfolding quickly in the central Rocky Mountains. Fly fishing enthusiasts are grinning ear-to-ear with arrival of warmer weather, longer days, reliable hatches, and increased activity from the trout. As a general rule, by the latter part of March, trout begin to spread out into the riffles once again.Much of this is a…

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The Manhattan Midge is a Real Winner!

The Manhattan Midge has been one of my top producers as of late. It has consistently fooled selective trout on the Yampa, Blue, Gunnison, South Platte (Charlie Meyers SWA, Cheesman, and Deckers) and Arkansas Rivers. Tie some up…you’ll be glad you did! This Yampa River rainbow was fooled with a size 22 Manhattan Midge. The…

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The Nuclear Egg is a Must-Have this Time of Year

As March unfolds, rainbow trout (cutthroats and cutbows) begin showing signs of spawning. This annual ritual signifies the true beginning of spring and the warmer weather that lies ahead. As rainbows prepare for future generations they instinctively become aggressive and territorial. For the next several weeks, egg patterns are important in fooling trout, especially as…

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