Category Archives: Reports & News
Don’t Fear The Worm!
No, we are not talking about tequila (does anybody really do that?), but we are talking about that fly tied to the end of your leader. That’s right, the both mighty and humble worm. There are a bunch of various patterns that imitate this food organism to trout, from the original chenille San Juan, to […]
Tagged Bighorn River, Fly Fishing, fly patterns, Guides, worms
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Bighorn River 2018 Runoff Forecast
We have plenty of snow piling up in the Bighorn Valley, and more importantly, in the mountain ranges that feed the river! Water is generally a good thing for rivers and trout. But the last few seasons, we have, at times, had too much of a good thing. This was especially obvious last spring when […]
Tagged 2018 predictions, Bighorn River, fishing reports, river conditions
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Guide Spotlight: John Shirley
If there were some kind of competition in life that was judged by whoever got to fish and hunt the most, we’re pretty sure John Shirley would be somewhere in the top 3, all-time. Joking aside, you would be hard pressed to find a more passionate fly fisherman and bird hunter than John. He demonstrates […]
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Guide Spotlight: Dell Despain
A native of Utah, Dell started fly fishing as a kid on trips to the mountains with his Dad. Those early experiences lit a fire for the sport that still burns bright 5 decades later. In 1998 Dell sold his successful bakery business in Utah and found his way to Montana and began guiding on […]
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Welcome To The Boat Lean
Around most fly fishing lodges and shops it’s not uncommon to find guides hanging around at the end of a long hot day rehashing events; flies that worked, runs that fished well, jokes, whatever, are the usual conversation. These informal debriefs usually take place around a drift boat, which serves to prop up said […]
Guide Spotlight: Sam Boggio
At Eagle Nest we understand the importance of having quality guides to spend your day with on the river. After all, you spend a large portion of your time here with them, and a good guide, regardless of how the fishing happens to be, can make or break your overall experience. Fortunately for us, the […]
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Winter fishing on the Bighorn River
Tagged Bighorn River Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing, Montana Lodging, Orvis, Orvis Lodge
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