We’ve made some minor updates to our informative booklet – Fly Fishing in Paradise. If you haven’t read it yet, you should! It contains all kinds of great information about fly fishing and other activities in the Livingston, Montana area (and lots of color pictures). Whether […]
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We held our video contest viewing party last Thursday evening at Katabatic Brewing. The crowd was enthusiastic about all of the videos and the voting was very close. But a winner emerged when all of the votes were counted. Jared Mihelich, you have won yourself a […]
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Yesterday I casted the 2016 Vapen 590-4B by Redington. The rod was extremely strong while maintaining a reputation for its fast action. Redington’s X-Wrap graphite technology gives the rod its backbone with added stability. The X-Wrap also provides a smoothness to the various vibrations fly-fisherman are […]
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New for 2016, the Sage Pulse rod is perhaps the best rod on the market for its price. Coming in at $450, fast action provides rod provides more fluid casting and high line speed. Stiff enough for sending those heavy streamers across the river, as well […]
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Come on down to Katabatic Brewing in downtown Livingston on Thursday, May 26 at 6:00 p.m. to watch some fun amateur fly fishing videos and drink some delicious beer! We (finally) got a viewing party scheduled for our 2016 Short Fly Fishing Video Contest (the 3rd […]
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Today is the 50th birthday for Sweetwater Fly Shop’s owner, Dan Gigone!! Below is a photo of Dan when he first bought the fly shop nearly a half-decade ago. This is what he looks like now I’d like to wish him 50 more, but […]
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After fishing the Sage One 9-foot 5-weight on the Missouri river last spring I came to one conclusion. The rod can do it all. Short, medium and long distance it’s a joy to cast. It is fast and powerful, much like Sage’s older XP. Given that […]
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There are few things more beautiful in fly fishing than a long cast from an expert caster. The “hero cast” is justifiably celebrated. And there are fish that simply won’t be caught if you can’t get your fly way out in the water. But especially in […]
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The hook set, often overlooked, but oh so important. It’s a technique that beginners struggle mightily with, even when the guide is yelling “set!” Improve your hook set, and you’re guaranteed to land a bunch more fish. The principle is simple. During the short time that […]
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We do truly appreciate our customers! To demonstrate our gratitude, we’ve just initiated Sweetwater Rewards. We’re giving something back to you, the customer. Join the program, and you’ll earn a point for every dollar you spend here at Sweetwater Fly Shop. Collect 200 points, and you’ll […]
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