On Sunday, July 24th, we are holding our 4th annual fishing float for Park and Sweetgrass County veterans, in collaboration with the Livingston Elks Club and the International Federation of Fly Fishers. We will be taking about 15 veterans for a half day fishing trip that […]
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This rod is FAST. The Method is a top option for a streamer rod or nymph stick in Paradise Valley where gusty winds are common. The ultra-fast action of the method allows you to turn over big flies, heavy sink tips and nymph rigs regardless of […]
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Want to be able to check the Yellowstone River fishing report on the road? That’s just the beginning, when it comes to our free mobile app. Here at Sweetwater Fly Shop, we’ve worked hard to make the app a useful tool for planning your trip to […]
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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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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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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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