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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I almost never fish with just a single fly. Most of the time, I’m using a tandem rig, with a second (“dropper”) fly tied off of the first fly. Such a rig allows you to fish two different flies at once, essentially doubling your chances of […]
0 Read MoreWe’ve started producing a series of short “Streamside Tips & Techniques” videos to help you get the most of your time on the water. Some tips will be aimed at beginners and others at the more advanced angler. This first video is very basic, affixing a […]
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We just got in a bunch of new women’s clothing from Patagonia and Simms. As I sit here looking at our women’s section, I can’t help but wonder how much of that clothing will end up on the sales rack, how much will go home as […]
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They’re in! We received 18 great entries for our video contest. That’s about 3 times as many as we’ve gotten in the past! Needless to say, choosing a winner is going to be very difficult this year. And take a little time. If you’ve got some […]
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On today’s date, March 1, 1872, Yellowstone National park was formed by an act of Congress “as a public park or pleasuring-ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people.” In 2016, on “Super Tuesday,” it’s difficult to imagine a time where our politicians could actually […]
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