Happy Fall Everyone! We here at the shop have been enjoying the cooler weather and some of us are anxiously awaiting snow. But before the skis come out, we are fortunate to bear witness to the spawning of our local brown trout. In the Middle and Lower Provo Rivers, the Weber River, and the Green River our trout are pairing up and are in the process of making redds, a place to lay and fertiliz …

As weather cools and winter begins to whisper of its arrival, those in tune with the water will see a shift in daily river cycles that signal seasonal change. For the last few months, the pale morning dun (PMD) mayfly hatch has been a staple of the Provo River’s rhythm, providing abundant food on the river’s surface and enticing trout to rise into late afternoons. These days trout continue to rise …

With the onset of the pandemic many fly-fishing companies have had their factories, products, and productions compromised. Rod companies and their repair departments in particular. At this time companies are prioritizing the creation of new products over repairs to meet consumer demand. Something's got to give, and in this instance it is the repair departments. Depending on the manufacturer repa …

It doesn't take much these days: a beautiful stream, a half way decent looking home tied fly, a small rise, a perfect refusal, to get me back to gratitude. 

Good day, everyone!May is finally here, and with it, we are starting to see the beginnings of run-off. From here on out, it would be very wise to check river flows before heading to your favorite fishing hole. We aren't free and clear of COVID-19 yet, so let's keep the faith, wear a buff or mask when around a lot of people, wash our hands, be kind to each other, and make sure to give each other pl …

Sitting at my computer staring out the shop’s front window at a beautiful spring day it’s hard to comprehend all that has transpired over the past months. There is definitely a surreal quality to Mother Nature’s false impression from where I’m perched. Typically, this time of year the store is a buzz with customers heading out to hit the months early season mayfly hatches before spring run-off le …