Flies from “The February Room”-Episode 3-Outdoor Videographer/Angler Bill Owen’s Pike Fly.
In Episode 3, Lauren finally got this 20-year veteran of outdoor television to talk and share his go-to bug for pike-on-the-fly When Bill Owens isn’t traversing the globe videoing and producing outdoor television, he chases pike throughout his home waters of Montana. He’s a no-nonsense guy and fisherman, and this fly illustrates this approach. Tail…
Read MoreFlies from “The February Room”-Episode 2-Montana Outfitter Josh Lauer’s ‘COVID Skwala’
“Sneaky” defines Montana outfitter and fly tier, Josh Lauer, who rarely shares anything but was feeling generous enough to provide his killer fly for the Spring Skwala hatch! Josh Lauer states in his “February Room” interview that a fly must possess three qualities; buoyancy, visibility, and edibility! This all-foam pattern designed to imitate the Skwala…
Read MoreFlies from “The February Room”-Episode 1-Karnopp’s Pike Fly with Pacchiarini’s Dragontail
Curious to see what our podcast guests are actually tying while talking with Lauren? Justin Karnopp shares his pattern from the premiere. In the premier episode, Justin Karnopp created a fly designed for pike utilizing a revolutionary new material called a Pacchiarini’s Dragon Tail. This tail twists, turns, and undulates in the water like nothing…
Read MoreFly Fishing Guides/Outfitters seek Loans/Unemployment Benefits Amidst Coronavirus: What the New Federal Aid Bill Means.
Self-employed guides and outfitters in Montana can now file for unemployment benefits under the federal aid package aimed at coronavirus relief. Last week, Congress passed a $2 trillion spending bill aimed at providing economic relief amid the coronavirus pandemic. The federal aid package, signed by President Trump, allows for self- employed, gig workers and freelancers to…
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