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High water temperatures pose significant dangers to trout, affecting their health and survival. As responsible anglers, understanding and respecting these conditions is crucial. 

The very brands that built their reputation through independent fly shops are now shifting to direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales, leaving the local shops that championed them in the dust. The independent fly shop is more than a store—it’s the heart of...

  While many anglers opt for the traditional approach of wading with waders, summertime offers another exhilarating option that truly immerses you in the experience of nature - wet wading. By forgoing bulky waders and instead embracing the refreshing touch...

 For years, we’ve been dedicated to providing high-quality gear and service to anglers across the country. Unfortunately, we’ve had to make a difficult decision: we can no longer ship items to California.

When it comes to dry fly hackle, both capes and saddles from roosters have the feathers you want to use. It’s important that these are from a rooster and not a hen. Hen feathers aren’t the best for dry flies...

The Mercury Blood Midge, tied by Blue Quill's Head Guide Pat Dorsey, is one of our favorite attractor patterns to use on winter nymph rigs. This pattern imitates a red midge larva – also called a blood midge – that's prominent in...