Fish Hawk Fly Shop

Highlighted fly of the month!
For May we have the Pat's Rubber Leg. Although it can look kinda silly, the trout love it! This fly imitates the stonefly in its nymph stage and can be tied in a variety of colors. My favorites are brown and olive. A common nickname for it is the "Turd with legs" haha.

Our Bragging Board looks empty. Come in to the fly shop and hang your picture to show off your amazing catch!!! The weather is getting better and better. Time to get out there and fish!

New fishing report for the Kootenai!

Kootenai River 05-12-2026 Kootenai River is fishing great right now! The flows are around 10,000 cfs. and the main river is pretty clear. There is some color coming in from the tributaries, but nothing crazy. The dam is expected to start their sturgeon flow towards the end of this month where they will ramp up the flow to ar...

Forget that snazzy new holographic finish. Here’s why black, the most boring lure color ever, rules the water: https://trib.al/D8mWaYm

Is there a more beautiful freshwater fish than the Arctic grayling?! There are not that many places in the lower 48 to catch these so it is always an honor to get some in the net.

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We got some new reels in the shop!

https://www.fishhawkflyshop.com/post/kootenai-river-04-18-2026

Kootenai River 04-18-2026 Spring fishing is here on the Kootenai. The flows are pretty high at around 20,000 cfs but the water is pretty clear. There are some bugs hatching and you can see some fish rising in the softer water, but nymphing is still the most effective way to catch fish this time of year. The trout are still h...

https://www.fishhawkflyshop.com/post/fishing-and-exploring-puerto-rico-april-2026

Fishing and Exploring Puerto Rico April 2026 When it is spring time in Montana and each day is about 50 degrees and raining, it is so nice to be able to travel to a different part of the world and experience the different environments and cultures that it has to offer. One of the more subtle challenges that can easily turn your trip into a mor...

Spring fishing is the best!