2007 is bringing some new changes to the Bighorn Angler….GIVING US THE MOST EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF FLY FISHING PRODUCTS IN FORT SMITH. A newly remodeled fly shop…. new products like Simms, Jet Boil backcountry products, Brunton Optics, and Kaenon sunglasses….. technical dry flies from Renne Harop, expansion in the streamer and streamer lines for all you chuck and duck junkies…. and a lot of much needed tlc / updates in our lodging….. such as Dish Network in ALL of the rooms, new beds, NEW WATER SYSTEM, and a bunch of other things. I am going to try as hard as possible to keep this page current… day to day operations are pretty much a one man show, so it might not be updated every day, but it will get done a few times a week. I hope you all enjoy, and please feel free to leave a post with your comments. Skinny water, inside seams, drop offs, and the tail ends of some of the deeper runs. It has turned into the days of the Sow Bug and The Worm. Fish a San Juan or Ray Charles as you lead fly and a Midge dropper in the morning. In the afternoon Lead with a San Juan Worm and trail with a Sow Bug imitation. Shop hours are 7:00am – 6:00pm 7 days a week stop in or give us a call we would love to get you on out on the water. Tight Lines….Glenn
Fishing is off the charts!!! This was one of the best dry fly seasons in years. We had Blanket hatches of Baetis and Midge keeping people busy all day long. We are seeing the end of both of the these hatches as the summer temps are reaching near 100. The great news however is we got some extra water in the river and we are starting to see some hopper action,(dont tell anyone it is still a guide secret unless).
*BUGS IN MY BOX*
>>>>>>>>>>>NYMPHS<<<<<<<<<<<
#16 – #20 ROOT BEER MIDGE
#18 – #22 CHIRONO CONE MIDGE IN BLACK, RED, OR MOTOR OIL
#18 – #22 U.V. MIDGE
#8 OR #16 SAN JUAN WORM IN 2 TONE, RED, WINE, OR BROWN
#16 – #20 SOFT HACKLE SOW BUGS IN PINK, GREY, AND TAN
#16 – #20 RAY CHARLES IN GREY AND TAN
#16 – #20 SOFT HACKLE RAY CHARLES IN GREY AND TAN
#20 – #22 CDC ADULT MIDGE
#20 – #22 BROOKS SPROUT MIDGE
#18 – #20 GRIFFITHS (if the midge are clustering)
#18 – #20 CDC SPENT WING BWO
#18 – #20 CDC BAETIS DUN (look real enough to reproduce right here in the shop)
ALL OF OUR FLIES ARE TOP QUALITY AND NOT THE CHEAP AFRICAN FLIES SOME SHOPS SELL. ALL OF OUR CDC FLIES ARE PATTERNS OF RENNE HAROP AND PRODUCED BY SOLITUDE FLIES.
>>>>>>>>>>BIGHORN NYMPHIN SET-UP<<<<<<<<<<
81/2 – 10 FOOT—-4 THRU 6 WEIGHT RODS
WEIGHT FORWARD FLOATING LINE TO MATCH YOUR ROD
9 FOOT 3X OR 4X LEADER
18 INCHES 3X OR 4X TIPIT TO YOU FIRST FLY
12 – 14 INCHES 4X OR 5X TO YOUR SECOND FLY
B OR BB SPLIT SHOT or SIZE 0 – 6 MICRO SHOT 18 INCHES ABOVE YOUR FIRST FLY
INDICATOR BY YOU BUTT SECTION (8-9 FEET ABOVE YOUR WEIGHT)
