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Apr 16, 2026

Winston AIR 2 vs PURE 2 | Which Fly Rod Is Right for You?

by Big Sky Anglers

There are certain questions we hear every season—on the shop floor, on the river, and more and more these days, in our inbox: “Should I fish the AIR 2 or the PURE 2?” It’s a good question. And the answer...

Mar 28, 2026

New Fly Fishing Books from Swing The Fly Press | The Bookshelf Vol. 6

by Matt Klara

Welcome to Volume 6 of “The Book Shelf”, a Big Sky Anglers original blog series. If you’ve followed along with The Bookshelf series, you know we’ve spent a good bit of time digging into the classics, the dog-eared, time-tested volumes that...

Mar 19, 2026

Big Sky Country Snowpack Report - March, 2026

by Matt Klara

Hi, friends, and welcome to our third snowpack report of winter 25-26. Technically this will be the last report of the winter, as tomorrow is the first day of Spring. I’m sure you’ll be hearing from me again at least...

Feb 19, 2026

Big Sky Country Snowpack Report - February, 2026

by Matt Klara

Hi, friends, and welcome to our second snowpack report of winter 25-26. I woke up early to write this one so I can hopefully make it up skiing this morning. That’s right, it’s a powder day. In 2026, more than...

Feb 15, 2026

Dave Whitlock’s Guide to Aquatic Trout Foods (2nd Edition) Book Review | The Bookshelf Vol. 5

by Matt Klara

Welcome to Volume 5 of “The Book Shelf”, a Big Sky Anglers original blog series dedicated to shining some new light on the works of the old masters. In the spirit of the modern era, these pieces may be quick...

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Winston AIR 2 vs PURE 2 | Which Fly Rod Is Right for You?

New Fly Fishing Books from Swing The Fly Press | The Bookshelf Vol. 6

Big Sky Country Snowpack Report - March, 2026

Big Sky Country Snowpack Report - February, 2026

Dave Whitlock’s Guide to Aquatic Trout Foods (2nd Edition) Book Review | The Bookshelf Vol. 5

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