LoG Jam - October 2013

I had a rare opportunity to for an all guys trip to Land of the Giants on the Missouri in early October, and was able to confirm that the place lives up to it's name.  It was rare in the fact that in my buddy's busy lives of girlfriends, wives, summer visitors, new babies, jobs, and businesses, like most folks, we are generally unable to all get away at the same time.  This weekend the starts aligned, and we headed out on Friday afternoon with a couple of power boats full of gear, a little beer, and a whole bunch of hope for big trout.

I think we were a bit early for the huge browns to be doing their fall spawning thing, but the rainbows were eager to oblige, and we took full advantage.  After a morning of catching several sizeable fish on nymphs, we switched up to streamers in the evening for a change of pace and a chance at a real bruiser.  The ol' Sparkle Minnow did it's thing in the waning hours of the day, producing this guy.

My buddy John lucked out by catching a walleye on the fly as well, which paired nicely with a couple teals that my roomate downed that day.

It ended up being a great weekend getaway for the boys - minus the minor inconvenience of running out of gas on the way out on Sunday... luckily there were some kind people at the marina willing to bring us out some gas.  Nice to mark that one off the list... I hope to go back soon.

Baucus supports funding for Montana river health - The Bozeman Daily Chronicle: Environment

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Window Rock Cabin - February 2013

October Fishing | River Otter Fly Shop and Outfitters

October Fishing | River Otter Fly Shop and Outfitters:

Spent a great day out on the Clark Fork last Sunday with my long-time friend Brian Beckman and Missoula Guide Mark Hodek....

Pretty amazing day weather-wise for mid-October... had some luck on a Purple Raisin with a bead dropper.  Some good dry eats and some squaw, whitey's tossed in the mix.... Not to mention these two birds.

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2012/2013 Flylow Gear comin' in "cold". We hope!

Flylow's 2012/2013 lineup is looking good and filling up the shelves at Powderfin.com.  With some improvements to old favorites and some sure to be new winners, we're excited to show off the Flylow line.

Our only hope is that mother nature will bless us with a season full of plentiful deep dumps.  In Southwest Montana it's been a very smokey summer, and at this point we couldn't be more ready for a cool-down.

So Ullr... bring it on, brother!!!!

Hook More Deschutes Trout On Big Dry Flies | Larimer Outfitters

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Smell The Glove: The Montana Snowbowl Bloody | Powder.com

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Everest Designs Wool Winter Hats on Powderfin.com

Flylow Flexfit Cap Fresh on Powderfin.com

New to the Powderfin lineup this fall... Flylow!

Flylow manufactures freeride apparel for the modern skier. Their team believes that we are in a new age of skiing, so Flylow gear is constructed to meet the ever-changing demands of the sport. Simply put, this clothing is designed for the skiers who spend their days at resorts or in the backcountry and want gear that offers durability, comfort, performance, affordability, and style....

This Flexfit Cap from Flylow is a fresh lild, fresh to Powderfin.

Grenade Gloves on Powderfin.com

Coming in hot for the 2011/2012 ski season, Grenade Gloves and outerwear will be on the shelves of Powderfin.com.

We thought we could hit a few more mountain riding lovers around the country with Grenande, and have watched the brand grow over the years, mostly among snowboarders here locally. Grenade Gloves designs speak to their followers, and we look forward to providing a great online position for the brand.

Here are some of the Grenade Gloves items coming soon to Powderfin.com...

Sherpa Mani Rimdo Ski Shell - Men's

Named after the annual 3-day Buddhist festival that takes place at the Thyangboche monastery, this toasty jacket combines a waterproof/windproof 2-layer hard shell with just enough insulation to
keep you warm in blustery weather. And when the mercury really plunges, you can easily add more layers under it.

• Windproof, waterproof, stretchy and breathable for versatility and comfort
• Sewn-in insulating liner provides warmth
• Pit zips let you vent easily
• "Yeti" fur lined collar protects tender chin skin
• Articulated, zip-off hood fits over helmets

Shell: 100% polyester; Insulation: PrimaLoft® One (40 gsm)

Size - Large
Color - Tibetan Coral
Quantity:

KILL House Bill 309

Dear Representatives,

I am writing you to voice my concern over HB 309 and its detrimental effects on Montana’s existing Stream Access Law. Rep. Jeff Wellborn (R-Dillon), HB 309 sponsor, is proposing unnecessary changes which threaten Montana’s heralded stream access laws.

As a 10 year resident, homeowner, Montana small business owner, and avid fisherman, this bill would adversely affect my quality of life, my ability to conduct business, and my ability to help promote tourism to the state. I personally have several visitors per year who come to Montana just to fish with me. I’m not a guide, just a proud resident of a state that has (due to the will of its people) chosen to keep public water public. These visitors spend dollars in Montana that they earned Denver, Chicago, San Diego, Omaha, etc., when they visit here specifically to share in what is in my opinion the best attribute of Montana, our public waterways. As you know, fly-fishing tourism brings in millions of dollars of revenue to the state, why jeopardize the jobs and dollars coming into the state for the benefit of a few landowners?

This is yet another attempt by a select few to undermine Montana’s existing laws covering the public’s right to access streams within the high-water mark. I simply cannot see an upside to this bill, other than a few landowners being able to have a bit more privacy and most likely become a bit richer once they introduce pay-to-play “angling clubs” like they do in Colorado. Montana is the last best place, let’s keep it that way.

Mr. Wellborn and those associated with writing this bill did not involve any meaningful discussion with the parties it will most adversely affect — the public — which you are given the honor and responsibility of representing. By using misleading language, this bill seeks to re-define bodies of water with long standing historical public use. This bill is not what the people of Montana want.

I urge you to do everything you can to defeat HB 309.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Respectfully,

Jay Gill

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Bozeman, MT

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New 2011 Deuter Packs now on Powderfin.com!

2011 Deuter Backpacks

We just received a shipment of brand new packs from Deuter. They've been making packs since 1898, so we assume the 2011 line will be a pretty solid one! To check out the company history, take a look at our Deuter Backpacks History page. There are some new sizes in some of the styles, as well as many new colors. Check out the entire line on Powderfin.com, and if you checkout with the coupon code "blog15", you'll save 15% of your Deuter Pack order from now until 2/15/2011!

Here are some brand new models:

Deuter Kid Comfort III - 2011

Dry Case Folio Waterproof iPad Case

The DryCASE Folio is a flexible, crystal clear waterproof iPad case that allows complete use of your tablet or e-reader while keeping it dry and clean. Simply pump out all the air with the easy to use hand pump and the bag will vacuum seal around the contents and become completely waterproof. The air tight seal guarantees that the contents of the dry bag will stay dry even when submerged underwater.

DryCASE gives you freedom to do anything you want and still stay connected. DryCASE comes with the stereo headphone/ microphone jack so you won't miss a beat. You can stay connected not only by checking emails and the internet on your tablet, but you can talk and listen as well. You will stay connected while enjoying any outdoor activity.

DryCASE Folio Waterproof iPad Case Features:

Waterproof

Sand proof

Waterproof Vacuum Seal

Crystal Clear for taking Photos

Stereo Headphone Jack

Sherpa Baans Tech Base Layer - 2011

The Sherpa Baans Tech Base Layer is the perfect first layer for any outdoor adventure. It wicks moisture, keeps you cool during strenuous activity, then keeps you warm when it needs to. The ultra-light, stretch fabric has bamboo charcoal embedded in its fibers to disperse sweat fast and naturally shun the microbial growth that can cause odors. Some new features of the 2011 Sherpa Adventure Gear Men's Baans Tech:

Now with contrasting side panels that show the fabric’s reverse side
Thumbholes keep sleeves in place and add warmth
Quarter-zip lets you vent core warmth as needed
Flat-locked seams are comfortable against the skin
Necks seams are reinforced with tape binding for increased durability
Bamboo is a highly renewable, quick-growing natural resource

Sherpa Adventure Gear on Powderfin.com!

Jetboil GreenKit Flash Stove with CrunchIt

Now available on Powderfin.com, the Jetboil Flash Stove GreenKit Combo. It's the Flash stove in a new green color with a cannister fuel recycling tool. This handy tool lets you puncture the old cans safely so that they can be recycled instead of going to the landfill.

New Sherpa Adventure Gear Wool Winter Hats at Powderfin.com

Sherpa Dawa Wool Winter Hat with brim


Sherpa Yangzi Wool Winter Hat

Sherpa Sangye Wool Winter Hat

Sherpa Pema Wool Cable Knit Hat

Sherpa Chuki Wool Winter Hat - super warm!
There's a few new styles of wool winter hats from Sherpa this season, now in stock on Powderfin.com!

Above are a few of the available new styles.... all have a Polarfleece itch-free liner for comfort and warmth.


When the wind starts to blow and the snow begins to fall as it's doing here in Southwest Montana, you're definitely going to need a warm winter hat to keep your noggin' warm. Sherpa Adventure Gear's wool winter hats have been quite popular with our customers for the past couple of years, and this year they've added some new styles that look great and provide the warmth you'd expect from hand-woven lambs wool. Wool is still as good as it gets for keeping you warm in a variety of weather conditions. Add an itch-free headband and you've got warmth and comfort to get you through the winter cold! Whether you're skiing, sledding, x-country skiing, or just walking around town, Sherpa's wool winter hats are sure to keep you cozy.

Klean Kanteen Breast Cancer Fund Prayer Flag Water Bottle

Pink is often the color associated with the fight against breast cancer and finding a cure, but for Klean Kanteen's partner, the Breast Cancer Fund, the color is purple and the focus is prevention.

More and more scientific evidence supports that every day toxins and radiation may be a bigger cause of breast cancer than we thought. It's quite likely that these factors are actually more of a contributor to breast cancer risk than genetics. To find out more about Klean Kanteen's commitment to prevention, check out the Klean Kanteen Breast Cancer Fund Partnership page.

Klean Kanteens are not only a great way to drink safe water, but also a way to reduce the amount of plastic trash piling up in our landfills.

Klean Kanteen 27 oz. Breast Cancer Fund Prayer Flag Stainless Steel Water Bottle Features:

BPA-free & eco-friendly

dishwasher friendly

slim design fits most bottle/cup holders

accommodates large ice-cubes

cport cap 2.0

fits in Kanteen® bike cage

Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottle Details:

Capacity: 27 fluid ounces (800 ml)

Weight: 8 ounces

Size: 10.5" H (w/o cap) x 2.75" W

Mouth opening diameter: 1.75" (44 mm)

High-quality food grade #304 stainless steel

Reusable & 100% recyclable

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Boca Grande - May 2010

I was able to get outta town for a week in late May, perfect timing for a winter escape. Yes, I said winter. It was still winter here in Bozeman in late May. My friend AD and her family were gracious enough to allow me to hang out for the weekend, and it was amazing to say the least. We did a bunch of Tarpon fishing each day, picking up a nice Siver King about once a day at sunset. They were on the move in the Pass at Boca Grande, so there were a bunch of boats and a bunch of action to watch. Lots of hoots and hollers from nearby boats, as Tarpon picked up pass crabs and performed acrobatics with power and style.

I was lucky enough to be the first one of our group to hook up with one on the trip, and it was by far the most powerful fish I've ever fought. Never in my life have I even considered throwing in the towel against a fish, but about 15 minutes in I have to admit it did cross my mind. Of course I didn't give up, and here's what the beauty looked like...