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Oyster shells aren’t the first thing you’d think of when gearing up for fall. Seawool gives discarded oyster shells a second life by combining shell powder with recycled plastic-derived fibers. The material is designed to help retain warmth, resist odors, and reduce static as the temperatures drop. now available at houseoffly.com, all House of Fly locations, and The Trout Shop.

COLORS: black/argentina blue, blackout, and rosin/dark olive

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House of Fly’s Bahamas Camp host Drew Evans picks his “most unique” saltwater fly patterns, flies that have worked for Evans on bonefish and other saltwater species. Some of these are well known, others not so much. But you can’t ignore the inventors of these flies: Drew Chicone; Dave Chouinard; Doug McKnight. Throw these and you’ll have some expert fly-tying and fish-catching mojo in every cast. Read more, link in bio.

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ICYMI: Some stories are too good to get buried in the feed. We’ve published a handful of them over the past month, and if you haven’t been keeping up with the House of Fly blogs, you’ve got some catching up to do.

Find out what you missed at houseoffly.com.

“Heading into the 2026 Smith River float, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Having floated this iconic Montana river twice before, once in the 1990s and again in 2013, I knew the experience would be different this time around. With new regulations in place and the river more popular than ever, it seemed inevitable that we’d encounter more anglers, busier camps, and fish that had seen their fair share of flies. Still, the allure of the Smith remained as strong as ever, and the anticipation of another journey through its legendary canyon was impossible to resist.”

-Greg Thomas

LOCATION TAG SMITH RIVER
MONTANA, USA
46°57′N 111°16′W

LOCATION TAG SMITH RIVER
MONTANA, USA
46°57′N 111°16′W

Author Drew Evans heads into Idaho’s remote Frank Church Wilderness to chase steelhead on the Salmon River while staying at the legendary Shepp Ranch. Evans tests some of the most exclusive swing water in the Lower 48 and comes away with as much awe for the country as the steelhead he chases.

House of Fly’s Calvin Fuller discloses his Top 4 Favorite Skating flies for Idaho’s Clearwater and Snake Rivers. These patterns also serve well on Washington’s Grand Ronde River. Keep a few of these in your fly box and you’ll be set to see surface takes from steelhead that range to 40 inches long.

HOF POD: House of Fly sits down with western fly tying legend Kris Keller who reps for Montana Fly Company and ties some of the most interesting and effective patterns known to man. Check it out right now.

SIMMS ACCESS WADING BOOT: Author Greg Thomas found Simms’ Access wading boots to offer a great mix of traction, stability and comfort during his 2026 testing season. If you’re looking for a lightweight boot that can stand up to rugged abuse, and even thrive while negotiating slick, mossy, rocks and boulders, this may be the boot for you.

Clay Cottle is a south Texas redfish guru who loves to fish skinny water for wary redfish. Here are

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Idaho’s most remote steelhead destination is one you’ve probably never heard of.
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No roads. Very few anglers. Miles of untouched swing water and B-run steelhead.
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Getting there is half the story.
We went deep into Idaho to fish it.
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Full story at the link in bio.

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#schmootsclooper #carponthefly #alacozy #ninthannual #saynotoageism

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BASS. BUGS. BLUE LINE CO.

Blue Line Co. builds flies designed to produce. From bass bugs to streamers that are just as effective on trout, these are patterns worth making room for.

Shop Blue Line Co. flies in-store at House of Fly or online today.

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The recent fires in Spokane have impacted families across our community. We believe it’s time for the fly fishing community to do what it does best and show up for those in need.

We’re proud to support #FliesForSpokane by auctioning off this incredible streamer bundle to help raise funds for those affected.

How to bid:
• Starting bid: $550
• Place your bid in the comments below.
• Bidding closes at 6:00 PM MST on August 10.

Every bid helps. If you can’t bid, please share this post and tag a friend to help us reach more people and raise even more for Spokane.

Let’s rally together for Spokane.

#FliesForSpokane #FlyFishing #Spokane #FlyFishingCommunity

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#fliesforspokane The Trout Shop is stepping up to help our many friends in Spokane!

We’re donating a fully guided fly fishing trip on the Mighty Missouri River for 2026. For one or two anglers. The winning trip includes:
- Professional guide
- All gear and tackle
- Lunch
- Plenty of good times on the water

Bidding starts at $350. To place a bid, comment below. The auction will close Monday, August 10, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time.

100% of money will go to @innoviafoundation every bid helps support those impacted in Spokane. Thank you for your generosity, and good luck to everyone bidding!
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#flyfishing #montana #fish #donation

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♠️ Operation Mykiss 2026 ♠️ @sheppranch test the limits of even the stoutest nets @rising3474 @houseofflyusa #speycasting #steelheadonthefly #riverofnoreturn #wildernessfishing #blacksmithingthesteel ☠️

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The 2026 Schmoots Clooper Invitational was one for the books! This was my first year attending (this was the ninth year!) and I had an absolute blast! The Clooper and carp community is so welcoming and passionate about the species, willing to share information, and they know how to have a great time!

Thank you to my dear friend @worthwadingfor for including me and showing me the ropes of carp land. These fish are so fun to target, technical, picky, and scratch the saltwater/sight fishing itch. Your friendship means the world to me and I’m so glad we got to make this trip together!

Getting to see friends like @troutpsychology @scuds.mackenzie @jeremiahsuperspey @bwalkercush and make new ones was so special - it really is all about the hang!

A huge thank you to our host with the most, @bill.marts. Your kindness and willingness to impart your knowledge on all of us is so generous. You are a true gem of a human!

From 7 am tequila shots, to Mylar balloon finding missions, bass stealing our flies from carp, gnarly wind, long hot days, hundreds of miles in the truck, to watching the sun go down over the A La Cozy in the company of good people, it was a phenomenal weekend and I can’t wait to run it back in 2027.

And obviously - Kacey and I have to defend our titles for smallest carp and smallest bass!

#gofishingwithyourfriends #flyfishing #findyourpeople #carpqueens

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Another Schmoots Clooper in the books! Wow has this Carp and Bass Fly Fishing Invitational Tournament grown. What started out as a few folks gathering in the desert for some golden carp has turned into a regional and beyond tourney. BIG THANK YOU to @bill.marts for putting on another successful Schmoots Clooper. We love you Bill 😘 @lelandmiyawaki43 who has attended this event for years and years. Seen here posing with the shirt that was designed after his likeness! Loved seeing my old carp friends and family as well as making new friends too. See ya next year! #schmootsclooper #billmarts #alacozymotel #flyfishing #flyfishinglife

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Think you need an expensive saltwater trip to become a better flats angler? 🎣

In this episode, Drew Evans @scuds.mackenzie from House of Fly @houseofflyusa shares why some of the best preparation for bonefish starts much closer to home—on the carp flats. We talk about the skills that transfer from carp to bonefish, choosing the right fly line, mastering the double haul, and why Idaho's legendary steelhead fisheries should be on every angler's bucket list.

Whether you're planning your first bonefish trip or looking for a new challenge close to home, this episode is packed with practical tips you can use on your very next outing.

🎧 Episode 945 — out now. @wetflyswing

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