Running Line
Running Line is a chronicle of our journey, both personally and as a company, into the world of Montana fly fishing. Part fishing report, part sales and promotions, and part personal soap box, Running Line is a showcase of words and images used to keep our readers informed and entertained.
I am blessed to be able to live in this amazing place and to do what I love for a living, and there’s nothing I like better than sharing my world with those who share my passion for fly fishing and for the rugged beauty of Montana.
Running Line is a blog about life on the Missouri River and beyond. We want to keep you up to date on what’s happening on the river, but we also want to share with you the ups and downs of running a fly-fishing start-up business in this highly competitive market.
I hope you enjoy reading and continue coming back for more.
Jason Orzechowski
Owner/Outfitter
Mid December on the MO
All is quiet on the MO right now. With the river having been firmly held in winter’s grasp since early November, angling traffic has been sparse to say the least. Oh sure, there have been a few folks out there on any given day but for all intents and purposes the 2022 late season has been defined more by the absence of traffic than anything else. Our snow pack has been quietly building and we haven’t seen bare ground since early November [...]
Back to the Roots
I had the pleasure of spending a couple of weeks in Michigan last month and while I’m sure it would’ve worked out either way, the onset of winter weather here in Montana in early November made it the perfect time to close up shop for a spell. My wife and I make semi-regular trips back to Michigan but it’s generally a quick trip for a specific event. It’s been quite some time since I’ve had the chance to settle in and get [...]
December on the MO – Winter Has Arrived
Winter Colors! The calendar says three weeks until winter. The weather conditions have gotten a substantial jump on that. For all intents and purposes we’ve been experiencing winter conditions throughout the month of November and there doesn’t seem to be any end in sight. There have been some swings in temps ranging from 30’s and 40’s to single digits but we haven’t seen a sustained warming trend in over a month as evidenced by the snow on the ground, most [...]