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
Missouri River Fallback Strategies
Daylight Saving Time ended this past Sunday, ushering in the coming days of winter darkness. Not having given it much thought yesterday when we launched, I found myself rowing to beat the fading light after getting stuck on a mid-float dry fly flat, unable to resist the siren call of rise forms amidst an abundance of opportunity on water devoid of any sign of angling traffic. We LOVE November on the Missouri! That being said, chilly mornings and short days mean it’s [...]
Welcome to MOvember
It’s hard to believe but November is upon us and a very busy 2021 season is coming to a close. The transition to the off season is almost complete with the majority of seasonal folks having already disappeared. Things are quiet in Wolf Creek and Craig. That being said, November brings its own dedicated contingent to the MO with swing season underway, streamer fishing still hanging on, fall dry-fly fishing at its apex and pre-winter nymphing providing plenty of action for those [...]
Reflections on Autumn Woods
Last year about this same time I posted the above image on Instagram with the caption “Autumn woods are the best woods”. Today these woods look very similar, and the sentiment still holds true but on this day there is sadness. On this day we took our beloved Jake for his final walk on this trail in the Flathead Valley, a trail which he had come to love so much on our annual fall trips here over the years. On this day [...]