Running Line
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!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
Spring Season Underway
Spring is beginning to show itself on the MO. Photo by Wolf Creek Angler Last Friday marked the official first day of spring and while in Montana we’re accustomed to winter weather for at least a portion of the start of spring, this year we got a taste of summer to kick things off with temperatures in the 70’s over the weekend and more mild weather this week. Weekend traffic was moderately heavy and barring a return of winter weather, [...]
Batten Down the Hatches – Spring is Right Around the Corner
We’ve got some wild weather on the way with a High Wind Warning going into effect at midnight tonight and running through 6 PM tomorrow. West winds of 35–45 mph with gusts between 65 and 80 mph are expected across much of the region, with peak winds likely between 6 AM and 11 AM on Thursday. Fishing the MO tomorrow is likely a no-go, and the weekend is shaping up to be a wintery one with the possibility of a storm [...]
Sticking with the Best
If you fish and spend even a little time on social media, you’ve probably noticed a big push from wader manufacturers over the past several months. That increased visibility comes at a time when wader sales across the industry have softened somewhat after the COVID surge that saw fly-fishing gear sales spike in 2021 and 2022 before returning to more normal levels.Like most things in this industry, the reasons are varied. Some are environmental, some economic, and some simply reflect the durability [...]