Gear

CF Burkheimer Fly Rods Now Available

Burkheimer. The cult classic. Now available!

I wish I would have brought CF Burkeimer Fly Rods in the shop years ago. These rods are just so dang classy. Exquisite finish work, atte...

St. Croix Legend Elite Fly Rods

High quality American made rods at an attractive price!

Performance doesn’t always have to come with a top tier price tag, nor does American Made! We have been carrying the St. Croi...

Thomas & Thomas Avantt II Fly Rods

Light, powerful, and everything I’ve always wanted out of a fly rod!

Available now at the Silver Bow! 9' 4wt, 9' 5wt, 9' 6wt in-stock.

The Thomas & Thomas Avantt II is probably the nicest fly rod I’ve every cast / fish. What does that even mean? Nicest? Well, of course that is subjective, but this what I like about this particular rod series...

1 - The feel. These rods are very light swing weight and yet, they pack a punch. I’d rate them fast, but not crazy fast. You can cast up-close with the tip and then you can bomb it out with ease without a dramatic change in your casting style. They are crisp, super accurate, and can carry a tight loop at long range. Want to mend your line? The Avantt II has zero issues lifting and manipulating the fly line with it’s backbone.

2 - I dig the vibe of the rod components and finish, old school but with a modern look and grip. Plus the fact they are made in the US.

3 - I do both wade fish and boat fish. Often times I feel a rod is better suited for one or the other, ie Winston rods for example… I’ve always felt with the softer feel they make better wade sticks than boat rods (at least for trout fishing). The Avantt II is a grab-and-go rod, I have no complaints whether I’ve been in the boat or on the shore.

Add up 1, 2, and 3 and you pretty much get the idea of what I consider a nice fly rod! $1045 retail.

Rio Craft Teton 13' 6" Deluxe Raft Package

Streamlined, lightweight, and highly fun!

Spring is raft season and at the Silver Bow we LOVE rafts! Fishing rafts like the 13'6" Rio Craft Teton open up numerous fishing opportunit...

Fishing Raft For Sale: Outcast PAC 1300

In-stock. A boat that withstands time and abuse!

A longtime favorite fishing raft of the Silver Bow Fly Shop, the Outcast PAC 1300 is one of the finest, longest lasting rafts ever m...

Rio Craft Madison Raft for Sale

Fish more areas in comfort

For the past season our crew has been enjoying this new-ish brand of rafts for our personal and guiding. Rio Craft has designed a sweet fly fishing specif...