Andy Carlson: The Bitterroot’s Purple Haze Legend (and the Guide Who Helped the West Fish Smarter)
Andy Carlson is a veteran Bitterroot Valley outfitter, guide, educator, and fly tier best known for creating the iconic Purple Haze dry fly. Based out of Hamilton, Montana, Andy has spent decades guiding, teaching anglers, and advocating for wild trout fisheries in Western Montana.
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History of Fishing on the Bitterroot River, Montana
Autumn on the Bitterroot River in Montana, where golden cottonwoods line the banks beneath the Bitterroot Range. Morning mist drifts above the Bitterroot River as it winds through a broad valley flanked by the Sapphire and Bitterroot Mountains. This iconic western Montana stream runs roughly 84 miles north from its headwater forks near Conner to…
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Lightweight Fly Shop | Thank You for an Incredible First Year
2025 marked our very first year in business—and what a ride it’s been! From day one, you welcomed us into your routines, your stories, and your love for the water. Now, as we close out the year, we just want to say: thank you. Your support made this dream real.
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Bitterroot Retreat And Adventures 