Root River Rod Co.

08/17/2026

The Driftless is at its peak time for throwing terrestrials right now and sight seeing all the animals before they start migrating south or go into hibernation.

The time is now to get out and enjoy some late summer weather and fly fishing before school starts.

08/12/2026

Tying a More Durable Fly 🟰 More Fish.

The Frenchie Fly pattern developed by Lance Eagan works insanely well. So of course your fly is going to get shredded from catching so many fish. But what if you could extend the life of your fly?

That’s exactly what Taylor Phillips had in is his mind when he added a few tweaks to his fly to try and make it last longer.

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08/10/2026

Dry fly fishing has been fantastic lately. Caddis, Tricos, and Beetles 🪲 have all been working.

08/07/2026

These Flies are tried a trued by our guides. These are Five flies that will get through the month of August and produce a ton of trout.

If you are new to fly fishing or have been doing it 50+ years our goal is to help you have a better experience on the water. All flies are available online and in store.

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08/07/2026

Top Five Flies for August

Picking the right fly is half the battle when fly fishing. These fl...

08/07/2026

Here is the Top Five Flies to use for August!
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07/30/2026

Summertime has these trout pushed up into the fast shallow waters during the day. There’s so many fish in SE MN you almost don’t need a fly rod.

Head down and take advantage of the best terrestrial fishing of the year.

07/27/2026

Hot Weather this week but there’s Tricos out and the trout are all over them!

Here’s your Fly Fishing Report for this week.

Early Morning is the best time to catch trout. Tricos are out so fish tiny flies.

Day Time = Hopper Dropper time. Fish can be spooky in clear water with high sun so a 9’ leader key. Keep an eye on water temperature. Anything over 68 degrees is bad for trout.

Evening/Night. Caddis flies are like old faithful. You can expect a hatch the last 2 hours of daylight. As the days get shorter that means mousing gets better. Pack a headlamp.

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07/24/2026

Please help the native vegetation grow along the South Branch Root River in Lanesboro!

We recently seeded the river corridor with diverse native plants and applied hydro mulch to our stream restoration project in town. Please respect the signs posted and stay out of the restored area while vegetation establishes. Each footprint can set back new growth.

Hydro mulch includes temporary cover crop that will give way to native species next year. The fast-growing cover crop in the hydro mulch helps keep soil in place during rain events and reduces sediment from entering the stream. This all supports the growth of the deep-rooted and bank-stabilizing native vegetation we’re establishing along the river corridor.

With your cooperation, this section of South Branch Root River will soon be a healthier, more resilient corridor for everyone to enjoy.

Learn more about this habitat improvement project on our website mntu.org/2026/05/your-questions-answered-about-the-south-branch-root-river-habitat-improvement-project/