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"Everything starts with our customer service and the atmosphere Blue Ribbon founder Dale Fulton created in the shop. We will go out of our way to make the customer service experience something to be remembered."

- Bob Cooke & Larry Babin, Owner & Manager

and thank you for visiting Arkansas' most informative fly fishing web site for the famous White River below Bull Shoals Dam and the Norfork River where anglers pursue the Arkansas' Grand slam. Brown, brook, cutthroat, and rainbow trout strive in these wonderful tailwater fisheries. Water fluctuations provide an abundant food source for these dynamically fast growing fish and as we approach spring our lake levels have dropped to power pool level which will soon provide wadable water that was scarce in '09. Make Arkansas your next trophy trout destination and let your friends at Blue Ribbon help with everything from rental equipment, river advice, and fly fishing friendly lodging. We're a phone call away @ 870.425.0447 or email any inquiries to blueribbonflyfish@hotmail.com. As a family owned fly shop we appreciate your business!

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 Rain and scattered t-storms are predicted for today but rain was also called for yesterday and we didn't see a drop on the river. BSD is predicted to run higher, unwadable flows throughout the day making for beautiful drift fishing on the rise while the Norfork is scheduled to be shut down from 9-6. Call us @ 870.425.0447 for up to the minute river conditions.

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Sowbug Roundup 2010: Make plans to attend the Sowbug Roundup here in Mountain Home, AR on March 18th, 19th, and 20th. We're taking any WAPSI special orders in advance which will be available for will call at our booth during the Sowbug. Visit WAPSI and flip through the PDF catalog, create a list of items, and send your orders to blueribbonflyfish@hotmail.com.

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Blue Ribbon Fly Shop is Arkansas' oldest full-service fly shop (and so much more) located in Mountain Home, Arkansas, just minutes from the legendary White River and Norfork Tailwater. These dynamic fisheries are located below two huge dams that supply the trout with cold, clean, nutrient-rich water year-round. Four species of trout (brook, brow, cutthroat, rainbow) grow extremely fast to sizes that often approach state and world record class. Water levels can change quickly, but we have the knowledge to not only adapt to water fluctuations, but to thrive on them. Don’t let anyone ever tell you that our fish can only be caught when the water is low. We pride ourselves on teaching techniques and supplying flies that work through on all water conditions.

Please browse the site for a wide-array of information about our prolific trout rivers. We are humble anglers ourselves at Blue Ribbon Fly shop, and our customers should never hesitate to ask us anything. If we don’t know the answer to your question we’ll find someone who does. Our family has been in the fly shop business for over 15 years and we also own and operate Casey Key Anglers & Outfitters Fly Shop in Nokomis, Florida. Our guides and fly shop staff will always treat you with respect and kindness. Professionalism is what we’re all about. This includes respect, courtesy, appropriate attire, and language.

Blue Ribbon Fly Shop is the lower White & Norfork River’s largest and longest-running fly fishing operation and we offer a huge selection of locally-tied flies. We also operate a coffee shop, Anglers Coffee Cafe, connected to the fly shop that can arrange for a spectacular river lunch or just a strong cappuccino to get you going in the morning. The coffee shop is a cozy place to hang out, tie a few flies, maybe read a book or magazine, and to just talk fishing.

Please let us know what you think of our site and do not hesitate to ask any questions whatsoever. If there’s one thing we can predict in the crazy world of trout fishing it’s that Blue Ribbon Fly Shop will provide the best service available in the Ozark Region. And our selection is second-to-none. You have our word on that.

Fishing report updated 2/23/2010.
Henry's report updated 2/23/2010.

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The White River and Norfork River offer many diverse opportunities for the fly angler to say the least. Although nymph fishing is traditionaly the most productive method, it is certainly not the only one; including the myth of being most productive. Fish with one of our guide staff members and learn what these magnificent river systems are capable of offering beyond a "bobber and a dirt worm" rig and fish outside the norm with the best. blueribbonflyfish@hotmail.com March bookings are filling fast! There's no better time than now to fish the rivers after a long stint of high water! 870.425.0447

Don't fish the Norfork without FIREBUGS! Now in stock and the absolute best price on midges anywhere! 12 natural and attractor color patterns includes three size #18 flies to a pack for only $4.25! That's only $1.42 per fly! MIRACLE FLY KIT SPECIAL: Bug Shop yarn (4) colors, Needle/Tube kit, GSP, 100 hooks, for $60 with free shipping! Orders are coming in fast so call today to get in on it. Restock orders from our vendors are expected to arrive and ship today. A detailed ingredient list may be found by clicking here.