Tom Morgan Rodsmiths evolved from a dream of Tom's while owning the R. L. Winston Rod Company from 1973 to 1991. He always wanted to build a limited number of superior graphite rods for appreciative anglers. Rods not limited by cost or materials. Rods he would fine-tune until their actions were perfect. He chose graphite as the material for these rods because it has all the characteristics necessary to make a wonderful fishing rod. It is strong, lightweight, durable, sensitive, and efficient.

As a maker of fine furniture — and a lifelong fly fisherman — Al designs and crafts wooden fly boxes, tubes, and nets with the same exacting standards and philosophies that go into every piece that leaves his bench.

He uses the finest materials available: sustainable harvested lumber, solid brass internally-mounted hinges that won’t snag a shirt seam, magnetic closures that gently keep the box closed, and a water resistant finish that feels like butter to the touch.

Made in Montana – named for Bozeman...“Built in the Heart of Fly Fishing Country.”

Back in 2008, a small group of dedicated designers, engineers and machinists set about to build a reel. No one expected the turmoil that the next 4 years brought, but on weekends and late nights, the team continued to push forward. They developed prototypes, gathered a guide team, moved forward on marketing and sold several batches of reels - all in all, a solid foundation had been laid with sound principles upon which to build reels "In the Heart of Fly Fishing Country."

Elk River Books, an antiquarian and used bookstore in Livingston, Montana, has assembled a collection of rare and first edition books to complete the angler’s library.

Elk River Books is a proud membe of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers, the Rocky Mountain Antiquarian Booksellers Association and the Independent Online Booksellers Association.

Rotating collection of work and form. Featuring Forged Fly, Duke Beardsley, Jodi Stevens, Joe Wayne, Joshua Michaelis, Nate Anderson and others.

Friday, July 9 Al Swanson
Friday, July 23 Tom Morgan Rodsmiths

Throughout FLY’s 2 month residency, we’ll host intimate Meet the Maker demos, where folks can see works in progress and acquaint themselves with the creative process.

Intervall: 310 E Callender St, Downtown Livingston