Find The Perfect Fly Fishing Gift This Father’s Day

With Father’s Day just around the corner on June 16th, it might feel overwhelming to choose the perfect gift for the fly fishing enthusiast in your life. Finding a unique and thoughtful present for the dad who seems to have it all can be challenging. That’s why we’ve curated a selection of top-notch gift ideas that are sure to delight any fly fisherman. Each item is handpicked to ensure quality and satisfaction, and all are available for easy purchase through our online fly shop.

1. Orvis Helios F Fly Rod

New for 2024 and a staff favorite at our Missoula fly shop — the Orvis Helios F. Building on the revolutionary technological advances in modern fly fishing, the Helios F is the premier freshwater fly rod to own in 2024.

While the Helios F excels in a variety of situations, we prefer it as our daily driver and for those days when you need to be versatile. From large hopper droppers to heavy nymphing rigs and light streamer duty, the Orvis Helios F fly rod is everything you need and more.

2. Lamson Litespeed F Fly Reel

The 7th generation of the workhorse Lamson Litespeed F fly reel comes packed with performance enhancing features including a machine bar stock aluminum body, ultra large arbor for maximum line pick up, pocket milled drag knob, an integrated drag housing allowing for fewer parts and fewer opportunities for failure.

The Lamson Litespeed F performs when you need it and suits those who want a no BS reel that simply gets the job done. Available in size 3+, 5+, and 7+ at our Missoula fly shop.

3. Simms G4Z Waders

The longstanding flagship waders from the Simms Fishing Products are back with the latest generation of the G4Z wader line. Improving on the previous model, the Simms G4Z Waders are USA-made and brings best-in-class waterproof breathability, rugged durability, and unmatched comfort to your dad’s favorite fishery.

Featuring Simm’ most durable GORE-TEX® fabric package; 4-layer GORE-TEX® Pro lower and 3-layer GORE-TEX® PRO upper plus many other quality-driven features like a fully waterproof YKK AQUASEAL zipper, chest pockets, interior storage, molded stocking feet, and much more. These are the best waders on the market. Period.

4. Simms Big Sky Shirt

The go-to fly fishing shirt for dads on a river near you! Inspired by Montana’s trout-rich waters, the Simms M’s Big Sky LS Shirt is a western-style button up shirt designed for long days on the bow of a drift boat, wading small trout streams, or even the neighborhood BBQ.

5. Cling Mag Grab

For the dads that have everything, we bet that they don’t have one of our Grizzly Hackle branded Cling Mag Grab fly and tool holders. This accessory is perfect for attaching to your dad’s favorite wading pack, boat bag, or even the inside of the boat!

6. Grizzly Hackle Gear

Rep your dad’s favorite fly fishing outfitter and fly shop in Missoula, MT! And the best part? All of our Grizzly Hackle apparel and merchandise is 20% off through Father’s Day on June 12th! From headwear to stickers and more, find branded merchandise online or in-store.

7. Fly Assortment – 12 Pack

Does your dad like fishing for trout? If the answer is yes and you want to buy him a gift that he’ll use, try one of our trout fly assortments! Our hand-picked fly selections are perfect for any angler that fishes in the American west and includes 12 of our top flies for trout fishing. Featuring three options including nymph, dry fly, and streamer assortments.

8. Fishpond Tacky Pescador Fly Box

You can never use too many fly boxes and the Tacky Pescador Fly Box is a shop favorite for safely storing small-to-medium sized flies. Coming in two different colors, your favorite “Pescador” will love his new fly box.

9. Turtlebox Portable Speaker

For those dads who like to bump tunes at the campsite or on the river! The Turtlebox Gen 2 Portable Speaker features premium sound of 120 decibels, a 20+ hour battery life, and is 100% waterproof.

10. Fishpond Ridgeline Tech Pack

It’s safe to say that your dad can use an upgrade to his current fly fishing set up. And for those dads that like to wear fishing vests, the Fishpond Ridgeline Tech Pack features the best of vests and backpacks all in one highly versatile fishing pack. This pack is perfect for dads who wade fish and want to carry all of the essentials like flies, tools, water, a rain jacket, and more.

11. Guided Fishing Trip with the Grizzly Hackle

We pride ourselves on having the most experienced guiding staff in western Montana and there is nothing better than fly fishing in Missoula. Give your dad the gift of experience and family bonding this holiday and book a guided fly fishing trip in Missoula.

12. Fly Fishing Gift Card

Let your dad choose the right fly fishing gear for himself! Our gift cards are perfect for dads who have everything and are especially difficult to shop for.

Not seeing the perfect Father’s Day fly fishing gift? Check our our online fly shop to see our entire selection of quality gear and gifts for your favorite angler.

Have questions or don’t know what to buy for your dad this holiday? Give us a call. We’re happy to help with picking the perfect fly fishing gift this Father’s Day!