Stay & Fish: Guided Fly Fishing & Lodging Packages

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Hackle

We pride ourselves on offering the ultimate Missoula guided fly fishing package featuring our experienced guide staff to luxurious Missoula vacation rentals in the heart of downtown. Our "Stay & Fish" packages are without a doubt the best way to experience fly fishing in Missoula. If there is one thing we have in common at our Missoula fly shop, it’s that we’re all proud of where we live. From the world-class fly fishing and access to the outdoors to our...

Missouri River Fish Camp

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Rick Marcum

Welcome to the new Missouri River Fish Camp (MRFC). The Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop is excited to offer a Guided Fly Fishing Trip option in the constant pursuit of wild, Montana trout at our new Missouri River Fish Camp. Nestled between the small towns of Craig and Cascade, adjacent to the famous Missouri River, sits a newly built log cabin and bunkhouse owned and operated by guide Andy Roy. Andy has been guiding part-time for the Grizzly Hackle for nearly…

Bitterroot Fly Fishing – An Angler’s Guide

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Aidan Morton

Bitterroot Fly Fishing An Angler's Guide Planning a Bitterroot fly fishing adventure this year? The Bitterroot River is a freestone river nestled beneath towering cottonwoods and ponderosa pine in western Montana. On top of breathtaking scenery, the Bitterroot invites anglers to try their hand at astounding numbers of rainbow, brown and native westslope cutthroat trout. The Bitterroot rewards anglers using various techniques from its headwaters to its confluence with the Clark Fork River in Missoula. Still, it can be a...

The Best Time to Fly Fish Montana

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Rick Marcum

The Best Time to Fly Fish Montana We’ve been in the fly fishing game for a long time and every year we get one question asked almost more than any other. “When is the best time to fly fish in Montana?” It’s a great question, but it’s one of those questions that if you’ve lived and have been fly fishing Montana for very long, it’s really hard to answer. It’s a question that doesn’t have an exact answer to the…

Montana Fishing On A Budget

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Rick Marcum

Montana fishing is a bucket-list trip for many anglers, but as we all know, fishing trips can start to add up if you’re not careful. If you want the fishing trip of a lifetime at a price that won’t cost a lifetime of work to pay for, we’ve put together the best trip itinerary for fishing Montana on a budget below! Where To Go Montana is full of amazing rivers and streams that house world-class trout. You’ll have an amazing…

A Missoula Guided Fly Fishing Trip – FAQs

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Rick Marcum

A Missoula Guided Fly Fishing Trip Frequently Asked Questions What rivers do you guide? Grizzly Hackle guides on the Clarkfork, Blackfoot, Bitterroot, and Missouri Rivers. We also guide on a few tributaries on our wade fishing trips. For more information on our Missoula guided fly fishing trips, check out our guided trips page. What is Missoula like? Missoula is a town of just over 70,000 people. In Montana, that’s a big city! Although, Missoula has a good size population…

Missoula Fly Fishing Trip With Grizzly Hackle

Intro to Fly Fishing for Women

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Rick Marcum

Intro to Fly Fishing for Women – Take the intimidation out of fly fishing in this class taught by Grizzly Hackle guide Kelly Harrison. Learn about gear, clothing, reading water and finding fish, identifying local fish species, rigging a rod, entomology, and tying basic knots. You will develop the confidence to visit fly shops and venture out on the river on your own. No equipment necessary. 2 classes, Group Size: Limit to 10 per class Class 1 – February 20 /…

Planning Your Next Montana Fly Fishing Trip!

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Rick Marcum

Why Choose A Montana Fly Fishing Trip? Interested in planning a Montana fly fishing trip? Well, you have come to the right blog. Montana is famous for being the “Last Best Place”, and for good reason. It has a small population, a plethora of public land, and great stream access laws. No wonder this state is so widely celebrated! To anglers, this slice of paradise is the perfect place for your next fly fishing trip. The rivers, streams, and lakes…

Planning your Next Montana Fly Fishing Trip!

Q&A: A Look Back on the Last 16 Years with Hackle Client Mr. October

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Rick Marcum

Check out our interview with Chris Harris, who has fished with the Grizzly Hackle for 16 years in a row! He talks about his favorite flies, rods, Missoula rivers, and more!

Drew Miller, Montana Fishing Outfitter, Guide & Captain. Like No Other. Period.

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Rick Marcum

Our licensed Montana fishing Outfitter at the Grizzly Hackle, Drew Miller, is a rare gem. Read about his Montana Pike fishing adventures and more here!

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