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MISSOULA FLY FISHING RIVERS
Montana's rivers are legendary in the fly fishing world, with waters that have inspired anglers and writers alike. From the Blackfoot River, immortalized by Norman McLean in A River Runs Through It, to the storied Bitterroot and the renowned dry fly fishing of the Clark Fork River, these rivers offer world-class opportunities for every angler. Dive into each river’s unique charm and start planning your Missoula fly fishing adventure today.
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The Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop was born on the banks of Rock Creek during the summer of 1988. Over the past 35+ years, Grizzly Hackle has turned into western Montana's premier fly shop, Missoula fly fishing guide service, and online fly shop. Anglers come into our fly shop as customers, but they always leave as friends who look forward to coming back. Let us help outfit your next Missoula fly fishing experience!
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Best New Fly Fishing Gear of 2025
From next-gen rods to game-changing packs, here’s what’s making waves in the fly fishing world this year. These are the best new products of 2025 — tested, trusted, and built to elevate your time on the water.
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Top 5 Flies For Spring Fly Fishing in Missoula
Spring fly fishing in Missoula, Montana is one of our favorites! I’m sure you’ve heard us say that before, but we can’t say it enough. It’s the time of year that we all look forward to after a long winter and cabin fever has set it.
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3 Alternatives for Spring Runoff in Montana
It’s that time of year when the weather warms up and starts to melt mountain snow, causing spring runoff. The rivers swell up with snowmelt and get big and muddy. It’s when anglers in the Missoula, Montana area, and all over the mountain west have to forego fishing their favorite freestone rivers and find something to do during spring runoff
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Top 5 Streamers For Fall Fly Fishing
In Montana, we love to use streamers for fall fly fishing. It’s one of our favorite ways to target big fish! In this season, the fish are aggressive and looking to gain calories before the winter sets in.
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