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Blackfoot River Outfitters

Name: Blackfoot River Outfitters
Address: 275 North Russell Street, Missoula, MT, 59801, US
Telephone: +14065427412
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.5

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Family owned fly fishing guides & service oriented fly shop. Missoula, MT Since 1993
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We are a family owned Orvis endorsed fly fishing guide service and shop. Our two locations, in Philipsburg and Missoula Montana, provide exceptional guiding, information, and gear for fly fishers world wide.

11/01/2024

We hope everyone is having a Happy (and safe) Halloween!

10/18/2024

Noelle and Ruth took the shop’s Rio Craft Madison out on Georgetown last week and found some good looking rainbows!

Who’s getting in some stillwater fishing this fall before it starts to ice up?

10/17/2024

Jay and James finding some Clark Fork rainbows!

10/11/2024

The life of a shop dog is hard to beat. While not all dogs are cut out for the strenuous shop dog lifestyle (constant attention, naps, treats from the mailman, etc.) that doesn’t mean that your pup can’t be fishy too.

Make sure your fishy four-legged friends are sufficiently spoiled with our selection of fishing themed dog toys, leashes, and collars. Get recommendations here at the shop from our extremely friendly sales associates Ryder and Meeka or visit our website to see our entire selection!

10/10/2024

Greg and his grandson Ashton joined us this morning to fish the Clark Fork! As you can see, fall colors are starting to make an appearance here in Missoula!

10/08/2024

We ended September with quite a special day on the Blackfoot River for our friends Paul Tomczuk and Jodi Thompson! Paul has been fishing with us for 30 years so getting to be a part of such a special day for him and Jodi was quite the honor. Congratulations Paul & Jodi on your riverside engagement! We’re honored that you included us on your special day.

10/03/2024

Our last “pick one fly” post was very popular so we’re going to keep it going! We started with 12 fly patterns and with your votes we were able to narrow it down to 5 patterns. Of the finalists, which fly would you pick? You can only pick ONE!

COMMENT to leave your vote and TAG a few friends who have yet to cast their vote!

10/01/2024

Lots of smiles from Clay’s trip last week!

Who’s been getting out and taking advantage of the fall bite?

09/27/2024

Paul and Reno found a good one on the Clark Fork this week!

September has been a blast and as this guiding season starts to wind down a bit, we’re going to miss seeing all of the new & old faces coming to fish with us here in Missoula.

Whether you’re local or you only join us to fish for a few days each year, we’re still here for you and your fly fishing needs! Give us a call or visit our online store and we’ll get you sorted to get on the water!

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09/24/2024

Reno & Jacob getting it done!

09/19/2024

Jen with a beautiful Alaskan rainbow 🔥 and slayed in Alaska last week with the beautiful Everglades reel by

Thanks again for always supporting our small business and shopping local!

09/12/2024

John & crew got into some absolutely beautiful fish during a recent Caribou hunt to Alaska! Who can name that first fish?

09/06/2024

We love when our customers share photos from their trip with us! Here’s and his family who got to fish with our guides Phil & Hunter recently! If you’re looking for a way to see the area and get in some fishing at the same time, going on a guided fishing trip with your family is a great choice!

If you have some photos from a recent trip with us, we’d love to see them! Just tag us or shoot us a DM so we don’t miss them!

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09/03/2024

Reno and Mary Kay with a good one today!

It’s been getting chilly at night here in Missoula and mornings are starting to feel a lot like fall!

Who’s looking forward to fall fishing?

08/29/2024

Choosing baby names isn’t easy. We hope this helped.

08/28/2024

Some of the BRO crew got out over the weekend and crushed some browns! Check out the matching eyes on the streamer and that brown in the last image!

also Happy Birthday Hunter you’re the best

08/26/2024

You only get one… which fly are you going with?

08/22/2024

Max Zingler , a new addition to the BRO guide stuff this year, has been getting some good fish in the boat this season!

08/21/2024

While we’re still on the topic of river monsters, let’s bring it back to our home waters where Todd got it done last week! This beautiful northern measured 45.5” which is enough to make anyone’s day but just shy enough of 50+” to keep Todd coming back in search of its big brother. As if this fish wasn’t awesome enough as is, it went airborne and took Todd into his backing, somewhat uncharacteristic of pike.

Who wants to see the video?

08/17/2024

This may look like something out of , but it’s actually from this year’s trip to in Brazil! After John hooked into this monster Arapaima, it took just under 3 hours until the fight was over. John says that although he was using a 10wt, he was certainly under gunned. Guides believe that it weighed in at ~185lbs and over 7’ long. As if this wasn’t an incredible feat on its own, this fish was fought from a 14’ long jon boat!

While we certainly can’t promise a fish like this from our Agua Boa trip, it’s pretty incredible that the opportunity is there! Click the link in bio to learn more about Brazil 2025!

08/13/2024

For those looking to hook into a fish that is both beautiful and aggressive, the peacock bass should check both boxes. In the Agua Boa river, peacock bass are not only plentiful but diverse as well. Of the peacock bass that call the river home, there are three species that anglers may encounter: butterfly, spotted, and temensis. Anglers who join us on this awesome trip will get an opportunity to see these vibrant fish up close and personal!

To learn more about upcoming our hosted trip to Agua Boa visit the link in bio!

08/10/2024

We’ve got a great deal over the next week here at the shop! Make sure to stop by and say “hello” for Hops & Hoppers Week!

08/09/2024

Today, Brazil Week continues with a variety of different fish that don’t always get as much hype as the peacock bass. Among the peacock bass are gamefish such as arapaima (the world’s largest scaled freshwater fish), arowana, payara (the toothiest of the bunch), piranha, jacunda, biracuda, dog fish, wolf fish, and several catfish species. While many anglers are pretty focused on the peacocks, there’s no doubt that in Brazil the mystery of the bycatch can be just as exciting.

As you can tell, guests on our recent trips checked most of the boxes for the different species of gamefish, however we’re leaving one photo out until the end of Brazil Week because we feel it deserves its own post. Stay tuned for the big reveal.

If you’re interested in making some memories while catching a variety of different species of gamefish, please reach out to us so we can tell you more about this awesome trip. Learn more about our upcoming trip to Brazil via the link in our bio!

08/07/2024

Let’s talk about the G-word. Before you start getting creative, we’ll give it to you: “guarantee.” It’s a word that, when used in the context of fishing, can sometimes lead to unrealistic expectations and disappointed anglers. Although the word has effectively stayed out of the mouths of responsible outfitters since the conception of Yelp reviews, that won’t stop clients from asking “what if we go on this trip and I don’t catch anything?”

Call us “woke” or “politically correct”, but here at Blackfoot River Outfitters, we don’t use the G-word. One of the wonders of fly fishing is not knowing, and the only way to know for sure is to find out for yourself. That being said, photographic evidence is a powerful thing, and we hope you will take these images into consideration if you are thinking about joining us on our next trip. You don’t have to be an expert angler to get into some great fishing on this trip and guests have even been known to pace themselves.
We can’t guarantee you anything, but know that the folks in these pictures weren’t guaranteed anything either.

If you’re interested in joining the ranks of the beaming anglers in these photos, please reach out to us so we can tell you more about this awesome trip and show you the MANY other photos of fish that were never guaranteed. Learn more about our upcoming trip to Brazil via the link in our bio!

08/02/2024

“You know what, my phone camera wasn’t working this weekend. Quite a shame, really.”

Address

275 North Russell Street
Missoula, MT
59801

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14065427412

Website

http://www.blackfootriver.com/

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Here’s Sam with our new Meiho Fly Boxes: The Ultimate Guide Box for flies both big and small! Come get a box for yourself in the shop or on our online store. #blackfootriveroutfitters #missoulamontana #flyfishing #montanaflyfishing #blackfootriver #bitterrootriver #clarkforkriver #montana #flyshop #flyfishingmontana #flyfishingoutfitters #trout #montanamoment #catchandrelease

Better make it two more hats, 13 is just an unlucky number. Come by and check out our selection of 200+ different hats here at the shop including our awesome new BRO logo hats! We know you may have a lot of hats, but we’re pretty certain we’ll still have one you haven’t seen before. #blackfootriveroutfitters #missoulamontana #flyfishing #montanaflyfishing #blackfootriver #bitterrootriver #clarkforkriver #montana #flyshop #flyfishingmontana #flyfishingoutfitters #trout #montanamoment #catchandrelease

What’s the craziest thing you’ve seen while on the water? John and his clients were fortunate enough to have a rare encounter with a mountain lion (from a distance, phew). Rumor has it that this big cat just had to come down to the river to see a @flyfishingrafts Blackfoot Strike with its own two eyes! 🤷‍♂️ #blackfootriveroutfitters #missoulamontana #flyfishing #montanaflyfishing #blackfootriver #bitterrootriver #clarkforkriver #montana #flyshop #flyfishingmontana #flyfishingoutfitters #trout #montanamoment #mountainlion #cougar

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Terri being a badass! Any guesses where this is? #blackfootriveroutfitters #flyfishing #flyfishingtravel #browntrout #catchandrelease #troutfishing

Check out one of our hottest spring ‘24 items 🔥. Rio Craft Dry Boxes are river tested and guide-approved, featuring a clean powder coated finish that won’t mark up your boat. The convenient auxiliary lid offers quick and easy access to your gear, keeping captains in their seats and on the oars. Upgrade your raft experience today! #flyfishing #flyfishingrafts #riocraft

Nifty Gifty Ideas! Shop blackfootriver.com for some of the best gifts for your fishy friends & family that have everything 😉🎄🎅🏼 #merrychrysler #happyholidays #flyfishing #montanamoment #shopsmall #smallbusiness

Lots a quality gear in the swap this year, come get you some!

Little heads up for floaters considering Woodside-Tucker on the Bitterroot. The two trees that fell last summer are still blocking the entire right channel (that split with the dam on it near Teller Refuge). Portage is short but arduous. FYI. Be careful and pay attention no matter where you float, as with rising water things will change in short notice.

Who said bonefish give up at your feet? This one not giving it up - Turneffe Flats Belize

Another successful hosted trip to Turneffe Flats Belize in the books. Fishing was challenging with an East wind pushing more water on the flats but a resilient delightful group of anglers were able to land plenty of bonefish, triggers, and even a permit. Now... time to prepare for next month's trip to the Agua Boa in the Amazon!!

$500 Shopping Spree

#Repost @ladiesnightmt with @make_repost ・・・ Hey ladies, thank you so much for joining us last night! We are already looking forward to 2022!

Big spring brownies just keep coming... justsayn.

Finally got some art up in the shop! Come check out some beautiful artwork by @jodimonahanartistry 😍 Just what we needed to add some life to the shop! These are great gift items along with holiday gift packages we built for any of your friends and family that love to fish! #missoulamontana #missoulaartist #flyfishing #flyshopsmall #flyfishingoutfitters #montanaflyfishing #supportsmallbusiness #montanamoment #clarkforkriver #blackfootriver #blackfootriveroutfitters #sawyeroars #montanaraftframes #bitterrootriver #rockcreek #missoula #missoulaflyfishing #orvisflyfishing #flyfishingmontana