Conditions At-a-glance
good
Our Report
7 DAY OUTLOOK – The Big Blackfoot River is in full summer mode. The hopper fishing and terrestrial fishing has been good
OUR TIPS OF THE WEEK – We have been covering quite a bit of water in the rafts and having good action. Lots of smaller fish with some nice ones mixed in.
- Tie a deep perdigon or other tungsten jig beneath the hopper and let it ride. Ants and other terrestrials are getting it done, as well.
- Try a double dry rig with something smaller off the back- even let that back bug get drowned and they will pick it up
BEST TECHNIQUES – That hopper dry with the deep tungsten jig! Rinse and repeat.
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Conditions
The river is clear and the overnight temps are keeping things cool in the morning. Fishing earlier is better.
The Hatch
Tons of hoppers out, ants, etc.
Fly Patterns
DRIES - Hopper variations (donkey kong, more-or-less, carnage )#8-10,
NYMPHS - Jig perdigons- all variations #12-16, Yellow spot p-tail jig #14-16; Duracells #14-16
STREAMERS - Sparkle Minnow #6 in Olive; Zonkers #6, 8 in Natural, Olive, or Yellow; Kreelex Fly #6 in Copper/Gold, Gold/Silver, or Purple/Silver.
Specifics
Water Flow
Around 627 at Bonner
Visibility
running clear
Water temperature at mid-day
63 deg
Water Condition
clear
Best time of day to fish
Earlier is better
Best stretch
The whole river
Best access point
Multiple access points all along river.
Fish species
Rainbows, West Slope cutthroats, cutbows, browns, bulls and white fish
Fishing season
All Year
Nearest airport
Missoula International Airport (MSO)
Recommended fly fishing leader
9.0 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet
3x to 4x on dropper
Best fly fishing rod
9' 5 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line
WF Trout Fly Line
Best sinking fly line
Streamer Stripper Sink Tip Fly Line
