Conditions At-a-glance
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Our Report
Feels like fall out there!
OUR TIPS OF THE WEEK –
It’s cold and getting colder up the Blackfoot. Go ahead and sleep in a little for a later start.
San Juans, Pheasant Tail, Jig Head Prince and Girdle Bugs should get you on fish.
BEST TECHNIQUES –Nymph rigs and streamers.
7 DAY OUTLOOK – The river is pretty icy right now. Look out for ice jams breaking up with the warmer weather. Otherwise, the Blackfoot is in good shape for the fall.
Call us or stop by our fly shop at 3055 North Reserve Street in Missoula for specific locations or to pick up your bugs. Thanks and good fishing from the crew at:
Blackfoot River Outfitters — 406.542.7411.
Conditions
In good fall shape
Fly Patterns
DRIES - Griffith's Gnat #18; Purple Haze #16-20
NYMPHS -Pat's rubber leg#8, double bead stones #8, prince, and north forks in #14-12.
STREAMERS- Freshwater Clouser, Tunghead Marabou Muddler, Sparkle Minnow, Articulated Sculpins
Specifics
Water Flow
646 cfs at Bonner
Visibility
about 5'
Water temperature at mid-day
33 degrees
Water Condition
In good fall shape
Best time of day to fish
Late morning to late afternoon
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 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet
4X Tippet
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
