Conditions At-a-glance
Weather Forecast
Our Report
7 DAY OUTLOOK – The Big Blackfoot River is running full but turning green and fish are starting to eat. Salmon flies, little sallies, golden stones, caddis and pmd’s are out. Unless we see a deluge of rain that blows it out (highly unlikely given the forecast for the week) we think this might be the best week of the year to catch the BIGGEST fish in the river!
OUR TIPS OF THE WEEK – The Foot is running bank full and in the willows. Wade fishing is dicey at best and if you are floating it know how to row a boat and read water. However, if you are fishing with a qualified oars person consider these tips:
- Utilize short heavy leaders and tippet – thus affording you more accuracy with large flies and fewer break offs when you snag the willows. Which you will do, often!
- Concentrate on soft water along the banks and inside corners – that’s what the fish are doing.
- Rig multiple rods – dry/dropper, double nymph, and streamer – and utilize all during the course of the day.
BEST TECHNIQUES – Fish single dry salmon flies super tight to the willow banks. If they aren’t looking up run droppers about 24-30″ below dry. Nymph rigs and streamers fished in slower soft water along bank and inside corners.
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.