215 W Front St, Missoula, MT 59801
Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop on Front Street in Missoula has earned the distinction of being the city's premier fly fishing outfitter through decades of consistent excellence on the Clark Fork, Blackfoot, and Bitterroot rivers. The guides here are deeply familiar with the specific character of these waters — the Clark Fork's complex currents through town, the Blackfoot's wild and beautiful upper stretches made famous by Norman Maclean, and the lower Bitterroot's consistent brown trout fishing through a long valley of extraordinary scenic beauty. Staff fish every day of the open season and update their recommendations based on what they personally observed that morning, not what the calendar suggests should be happening.
The shop's commitment to guided excellence has produced a roster of professionals whose names recur across client testimonials with uncommon consistency — guides like Tony, Steven, Erik, Dave, Jared, and Max, each with strong reputations built through years of expert, patient instruction on world-class water. The retail floor matches this standard of quality, with a carefully curated selection of rods, reels, flies, and wading gear backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee and the kind of honest, knowledgeable advice that comes from genuine expertise. For any angler visiting Missoula, Grizzly Hackle is the natural starting point for a fishing itinerary in one of the most beautiful fly fishing regions on earth.
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
