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Bitterroot River with Finfetchers
What to Expect on the Bitterroot with a Finfetcher
The Bitterroot River flows north through the Beautiful Bitterroot valley. The Bitterroot River offers picturesque scenery as it flows towards Missoula between the Sapphire and Bitterroot Mountain ranges. Browns, Rainbows, and West Slope Cutthroats lay and wait for your fly in riffles, deep pools, and long undercut banks in this freestone river. The Bitterroot is famous as a “Dry Fly” fishery and the season usually starts in March and runs through November. Big dries dominate on the Root, Skwalas, Salmon flies and Golden stones fill the "big fly" menu along with Mayfly and Caddis. Fish species include Bull Trout, Cutthroat, Rainbows, German Brown, Brook Trout, and even the occasional pike in sloughs on the lower river.
Rates
Full Day for up to 2 people: $425 (Aprox. 9 hours on the water and includes lunch)
Half Day for up to 2 people: $300 (Aprox. 5 hours on the water)
What to BringAn extremely over used statement in Montana, “If you don’t like the weather, wait a minute,” unfortunately it is spot on, so we’ll continue to use it. When planning a trip to Montana, whether in August or November, always packs for the elements.
The Bitterroot River flows north through the Beautiful Bitterroot valley. The Bitterroot River offers picturesque scenery as it flows towards Missoula between the Sapphire and Bitterroot Mountain ranges. Browns, Rainbows, and West Slope Cutthroats lay and wait for your fly in riffles, deep pools, and long undercut banks in this freestone river. The Bitterroot is famous as a “Dry Fly” fishery and the season usually starts in March and runs through November. Big dries dominate on the Root, Skwalas, Salmon flies and Golden stones fill the "big fly" menu along with Mayfly and Caddis. Fish species include Bull Trout, Cutthroat, Rainbows, German Brown, Brook Trout, and even the occasional pike in sloughs on the lower river.
Rates
Full Day for up to 2 people: $425 (Aprox. 9 hours on the water and includes lunch)
Half Day for up to 2 people: $300 (Aprox. 5 hours on the water)
What to BringAn extremely over used statement in Montana, “If you don’t like the weather, wait a minute,” unfortunately it is spot on, so we’ll continue to use it. When planning a trip to Montana, whether in August or November, always packs for the elements.
- Breathable waders
- Wading boots
- Rain gear
- Polarized sunglasses
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Wicking under layer (cotton kills…pack poly pro. Or wool blend for an under layer.)
- Windproof shell
- Warm socks (avoid cotton during spring and fall months)
- Wading sandals(summer)
- Stocking cap,
- Wool/fleece gloves
- Wading Sandals
Book a Trip on the Missouri River with Finfetchers
Owner/Outfitter: Brian Nielson
Montana Licensed Outfitter #5306
1928 Cherry Drive
Great Falls, MT 59404
406-240-3715
Or Contact Big R Fly Shop
samw@csww.net
(406) 761-7441
