guide trips
guide trips
Recommended Gear
A guided trip is the best way for anglers to experience the awesome fishing and diversity of waters in our area.
Here at Big Sky Anglers, we’re more than just fishing guides. We are stewards, outdoorsmen, naturalists and conservationists who do what we do because fishing is who we are and what we love. Fly fishing holds a special spot in our lives and we want to help visiting anglers discover that same extraordinary place for themselves.
A day or two of fly fishing with us will help novice anglers cut the learning curve and give the more experienced angler a chance to hone skills or learn new techniques. The first time a large trout peaks its nose out to sip your dry fly, you will be addicted. It may be the fishing that first grabs you, but it’s the experience of an entire day spent on the river in good company that will make you a lifelong fly fisherman and, hopefully, a lifelong friend of Big Sky Anglers.
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Rods & Reels
Generally, 9 foot 4-6 weight will cover you for most fishing situations, with a 9 foot 5 weight being the most used. Occasionally, Euro-Nymph and Spey Rods are utilized.
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fly Lines, leaders, tippet
A good weight forward floating line will be used most of the time. Rio and Scientific Anglers make the highest quality lines.
Your guides will supply fresh, top-quality leaders and tippet for you trip. Should you want to have your own supply for your trip, we recommend a fresh set of tippet in 3x-5x, and tapered leaders in 7.5' 3x, and 9' 4x-5x. Fluorocarbon tippet in size 3x-5x can be useful for nymph or dry-dropper fishing.
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waders & Boots
We recommend breathable Chest waders, and supportive boots for every situation you will encounter. During the colder months you can layer to meet your warmth needs.
During the summer months you may want to bring along a pair of neoprene booties and simply wet wade.
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Outerwear & Apparel
Located in the high Rocky Mountain West, Big Sky Country seasons are often different from those in the rest of North America. May & June are early spring and can be fairly cool. July, August, and September are the warmest, driest months of the year. Late-September & October are fall months and will have cooler temperatures. Weather in the mountains can change rapidly and it is always a good idea to have some warm clothing layers along, even in the heart of summer. Thunderstorms are always a possibility throughout the season, making good rain gear a necessity.
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fishing Packs & Bags
Durable, waterproof, dust-proof bags that can easily go from the back of the truck to the drift boat to the river are a super helpful.
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Luggage and travel organizers
More than almost anything else we carry with us across the world, high quality, weather-proof packs and bags can make or break a good trip.
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Tools and Accessories
Sometimes it's the little thing that make a big difference when you're a long way from home. Here's our collection of must have tools and accessories to not leave home without.
