Sky Blue Outfitters has been hosting group trips to Montana for almost 15 years. We run destination trips all around North America. We do several trips a year to Montana and Idaho. In 2022 we were in Labrador catching large Brook Trout and Pike. In 2024 we are going to Saskatchewan for Pike, Lake Trout, and Grayling. We are also working on a trip to Louisiana for Redfish, along with our yearly Montana and Idaho trips. Belize is now the radar. Come join us and enjoy some relaxing fishing somewhere on a river or lake. We take all the worry out, where to sleep, meals, and guides to hire. We only go first class or not at all. So, scroll down the page to find out more about our hosted trips.
Join us on one of our “BUCKET LIST” trips that we host every year.
2023 DESTINATION TRIPS SOLD OUT!
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Call Rick Nyles for more details 610-987-0073 
Destination Trips in 2024
PLEASE PLAN AHEAD, WE SELL OUT FAST!
We can “pencil” you in and firm everything up later this year.
Missoula Montana “Skwala” Hatch
“Let’s Kick Off The New Fishing Season Right!”
Friday March 22nd to Thursday The 28th, 2024
Limited to 5 clients
The above Rainbow and Brown were caught on our last Skwala Trip in 2022.
5 days of drifting the Clark Fork and Bitterroot Rivers. Enjoy the first hatch of the season, the SKWALA, a size 12-14 Stonefly. The big fish are eager to eat after the long winter. Air temps are in the mid-40’s to mid-50’s. As you can see by the photos, we did not have to ware heavy coats, just 3 layers most of the week. We only had one windy day that we needed to ware a heavier coat, we caught our biggest fish that day. We will park the boat, and let you wade fish in the best places, A GREAT TIME TO EURO-NYMPH.
Your day will start with a hot or cold breakfast, get ready and wait for the guides to pick us up for the day. Lunch on the river, and fish until 4-5 o’clock. The guides will drop us off, and it’s time to relax and have a nice dinner.
Top shelf lodging, good food, the best guides, and big fish.
Trip includes breakfast, lunch and all dinners prepared at the house. We plan on eating one or two dinners out. We will visit one of the many micro-breweries and a Steak House in the downtown Missoula (5-minute drive).
Call 610.987.0073 or email rick@skyblueoutfitters.com for more details.
Estimated Price for lodging, most meals, transportation in Montana, and 5 days of drift boat fishing is $3,950.00 pp
Not included; airfare and tips for the guides.
Fantastic Lodging
Cutthroats and Cutbows
Scenic Runs, Walk and Wade Euro-Nymphing
Beautiful Fish
And Bent Rods All Day
The best lodging, guides and spring fishing in Montana!
Recomended Equipment; 9ft 5 or 6 Weight Rod. Waders, Bring your tied flies, raincoat, dress in layers, suncreen.
Sky Blue has loaner equipment (rods, waders) as needed. Sky Blue will have extra rods and reels on the trip in case you break a rod. No need to bring more than ONE rod outfit.
Agenda
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Saturday March 23rd, Fly into Missoula, get rental cars, check into lodging, and relax.
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Sunday March 24th to Thursday March 28th; Drift Boat Fishing all day. Guides pick us up at our lodging, and drop us off. Flies provided.
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Friday March 29th; Fly Home
Email Rick for more details. rick@skyblueoutfitters.com or call 610-987-0073
Yellowstone and Bighorn Rivers
Details are being worked out.
Email Rick for more details. rick@skyblueoutfitters.com or call 610-987-0073
September 15th to 21st, 2024
These fish were caught on our last trip to the Yellowstone River in September 2021.
Plan is coming together. We will lodging in Dillon MT and will drift boat fish the Yellowstone and Bighorn Rivers for 5 days. Some of the best dry fly trout fishing in North America.
First rate guides, lodging and fishing. Your host will be Rick Nyles.
Agenda
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Sunday September 15th; Fly into Bozeman, get rental cars, drive to lodging in Dillon, check in, have a relaxing dinner.
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Monday through Friday; Drift Boat fishing on the Yellowstone or Bighorn Rivers.
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Saturday September 21st, fly home from Bozeman.
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Note: Friday after drifting the river, we will drive to Bozeman, stay in a hotel, and have dinner at a local Micro-brewery or restaurant.
Limited to 7 clients and price will be around $3,950.00 pp
Not included; airfare and tips for the guides.
Email Rick for more details. rick@skyblueoutfitters.com or call 610-987-0073
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grayling, Pike, and Lake Trout
July 11th to 18th, 2024
Cost $4,695.00 plus taxes
Limited To 8 Anglers. Only two spots left.
We will have the lodge exclusively for our group!
Let’s mix it up and experience some very remote wilderness fishing in northern Saskatchewan. A “bucket list” trip with gourmet meals, shore lunches and private bedroom. I booked the lodge well in advance to get the best dates, and to have the lodge just for our group. Your host will be Rick Nyles.
Lodge Report:
“Definitely the highlights of our 2022 season were the 3 northerns we boated over 50” including one taken on the fly. We also saw many fish over 45” and some of our guests got to the point where they didn’t even want to bother measuring the 40s. Looking forward to the 2023 season”.
This trip is already filling up. Limited space available. A $500 deposit payable to Sky Blue Outfitters LLC is required to hold your spot. Balance is due before May 1st, 2024 paid directly to the lodge via check or credit card. Email for lodge cancellation policy. Trip insurance is recommended.
Recomended Equipment; 9ft 8 or 10 weight Rod. Waders, Bring your tied flies, raincoat, dress in layers, suncreen. Sky Blue has loaner equipment (rods, waders) as needed. Sky Blue will have extra rods and reels on the trip in case you break a rod. No need to bring more than ONE rod outfit.
Package Includes:
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Round trip air transportation from Saskatoon to the Lodge.
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Experienced fishing guide for every 2 anglers on 17′ Lund boats with 40HP Yamaha motors.
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New GPS sonar and satellite communication devices.
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Exceptional meals by culinary chef including complimentary wine with dinner.
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Private rooms with climate control.
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Daily maid and laundry service as needed.
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Satellite TV, internet, and telephone service.
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Backup gear, i.e Fly Rods, Waders and Boots.
Not Included
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Flights to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ($750 to $2,000 based on seat choice from Philadelphia).
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2 nights hotel lodging and meals before and after the trip into Saskatoon ($150)
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Tips for guides and staff ($500.00 estimated).
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Bar tab. Pre-order is available.
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Fishing License ($115).
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Travel Insurance is recommended, Allianz Travel Insurance
This is a “top shelf” lodge with excellent equipment, lodging and food the Sky Blue way. Air transportaion from Saskatoon to lodge is included.
Dry Fly Fishing For Grayling (river fishing from a boat or wading), Streamer and Top Water Fishing for Pike up to 35 pounds along the shoreline, and down deep Streamer fishing for Lake Trout up to 50 pounds. All on a fly Rod. Conventional rod fishing is allowed, and rods will be available.
8 Weight Rods will work just fine for Pike and Lake Trout, 5 or 6 weight rods for Grayling. If you do not have the right rod, Sky Blue or the lodge can provide one. Wet wading or bring your waders for Grayling fishing. The lodge does have loaner waders, as needed.
Agenda
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July 11th; Fly To Saskatoon, check into hotel, dinner.
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July 12th; Fly to lodge, check in, go fishing, dinner and bedtime.
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July 13th to 16th; fish, eat and sleep.
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July 17th; Breakfast, fish half a day, pack and fly to Saskatoon, check into hotel, dinner.
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July 18th, fly home.
Email Rick for more details. rick@skyblueoutfitters.com
Henry’s Fork of the Snake River, Two Trips To Choose From.
September 8th to 14th, 2024 Group # 1 with host, Rick Nyles
September 15th to 21st, 2024 Group # 2 with host, Taylor Helbig
This 29 inch Rainbow was caught on our last trip to the Henry’s Fork in September 2022.
Spend 5 days drifting the Henry’s Fork River in Idaho. We are staying at a full service lodge. Top notch guides, food and lodging. Price to be determined. Double occupancy and limited single rooms available at an addtional charge. The “first come, first served” rule applies to available rooms.
Agenda
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Sunday; Fly into Idaho Falls, get rental cars, drive to lodge, check in, have a relaxing dinner.
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Monday through Friday; Drift Boat fishing on Henry’s Fork. Option of fishing Henry’s Lake or one of the many lakes in the area. Breakfast and lunch provided. Dinner you can pay or charge to room. We will go out to dinner one night in West Yellowstone. Flies will be supplied.
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Note: Friday after drifting the river, we will drive to Idaho Falls and stay in a hotel and have dinner at a local Micro-brewery or restaurant.
Saturday; Fly Home
Email Rick for more details. rick@skyblueoutfitters.com
Louisiana Redfish/Drum
DATES and DETAILS are being worked on.
Your host, Brian Shumaker
If you want to experience salt water fishing, this is it.
Please plan ahead, we sell out fast. We can “pencil” you in and firm everything up later this year.
No deposit is required until December 2023/January 2024.
Travel Insurance is recommended, Allianz Travel Insurance
Contact Rick for cancellation policy for the above trips.
Payments or Deposits
Venmo, Zelle Or Check Preferred For Destination Trips
