Sky Blue Outfitters has been hosting group trips for over 13 years to such places as Montana, Outer Banks, Idaho, Lake Placid, Saskatchewan, and Labrador. We do several trips a year to Montana and/or Idaho, and one “bucket list” trip. In 2024 we are going to Saskatchewan, Montana, Idaho, and Texas for redfish.
Join us and enjoy some relaxing fishing somewhere on a creek, river, lake or surf. We take all the worry out of where to sleep, meals, and guides to hire. We only go first class or we not go at all.
So, scroll down the page to find out more about our hosted trips in 2024.
Call Rick Nyles for more details 610-987-0073
PLEASE PLAN AHEAD, WE SELL OUT FAST!
Yellowstone | Clark Fork | Bitterroot | Blackfoot Rivers
Sunday September 15th to Sunday September 22nd, 2024
Cost is $4,100.00 pp
5 days of drift boat fishing. Your host will be Rick Nyles.
These fish were caught on our last trip to the Yellowstone River in September 2021.
Some Clark Fork fish caught on our last trip in September of 2023.
We will be lodging in Livingston for 3 nights, and Missoula for 4 nights. We will drift boat fish the Yellowstone 2 days and drift in the Missoula area (Clark Fork, Bitterroot, Blackfoot) for 3 days. Some of the best hopper-dropper trout fishing in North America. First rate guides, lodging and meals. The weather this time of year is perfect, highs in the upper 70’s and lower 80’s.
Lodging in Livingston (above) and Missoula (below)
Agenda
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Sunday September 15th, Fly into Bozeman, Rick will be waiting for you curbside, drive to lodging in Livingstone (40 minutes), check in to Air BnB, have a relaxing seafood dinner by Rick.
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Monday and Tuesday; Drift boat fish on the Yellowstone River (outside the park). Rick will cook dinner one night, restaurant the other night. The guides will pick us up and drop us off at our lodging.
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Wednesday; Drive to Missoula (2 1/2 hours), check into lodging, sightsee in town. Montana steak dinner.
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Thursday, Friday and Saturday; Drift boat fish on the Clark Fork, Bitterroot or Blackfoot Rivers. Rick will cook dinner two of the nights. We will visit a micro-brewery one of the nights. The guides will pick us up and drop us off at our lodging.
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Sunday September 22nd, fly home from Missoula.
Not included; airfare, dinners in restaurants, MT license and tips for the Montana guides.
Email Rick for more details. rick@skyblueoutfitters.com or call 610-987-0073
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grayling, Pike, and Lake Trout
July 10th to 18th, 2024
Cost $4,695.00 plus taxes
Limited To 8 Anglers.
1 Spot Left
Read About The Grayling Fishing
Watch A Video About The Pike Fishing
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 you will have a 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 for this trip is 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”.
Shore Lunch, Nice Accommodations, Gourmet Dinners
Limited space available. A $500 deposit payable to Sky Blue Outfitters LLC is required to hold your spot. Balance is due before April 15th, 2024 paid directly to the lodge via check or credit card. Email for lodge cancellation policy. Trip insurance is recommended.
Weather this time of year is 50’s at night and upper 70’s low 80’s during the day, perfect.
Recommended Equipment; 9 ft-8wt, 9wt, or 10wt rods for Pike and Lake trout. For Greyling, 9 ft 4wt, 5wt, or 6wt. Waders, Bring your tied flies, raincoat, dress in layers, no cotton, sunscreen.
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, but limited.
Package Includes:
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Round trip air transportation from Saskatoon to the Lodge.
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5 Days of boat fishing (two 1/2 days, 4 full days).
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Experienced fishing guides 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/WIFI telephone service.
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Backup gear, 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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3 nights hotel lodging and meals before and after the trip into Saskatoon ($250)
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Tips for guides and staff ($700.00 estimated).
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Bar tab. Pre-order is available and will be at the lodge when you arrive.
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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.
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 (spinning) fishing is allowed, and rods will be available to get down to the Lake Trout if needed.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Agenda
NOTE: Flying in a day early to make sure we get there for our flights out on July 12th.
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July 10th; Fly To Saskatoon, check into hotel, dinner.
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July 11th; Relax, tour the town, and enjoy the local shops, bars, and restaurants.
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July 12th; Fly to lodge, check in, go fishing, dinner, fish and bedtime.
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July 13th, 14th, 15th and 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, Hopper Time!
Two Trips To Choose From.
September 8th to 14th, 2024 Group # 1, 1 SOLD OUT
September 15th to 21st, 2024 Group # 2 SOLD OUT
Single Room $4,900.00 pp
Shared Room $4,000.00 pp
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 shelf guides, food and lodging. Double occupancy and limited single rooms available at an additional 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 and pay at checkout. 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 restaurant. Hotel cost is not included ($175.00). Reservation already made The loft by Hilton.
Saturday; Fly Home from Idaho Falls
What’s included
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5 days of drift boat fishing
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5 nights of lodging
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Flies and terminal tackle
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Breakfast and lunch
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Transportation in Idaho
What is not included
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One night of lodging in Idaho Fall, reservation are made. Cost is $175.00
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Idaho fishing license
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Airfare to and from Idaho
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Dinners
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Tips for the guides
Email Rick for more details. rick@skyblueoutfitters.com
Texas Redfish | Speckled Trout | Black Drum
Redfish, Black Drum, and Speckled Trout Trout on the fly rod.
5 nights – 4 day fishing package: $2,760.00 pp Double Occupancy
Lodging, all meals at the lodge.
Shared rental car expense, tips and airfare not included.
2 Spots Left
November 9th to 14th, 2024
Brian Shumaker is your host
2025 Trips In The Works
Montana
June/Stonefly, Yellowstone, Clark Fork, Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Rock Creek.
Estimated Cost $4,200.00 pp
5 days of drift boat fishing, 7 nights of lodging, meals and ground transportation.
September/Hopper-Dropper, Missouri, Clark Fork, Bitterroot
Estimated Cost $4,200.00 pp
5 days of drift boat fishing, 7 nights of lodging, meals and ground transportation.
$4,000.00 to $4,200.00 pp estimate.
Lodging, Most Meals, Transportation In Montana, And Drift Boat Fishing.
Florida Keys For Bonefish, Permit, and Tarpon 2025
Colorado Trout Fishing July 2025
Southern Texas Redfish November 2025
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
