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With so many rod companies making larger big game rods these days, it can be hard to narrow your search down to the best fly rods for pike.
Missoulian Angler has been outfitting anglers for almost 4 decades, and we’re here to help make your decision making a little easier when it comes to gearing up to chase Pike on the fly.
While Missoula is renowned for its spectacular trout fishing, we also have some huge Pike in the Bitterroot river, Clark Fork River and countless lakes.
Our staff is full of Pike nuts that spend many days chasing these toothy critters.
We’re going to jump right in to our favorite fly rods for pike and what makes the perfect rod.
Not only do these fly rods for pike work for these big predators, but these rods also work great for saltwater species, Steelhead, Salmon, Bass and many other larger species.
Half Day Float Trip
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per Trip
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Full Day Float Trip
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per Day
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Overnight Float Trip
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per Angler/per Day
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Echo Boost Blue 9ft 8wt
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The Echo Boost Blue is the %22middle of the road%22 choice. Very fast action, good components, and great power, without the extravagant price.
All this comes together in the Boost Blue to make casting larger flies with light to medium sink tips is no problem when chasing pike.
Also, The Boost Blue is also one of our favorite saltwater fly rods that we have fished in Christmas Island, Bahamas, Cuba, Mexico and other destinations around the world.
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Winston Air Max 2 9ft 8wt
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The Winston Air 2 Max is the “Cream of the Crop” for all predator fly rods.
The Air 2 Max is the perfect blend of fast action, light weight and finesse for most predator fish, including pike.
This rod has been my go to Pike rod since I laid hands on it in 2018 and I still haven’t found a rod that comes close to comparing to it for fly fishing for Pike and many other species.
I absolutely love this fly rod for not only pike but many other species around the world other than trout.
I’ve taking this fly rod around the world fishing species like Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, Roosterfish, Redfish, Dorado and many more.
Click here if you want a more in depth look at what makes this rod the ultimate predator fly rod.
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Douglas Era 9ft 8wt
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The Douglas ERA is a great fly rod for pike at a GREAT price.
The Douglas ERA has enough backbone to cast most medium to large Pike flies and fly lines.
Even though it doesn’t have quite as much power as high end rods, it has more than enough to get it done at an affordable price.
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Beaverhead River Access Map
$15.95 -
Big Hole River Access Map
$15.95 -
Bitterroot River Access Map
$15.95 -
Blackfoot River Access Map
$15.95 -
Clark Fork #1 River Access Map
$15.95 -
Clark Fork #2 River Access Map
$15.95 -
Douglas DXF Gen 2 Fly Rod
$499.99 – $549.99Price range: $499.99 through $549.99 -
Douglas ERA Fly Rod
$149.00 – $169.00Price range: $149.00 through $169.00 -
Douglas Sky G Fly Rod
$845.00 – $895.00Price range: $845.00 through $895.00 -
Douglas Upstream Fly Rod
$439.00 – $529.00Price range: $439.00 through $529.00 -
Echo Base Fly Reel
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Echo Base Spool
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Echo Bravo Fly Reel
$139.99 -
Echo Bravo LT Fly Reel
$119.99 -
Echo Bravo LT Spool
$54.99
What Makes A Good Fly Rod For Pike?
We primarily fish for Pike with an 8wt or 9wt, sometimes as small as a 7wt.
Fly rods that are faster in action with a stiffer back bone is key for casting larger streamer flies and fighting larger fish.
While some people do get away with fishing 6 weight fly rods for pike, the larger rods are ideal for these larger flies and picking up heavier fly lines.
We prefer fly rod lenght in 9′. A 9′ is also a more versatile rod for other species like Steelhead, Salmon and many saltwater species if you decide to buy a fly rod that has multiple uses, rather than just a Pike specific rod.
Looking For A Fly Line To Match Up With Your New Pike Fly Rod?
Listed below are a few of our favorite fly lines for Pike, from sink tips to floating lines.
