About Jacklin's Fly Shop
Jacklin's Fly Shop, founded by legendary angler and fly tyer Bob Jacklin in 1974, is one of the most iconic fly-fishing institutions in West Yellowstone. Located at 105 Yellowstone Avenue, steps from the park's West Entrance, the shop has served generations of anglers with hand-tied flies, expert gear advice and a guide service rooted in half a century of local river knowledge.
The shop is renowned for its flies — many of Bob Jacklin's own patterns have become standards across the region — alongside a full range of rods, reels, lines and tying materials. Jacklin's guides lead walk-and-wade and float trips on the Madison, Gallatin, Firehole and Gibbon rivers and offer casting instruction and fly-tying demonstrations that draw visitors in as much for the education as the equipment. Bob Jacklin's decades of accolades, including national fly-tying honours, lend the shop a genuine authority few can match.
More than a retail counter, Jacklin's is a living piece of Yellowstone-country angling history and a warm, welcoming stop for anyone chasing trout near the park. Its blend of storied heritage, top-quality flies and personal, knowledgeable service keeps it firmly among West Yellowstone's essential fly shops.
