Lost River Outfitters

My wife and I ended up spending the weekend in Ketchum for a much needed break from our busy lives. We brought the fly fishing gear thinking we might head out and explore the local rivers, as this was our first trip up this way.nnWe randomly met a guide from Lost River and thought it could be a good idea to have a local show us around. I’ve done deep see trips, but never a fly fishing guides trip. We called and got set up for a half day trip 2 days later.nnImportant to note, while we have been fly fishing for a few years, we are far from good at it and we know it. So we got set up with Eric, who took us on the best day on the water I’ve ever had.nnThe location was amazing, and the fishing was great. It was so nice to have an expert teach us how to be better anglers. Patient and encouraging, we got off the water feeling like we finally had an idea of what we were doing out there. Eric was committed to getting on some fish, and took the time to tell us why we were doing what we were doing, as well as making corrections when we did something wrong. We ended up in some great spots and caught some amazing trout. With Eric’s help, I feel like I worked for those fish, not just getting lucky.nnThe shop is great too, we ended up buying some gear that the guide was using, as it was a step up from what we had blindly purchased before. I honestly can’t wait to come back and go on another trip, maybe even come back for a bird trip this winter!nnBrand new or new to the area, I can’t recommend this team enough. It will be worth your time and you’ll have a great time.

Absolutely wonderful day spent with Eric on the Big Wood. We had a class and a couple years under our belts but still felt like amateurs, but after our guide trip with LRO we left the river feeling like we gained so much experience in just a few hours. Eric was a phenomenal guide and had a great teaching method that made you feel like you were just fishing with a friend. Super encouraging and fun experience, can’t recommend it enough!

I'm relatively new to the area and Lost River Outfitters never disappoints. Went in to purchase over the counter elk tags and these types of mornings are always a bit crazy. Casey and Jake provided great chat and banter while waiting for the tags to open up. When the system wasn't showing the tags we were going to buy, Casey and Jake were on it. They got Fish and Game on the phone, identified the problem (system overload, which is expected) and they didn't miss a beat. Buying tags is always exciting, and a bit nerve racking, and great customer service makes this type of situation that much more exciting. We also had the chance to chat with Eric, an LRO guide, and he was very knowledgeable, engaging and I have no doubt he provides great trips on the river for his guests.nnCompared to competitors in the area, LRO is far more inviting, welcoming, helpful and just awesome. I love their product selection and am always drawn to the great book options they have in the store. If you're in the area and looking for the best fly shop in town, LRO is the place to go!

Stopped in as my wife, daughter and I were in town for the weekend to do some fly fishing and Niko (possibly misspelled sorry!) had exceptionally great customer service and was very knowledgeable about flies this time of year and was even fantastic in interacting with my 5 year old daughter. Overall very welcome environment. Absolutely will be back again, Thank you for the hospitality!!

I have been fortunate to fish most of the United States and quite a bit internationally over the past 40 years. On October 7th, I had the pleasure of being guided by Suzanne on the Big Wood River. She was among the best guides I've had anywhere. She was knowledgeable about the water, informative as to where fish held, and helpful with the appropriate tackle. She also told me where to fish on my own later that week; she was correct. Just as important, she was an amiable companion with a wicked sense of humor who told great stories, some of which were likely true! If she's free when you're going to Sun Valley, book her. By the way, the store is well stocked with anything a fly fisherman might need. No need to go elsewhere.