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Private
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1937
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The Tackle Shop, founded in 1937 and headquartered in Ennis, Montana, is a privately held Orvis-endorsed fly fishing outfitter and retail fly shop operating under Montana Way Outfitters #6337, owned by John Way. The company's core service is guided fly fishing on southwest Montana's premier trout waters, including the Madison, Missouri, Beaverhead, Big Hole, Jefferson, and Missoula-area rivers, delivered through full-day and half-day float trips ($600-$700 for 1-2 anglers) and walk/wade trips of identical pricing, with all gear, rods, reels, waders, boots, flies, and streamside lunch included. Supporting revenue lines include private fly fishing lessons ($650 single-day, $1,300 two-day), free Fly Fishing 101 group lessons, multi-day vacation packages bundled with lodging at Lure Me Inn and Riverside Inn ($1,925-$3,316), and international destination trips to Belize ($5,429/person) and Brazil ($7,900/person).

Distribution is direct-to-consumer across a Main Street physical storefront at 127 Main Street, a Shopify-based online store at shop.thetackleshop.com, and direct booking via phone (406-682-4263) and website, with no intermediaries or third-party channel partners. Three geographic bases of operation—Ennis, Missouri River below Holter Dam, and Missoula—provide access to roughly 400 miles of floatable water and 8 premier rivers, enabling multi-river itineraries. The technology stack is conventional (Shopify + WordPress); the competitive edge is built on 88+ years of operating history, Orvis endorsement, and long-tenured guides with deep local water knowledge.

The customer base is fragmented B2C leisure/recreation demand: individual anglers, couples, families, and destination fishing travelers, all booking individually. Marketing relies on content—weekly fishing reports, blog content, SEO, email newsletter, and earned credibility from the Orvis 2026 Outfitter of the Year award. Recent strategic moves have emphasized product-line expansion (seasonal Stay & Fish packages, Montana Sampler) and geographic extension (Belize 2026, Brazil 2027).

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The Tackle Shop is an Orvis-endorsed Montana fly fishing outfitter and retail fly shop, founded in 1937 and headquartered in Ennis, serving individual anglers, couples, families, and destination travelers with guided float trips, walk/wade trips, lessons, vacation packages, and international trips.

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HeadquartersEnnis, United States
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Ennis
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices4 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
guided fly fishing, Orvis endorsed outfitter, fly fishing tackle, fishing vacation packages, Montana trout fishing
Industry5 codes
1Fishing & Angling Charters / Guides
CodeTHAAALADPrimaryYes
2General Fishing Tackle & Bait Retail
CodeCRAMALAAPrimaryNo
3Fly Fishing Specialty Retail
CodeCRAMALADPrimaryNo
4Hunting & Fishing Lodges (Sporting Lodges)
CodeTHAGAIAJPrimaryNo
5Waders, Apparel & Footwear for Fishing Retail
CodeCRAMALALPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Fishing, Hunting and Trapping114
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Amusement & Recreation Services7900
Product category
Fly Fishing Guide Services
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model5 records
1Guided Fishing Trips
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Revenue from full-day and half-day guided float trips and walk/wade trips on Montana's premier trout waters. All-inclusive trips include gear, lunch, and guide service. Primary revenue driver.

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2Fly Fishing Lessons
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Private fly fishing instruction (single-day $650, two-day $1,300) plus free Fly Fishing 101 group lessons.

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3Multi-Day Vacation Packages
TypeProfessional Services
Description

All-inclusive packages combining guided fishing, lodging, and meals. Packages range from $1,925 to $3,316 for 1-2 anglers.

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4Retail Gear Sales
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Physical and online fly shop selling Orvis products, flies, rods, reels, waders, boots, apparel, and accessories. Free shipping on orders over $50.

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5Destination International Trips
TypeProfessional Services
Description

International guided fishing trips to destinations like Belize ($5,429/person) and Brazil ($7,900/person) including lodging, meals, and guiding.

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Marketing channels5 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

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Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Pricing details17 tiers
1Full-Day Float Trip
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$700 for 1-2 anglers. Includes 8-10 hours on water, all gear (Orvis rods, reels, waders, boots, flies), streamside lunch, snacks, and drinks. Same price for 1 or 2 anglers.

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2Half-Day Float Trip
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$600 for 1-2 anglers. Includes 4-5 hours on water, all gear, snacks and drinks. Same price for 1 or 2 anglers.

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3Full-Day Walk & Wade Trip
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$700 for 1-2 anglers. Includes 8-10 hours, all gear, streamside lunch, snacks, and drinks.

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4Half-Day Walk & Wade Trip
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$600 for 1-2 anglers. Includes 4-5 hours, all gear, snacks and drinks.

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5Private Single-Day Lesson
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$650 for 1-2 anglers. Full-day on-water instruction with lunch, drinks, and transportation included.

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6Private Two-Day Instruction
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$1,300 for 1-2 anglers. Two full days of instruction with lunch, drinks, and transportation. Add third-day float trip for $650.

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7Trout Bum Package
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$1,925 for 2 anglers. Includes 2 days guided fishing, 3 nights lodging at Lure Me Inn, all gear and lunches, local transportation. Meals on own.

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8Trout Kingdom Package
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$2,800 for 2 anglers. Includes 3 days guided fishing, 4 nights lodging at Lure Me Inn, all gear and lunches, local transportation. Meals on own.

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9Spring Stay & Fish Special
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$1,967 for 1-2 anglers. 2 full days guided float fishing, 3 nights at Riverside Inn, $200 Tavern 287 gift card, all gear and lunches. March 1 - April 30.

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10Summer Stay & Fish Special
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$2,362 for 1-2 anglers. 2 full days guided float fishing, 3 nights at Riverside Inn, $200 Tavern 287 gift card, all gear and lunches. May 1 - September 30.

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11Streamer Stay & Fish Special
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$2,190 for 1-2 anglers. 2 full days guided float fishing, 3 nights at Riverside Inn, $200 Tavern 287 gift card, all gear and lunches. September 15 - November 30.

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123 Rivers – 3 Days Package
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$3,316 for 1-2 anglers. 3 full days guided fishing on multiple rivers, 4 nights at Riverside Inn, $200 Tavern 287 gift card, all gear and lunches, local transportation.

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13Spring Float Trip Special
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$600 for 1-2 anglers (spring special rate). Full-day float trip with all gear and lunch included. Available March 1 - April 30.

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143-Day Montana Sampler
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$2,000 for two anglers. 2 days wade fishing + 1 day float fishing. No lodging or restaurant gift card included.

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155-Day Montana Sampler
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$3,350. 3 days wade fishing + 2 days float fishing. No lodging or restaurant gift card included.

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16Belize Destination Trip
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$5,429 per person. June 1-7, 2026. Lodging, food, alcohol and guiding included. Bonefish, Tarpon and Permit fishing. Limited to 10 guests.

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17Brazil Destination Trip
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$7,900 per person. March 13-20, 2027. Agua Boa Lodge on Amazon River, 5.5 days fishing. Double occupancy, private cabins, AC, pool, all meals and alcohol. Peacock bass, Pacu, Piraracu, Arowana.

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GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

The Tackle Shop provides Orvis-endorsed guided fly fishing trips (float trips and walk & wade trips) on Montana's premier trout rivers, along with private fly fishing lessons, all-inclusive multi-day vacation packages, and international destination trips to Belize and Brazil. The company also operates a physical fly shop and online retail store selling Orvis gear including rods, reels, waders, flies, and apparel.

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Product overview1 text field

The Tackle Shop is an Orvis-endorsed fly shop and guide service offering guided fly fishing trips and an online retail store. The core service consists of guided float trips and walk & wade trips (full-day $700, half-day $600) with all gear provided. Supporting services include private fly fishing lessons ($650-$1,300), free Fly Fishing 101 lessons, and vacation packages (Trout Bum Package at $1,925, Trout Kingdom Package at $2,800, seasonal Stay and Fish Specials at $1,967-$2,362, and 3 Rivers – 3 Days Package at $3,316). International offerings include Belize and Brazil destination trips. The online fly shop at shop.thetackleshop.com sells Orvis products and Montana-tested gear with free shipping over $50. Fishing reports for the Madison River and Ennis Lake are provided as an informational service. The company has been serving Madison River fly fishermen since 1937.

Product and service14 records
1Guided Float Trips
CategoryGuided Fly Fishing
2Guided Walk and Wade Trips
CategoryGuided Fly Fishing
3Private Fly Fishing Lessons
CategoryFly Fishing Instruction
4Fly Fishing 101 (Free Group Lessons)
CategoryFly Fishing Instruction
5Trout Bum Package
CategoryVacation Package
6Trout Kingdom Package
CategoryVacation Package
7Spring Stay and Fish Special
CategoryVacation Package
8Summer Stay and Fish Special
CategoryVacation Package
9Streamer Stay and Fish Special
CategoryVacation Package
103 Rivers 3 Days Package
CategoryVacation Package
11Montana Sampler Packages
CategoryVacation Package
12Belize Destination Trip
CategoryDestination Trip
13Brazil Destination Trip
CategoryDestination Trip
14Online Fly Shop (Retail)
CategoryRetail
Scale indicator5 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Peers8 records
1Sweetwater Fly Shop
TypeRegional player
Description

Colorado-based fly shop and guide service in the Roaring Fork Valley. Comparable integrated retail + guide model but in a different region; useful comp on customer profile and pricing.

2Kingfisher Anglers
TypeDirect peer
Description

Bozeman-based fly fishing outfitter and retail shop offering guided trips on Montana's Madison, Gallatin, and Yellowstone rivers. Directly comparable trip catalog and customer profile.

3The Fly Shop (Sacramento, CA)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Long-established California fly shop + international travel operation combining guided trips, fly fishing retail, and international destination travel. Highly comparable integrated model to The Tackle Shop across guided service, gear retail, and destination trips.

4Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures
TypeDirect peer
Description

Montana-based fly fishing outfitter specializing in guided trips and international destination travel across multiple rivers. Comparable focus on guided service plus destination-trip product line.

5Montana Angler
TypeDirect peer
Description

Bozeman-based fly shop with guided fly fishing trips on Madison, Gallatin, and Yellowstone rivers plus retail and travel services. Direct competitor in southwest Montana's fly fishing market.

6Frontiers International Travel (now Frontiers Fly Fishing)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Specialist in international guided fly fishing travel (bonefish, trout, saltwater destinations) comparable to The Tackle Shop's Belize and Brazil destination offerings.

7Blue Ribbon Flies
TypeDirect peer
Description

Long-standing Montana fly shop and guide service in West Yellowstone, also serving Yellowstone-area trout waters with guided trips and fly retail. Direct competitor for angler dollars visiting Montana's premier rivers.

8Big Sky Anglers
TypeDirect peer
Description

Montana-based fly shop and guide service (Gallatin/Madison) offering guided trips, lessons, and fly fishing retail on overlapping rivers. Same customer base and trip format as The Tackle Shop.

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Named customers5 records

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Segment3 records

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Ideal customer profile3 records

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The Tackle Shop

Fly Fishing Guide Servicesthetackleshop.com

The Tackle Shop is an Orvis-endorsed Montana fly fishing outfitter and retail fly shop, founded in 1937 and headquartered in Ennis, serving individual anglers, couples, families, and destination travelers with guided float trips, walk/wade trips, lessons, vacation packages, and international trips.

What The Tackle Shop does

The Tackle Shop, founded in 1937 and headquartered in Ennis, Montana, is a privately held Orvis-endorsed fly fishing outfitter and retail fly shop operating under Montana Way Outfitters #6337, owned by John Way. The company's core service is guided fly fishing on southwest Montana's premier trout waters, including the Madison, Missouri, Beaverhead, Big Hole, Jefferson, and Missoula-area rivers, delivered through full-day and half-day float trips ($600-$700 for 1-2 anglers) and walk/wade trips of identical pricing, with all gear, rods, reels, waders, boots, flies, and streamside lunch included. Supporting revenue lines include private fly fishing lessons ($650 single-day, $1,300 two-day), free Fly Fishing 101 group lessons, multi-day vacation packages bundled with lodging at Lure Me Inn and Riverside Inn ($1,925-$3,316), and international destination trips to Belize ($5,429/person) and Brazil ($7,900/person).

Distribution is direct-to-consumer across a Main Street physical storefront at 127 Main Street, a Shopify-based online store at shop.thetackleshop.com, and direct booking via phone (406-682-4263) and website, with no intermediaries or third-party channel partners. Three geographic bases of operation—Ennis, Missouri River below Holter Dam, and Missoula—provide access to roughly 400 miles of floatable water and 8 premier rivers, enabling multi-river itineraries. The technology stack is conventional (Shopify + WordPress); the competitive edge is built on 88+ years of operating history, Orvis endorsement, and long-tenured guides with deep local water knowledge.

The customer base is fragmented B2C leisure/recreation demand: individual anglers, couples, families, and destination fishing travelers, all booking individually. Marketing relies on content—weekly fishing reports, blog content, SEO, email newsletter, and earned credibility from the Orvis 2026 Outfitter of the Year award. Recent strategic moves have emphasized product-line expansion (seasonal Stay & Fish packages, Montana Sampler) and geographic extension (Belize 2026, Brazil 2027).

The Tackle Shop firmographics

Firmographics
Name
The Tackle Shop
Legal name
The Tackle Shop
Website
https://thetackleshop.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1937
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
The Tackle Shop is an Orvis-endorsed Montana fly fishing outfitter and retail fly shop, founded in 1937 and headquartered in Ennis, serving individual anglers, couples, families, and destination travelers with guided float trips, walk/wade trips, lessons, vacation packages, and international trips.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

The Tackle Shop industry classification

Industry
Product category
Fly Fishing Guide Services
NAICS
Fishing, Hunting and Trapping (114)
SIC
Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)
akta.pro primary industry
Fishing & Angling Charters / Guides (THAAALAD)
akta.pro secondary industries
General Fishing Tackle & Bait Retail (CRAMALAA), Fly Fishing Specialty Retail (CRAMALAD), Hunting & Fishing Lodges (Sporting Lodges) (THAGAIAJ), Waders, Apparel & Footwear for Fishing Retail (CRAMALAL)

Keywords

  • Guided fly fishing
  • Orvis endorsed outfitter
  • Fly fishing tackle
  • Fishing vacation packages
  • Montana trout fishing

Where The Tackle Shop is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Ennis
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

The Tackle Shop business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Guided Fishing Trips: Revenue from full-day and half-day guided float trips and walk/wade trips on Montana's premier trout waters. All-inclusive trips include gear, lunch, and guide service. Primary revenue driver.
  2. Fly Fishing Lessons: Private fly fishing instruction (single-day $650, two-day $1,300) plus free Fly Fishing 101 group lessons.
  3. Multi-Day Vacation Packages: All-inclusive packages combining guided fishing, lodging, and meals. Packages range from $1,925 to $3,316 for 1-2 anglers.
  4. Retail Gear Sales: Physical and online fly shop selling Orvis products, flies, rods, reels, waders, boots, apparel, and accessories. Free shipping on orders over $50.
  5. Destination International Trips: International guided fishing trips to destinations like Belize ($5,429/person) and Brazil ($7,900/person) including lodging, meals, and guiding.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goFull-Day Float Trip
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goHalf-Day Float Trip
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goFull-Day Walk & Wade Trip
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goHalf-Day Walk & Wade Trip
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goPrivate Single-Day Lesson
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goPrivate Two-Day Instruction
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goTrout Bum Package
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goTrout Kingdom Package
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goSpring Stay & Fish Special
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goSummer Stay & Fish Special
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goStreamer Stay & Fish Special
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-go3 Rivers – 3 Days Package
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goSpring Float Trip Special
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-go3-Day Montana Sampler
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-go5-Day Montana Sampler
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goBelize Destination Trip
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goBrazil Destination Trip

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

The Tackle Shop product offering

Product offering

Core offering

The Tackle Shop provides Orvis-endorsed guided fly fishing trips (float trips and walk & wade trips) on Montana's premier trout rivers, along with private fly fishing lessons, all-inclusive multi-day vacation packages, and international destination trips to Belize and Brazil. The company also operates a physical fly shop and online retail store selling Orvis gear including rods, reels, waders, flies, and apparel.

Product overview

The Tackle Shop is an Orvis-endorsed fly shop and guide service offering guided fly fishing trips and an online retail store. The core service consists of guided float trips and walk & wade trips (full-day $700, half-day $600) with all gear provided. Supporting services include private fly fishing lessons ($650-$1,300), free Fly Fishing 101 lessons, and vacation packages (Trout Bum Package at $1,925, Trout Kingdom Package at $2,800, seasonal Stay and Fish Specials at $1,967-$2,362, and 3 Rivers – 3 Days Package at $3,316). International offerings include Belize and Brazil destination trips. The online fly shop at shop.thetackleshop.com sells Orvis products and Montana-tested gear with free shipping over $50. Fishing reports for the Madison River and Ennis Lake are provided as an informational service. The company has been serving Madison River fly fishermen since 1937.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Guided Float Trips
  • Guided Walk and Wade Trips
  • Private Fly Fishing Lessons
  • Fly Fishing 101 (Free Group Lessons)
  • Trout Bum Package
  • Trout Kingdom Package
  • Spring Stay and Fish Special
  • Summer Stay and Fish Special
  • Streamer Stay and Fish Special
  • 3 Rivers 3 Days Package
  • Montana Sampler Packages
  • Belize Destination Trip
  • Brazil Destination Trip
  • Online Fly Shop (Retail)

Companies that use The Tackle Shop

Customer profile

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

The Tackle Shop technology and API

Technology

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API docs
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The Tackle Shop partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

The Tackle Shop competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Regional players

  • Sweetwater Fly Shop: Colorado-based fly shop and guide service in the Roaring Fork Valley. Comparable integrated retail + guide model but in a different region; useful comp on customer profile and pricing.

Direct peers

  • Kingfisher Anglers: Bozeman-based fly fishing outfitter and retail shop offering guided trips on Montana's Madison, Gallatin, and Yellowstone rivers. Directly comparable trip catalog and customer profile.
  • The Fly Shop (Sacramento, CA): Long-established California fly shop + international travel operation combining guided trips, fly fishing retail, and international destination travel. Highly comparable integrated model to The Tackle Shop across guided service, gear retail, and destination trips.
  • Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures: Montana-based fly fishing outfitter specializing in guided trips and international destination travel across multiple rivers. Comparable focus on guided service plus destination-trip product line.
  • Montana Angler: Bozeman-based fly shop with guided fly fishing trips on Madison, Gallatin, and Yellowstone rivers plus retail and travel services. Direct competitor in southwest Montana's fly fishing market.
  • Frontiers International Travel (now Frontiers Fly Fishing): Specialist in international guided fly fishing travel (bonefish, trout, saltwater destinations) comparable to The Tackle Shop's Belize and Brazil destination offerings.
  • Blue Ribbon Flies: Long-standing Montana fly shop and guide service in West Yellowstone, also serving Yellowstone-area trout waters with guided trips and fly retail. Direct competitor for angler dollars visiting Montana's premier rivers.
  • Big Sky Anglers: Montana-based fly shop and guide service (Gallatin/Madison) offering guided trips, lessons, and fly fishing retail on overlapping rivers. Same customer base and trip format as The Tackle Shop.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

The Tackle Shop social profiles

Digital presence

The Tackle Shop compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance2 records

The Tackle Shop financial estimates

Financial estimate

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The Tackle Shop leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

The Tackle Shop funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

The Tackle Shop M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about The Tackle Shop

What does The Tackle Shop do?

The Tackle Shop provides Orvis-endorsed guided fly fishing trips (float trips and walk & wade trips) on Montana's premier trout rivers, along with private fly fishing lessons, all-inclusive multi-day vacation packages, and international destination trips to Belize and Brazil. The company also operates a physical fly shop and online retail store selling Orvis gear including rods, reels, waders, flies, and apparel.

Is The Tackle Shop a public or private company?

The Tackle Shop is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was The Tackle Shop founded?

The Tackle Shop was founded in 1937. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is The Tackle Shop based?

The Tackle Shop is headquartered in Ennis, United States, in the North America region.

How does The Tackle Shop make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. Guided Fishing Trips are the primary driver. The others are fly Fishing Lessons, multi-Day Vacation Packages, retail Gear Sales and destination International Trips.

Who are The Tackle Shop's main competitors?

Sweetwater Fly Shop is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Kingfisher Anglers, The Fly Shop (Sacramento, CA), Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, Montana Angler, Frontiers International Travel (now Frontiers Fly Fishing), Blue Ribbon Flies and Big Sky Anglers.

Does The Tackle Shop have an API?

No public API is recorded for The Tackle Shop.

What industry is The Tackle Shop in?

The Tackle Shop's product category is Fly Fishing Guide Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAAALAD, Fishing & Angling Charters / Guides, with a secondary code of CRAMALAA, General Fishing Tackle & Bait Retail. Its NAICS code is 114 and its SIC code is 7900.

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