Happy Independence Day from all of us at Wolf Creek Angler. It’s a little quiet around the fly shops today as the rafts and tubes and kayaks and various other floating apparatuses take over the MO on this hot and sunny day. Plenty of drift boats out there as well but we generally treat the 4th as a day off from fishing around here.
That being said those who are fishing today are likely getting into them both on dries and nymphs. Reports from yesterday ranged from poor to outstanding with the dry-fly guys having the more challenging day for sure but there are plenty of fish being caught both on top and below the surface.
A nice mix of PMD’s and caddis and now fishable numbers of tricos as well. Good numbers of all of the above depending on who you ask. It’s all about perspective.
Speaking of that, it’s during this dry- fly prime time more than at any other time of year that you can have two people fish right next to one another and have similar fishing results and one will say it’s the most bugs they’ve ever seen and the best fishing they’ve ever had here while the other wonders where all the bugs have disappeared to. One guy catches two fish and is thrilled, another catches 12 and wonders why the fishing is so slow….it’s all perspective. Personally, if I can get a couple of opportunities to cast to rising fish and I hook (and maybe land) one or two I’m thrilled, but that’s just me.
The nymphers are getting it done from the dam to Craig for sure and elsewhere too- still with the gold or purple weight fly and split back PMD combo though the split back has cooled slightly the past day or two. Psycho May PMD’s, PMD Magic Flies, Light Peep Shows, gold or purple lightning bugs and PT’s of all kinds are getting eaten regularly.
As we mentioned there are plenty of tricos around though the fish have yet to really key on them. Last season’s hottest trico pattern was by far the Indicator Spinner Trico and we are fully stocked so keep a few at the ready along with your PMD and Caddis patterns.
We’ve been selling a lot of Eric’s Rusty Spinners, PMD Flash Cripples, No Hackle PMD’s and Drowned Spinner PMD’s. If you can’t find a PMD pattern that the fish want don’t overlook the Parachute Adams in #18 or #20.
Tan Elk Hair Caddis, X Caddis, Outrigger Caddis, Kings River Caddis, Poly Spent Caddis, Corn Fed Caddis and CDC Grey/Tan Caddis Emergers in #16 should all be a part of your Missouri River Caddis arsenal.
All of these and many, many more at Wolf Creek Angler, your first and only stop on your way to the MO. Open at 5:45 AM daily for your early morning first on the water convenience.
Flows holding around 4000, temp creeping up – currently around 64. Much cooler weather on tap for tomorrow with highs in the low 60’s and a good chance for some much- needed precipitation. High 70’s low 80’s for the first part of next week – perfect weather for your Missouri River Dry Fly Fishing Nirvana.
Stop by the shop today and take advantage of great deals on almost everything including WCA Hoodies for right around $25! What a steal. Big festivities everywhere tonight but Craig will definitely be the place to be with live music at Izaaks and a bunch of fishy people milling around town and having a grand time celebrating the birth of our nation.
Be safe out there!
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