Jason Orzechowski, Author at Wolf Creek Angler

About Jason Orzechowski

Outfitter, Fly Fishing Guide and Owner of Wolf Creek Angler - Chasing a dream, counting my blessings daily and writing about it in the midst of mountains, rivers and trout in amazing Montana.

Winter on the Way?

It’s hard to believe but the descent into darkness has us barreling towards the shortest day (and longest night) of the year just two weeks from now.

In spite of that fact, were it not for the long hours of darkness you might not know we were on winter’s doorstep as the weather hasn’t exactly been what you’d expect for the first week of December.

It’s 60 degrees and sunny as I write which is a carbon copy of yesterday. Breezy in spots, but generally calm out there. Very little traffic yesterday, a few more folks around today but definitely not what you would call crowded.

Nymphers soaking up the sun, swingers doing their swing thing and strippers plying the shadows of the canyon walls. Something for everyone though dry fly opportunities are minimal save some midge activity.

We’re shuttling daily as needed and putting a few boats on the water here and there but the post-Thanksgiving/pre Winter Solstice Silence remains.

We’re getting a few lodging inquiries, though the Inn is Vacant at the moment. Give us a call if you’re interested in taking advantage of this unseasonably mild weather and escaping to the MO. Our newly remodeled bungalows are available all winter long for $149/night plus tax. The best deal on the nicest rooms you’re going to find this winter on the Missouri.

Flows have been steady in the 4400 cfs range with water temps hanging at around 40 degrees. Ideal water conditions no matter the time of year.

Something akin to more normal early December weather conditions will resume starting tomorrow with highs in the high 30’s to low 40’s and lows in the mid 20’s for the next 10 days. Zero precip in the forecast at the moment. Let’s hope that changes.

We’ve enjoyed not shoveling snow but we do need to start building that snowpack and those 2024 stream flows.

Since our Halloween week Winter Storm we haven’t seen much in the way of snow and while it can change quickly, a white Christmas seems unlikely at this point. I hope I’m wrong.

And speaking of Christmas, not counting today there are 18 days left to complete your shopping. We hope you consider us for any fly fishing related gifting including our ever-popular WCA gift cards good for anything and everything we sell.

Some other popular gift ideas this year include Simms flannels, Fishpond Nomad nets, Lamson reels, Sage rods, Simms hats and gloves, WCA logo gear, MFC fly boxes and piles and piles of Missouri River flies.

Happy Shopping and Happy Fishing from WCA!

By Jason Orzechowski|2023-12-06T14:56:10-07:00December 6th, 2023|Categories: Shop Life, Uncategorized|Tags: Christmas, dry fly fishing, Fishpond, fly fishing, midge, Missouri River, running line, simms, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Quiet on the MO’ photo by Wolf Creek Angler

In spite of unseasonably nice weather this week the river is absent of anglers and Wolf Creek and Craig are essentially void of any signs of life as we enter the Post-Thanksgiving period which is consistently our slowest time of the year….hands down.

Sure, you’ll see a boat or two on occasion and we get the random drop by for flies or a shuttle but for all intents and purposes there’s really not a hell of a lot going on between now and the end of the year.

The first nice days of January generally see a good influx of traffic and nice weekends might see a small bump, but between now and then you can usually have the thing essentially to yourself more days than not.

And just to be clear…there’s no reason NOT to be here. If the weather is cooperative, you can have some spectacular days either floating or just wading the quiet MO.

Top water action is minimal this time of year though the midge action can be good at times.

Nymphing and streamer fishing are where it’s at.

Pill Poppers, Tailwater Sows, Caviar Scuds, Pederson’s Sow, Soft Hackle Sows, Firebead Rays, Bubble Yums, Worms….it’s that time of year. Rig em’ up and leave em’ on. All you need to do is find the fish. If they’re in feeding mode they’ll eat it.

Winter nymphing can be super productive and super fun. I love it. What’s not to love?

That being said, if I’m getting out there this time of year it’ll usually be with a streamer rod, although in my case that’s generally the case ANY time of year!

Yes, streamers are where it’s at for me. Most swing through the winter months and I’m not opposed but I prefer the strip/swing/cover tons of water action to the standing in one place working the same run for hours method.

My go-to is a Craig to Dearborn float working those sexy structured banks and all that great water between the islands and maybe even nymphing a few up in a couple of favorite spots.

The water temps are certainly on the drop but not so cold yet that you won’t find some willing players in the faster action water and in the shallows of the structured banks. A heavy sink dredged deep is a good cold weather bet and you’d probably bump a few that way now but we’re not quite to that point yet where that will be your go to. We’re still hanging in those temps and flows where you’d do well to hit everything that looks like it might hold fish. More than likely it does.

Swingers are on the Kreelex and Thin Mints and Polar Leeches. Strippers are sizing down but still running Sparkle Minnows, Skiddish Smolt, Swim Coach, Mini and Micro Dungeons, Baby Gongas, Dirty Hippies and the like. We always like the Sculpin and JJ Sparkle Minnows but this year they’ve been on the Pearl version as well.

If you see a good weather window and opt for a Missouri River holiday getaway give us a shout. We’ve got affordable winter lodging options and can likely get you on the water with a great guide if you can give us a day or two to work on it.

We’re open at 8 AM Tuesday – Saturday for the winter and will occasionally NOT adhere to that schedule so call ahead to make sure we’re going to be here if you need a shuttle etc.

Don’t forget to stock up on WCA Gift Cards for all of the fly fishers on your list. You can get them on our online store in increments of $25/$50/$100 or Guide Trip for $650 or buy in store in any amount you wish.

WCA Gift Cards are good for ANYTHING we sell. Guide Trips, lodging, shuttles, merch…All of it!

Happy Shopping and Tight Lines!

By Jason Orzechowski|2023-11-30T14:04:49-07:00November 30th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|0 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving from WCA

We have so much to be thankful for on this Thanksgiving, not the least of which is the incredible season we just wrapped up at Wolf Creek Angler and that’s all because of you.

Season number 10 was our best ever and judging by what we have on the books for next season, 2024 should be another great year so thank you to all of you who continue to allow us the privilege of doing what we do.

We will be closed today, enjoying family time and football and food and taking stock of just how blessed we are to be able to live in such an amazing place, doing what we love, while having the opportunity to forge relationships with so many great people.

I’ve spent the last few days working on confirmations for next year and while we’ve just concluded this season, we can’t wait for the next one. Spring is a long ways away but talking with folks about next year’s bookings makes it feel a lot closer.

Here’s wishing all of you a blessed Thanksgiving.

We will be back in the shop tomorrow and it looks like a warmup is underway starting this weekend so we hope to see you out there.

By Jason Orzechowski|2023-11-22T11:36:49-07:00November 23rd, 2023|Categories: Shop Life, Uncategorized|Tags: running line, Thanksgiving, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

MOvember is upon us

Mild weather on tap for the weekend and through late next week with temps in the low to mid 50’s tomorrow and Saturday and bumping up against 60 and beyond for most of next week.

Is this the calm before the storm? It doesn’t really appear to be as there isn’t really any major cold fronts or big precipitation events in the forecast at the moment but it’s coming sooner or later so get out there and enjoy it while it lasts.

An idyllic day today. Calm winds and 50 degrees with ample sunshine. It doesn’t get much better in November.

That being said, we’ve not seen much in the way of BWO’s this fall which has the dry fly set pouting but there are being fish caught on dry flies. You just need to know the when and where and how.

Stop by the shop and we’ll get you dialed.

Nymphers are happy with plenty of action on the early winter fare. Sow Bugs, Zebras, BWO nymphs, Czechs and the like. Pink is starting to get noticed as are hot bead varieties of all your favorites.

Streamer fishing is still in its prime with swingers and strippers both reporting plenty of success. Thin Mints, buggers, balanced leeches and polar leeches have been good on the swing. Sparkle Minnows, Skiddish Smolt, Dirty Hippies and Baby Gongas have all had their moments as well with white seeming to have been the go to color for the most part this week. Might we recommend a Pearl Sparkle Minnow, a grey or brown and yellow swim coach or a white Colonel Kurtz?

Our limited lodging has been filling up with this mild weather and I’d expect that will continue with hunters and anglers vying for the coveted Wolf Creek Angler bungalows.

Winter shop hours are 8 AM – 4 PM Tuesday – Saturday and we’re doing our best to accommodate your shuttle requests and even getting some last minute guide trips out the door.

Winter means fewer hours of daylight and an abbreviated shop schedule but we’ll always do our best to take care of all of your Missouri River winter fly fishing needs. Affordable lodging, the best guides on the water, the Cheapest Dam Shuttles on the MO and the biggest selection of Missouri River flies ever assembled under one roof in Wolf Creek Montana.
Fish ON

By Jason Orzechowski|2023-11-09T15:40:02-07:00November 9th, 2023|Categories: Fishing Report|Tags: dry fly fishing, fly fishing, Missouri River, running line, Streamer Fishing, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

WCA Circa 2014

Your Missouri River Fly Fishing Destination

This week pretty much marks the end of the season for us here at Wolf Creek Angler. I assure you we are OPEN, however for all intents and purposes things are coming to a close.

Our last guide trips on the books for the season took place on Halloween. We spent yesterday winterizing cabins and motel rooms and our shop manager Keith has hit the road in search of a warmer place in which to winter.

So yes, the sign says open but the vibe says this season is in the books.

And what a season it was. Our best one yet!

Ten years in, I couldn’t be more thrilled with our trajectory or more proud of the brand we continue to build here in Wolf Creek.

For those who are interested we do have our newly remodeled bungalows available all winter long for lodging and while most guides have disappeared from the scene for some well-deserved time off, chances are we can still get you on the water should you get the itch.

Bungalows are $249 (plus tax)/night through November 15th after which winter rates kick in. November 16th through March 31st rates will be $149/night plus tax.

Whether you’re looking to DIY or you’d like a guide to do the heavy lifting, winter lodging at Wolf Creek Angler is the perfect option. Rooms are well appointed with cook tops, fridges, coffee makers and 55” flat screen TV’s.

Darkness comes early this time of year, in fact it comes an hour earlier starting this weekend, so a cozy, comfortable room with cooking facilities and entertainment is the perfect fit for your fall and winter trips to the MO.

We do have a few guests here at the moment, taking advantage of the slow return to normalcy following last week’s winter storm but availability opens up next week.

Fishing has been on the slow side since that weather event but seems to be returning to pre-storm form. Flows have been bouncing around a bit but are currently holding around 3700 CFS and water temps have been dropping and are currently at around 48 degrees. I’d expect we’ll see these conditions hold fairly stable for the month with no major weather changes in the forecast.

It looks like highs in the low to mid 50’s and lows in the low 30’s for the most part through the middle of next week with somewhat breezy conditions most days. These warmer days should take care of most of the snow on the ramps and such though I fear that here in the fall/winter darkness of the canyon we may have seen the last of the lawn here at the shop until spring sun returns to usher in the next go around.

Sow bugs and BWO nymphs should continue to produce and Pill Poppers and Hot Bead nymphs have started to come into play as well. Rainbow Czechs are never a bad call this time of the year either. Pair a #12 Czech with a #16 Tailwater Sow and find your water.

Dry fly fishing could be good throughout the month of November, wind and weather dependent, but you’ll want to be at the ready with those BWO and midge rigs.

Obviously streamers have been in major play for the past month and will continue to be a go-to for the remainder of the fall season.

Swing season is here but there’s ample time left to strip as well. We’ve been selling a ton of Thin Mints, Balanced Leeches, Polar Leeches, Buggers, Pine Squirrel Leeches and the like but don’t feel like you have to go small. There are plenty of fish chasing down big bugs, some looking for maximum caloric intake, some operating strictly out of aggression. Either way, it’s worth your time to throw the meat.

The shop is open at 8:00 AM daily (except when we’re not) and provided we have the crew available we’ll be running The Cheapest Dam Shuttles on the MO All Winter Long!

And speaking of the crew – as always, the team effort is what makes it go here and the team we fielded this season absolutely killed it.

A HUGE thanks to everyone on the WCA team who continued to excel at making WCA the success it has been and will continue to be.

Thanks to Keith and Phil in the shop, Missy and Marty our Rock Star Housekeeping staff; Rhonda, Nate, Brad, Jude, Sennet and Gary on our stellar shuttle crew and of course all of our guides who knocked it out of the park more days than not, putting smiles on faces and making memories that keep folks coming back year after year.

A huge thanks as well to Kelli Wilson at MO River Eats for making lunches a highlight of the guide day experience and for her dedication to her craft. Thank you for the early morning deliveries, the late night adds, the breakfast BLT’s and the constant attention to details. We feel so blessed to have Kelli taking care of us and our clients feel the same.

Finally – none of it means anything without you our clients. I am humbled every season both by the continued support of our regular customers and all of the new customers who darken our doors. 10 years in we STILL hear it on a fairly regular basis…”I never knew you guys were here” and while that proclamation certainly drives our advertising strategy it also makes me think we continue to have miles to go in growing the WCA brand. Coming off of our best year yet, that’s a huge comfort and a huge reason for optimism.

So thank you to all of you who stay with us, fish with us, shop with us, follow us on social media, wear our brand and talk us up….y’all continue to make Wolf Creek Angler THE Missouri River Fly Fishing Destination.

Here’s to 2023 and more of the same ahead.

By Jason Orzechowski|2023-11-02T09:58:41-06:00November 2nd, 2023|Categories: Shop Life|Tags: cheapest dam shuttles on the mo, fly fishing, Missouri River, Mo' River Eats, Montana, running line, Streamer Fishing, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Winter Weather on the Way

Did you make it out for that fall fishing fix on the MO last weekend?

Positively gorgeous weather but change is underway.

A little cooler, a little cloudier yesterday to kick the week off with some reports of epic dry fly fishing yesterday afternoon.

A lot colder today with a WINTER STORM on the way.

We had several guests bail early, leaving this morning in order to beat the weather. The temperature has been dropping all morning, currently 27 and on the way to a low in the low teens this evening. In spite of this I would venture a guess that the fishing could be off the charts today on the front side of this weather system.

Snow in the forecast for tonight…3-5 inches possible this evening with another 2- 4 tomorrow when we’ll see a high of just 26 with 14 mph north winds gusting to 21 mph. We’re not anticipating much traffic for the remainder of the week with snow in the forecast each day, highs in the 20’s and lows in the single digits. Things appear to begin to normalize on Sunday and into the early part of next week with temps back above freezing and into the 40’s by the middle of the week.

We’ve got one hearty group arriving tomorrow and filling the property for the rest of the week. These will be our last guests of the season in our cabins and motel rooms which we will be closing for the winter early next week.

Our bungalows will remain open with winter rates taking effect on November 15th. Our winter rate will be $149/night (plus tax), $100 off the regular season rate.

We’ve only got three of these units so they will likely all book if we get breaks in the weather. Book well ahead of time if you’ve got your eye on specific winter dates and cancel anytime. No questions. No fees.

The approaching system has stymied my own fishing plans. This last week of October has developed into a bit of a tradition over the years. The Annual Late Season Streamer Odyssey will have to wait but I’m holding out hope that we’ll get it done before the season comes to an end.

The shop will be open daily (for the most part) 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM through the end of November, weather permitting, though it’s never a bad idea to call ahead this time of year as we’ve been known to open late, close early or not be here at all if the conditions prevent safe travel (or if we happen to on a streamer odyssey).

Case in point – while I do fully intend on making it to Wolf Creek in the snow tomorrow it might not be until after 8 AM. I don’t think I’ll be missing much, but if you’re reading this and planning on being here at 7:30 for a shuttle you might want to adjust your plans.

Enjoy this first winter weather event of the season. We’ll see you on the other side.

By Jason Orzechowski|2023-10-24T12:47:32-06:00October 24th, 2023|Categories: Shop Life, Uncategorized|Tags: dry fly fishing, Missouri River, Missouri River Winter Fishing, running line, winter, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Indian Summer Coming to a Close

Unseasonably warm weather this week on the MO with plenty of sunshine and highs pushing 80 on Thursday and Friday before we start to trend towards normal for the weekend. Weekend highs will still be on the summery side in the mid to high 60’s. Enjoy it while it lasts.

One week from today we’ll be looking at a high of 40 with a rain/snow mix and by mid-week we’ll be topping out in the mid to high 30’s with overnight lows in the 20’s and snow in the forecast.

BWO weather to be sure to close out the month of October and it could be EPIC!

Get out and enjoy what could be the last gasp of warm autumn weather this week but make time to inventory and organize the real fall fishing gear. Hats/gloves/socks/layering pieces/waders/wading jackets…it’s cold-weather gear time. It might just be the right time to think about a new pair of Simms waders and/or boots for the weeks ahead. We’re fully stocked with G3’s, Freestone and Freestone Z’s as well as a full line of boot options from both Simms and Korkers.

We’ve also got you covered with piles of gloves and hats and flannels and of course all the best Missouri River BWO dry fly and nymph patterns.

Did somebody say streamers? Those cold, dark cloudy days have BWO’s written all over them but these are also the conditions the streamer set dreams of all year round.

Either way, we’ve got you covered, no matter where your heart leads you.

We’re closing out our last busy week of guiding for the season and lodging is fairly booked up from here on out with a busy couple of days ahead. We’ve got a few rooms open for the weekend and the first part of next week before the final push with a full house from next Wednesday through the weekend, after which we will be closing up a good portion of our lodging for the winter.

Shop staff is on through the end of the month so starting the first week of November it will be a staff of one. Per usual we will be open through the winter months though we will likely reduce it to 4-5 days/week and like we did last season we may close the shop for a week or so in early November weather dependent. All this to say…we’ll keep you posted!

In the meantime, get out there and enjoy these last two weeks of what has been an awesome October, capping off another phenomenal fall season on the Missouri.

Shop hours through the end of October are Monday – Saturday 7:30 AM – 5 PM and 7:30 – 4:00 PM on Sundays.

Guide trips are still available but many are wrapping up their guide seasons this week and starting to disappear. That being said, we do offer trips year round, weather permitting so while options are going to be somewhat limited for a few weeks we can usually find someone given enough notice and things get markedly easier once hunting season is over.

Book now for late fall/early winter trips and while you’re at it make sure you have your dates on the books for 2024. Much of prime (June/July) has filled and we’ve recently been filling up our September 2024 calendar to the point where we’re nearing capacity for at least one full week of the month.

We hope to see you soon at WCA, your one stop shop for everything you need for your day on the water.

By Jason Orzechowski|2023-10-17T14:35:06-06:00October 17th, 2023|Categories: Shop Life, Uncategorized|Tags: bwo, dry fly fishing, Missouri River, running line, simms, Streamer Fishing, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

October Can’t Be Beat

Roughly two weeks in, October has not disappointed.

Cooler air and water temps and plenty of cloud cover have contributed to some excellent days on the water. More of the same ahead weather wise for the remainder of this week with daytime highs in the 50’s and overnight lows dipping into the 30’s with a good shot at some rain tomorrow and overcast skies on Friday.

Temps tick back up into the 60’s over the weekend with lows in the 40’s with a good mix of clouds and sun all week long. You really couldn’t ask for better fishing weather so if you haven’t made it out for much fall fishing now is the time.

Sooner than later the change in the weather is going to come and while there are plenty of folks around to whom the weather is not a determining factor, this next week or two might be it for those looking for idyllic autumn days on the water.

Water temps are in good shape, just shy of 58 degrees making for happy trout.

Flows dropped somewhat dramatically this week and are currently holding around 3000 CFS. Adjust those nymph rigs accordingly.

Varying reports on the dry fly side but there have definitely been some good days and there will be more when the conditions are right. Pseudos, midges, the occasional October Caddis, ants….all on the menu in October with full blown Fall BWO’s on the horizon…fingers crossed.

Nymphing continues to be your best bet for numbers. Zebras, Sows, LGM’s, Psycho Mays, 2 Bits, Peep Show, Split Case BWO, Olive S & M, Olive Micromay, Juju Baetis… all good bets and all available in stock at Wolf Creek Angler.

Let’s face it, fall is STREAMER SEASON and we are loaded up with everything you need for hucking meat on the MO. We are your undisputed Streamer Authority with the gear, the bugs and the know how to get you dialed in.

We like to talk fishing – any kind of fishing. But if you really want to engage us, bring up anything having to do with streamer fishing. We can’t shut up about it!

Cool cloudy autumn days were built for streamer fishing. Get out there!

There’s a lot going on in the world right now, serious times indeed. There’s no better escape than time on the water.

Come enjoy autumn’s PRIME TIME here on the Missouri.

By Jason Orzechowski|2023-10-11T14:18:04-06:00October 11th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: BWO's, dry fly fishing, fly fishing, green machine, midge, Missouri River, October, running line, streamer season, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Fall on the Fly

And just like that, September is all but in the books as we draw ever closer to the end of the 2023 season.

It’s been a busy month on the MO and while we do have a couple of large groups arriving over the next week or two, things are definitely winding down.

The topics of conversation have shifted as we plot out October and early November. From April on it’s always a case of planning ahead to meet the demands of the coming busy season but that’s behind us.

Now is the time to strategize best practices for the wind down. When to close the lodging, when to start end of season clearance sales, when to go to shift to winter hours, whether or not to close for a week or two at the end of the season….these are the things we consider as September draws to a close.

Slowly but surely the shift will come and things will start to shut down. We will have lodging available at least through the middle of November though we will likely close the motel and cabins at the end of October leaving the bungalows open for November and possibly through the winter. We’ll keep you posted on that.

Per my last blog we will shift to fall shop hours on Sunday, October 1st, moving our open time to 7:30 AM daily.

It sounds like Izaaks in Craig will be closing on October 27th or thereabouts and I haven’t heard what he other restaurants are doing though I’d expect Lazy I here in Wolf Creek will be open well into the fall season.

We will likely shave a day or two off the weekly schedule come winter but we plan to offer shuttles all winter long and we’re always happy to put together late fall/early winter guide trips if the weather allows for it.

We’ve already reached the point in the season where we stop ordering things in preparation for the lean months ahead but most of the spring 2024 orders are submitted and we’ll start it all over again come March.

That being said, we’ve got a shop full of gear so don’t feel like we’re not going to have what you need. We’re loaded up on waders and boots and cold weather gear and flies and rods and reels and tools and accessories…we’ve got all the stuff we normally do, we’re just allowing those shelves to empty as we head into winter rather than restocking everything as it sells.

We’ll be offering vehicle shuttle service for as long as there’s a demand for it and we’ll likely have at least a few rooms open through the winter especially if it turns out to be on the mild side.

It looks like a rainy, cool weekend ahead with overnight lows in the mid 30’s and daytime highs in the 50’s. I’d expect the fishing to be excellent.

Next week looks like more of the same temperature wise with a mix of clouds and sun. Perfect autumn weather!

Don’t let the fall season get away from you, it’s nearly half over already. Fishing has been exceptional more days than not and we’re expecting that trend to continue right on through November.

We hope you start your trip to the Missouri with a stop at Wolf Creek Angler for everything you need for your day on the water.

By Jason Orzechowski|2023-09-28T14:47:03-06:00September 28th, 2023|Categories: Shop Life, Uncategorized|Tags: fly fishing, Missouri River, Montana, running line, winter, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Autumn’s Arrival

With the Autumnal Equinox just a day away, finally it feels like fall.

It’s been a very fall-like week with morning temps in the 40’s and daytime highs topping out in the low 70’s. We’ve seen a nice mix of clouds and sun with breezy conditions more days than not.

Today is the kind of day streamer addicts dream about with highs barely reaching 50 and a persistent soaking rain. What’s typically not included in the dream but more often than not accompanies this weather pattern is the substantial east northeast wind which is likely making things on the uncomfortable side for even the hardiest of anglers.

And it just so happens we have the hardiest of crews on the water today closing out another fantastic week with our friends from Schultz Outfitters in Ypsilanti MI here for their annual fall fishing extravaganza. We’ve been covering many miles of water this week from the MO to the Blackfoot and Clark Fork and as per usual, it’s been a ton of fun with an awesome group of anglers. This trip is always a highlight of our fall fishing season.

It feels like it’s probably time to pack the shorts away for the year and this is the type of day that tests your gear. Should you find you’ re due for an upgrade in the wader/boot/rain gear/hat and glove department we’ve got you covered from head to toe with Simms gear, the choice of professional guides everywhere!

Back to the topic of Streamer Addiction….it’s on! Weeds are still going to bother you but streamer season is in full swing and the browns are on the prowl. If streamers are your game, this is your time and we are your shop with streamer sticks for every budget and all kinds of sinking lines for all techniques and conditions as well as the best streamer selection on the MO.

Nymphing still ruling the day with zebra midges and sow bugs continuing to be consumed with reckless abandon, particularly in the Holter to Wolf Creek run but the whole thing is fishing well right now.

We’ve had some slower days, especially in the afternoons but overall September fishing has been excellent.

Dry fly fishing has taken a back seat as of late with limited top water activity though hoppers and ants will continue to produce as will October Caddis, the occasional callibaetis event and pseudos for those who find pleasure in fishing bugs you can’t see. BWO’s on the horizon.

Water conditions are coming into shape with flows continuing to hold steady in the 5K range (currently 4900 CFS) and temps on the drop at 60 degrees.

With fall darkness taking hold we’ll be modifying our shop hours for October. Beginning October 1st hours will be 7:30 AM – 5 PM daily. We hope you start your Missouri River day at Wolf Creek Angler. We’ve got everything you need for your day on the water. Shuttles, bugs and so much more.

Happy fall!

By Jason Orzechowski|2023-09-22T08:09:41-06:00September 22nd, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: brown trout, dry fly fishing, fly fishing, Holter Dam, Missouri River, Montana, running line, Schultz Outfitters, simms, Streamer Fishing, streamers, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

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