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.

Hoot Owl Closures Expanded

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The high temps, along with the lack of precipitation we’ve been experiencing these last two weeks has forced more hoot owl closures around the state and it looks like the list is only going to get longer as we’re looking at above average high temps for the next while.

Following is a list of the current stream closures from FWP. Please check before you fish by going here http://fwp.mt.gov/news/restrictions/waterClosure.html to check and see if the water you intend to fish has been added to the list and even if it hasn’t we encourage you to use common sense and steer clear of those low flows and warm water temps that stress the fish.

Notice that the Missouri River is not on the list. We continue to enjoy flows in the 4100 range and water temps in the low to mid 60’s most days. This is generally a slow time here on the MO’ traffic wise but it looks like we may see some angler migration as things heat up around the state. We’ve got plenty of availability for lodging and guide trips through August and into early September so keep us in mind if fishing the Missouri is in your plans.

Take advantage of our Dog Days of Summer Getaway special. During the month of August book a full day guide trip and two night’s lodging with us and we’ll throw in a third night of lodging for free. Despite what you may have heard August can be an excellent time to fish the Missouri. We’ve got plenty of Tricos, Caddis, Ants and Hoppers and the nymphing rarely disappoints. The best part is that depending on where and when you fish, you could very well have the river to yourself on any given day. Weekends tend to be busy with recreational traffic but there are plenty of places to go where that wont be a problem. Give us a call today and book your August Getaway.

If it’s fall fishing you’re waiting for we suggest you make those plans sooner rather than later as prime dates are booking up quickly.

We hope you make Wolf Creek Angler your early morning Missouri River Fly Fishing One Stop. Shuttles, Loop rods and reels, ARC and Rio fly lines, Ice, Adipose and RO Drift Boat Rentals, the best cup of free coffee in the canyon, a friendly fishy staff and the ever-expanding best and largest selection of flies ever assembled under one roof in Wolf Creek Montana. Open daily at 6 AM for all of your Missouri River Fly Fishing Needs.

RESTRICTIONS AND CLOSURES

Big Hole River

Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction starting 07/23/2016
Mandatory Drought Closure – 2 PM to Midnight
Saginaw Bridge on Skinner Meadows Road to North Fork Big Hole River Mouth (7/22/2016)

Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction starting 07/25/2016
Mandatory Drought Closure – 2 PM to Midnight
Big Hole River from Maiden Rock FAS to Notch Bottom FAS. (7/25/2016)

Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction starting 07/23/2016
Mandatory Drought Closure – 2 PM to Midnight
Notch Bottom FAS to confluence with the Beaverhead River (7/22/2016)

East Gallatin River

Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction starting 07/08/2016
Mandatory Drought Closure – 2 PM to Midnight
East Gallatin River from Spring Hill Road Bridge (Hwy411) to the confluence with the Gallatin River. (7/7/2016)

Gallatin River

Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction starting 07/01/2016
Mandatory Drought Closure – 2 PM to Midnight
From the confluence with the Madison River at Three Forks to Sheds Bridge (Hwy 84) near Four Corners, MT (6/30/2016)
View Water Body Report

Jefferson River

Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction starting 07/01/2016
Mandatory Drought Closure – 2 PM to Midnight
Entire river. (6/30/2016)

Madison River

Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction starting 06/30/2016
Mandatory Drought Closure – 2 PM to Midnight
Madison River from Ennis Dam to the mouth (6/29/2016)

Ruby River

Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction starting 07/25/2016
Mandatory Drought Closure – 2 PM to Midnight
Ruby River from Duncan District Road to the confluence with the Beaverhead River. (7/25/2016)

Smith River

Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction starting 07/25/2016
Mandatory Drought Closure – 2 PM to Midnight
Smith River from the confluence of the North and South forks of the Smith River to Eden Bridge. (7/24/2016)

Sun River

Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction starting 07/25/2016
Mandatory Drought Closure – 2 PM to Midnight
Sun River from the Highway 287 Bridge to the mouth of Muddy Creek. (7/24/2016)

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:33-06:00July 26th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|2 Comments

Summertime on the MO’

In the thick of it here on the Missouri this hot and sunny July 21st.

We’re looking at sunshine and 90’s for the remainder of the week and into the weekend cooling to the low 50’s at night…perfect summertime weather though perhaps not the perfect fishing weather.

The weather is hot, the mid-day fishing…..not so much. Consequently, you’ll notice plenty of activity at the boat launches in the early morning hours. 6 AM starts are a go right now and since we’ve had people waiting outside the shop as early as 5:30 AM the past few days I don’t think there’s such a thing as starting too early!

6 AM to 10 am is the perfect time slot and will get you out in front of the crowds and back to port in time for a morning nap. Tricos have been the game in the mornings and the general consensus seems to be that there are plenty of bugs but that the fish have been inconsistent. The weather has been a little weird this week. We’ve had some cool mornings and some evening storms, some producing large hail. None of this leads to consistency where trico fishing is concerned but regardless you should see good spinner falls in the mornings, sometime between 8:30 and 10 am. There have been plenty of bugs for the most part from top to bottom but where pods of rising fish are concerned we’ve seen better action in the canyon stretches.

It’s been the usual mixed bag of reports with some having the absolute worst trip they’ve ever had to the Missouri and others having epic outings (likely while standing within casting distance of one another). Most have found the fishing to be somewhere in between. There have been some very good days, some very average days and some downright slow days. This is Missouri River Fly Fishing.

Our go to Trico patterns have been Indicator Spinners, Double Wing Tricos, Drowned Tricos, Griffiths Gnats, Buzzballs and Bucky’s Midge Clusters. We also like a beadless #20 black zebra trailed off of the Indicator Spinner or a Rusty Spinner.

Caddis action has been good at last light and we’ve also coaxed plenty of fish into smacking an Outrigger Caddis fished blind at all times of the day. As long as you’re going to throw blind why not opt for an ant, a beetle or a hopper. A chubby and a dropper? We’ve got miles of foam and all kinds of Caddis and Trico patterns filling the bins at WCA. Come check out the ever-expanding fly selection at the up and coming best fly shop you never knew was here.

Mid – day may not be the most productive but it’s a great time to prospect for trout with terrestrials while sipping cold beverages and enjoying summertime in Montana.

We’ve got plenty of vacancies over the next few weeks and some great fishing ahead even during the month of August when you will likely find that you could have the river virtually to yourself on any given day.

Fall is rapidly booking up so if you’re looking for those October and early November guide and lodging days don’t wait any longer. Book today!

We are open at 6 am daily for all of your Missouri River fly fishing needs.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:33-06:00July 21st, 2016|Categories: Fishing Report|Comments Off

Dawn Patrol

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Trico Season means early morning starts on the Missouri.

I took a run down the rec road at 5:30 am the other day, looking for good photo ops and found a bunch of folks out and about pre 6 AM. Being that we exist in order to meet all of your Missouri River fly fishing needs we didn’t hesitate to move our open time to 6 AM.

Until further notice we will be open at 6 AM daily. Coffee is on by 5:45 so don’t hesitate to come on in. If the lights are on we are open.

Good trico action in the mornings, good caddis action in the evenings and PMD’s still making their presence known daily. Nymphing is reaching “On Fire” status at the dam and has been good in the canyon as well. Full fishing report coming within a day or two. Traffic is beginning to dwindle so if you’re thinking of coming out it’s a great time to do it. Plenty of lodging and guides available through the Dog Days and into early fall. October and early November are rapidly filling so don’t wait too long to make those plans.

Until then we’ll see you bright and early at Wolf Creek Angler for the latest reports, great coffee, shuttles, bugs and much more.

Open at 6 AM Daily

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:34-06:00July 18th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off

Change in Scenery

I took advantage of an afternoon off last week to visit some of my favorite summer haunts.

Life on the Missouri has been great this summer. Business has been very good and the fishing has been what you would expect it to be on a world class fishery such as this.

Sometimes, during the height of the season, it’s nice to sneak away and escape the crowds and wander in the wilderness, amongst the bears. There’s nothing like fishing big bugs to eager Cutts.

We’ve been busy making hay here at WCA….so busy that the summer seems to be slipping away. I haven’t had much opportunity to get away so I savored every minute of the few hours I was able to wander.

Back to it on the MO’. Trico Time with the Dog Days and the August Lull just around the corner. Likely more opportunities ahead for wandering.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:34-06:00July 13th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|1 Comment

A Taste of Autumn

Feeling like October this 11th of July as we sit in the middle of a cold front that has brought unseasonably cool temps and some much-needed precipitation in the form of rain and possibly a few snow flakes in the higher elevations. Summer will return tomorrow with sunshine and temps moving back towards the norm with high 70’s and low 80’s for the remainder of the week.

Rainy and cold and windy today which may not be the ideal conditions for dry fly fishing on the Missouri but we’re happy to have the relief as waters around the state have been dropping and warming already forcing Hoot Owl closures in some places. Long-term forecasts predict higher than average temps and lower than average precipitation for the rest of the summer so if nothing else we’re grateful for the temporary arrest of the trends that will undoubtedly result in more Hoot Owl closures in the future.

Here on the Missouri we are in great shape with current flows at 4440 and temps in the low 60’s. Canyon Ferry is full and it looks as though flows will be maintained in the 4000 cfs range for the summer months. Expect a busy river for the rest of the summer as anglers migrate to the MO seeking cooler waters.

Tricos and Caddis will be the game for the next while with PMD’s still holding on and the fish reportedly opting for those PMD’s when given a choice. Add your favorite PMD to the smorgasbord of tricos on the water and hold on. Best selling trico patterns have been Indicator Spinners, Double Wings, Eric’s Trico Spinner, Quigley’s Trico Hackle Stacker and Drowned Tricos in #20. Helen Keller and Almost Dun PMD’s paired with a rusty spinner have been the go-to on the PMD front and the good old #16 CDC Caddis Emerger paired with an Outrigger Caddis or X Caddis have been effective caddis patterns. All of these and many more available now at Wolf Creek Angler.

Nymphing has continued to produce good numbers, especially at the dam, with Purple or Gold Weight flies paired with a PMD S & M or Split Case PMD. Other good options have been Military Mays, black Zebra midges, brown 2 Bit Hookers, Peep Shows, Tan UV Czechs, Gold or Purple Lightning bugs, LGM’s, PT’s, and on and on.

It’s not exactly streamer season on the Missouri but given the conditions today I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to throw them. Sparkle Minnows, Rainbow Baby Gongas, Space Invaders, JJ’s, Polar Leeches, Buggers and all kinds of creations from the mind of Chewy available exclusively at WCA. The ever-increasing vegetation may present some challenges when you’re stripping streamers but it’s definitely worth your efforts to power through. Choose your water carefully and change your bugs and your retrieve frequently and you may just be rewarded with a Missouri River Giant.

DFO’s may sit this day out so it would be a great day to take advantage of the conditions and have the river to yourself, relatively speaking of course.

We’ve got a few lodging openings this week due to cancellations and we’ve got guides available each and every day so if you’re considering a spur of the moment trip to fly fish the legendary Missouri this week give us a call. Things open up next week as we start to enter the late summer lull which is a lull only as measured by the amount of traffic. If you want to experience great Trico and terrestrial fishing without the crowds, August is the perfect month to fish the MO’. We’ve got plenty of openings for lodging and guides so don’t hesitate to book a trip today. If you’re looking to book fall fishing don’t wait another day….October and early November are filling quickly.

Make us your first stop on your way to the river for shuttles, RO and Adipose Drift Boat Rentals, sun protection, rain and wading gear, LOOP rods and reels, ARC and Rio lines, leaders and tippet and the largest and best selection of bugs ever assembled under one roof in Wolf Creek Montana.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:34-06:00July 11th, 2016|Categories: Fishing Report, Uncategorized|Tags: caddis, dry fly fishing, fly fishing, Missouri River, Montana, RIO, RO Drift Boats, running line, streamers, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|Comments Off

It’s Trico Time on the Missouri – photo by Wolf Creek Angler

The season continues to fly by as we close the books on June. We’re swapping out our PMD boxes for Trico fare and savoring the long days of summer. The recent hot weather and lack of precipitation have ushered in Hoot Owl closures in the SW portion of the state which will likely mean more traffic on the Missouri but fear not, she’s a big river. Plenty of fish and plenty of water for everyone. That being said, courtesy goes a long way in preserving peace on the river so please be courteous to your fellow anglers out there. If you are floating – give the wade anglers as wide a berth as you can. If you are wading please keep in mind that while boats are required to give you your space they have to go somewhere. If you are wading mid-river and there are wade anglers on the both banks you may have boats running closer to you than you would like but the vast majority of us who are guiding this river will always give you as much space as possible. Bottom line….be courteous to everyone. We’re all out there doing the same thing…enjoying this amazing fishery.

A huge thanks to all who came out for our Inaugural Fourth of July Fly Sale and for those who missed it, mark your calendars for next year. You missed outrageous deals, the best deals, on the best selection of the most beautiful bugs ever assembled under one roof in Wolf Creek Montana.
It wasn’t the busiest 4th of July we’ve seen, at least not in terms of fishing traffic but by the looks of the parking lot at the Wolf Creek Bridge there was no shortage of folks enjoying a leisurely float down the MO’.
As has become our annual tradition here at WCA we celebrated the 4th with a barbecue for all of our guests and guides and it was a great time as always. Many of these guests have become great friends, having been here from the start.

Those who fished Monday night battled some of the gustiest winds we’ve experienced in a while but there was reportedly some magic in the air as the wind subsided just long enough for some downright spectacular caddis action.
It’s a bit of a transition time right now as the PMDs are on the way out and the Tricos on the way in all against the backdrop of what is shaping up to be a pretty decent caddis season.
The word up high is that while there has been no shortage of tricos in the morning the fish haven’t quite keyed into them yet. That being said, Trico Time is early morning start time. Those who go early will be rewarded.

Make us your early morning Missouri River One Stop. We are open daily at 6:30 AM, before any of the others and lately we’ve had a crowd before we even open the doors so we may very well look at moving that to 6 AM very soon. Stop in for shuttles, bugs, RO and Adipose Drift Boat Rentals, LOOP rods and reels, ARC Fly Lines, KAST guide wear and anything else you may need for your day on the water.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:34-06:00July 6th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: dry fly fishing, Kast Gear, Missouri River, RO Drift Boats, running line, tricos, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|Comments Off

Celebrate the 4th of July with Wolf Creek Angler

We hope to see you at Wolf Creek Angler today as we celebrate our nation’s independence. And what better way to celebrate than to spend the day fly fishing the Missouri River or your Montana water of choice.
Don’t like crowds? Probably best to avoid the MO’ today but you’re never far from solitude in Montana. We’d be happy to get you pointed in the right direction if solitude is what you seek.
We’re honoring the birth of our nation by hosting our inaugural Fourth of July Fly Sale. 25% off all flies…you’d be crazy to pass up a deal like this. Dry flies, nymphs, foam, streamers….all 25% off.
The sale racks will be loaded up with awesome deals on great clothing and gear from the likes of Kast, Simms, Redington and more and we’ll be open late as we prepare for the festivities downstream in Craig this evening.

We are your Missouri River Fly Fishing One Stop Shop with everything you need for your day on the water. Shuttles, bugs, ice, Adipose and RO Drift boat rentals, sun protection, Flyagra, Fishpond nets packs and accessories, ARC Fly Lines, Loop rods and reels and so much more.

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Wolf Creek Angler and thank you to all of our customers for your support. We are dedicated to continuing to do everything we can to make WCA your Missouri River Fly Shop of choice.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:34-06:00July 4th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off

Summer Days on the Missouri

It’s hard to believe but we’re just days away from JULY!

As always, the season is absolutely flying past and while it doesn’t seem all that long ago we were anxiously awaiting spring we are now smack dab in the middle of prime time. Dawn comes early and dusk comes late which means LONG days of fishing (and long days of working) and late nights recapping the events of the day in anticipation of tomorrow.

I’ve heard many reports over the past few days….this is some of what I’ve heard.

“The water is really low. This is the lowest I’ve ever seen it.”

“The water is really cranking.”

“Best PMD hatch I’ve seen in years”

“No bugs!”

“Tons of Caddis”

“Where are the caddis?”

“These fish are very picky”

“The fish are still really dumb”

“They’re not eating the duns”

“They’re only eating duns”

“As many boats as I’ve ever seen on this river”

“….pretty quiet out there. Where is everyone?”

As per usual, everyone seems to have a different perspective on things and while we get it that perception is reality this is our take on the current conditions.

We’ve got bugs…..plenty of them. PMD’s, Caddis, Brown Drakes, Yellow Sallies, midges…lots of bugs. PMD’s are plentiful and have been fairly consistent and reliable. Caddis are here. Reportedly not the big caddis we used to have, nor the numbers we used to have back in the day but there are caddis to be found daily and there are fish eating them and often willing to eat your imitation of them whether there are real bugs around or not. Big Brown Drakes in the secret spots only you know about and Yellow Sallies here and there.

The water is in good shape. We didn’t get the push we had hoped for, (We did reach 7,000 but only for a short time) but Canyon Ferry is full and it looks as though we’ll see flows at or near 4100 for the entire season. We’re currently sitting at 4480 with water temps eclipsing the 60 degree mark daily. Look for those water temps to increase substantially this week with highs in the 90’s. Moss is starting to gain a foothold though it is almost July so we’re pretty stoked there isn’t much more of it already.

It’s been a good dry-fly season so far….dry-fly Nirvana on the Missouri. There are plenty of fish eating though it often takes a substantial amount of time and water to find them. When you do they are often times spooky and generally on the picky side but that is why we all love dry fly fishing on the Missouri…..we love the challenge.

Nymphing has been solid, still seemingly better in the canyon stretch though we are starting to see the migration to the dam. A host of bugs getting it done out there including Split Case PMD’s, Weight Flies in purple or gold, black zebras, S & M’s, Military Mays, 2 Bit Hookers, Tung Darts and whatever else you like.

You’ll hear it here often…fish what you like. If you’re confident in your flies you will fish them better and will likely catch more fish. If you don’t like the bug but choose to fish it because it’s the current rage you will likely be left wondering what it is you are doing wrong. We all do it. We all chase the “hot list” of flies which is great for fly sales but next time you are in the fly shop we encourage you to take your time and really take a look at the selection. Sure there are a half-dozen bugs that everyone is buying, that the shops can’t seem to keep in stock and those bugs are selling for a reason but with hundreds of other patterns to choose from we guarantee there are other flies that will catch just as many fish. Maybe start with that “hot fly” and look for something similar, look for something different. Different can be good. The fish like different.

It happens all of the time. Someone comes in the shop asking for a such and such which we are either out of or never had to begin with. We do our best to direct that customer to another selection that would likely work just as well but they’ll have none of it. Tens of thousands of flies and NOT ONE of them will do. We get a kick out of this but we also understand and appreciate the necessity of having the flies you think you need so we work extremely hard at keeping the bins stocked with everything from LGM’s to 2 Bits to Psycho Mays to Peep Shows to Split Case PMD’s to you name it.

Stop by for our inaugural Fourth of July Fly Sale happening all day Monday, July 4th at Wolf Creek Angler. 25% off all flies – a ridiculously good deal and a great opportunity to try some flies you normally wouldn’t. We’ll also have the dollar fly bin loaded up and will have some great gear on the clothing sale rack from KAST, Simms and Redington.

Prime 2017 dates are filling as our happy guests secure next year’s reservations on their way out and fall is really starting to fill in so we encourage you to make those fall fishing plans today. It will be here before you know it!

In the meantime, enjoy summertime on the Missouri.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:34-06:00June 28th, 2016|Categories: Fishing Report, Uncategorized|Tags: dry fly fishing, fly fishing, Kast Gear, Missouri River, Redington, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|Comments Off

Caddis Sunset – photo by Wolf Creek Angler

Beautiful (though somewhat windy) summer weather following Monday’s Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. We love all seasons on the MO’ but summer holds a special place in our hearts with the long hot days, gentle summer breezes and bugs a plenty. It’s dry fly Nirvana on one of the best trout rivers on the planet!

It’s the time of year when our long-time regulars return and friendships are rekindled over post-fishing cocktails around the trout camp at WCA. Come by most any evening and you’ll find folks relaxing on our porches taking in the canyon views and swapping lies from the day.

Come by most any morning and you’ll find a shop abuzz with activity as our guests and customers get ready for their day on the water. What bugs to use, what section to float, what time the bugs come off, how long it takes to float from the dam to Craig…..these questions and many more are asked and answered daily as we get you set up with premium flies from our ever expanding selection which is rapidly becoming the talk of the canyon.

The OPEN sign goes on at 6:30 AM but the coffee is usually on and the door open by 6:15 making us by far your earliest fly shop option around. We tried this last season and generally found that first half hour to be a quiet time with an occasional customer but the word has apparently gotten out because now we’re more often than not seeing a steady flow of customers from before the sign is even turned on.

Fishing conditions are optimal right now though a few clouds would likely help increase dry fly opportunities. Flows are holding in the 4500 range, currently at 4320 and water temps are in the 60 degree range. PMD’s are abundant, caddis are present and rising fish are plentiful. The wading is easy and the fish, though wising up quickly, are eager to take a well presented fly. Our guests, with few exceptions, have been all smiles the past few days save for some frustration with the wind yesterday which was way more than a gentle breeze but the fishing has been good and the anglers have been happy.

Nymphing remains challenging in the top sections though with a little work you should be able to find some fish willing to eat. The Split Case PMD has been the bug of choice but we’re continuing to pick them up on San Juan worms, Caddis Pupae and a host of mayfly nymphs as well. Lightning bugs, S & M’s, Military Mays, Magic Fly, Psycho May….there are a lot of things working though not much of it working all of the time so plan on changing those bugs and those rigs until you get into them.

We are certainly in our Prime Time right now so we suggest you call well ahead of time if you are seeking lodging, guide trips or boat rentals. The rest of the week looks like it’s going to be nice with sunshine and 70’s. We’re looking at cooler temps and a good chance for some thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday returning to sunshine and 70’s early next week.

We’ll see you bright and early each and every day at Wolf Creek Angler.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:34-06:00June 22nd, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: dry fly fishing, fly fishing, Missouri River, Montana, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|Comments Off

Mid June Missouri River Report

Mid to late June brings the PMD's

We’re already looking back at the first half of June as we find ourselves fully immersed in PRIME TIME on the Missouri. It’s hard to believe the summer solstice is but a couple of days away. Time marches on!

Snow and cold and frozen fingers and frozen guides don’t seem that long ago but believe it or not we have somehow reached the meat of the season. Dry Fly Nirvana on the MO’.

I’m still getting plenty of calls inquiring about whether the PMD’s have started yet. Yes…yes they have. Bugs a plenty here and plenty of dry fly opportunities. PMD’s are the main course with a smattering of caddis served up daily and it’s not too early to think about terrestrials.

Our bins are fully stocked with all kinds of new PMD and Caddis patterns, both dries and nymphs. We’ve got so many new bugs we’ve had to clear out some of the old to make way for the new so don’t miss our $1 fly bin – great bugs at a ridiculous price. Don’t forget those hard-to-find Purple Buggers….just $1 at Wolf Creek Angler. Get em’ before they’re gone!

Our Go-To PMD’s have been Eric’s Rusty Spinner, CDC Winged PMD Emergers, Quigley’s Film Critic, Wilcox’s Micromay , Knock Down Duns and PMD Flash Cripples among many many more. Caddis staples include Outrigger Caddis, CDC Caddis Emerger, Cornfed Caddis and X Caddis. If you’re still plying sub-surface the worm continues to produce, especially paired with a tailwater sow. We’ve also done well with purple or gold weight flies or Tung Darts paired with LGM’s, S& M’s, Military Mays, 2 Bit Hookers, Summer Bugs and on and on.

Looking for more great deals? Don’t miss our inaugural fourth of July fly sale coming soon and our sale racks are always worth a look for screaming deals on great gear from the likes of Simms, Redington and Kast. Nothing wrong with any of it….just need to move it out. Hopefully you won’t need any cold weather gear for the next little while but come that next chilly day on the water you’ll have the layers you need to stay warm and you’ll feel great about having gotten a killer deal.

Speaking of the weather it looks like we’ll see a return to 80’s on Tuesday, right on cue for the official start of summer. Sunshine and 80’s expected most of the week. Perfect weather for a just arrived Simms Solarflex featuring our new and improved logo.

Lodging is slammed but we have had a few cancellations here and there, give us a call and we’ll see if we can find you some room at the inn. Guides are slammed as well, making hay as they do, but if a June or July Missouri River guide trip is on your bucket list don’t hesitate to call…we’ll make it happen. As one of the only Outfitter Owned and Operated Fly Shops on the Missouri we’ve got the edge when it comes to putting you on the water with some of the best guides on the river.

We are open daily at 6:30 AM – earlier than anyone else so make us your early morning Missouri River fly fishing one stop. Shuttles, bugs, strong coffee, sun protection and a wealth of friendly advice and up-to-the minute info on what’s happening on the MO’. You are our number one priority….every day of the year.

See you bright and early at WCA.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:34-06:00June 17th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: fly fishing, Kast Gear, Missouri River, Montana, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|Comments Off

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