We’ve got some wild weather on the way with a High Wind Warning going into effect at midnight tonight and running through 6 PM tomorrow. West winds of 35–45 mph with gusts between 65 and 80 mph are expected across much of the region, with peak winds likely between 6 AM and 11 AM on Thursday.

Fishing the MO tomorrow is likely a no-go, and the weekend is shaping up to be a wintery one with the possibility of a storm moving through the area.

Expect occasional rain and snow showers on Friday, turning to all snow Friday evening with a low of 31 and 1–3 inches of accumulation possible. More of the same is expected Saturday into Sunday.

The good news? Big changes are on the way.

This appears to be winter’s last gasp before we trade it in for the warmest air of the season, with temperatures climbing into the low 70’s starting Tuesday and continuing through the end of next week. Breezy conditions are expected through the week, but at 70 degrees those winds feel a whole lot more tolerable.

Once conditions settle down, expect the Sowbug feast to continue. And if by chance the winds lay down, March Midge Madness is in full effect, so keep those dry fly rigs ready to go.

It’s also no secret that spring is STREAMER time on the Missouri, so grab those sinking lines and get to stripping.

Sparkle Minnows, Skiddish Smolts, MoJo Minnows, Polar Leeches, Kreelex, Swim Coaches, Lil’ Kims, Colonel Kurtz… and so many more are on the menu now and will be for weeks to come.

Lodging & Guide Trip Specials

We’ll be busy next week opening additional lodging as we prepare for the influx of spring traffic.

Right now we still have bungalows available at the winter rate of $149/night through the end of March, and by the end of next week our cabins should be ready to go as well.

Guide Trip & Lodging Special (through March):

• Two nights premium lodging + full day guided trip for one or two anglers – $750

Don’t need lodging?

• Full day guide trips – $550 through the end of March

New Gear Arriving Daily

The shop continues to fill up with fresh gear including:

  • Simms waders and boots

  • Korkers boots

  • Sage Power R8, R8 and R8 Classic rods

  • Ross Coors & Coors Light Cimarron reels

  • Fly lines for every method and condition from RIO and Scientific Anglers

…and of course, the (almost) legendary largest selection of Missouri River flies ever assembled under one roof in Wolf Creek, Montana.

Shop Hours

Expect hit-and-miss hours over the next couple of days with the hurricane-force winds and wintery weekend.

Starting next week we’ll be open daily at 8 AM, hopefully with adequate staffing to provide the Cheapest Dam Shuttles on the MO.

On the Road

If you happen to be in Minneapolis–St. Paul this weekend, Phil Peacy will be representing WCA at the Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo, happening March 13–15 at Hamline University. Stop by and say hello.

And don’t forget the annual Wolf Creek St. Patrick’s Day Parade happening Tuesday.

For now…

Batten down the hatches tonight, hunker down through the weekend, and we’ll see you next week as the spring season unofficially gets underway on the Missouri.