Late December Missouri River Fishing Report

It almost feels spring-like out there this morning.

The gale force winds of the last couple of days have diminished (for the time being) and while it’s by no means warm we’re currently looking at a comfortable 20 degrees going up to near 30 this afternoon.

If you’re looking to close out 2016 with one more trip to the river today looks like your best bet. Temps remain fairly steady through the weekend but it looks like the winds will return tomorrow.

The new year will be ushered in with another arctic blast. We’ll be in the single digits for most of next week.

We’ve definitely reached winter water conditions with current water temps at just over 35 degrees and flows holding in the 3600 cfs range. Next week’s cold snap will likely drop the water temp even closer to that freezing mark so you may have to put your Missouri River winter fly fishing plans on hold for a while as we wait for a warm-up.

As the water temps drop the fish become extremely lethargic as their metabolism slows. Once the water temp drops below 35 degrees fishing becomes almost futile as the fish simply aren’t interested in eating or doing much of anything. The good news however is that a tick up a degree or two in these conditions can really turn things on as the fish emerge from their cold-induced lethargy to feed once again. They still won’t be overly active or aggressive but they are hungry so if you know where they’re at and you deliver the goods right to them you can have some pretty damn good days in the dead of winter.

The other nice thing about winter fishing is that you can pretty much run the same rig all winter long. If the fish are feeding they typically aren’t overly choosy. I’m currently running a #12 Pink Weight Fly with a #18 Pink Firebead Sow Bug and while I may play around with that trailing fly I’ll likely go with what I’ve got until I lose everything and then I’ll either replace it with the exact same rig or some variation thereof.

Some of our favorite winter bugs are Casne’s Pinkalicious, the aforementioned Pink Weight Fly, Ninch’s Bubble Yum Scud, Pink Amex, Rainbow Czech, Rainbow Weight Fly, Firebead Soft Hackle Sows, Pink Lightning Bugs, Firebead Rays, Caviar Scuds, Ninch’s Thunderbug….etc. Go Pink and Go Firebead and you can’t go wrong.

Swinging is also a popular option on the MO’ during the winter months but per the above, you’ll likely have more success with water temps above 35 degrees. Swinging versus stripping is key as those fish simply aren’t going to chase anything down with the water being as cold as it is. That being said, I’ve had some tremendous streamer days in 37 – 39 degree water with a SLOW strip. You can’t go wrong with Smallish Sparkle Minnows, Clousers,  Kreelex, Polar Leeches and various buggers.

Dry Flies? Not so much at this point but as we roll into the heart of winter we’ll start to see some midge action so if winter dry fly fishing is your thing rig up a Hi-vis Parachute Adams trailed with a Griffiths Gnat, a midge cluster or a buzzball and have it at the ready.

If solitude is what you seek there’s plenty of it to be found out there right now. Keep an eye on the forecast and plan accordingly. We don’t anticipate much activity next week with holiday vacations winding down and sub freezing weather returning but the hard water fishing is starting to heat up on Holter so keep us in mind for lodging if you’re coming out to clean up on perch.

Once again we may not be around much in the shop next week if it’s as cold as what they are calling for but we are open EVERY DAY for lodging.

 

 

The Big Thaw

 

IMG_5579What a difference a couple of days makes! We’ve gone from “feels like” temps of -50 a couple of days a ago to highs near 40 today and tomorrow and it appears as though we’ll be above freezing all week until the next blast of cold air arrives on the weekend.

Unfortunately with the warm up we’re getting the wind. We’re under a high wind warning today with periods of 35-45 mph southwest winds with gusts as high as 65. Expect sustained winds of 20-24 mph.

I expect there may be a few folks out there today taking advantage of time off and moderate temperatures but the winds will keep many off of the water. Personally I would rather fish in below freezing temps with no wind than what we’re seeing today and tomorrow but that’s just me.

Water temps have dropped into the 35 degree range so I would definitely plan on shifting gears into winter fishing mode if you’re going out. Firebeads and/or anything pink should be coming into play and the assumption would be that the majority of the fish have made the transition to the slow deep winter water. I don’t have a recent fishing update as it’s been just too cold to fish or to do much of anything outside but we’ll likely be out later today and will post what we know as soon as we know it.

In the meantime target that winter water with a deep nymph rig, be patient and stay warm! I also wouldn’t hesitate to swing as it’s getting to be prime time for Polar Leeches and the Hot Head Kreelex!

It’s been tough trying to put together a consistent schedule in the shop with the weather being what it’s been. We had settled on regular hours of Wednesday – Saturday 8 AM – 2 PM, closed Sunday – Tuesday but then we ended up being closed most of last week because it was insanely cold. We’re here today and tomorrow because it’s warm and because we figure there may be some people around with the college crowd home from school and looking to spend some time on the MO’. We’ll be around all week if the forecast holds with limited hours on Saturday which is Christmas Eve and closed on Sunday for Christmas.

As we move past the holidays and get into the heart of winter we will try to stick to that Wednesday – Saturday schedule for the most part but once again if the weather returns to what we saw last week with treacherous temps we probably won’t be here and likewise if we have really fishy weather on the days we’re supposed to be closed we will more than likely be here, at least in the mornings. The best thing to do would be to give us a call before you come out if there is any doubt and if you’re coming out regardless of who is open when, you can see the shop from the Interstate so you’ll be able to see if we’re open or not before you hit the Wolf Creek Exit when traveling from the south.

Thank you for your patience with what has been a screwy schedule thus far this winter and remember if you happen to be out here to fish on a day we are closed we encourage you to see our friends at Headhunters in Craig for shuttles and bugs and more.

Looking at the long-term forecast for the winter months it looks like we’re still expecting below average temperatures for the most part but as we hit these periods of warmer weather keep in mind we’re offering our winter guide trip and lodging special all winter long. Two nights lodging in one of our cozy bungalows and a full day on the water with some of the fishiest, hardest working guides on the Missouri. Regardless of shop hours we are open EVERY DAY for lodging and guide trips…just give us a call. We can do it on extremely short notice but if you do choose to book ahead of time and are worried about the weather, worry no more. Rest assured there are NO CANCELLATION FEES for winter guide trips.

We hope you make Wolf Creek Angler your Missouri River Winter Fly Fishing Destination.

Weekend Report

Plenty of these and not a soul to be seen - photo by Wolf Creek Angler

Plenty of these and not a soul to be seen – photo by Wolf Creek Angler

GOOD!

That’s your late November Missouri River nymphing report and with relatively few folks around you stand to fare pretty well out there.

The darker days are better but there are plenty of fish being caught on sunny days as well.

The weather has been unseasonably warm and we’ve yet to see anything much in the way of precipitation though it looks like we may see a few snow showers late Sunday and into the first part of the week.

Nothing’s really changed on the bug front. A tailwater sow with a rainbow Czech get my vote but if you want to try something different we’ve also been getting plenty of action on Bubble Yum Scuds, Soft Hackle Sows, Rainbow Warriors, Purple Lighting Bugs, Rainbow Weight Flies, Dark Peep Shows, LGM’s, Ray Charles, Olive Psycho Mays, Juju’s and Double Bead Power Worms.

The fish have yet to move into the winter water though with the water temps on the drop it shouldn’t be long. For now continue to target medium depth, medium speed water. Some are reporting great success on the short leash, others are finding them deep. Our recommendation would be to start right in the middle and adjust accordingly. Once you find the sweet spot you likely won’t have to do much with changing bugs or adjusting depth. The days it’s ON it’s ON (all day long) and there have been a good number of these days as of late. That being said, it is fishing and like any other time of year it can go from damn good to really tough quickly so while we’re happy to report that it’s been a great fall fishery overall there are plenty of days when it’s not happening so keep your expectations realistic and don’t get frustrated if you run into a tough day.

Streamer fishing continues to please both for the two-handed crowd and the boat bound bank bombers. You’ll definitely catch more fish nymphing but by Missouri standards we’re pleased to report that the streamer bite is on, once again definitely better on those darker days but always an option.

We’ve got a streamer selection that is without equal including a bunch of exclusive patterns from ZK you can’t get anywhere but WCA! Black/Blood Circus Peanuts, Black Space Invaders, ZK’s Club Drug, ZK’s Stun Gun, Polar Leeches in Black or Copper, black buggers, Dirty Hippies and Sparkle Minnows all getting it done right now.

It looks like the weather will continue to be conducive to fishing for the near term. Don’t forget about our winter lodging/guide trip special. $500 gets you two nights in a cozy cabin or bungalow and a full day on the water with one of our expert guides. You won’t find a better deal ANYWHERE!

 

 

 

By |2016-11-25T17:05:23-07:00November 25th, 2016|Categories: Fishing Report|0 Comments

Weather (and Winter Rate Guide Trips) On The Way

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Enjoy the sunshine and warm weather this weekend. It sounds like we’re finally going to see some more seasonable conditions by the middle of next week with clouds and rain and snow and highs in the 30’s and 40’s and lows in the 20’s. This is what we’ve been waiting for!

Get your cold weather gear together, get your streamer rigs ready and keep that dry fly rod rigged. With any luck you may just get your fall BWO fix after all though many of us have moved past that possibility and are concentrating our efforts on winter nymphing and Streamers!

Some are stripping, some are swinging. Both methods are producing and are a great way to spend a day on the water. Our streamer bins are fully stocked with the best bugs in the canyon including many ZK Exclusives you won’t find in any other shop.

Need a new streamer rig? We’ve got great options from Loop, Echo and Redington and a full range of streamer specialty lines from Rio and Airflo. Stay tuned for our Winter Rod Sale happening soon.

If nymphing is your game stick with the sow bugs and scuds and it may be time to start working in some pink and some firebeads as well. Pink Weight flies, Casne’s Pinkalicious, Ninch’s Thunderbug, Pink Lightning bugs, Pink AmEx…..they’re all winter staples and while we aren’t there quite yet it won’t be long.

Water temps are dropping and the fish are on the move making the transition away from the fast (ish) shallows to the slower, deeper winter water.

If you’re going to play the streamer game then I would suggest you still spend plenty of time bombing the banks but don’t overlook the slower, deeper runs where you’ll want to slow that retrieve way down or just let it swing.

Look for a slight increase in traffic out there on the weekends but expect to have it pretty much to yourself during the week, especially when that colder weather rolls in.

Daylight is becoming scarce so you’ll want to keep your floats on the short side from here on out. Wolf Creek to Craig (or something in that 5-6 mile range) is perfect. Late starts and short floats are the winter program so a couple of nights at Wolf Creek Angler make perfect sense. We’ve got plenty of rooms available and at just $99/night plus tax you’ll have more than enough left over for Christmas shopping which, depending on who is on your list, you may be able to take care of while you’re here.

Looking for a great deal on a guided trip? Beginning November 15th and running through March 15th we’re offering full day Missouri River  float trips for one or two anglers at the obscenely reasonable rate of $350. Sound too good to be true? Wait, there’s more! We assume you’ll need lodging as long as you’re coming over to fish so we’re offering a guided fishing/lodging package. Two nights lodging and a full day of guided fishing for one or two anglers for $500 + tax! You won’t find a better deal ANYWHERE!

We are well aware that winter can be a sketchy time to book a float trip due to changing weather conditions so for that reason we’re charging NO CANCELLATION FEES for winter lodging and guide trips.

We hope to see you soon at Wolf Creek Angler, your Missouri River late season fly fishing destination.

Thursday Update

Moody Missouri Sky - Craig Montana. photo by Wolf Creek Angler

Moody Missouri Sky – Craig Montana. photo by Wolf Creek Angler

It was a little tougher out there yesterday than it’s been. Still good but we definitely had to work for them. The Tailwater Sow still won the day but I ended up doing a fair amount of bug and rig changes throughout the day. Rainbow Czechs, Tan UV Czechs and Bubble Yums were all ignored for the most part while the grey LGM, purple lightning bug, tailwater sow, grey soft hackle sow and purple Hi-Def baetis all caught fish.

A few bigger bugs on the water and a few fish in the places you would expect to find them but definitely far from a dry-fly extravaganza.

Traffic? Non existent!

You know what I love about November (and the rest of the late fall and winter) on the MO’? I love miles of empty water as far as the eye can see and being able to fish every place I want to fish, and more often than not being the first one through. Of course it’s not always this way but if you can have this experience on a 50 some degree gorgeous day in early November then you can bet the more seasonable (colder) weather will usually yield the same results.

You know what I like least about this time of year? Paradoxically its miles of empty water and the drop in traffic that ushers in the lean times for Missouri River fly shops. One in the same! It’s a fun time to fly fish the Missouri but on the shop side we’re ready for spring!

Don’t get me wrong, there’s plenty to do in the shop right now. We’re busy counting flies, checking in winter product booking trips and lodging for next year, winterizing lodging units, forecasting and planning for next season….we’re plenty busy. What we miss is seeing and chatting with all of you every day.

Keep your eye on the forecast and keep us in mind for a late fall/early winter getaway. At $99/night for a cozy cabin or bungalow just minutes from the river you can’t afford to pass up this opportunity.

Remember the winter months are when the town of Wolf Creek shines with the only services available between Helena and Cascade. Need fuel, food, groceries, a post office? Wolf Creek is where you’ll find them all in addition to affordable lodging and the fastest growing fly shop on the MO’ Wolf Creek Angler.

We are your Missouri River fly fishing one stop shop with more on-site lodging than anyone; the hardest working guides on the river; vehicle shuttles; RO and Adipose Drift Boat Rentals;  cold weather gear from SIMMS, KAST and Redington; packs, bags and accessories from Fishpond and Simms; LOOP rods and reels; lines, leaders and tippet from Rio, ARC and Trout Hunter and of course, the largest and best selection of flies ever assembled under one roof in Wolf Creek Montana.

 

 

 

Mid Week on the MO’ – 11/2

November on the Missouri

November on the Missouri

The fishing has remained good this week and aside from some gusty winds on Monday we’re looking at some unseasonably nice weather with temps nearing 60 each day and abundant sunshine. Not exactly the nasty BWO weather we’ve been anxiously awaiting but being that it is November in Montana we’re enjoying it while it lasts.

Continue to concentrate your efforts on nymphing this week if it’s numbers you’re looking for. Dry fly fishing opportunities could be on the skinny side with blue skies and sunshine on tap through the end of the week but that’s not to say you won’t find some willing players so keep that dry fly rig at the ready. A good go-to rig would be a parachute Adams and a BWO cripple of some sort. You can make adjustments as needed but I find the Adams/Cripple combo to be a great at the ready rig to have in your quiver.

If you do find fish up during the height of the sun they will likely be spooky so it’s best to have something at the ready rather than stop and rig up when you find fish. More often than not when you do this the fish tend to stop rising around the time you are ready to make that first cast.

Sow bugs are still at the top of the Hot List for nymphs with the Tailwater Sow leading the charge. A tungsten Rainbow Czech with a bead-less tailwater is hard to beat but there are plenty of other bugs getting eaten as well. Ninch’s Bubble Yum Scuds, Tan UV Czechs, Little Green Machines, Psycho Mays, Rainbow Warriors, black Zebra Midges, Dark Peep Shows, Soft Hackle Sows, Rainbow Weight Flies, purple, pink or pearl Lightning Bugs, Firebead Rays, Wire Worms, Juju Baetis and on and on. All of these and many more available each and every day at Wolf Creek Angler.

The sun will definitely impede Streamer fishing as well but you ought not let that deter you. Chewy has been feverishly cranking out streamers  including the much sought after Hothead Kreelex so if streamers are your game you owe it to yourself to pay us a visit. Wolf Creek Angler is your source for the best streamers on the Missouri.

The cold and snow will be here before you know it so this would be a great opportunity to come enjoy mild fall weather and some of the hottest fishing of the season on the Missouri River.

We are your Missouri River fall fly fishing destination with more on-site lodging than any other shop, the hardest working guides on the river and a first rate full service fly shop featuring everything you need for your day on the water.

Don’t forget – winter lodging rates are in effect. $99 plus tax/night  for our very best!

Weekend Update – Closing out October

 

Wolf Creek Bridge on the Mighty Missouri River near Wolf Creek Montana.  - photo by Wolf Creek Angler

Wolf Creek Bridge on the Mighty Missouri River near Wolf Creek Montana. – photo by Wolf Creek Angler

Closing out October this weekend with awesome autumn weather and great fishing on the MO’, a perfect combination and a great way to spend your weekend.

Plenty of fish, not a lot of traffic on the river and tonight is your last night to enjoy dinner at Izaaks in 2016.

We’ve got a full house tonight but things open up tomorrow and looking at the forecast it looks like it’s going to be another mild week, the perfect opportunity for a fall getaway on the Missouri.

We’ll be closing our motel units next week but will have cabins and bungalows available all year-long.

We are your exclusive year-round lodging option in Wolf Creek Montana. Whether you’re here to fish or to hunt or you’re just passing through, we offer a great place to stay at an affordable price. And speaking of affordable prices, winter lodging rates kick in November 1st!

Just one more reason to book your Missouri River fall fly fishing getaway today.

If you’re planning to hit the river today bring plenty of sowbugs. There’s been no reason to fish anything else though we’ve also done well with Rainbow Czechs and Bubble Yums this week.

Not much to report on the dry-fly front though I did see some bigger bugs the last couple times out so once the weather conditions start to cooperate it could definitely be game on. Expect plenty of sunshine this week and enjoy it. Cloudy, cold, rainy/snowy, nasty weather is what we’re waiting for to get the BWO action going but in the meantime enjoy it while it lasts.  The snow will fly soon enough.

Streamer fishing would likely improve with an increase in cloud cover as well though I will say I fished streamers for roughly 15 minutes in the sun yesterday and moved two and hooked one so there really is no reason to not fish streamers. Zach is doing a great job keeping the streamer bins full so be sure and stop by WCA for what some have called the best streamer selection on the Missouri.

We are your Missouri River fall fly fishing headquarters with everything you need for your day on the water. Vehicle shuttles;  Adipose and RO Drift Boat Rentals; the best bugs in the canyon; outerwear and sportswear from Simms and Kast; Lines, leaders and tippet from ARC, Rio and Trout Hunter; LOOP rods and reels and much, much more.

Open daily at 7 AM. Nobody is open earlier!

 

 

 

October 27th Missouri River Fishing Report

Happy Anglers and Perfect Fall Fishing Conditions right now on the MO'.

Happy Anglers and Perfect Fall Fishing Conditions right now on the MO’.

We’re enjoying the mild late October weather here on the Missouri River and with it some of the best fishing we’ve seen this season.

Nymphing continues to produce consistently in most if not all sections of the river and is as accessible now as you’re going to see it.

It’s no secret that nymphing is almost always your best bet for numbers but there are many times when it’s difficult to figure out the program. Now is not one of those times.

Short leashing is working, dredging is working and those running somewhere in the middle are finding plenty of success as well.

We’ve continued to have great luck with sow bugs but there are others who have been running the Rainbow Czech/mayfly nymph combo for weeks now, finding no reason to run anything different.

Shallow fast water? Yes. Deep fast water? Yes. Medium depth/medium fast? Yes. Slow deep water? Not yet, but soon enough. That means you’ve essentially got limitless options right now so if someone is in your favorite spot/run so what? Move on. The fish are everywhere!

Your best bets for bugs right now include tailwater sows, soft hackle sows, firebead sows, Rainbow Czechs, Tan UV Czechs, LGM’s, PT’s, BWO Magic Flies, Rainbow Warriors, Purple Lightning Bugs, Rainbow Weight Flies, Jujus, Juan’s Hi Def Baetis and many more including local favorite Ninch’s Bubble Yum Scud which is a great point fly and which got plenty of eats the last couple outings.

Once again, some are running shallow weightless rigs, some are dredging with tungsten bugs AND weight and most are running medium depth rigs (4′-5′ indicator to first fly) with tungsten bugs but without weight. There are a lot of flies that are working. We recommend you try something from the above list or whatever you like, rig it up the way you like to fish and then find the water where it works. Don’t over think it.

The dry fly scene is still a waiting game. We’re seeing a few bigger bugs around daily but it isn’t happening just yet. It could be any day now. Water temps are right where they need to be in the low 50’s and we’ve had plenty of overcast skies. I’ve had my big BWO rig at the ready but it’s remained untouched as it’s still primarily tiny pseudos providing the surface action. This is a game I don’t enjoy all that much but for the die hard dfo’s there are plenty of opportunities to be had.

Streamer fishing has been so so. The strippers have been getting enough action to keep it interesting and we’re starting to see the swingers out there as well, doing their Trout Spey thing with varying degrees of success. If streamer fishing is your thing this is your time on the MO’.

Fishing traffic has been on the decline so if you want to have the thing to yourself (comparatively speaking of course) then now is the time. Give us a call to book lodging or guides or drift boat rentals or stop in for shuttles and bugs and anything else you may need on your way to the river. Wolf Creek Angler is your year-round Missouri River fly fishing destination.

Back To It

Glacier National Park never disappoints - photo by Wolf Creek Angler

Glacier National Park never disappoints – photo by Wolf Creek Angler

Back in the shop today after a few days doing the annual fall pilgrimage to Glacier country. A great time as always but it’s nice to be back. It doesn’t sound like much has changed in my absence. Fishing has remained solid, especially on the nymphing front while the dry fly guys continue to await the arrival of the bigger baeits and the Streamer set, well, they just keep doing their thing regardless.

Look for partly cloudy skies with high temps in the low 60’s for most of the week. Beautiful October weather on the Missouri.

Water temps continue to drop and are currently in the low 50’s, right where we (and the fish) like them. Flows are holding steady near 3500 cfs. You can always find things to complain about whether it’s too much sun, too much wind, not enough water etc. but being the glass half full types that we are at WCA we’re pretty comfortable telling you that conditions are near perfect for fall fishing on the MO’.

Couple that with abundant lodging vacancies this week and guides looking to fill any days they can before the long, cold winter sets in and you’ve got yourself a perfect late October getaway.

The traffic has died down with many trading their fly rods for firearms so now is the time to come if you want solitude and great fishing with the chance for epic hatches daily.

The best fishing of the season could very well take place during these next three weeks. We hope you don’t miss it!

 

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By |2016-10-25T16:15:31-06:00October 24th, 2016|Categories: Fishing Report, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Mid October on the MO’

photo by Wolf Creek Angler

photo by Wolf Creek Angler

The fall fishing continues to please and if things remain consistent with the weather (and the bugs and the fish) fall 2016 will go down as one of the best fall seasons we’ve seen on the Missouri in recent years. Not that I have decades of seasons to compare it to but it’s the best I’ve seen in my time here and for the most part 2016 has been getting rave reviews from most everyone.

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We had a great little taste of winter this week but things are back to normal (actually a bit above normal) today with cloudy skies and 60 degrees…perfect fall fishing weather. Rain is in the forecast as we head into the weekend. Temps will hold in the 50’s throughout the weekend and into next week. 50 -60 degrees on a dry day is nice. 50-60 degrees with rain and wind can border on miserable  and calls for lots of layers and a very fishy constitution but most who venture out to fish the Missouri during the fall know the game and appreciate the challenges. The payoff is the potential for great fishing which is exactly what we’ve seen these past couple of weeks and which we will hopefully continue to see for the rest of the fall.

The nymphers and streamer guys (and gals) are all smiles right now and we definitely recommend these courses of action, the former in particular if you are numbers driven but that being said there are dry fly opportunities a plenty pretty much daily and while we’re primarily still dealing with itty bitty baetis that could all change very soon with cool temps and overcast skies and a chance of precipitation each day for at least the next 5 – 7 days.

I’ve heard the words “epic” and “biblical” bandied about this week in reference to the dry fly fishing in a couple of areas in particular and while I wouldn’t go so far as to attach these terms to what I’ve observed there is definitely some good dry fly fishing to be had and it should only improve as we head into the second half of October and close it out in November after which time we’ll stash the dry fly rods at least for a couple of months and concentrate on winter nymphing or swinging.

Best bets in your dry fly box right now? Parachute Adams, WCA Trudes, Sprout Baetis, Flash Cripples, Drown Spinners, Wilcox’s Micromay BWO, CDC Caddis Emerger and October Caddis if you’re clinging to the Dry-Dropper.

Nymphing has been a sow bug game as of late with tailwater sows, soft hackle sows and Granato’s Snack Nasty Sows all getting plenty of action. If you’ve got a favorite sowbug  use it, it will get eaten. Czechs, Firebead Rainbow Weight Flies and San Juan worms are all a great option for a lead fly and zebras, Rainbow Warriors, Pearl Lightning Bugs, Gray WD40’s  and Little Green Machines are all being eaten with regularity along with a host of others. There have been plenty of days lately with no adjustments to bugs or rigging necessary. We like those days…..especially when it’s cold and rainy and your fingers don’t seem to work very well.

Streamer fishing is good right now, not great, but definitely worth your while. Stick to the overcast days for your best chance at an epic streamer experience or throw them regardless of weather conditions if that’s your thing. We do. I’m liking Circus Peanuts in a host of flavors, Black/Olive Dolly Llama, Sparkle Minnows and Brown Dirty Hippies which we were completely sold out of a couple of days ago but as you would expect we are fully stocked with Black, Rainbow and Brown Dirty Hippies – get em’ while you can! I hear black Wooly Buggers are getting it done as well….we’ve got those too.

Rooms have been hard to come by and will continue to be for the next two weeks but we do get the occasional cancellation so make sure to try us. Guides are at the ready and the shop is fully stocked for fall with cold weather gear, waders, boots, bugs and much more. We are your Missouri River Fall Fly Fishing One Stop Shop with everything you need for your day on the water.

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