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The Year in Review

As we close out 2020 today I think it’s worth looking back at the past twelve months and taking stock not only of the challenges but also of the good things that happened this year.

Without a doubt 2020 has presented us with challenges the likes of which we’ve never seen but in spite and in the midst of those challenges these past 12 months also delivered some unparalleled blessings.

It’s easy to get caught up in the WORST YEAR EVER sentiment regarding 2020 but considering that on March 25th we announced that we were closing our doors to the public and suspending operations “until further notice” which was followed just days later by the Stay at Home Directive from the Governor, things certainly ended up turning out much better than they could have.

As the state shut down in April there were serious doubts about the fate of our season and indeed the financial AND psychological effects of being shut down during what is generally an extremely busy time for us were jarring to put it mildly.

As it turned out restrictions loosened allowing us to resume guiding and retail operations in late spring but with travel restrictions still in place limiting interstate travel without quarantine, our business prospects for the season remained bleak. Thankfully those restrictions were lifted in June and while we did lose a significant amount of our bookings due to cancellation we were able to put together a decent season as many flocked to Montana from all over the country looking to escape population centers in search of social distance and the wide open spaces that none of us who call Montana home should EVER take for granted.

It ended up being a record-breaking year for the outdoor industry – a bright spot in the Covid gloom and while we didn’t personally have THAT kind of season where we were breaking sales records, we had enough of a season to be able to keep our doors open and to survive which is a Huge blessing in light of the fact that so many around the country and around the world have lost their businesses and their livelihoods during this pandemic. We are truly blessed!

2020 was a year of personal milestones which I’ve touched on here before and while it didn’t all play out as I had expected, looking back on the year, I have so much to be thankful for.

We always try to maintain a positive attitude and an optimistic outlook at WCA and I’d be lying if I told you this wasn’t a challenge at times in 2020 but looking back, my cup was more than half full, my cup was overflowing with blessings throughout this season which none of us will soon forget.

Some Highlights of 2020

• My business survived! And not only did we survive, we managed to make it through the season without a Covid incident. We were obviously vigilant with our safety protocols in all areas of our business from retail to lodging to shuttles to guide trips. Hundreds of guide trips and guests and thousands of shop customers and not a single case amongst guests or employees (that we know of)

• I joined the Board of Directors for the Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana as the Missouri Region Director which put me on the front lines in the quest to salvage our season. The work that this group does on behalf of our industry, led by the tireless efforts of our President Jason Fleury and our Executive Director Mike Bias, is nothing short of amazing. If you are an outfitter or guide in Montana and you aren’t a member you should be. And even if you run any type of business related to the industry (lodging/food service etc.) you should make it your New Year’s Resolution to become a member ASAP. Thank you to FOAM for bringing me on. It’s been an eye opening experience and I’m stoked to be on board.

• I celebrated my 50th birthday in July with a trip back to Michigan. It wasn’t the 50th Birthday Bash I had always envisioned but looking back on it, to be able to spend a few quintessential Michigan summer days on Mackinac Island (one of my favorite places in the world) with people I love was exactly what I needed. And to reflect on my life at 50 things look pretty damn good. I have my health and I have the life and the job that dreams are made of. I would never have imagined at 20 that this is where I’d be at 50. I could not have dreamed it.

• In September I celebrated 25 years of marriage to an amazing woman who has not only put up with me for all these years but who has been instrumental in paving the way to our present situation by selflessly proclaiming years ago that indeed we should chase MY dream by picking up and leaving everything behind and moving to Montana. Since we’ve been here I’ve seen her start from scratch, obtaining her teaching degree and securing a not so easy to come by teaching position at Helena High School where she has utilized her many talents to become a phenomenal teacher who is LOVED and admired by so many of her students. Her work ethic and dedication to her job along with her genuine concern for the welfare of all of her students absolutely amazes me. She works harder at her job than anyone I know.

• This fall we also officially became “empty nesters” with our son moving to Missoula where he is attending the University of Montana seeking his degree in journalism. It’s been and continues to be a transition for sure but we couldn’t me more proud of him. Very soon after starting school he secured a position as a sports writer for the Montana Kaimin, the student-run independent newspaper which has been in publication since 1898. He’s doing his thing, making his way and I for one, think he’s going places. I too started my career with a degree in journalism but something tells me he won’t be selling fish hooks for a living anytime soon!

• The Covid relief grants and funding which were made available to small businesses through both the Federal government and the State of Montana played a crucial role in keeping us afloat in 2020. Without them we would not have been able to keep our doors open. We are forever thankful and truly blessed.

• Thanks to the addition of our online store late this fall we just had our best retail December ever which isn’t saying a whole lot during what is always a slow time of year in a destination fly shop but every little bit helps and we’re excited to be able to offer our customers the option of buying online.

Yes 2020 has had a myriad of challenges but there’s so much for us to be thankful for in spite of them. So goodbye 2020, thank you for the blessings of the curse.

Happy New Year to all of you!

By Jason Orzechowski|2020-12-31T11:26:02-07:00December 31st, 2020|Categories: Shop Life, Uncategorized|1 Comment

Shop Closed next week as we bid farewell to 2020

Wolf Creek Angler will be closed tomorrow, December 27th – Wednesday December 30thas we escape for some year’s end R and R. Normal winter hours resume on New Year’s Eve. Winter Hours are Tuesday – Saturday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

We are pleased to announce that winter lodging will return starting the week of January 3rd. $99/night (plus tax) for a cozy bungalow, complete with full kitchen and private bath. Bungalows sleep three with two twin beds and a full size pull out couch.

We hope you make us your Missouri River winter destination in 2021. There doesn’t appear to be much change in the weather happening anytime soon so stick with that New Year’s resolution to spend more time fishing and log some time on the MO’.

We’re excited for the New Year to get underway and while we don’t expect 2021 to be without challenges we’re optimistic that the pendulum is going to start to swing back towards normalcy soon.

Thank you all again for supporting us through this Freak Show of a year. We can’t wait to see you all again in 21.

Cheers!

By Jason Orzechowski|2020-12-26T10:16:31-07:00December 26th, 2020|Categories: Shop Life, Uncategorized|Tags: fly fishing, Missouri River, Missouri River Winter Fishing, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Winter Solstice

You wouldn’t know it by looking at the weather but winter has arrived, on this, the shortest and darkest day of the year.

Today we turn the corner. Days get longer starting tomorrow and before you know it we’ll be back into long, hot summer days on the MO’.

Turning the corner towards summer days on the Missouri

For now we’ll see temps topping out in the low 50’s today followed by some snow tomorrow and then right back into the same weather we’ve had for what seems like a month now. Partly sunny skies, highs in the low 40’s with no weather events on the horizon.

The WCA guide and shop crew will be enjoying the solstice en masse, spending the day on the water as you would expect.

We’ll be back in the shop tomorrow with regular hours Tuesday and Wednesday and 8 – noon (ish) on Christmas Eve. We will be closed on Christmas, but back in the shop Saturday before taking a few days off next week for some end of the year R and R.

We hope you get out and enjoy this Christmas week on the MO.

Tight Lines and Happy Solstice!

By Jason Orzechowski|2020-12-21T09:36:21-07:00December 21st, 2020|Categories: Shop Life, Uncategorized|Tags: Missouri River, Missouri River Winter Fishing, running line, winter, winter solstice, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Still wondering what to get for those fly fishing freaks on your list?

Wonder no more.

You can have your shopping done in just a couple of clicks.

Wolf Creek Angler gift cards are good for anything and everything we sell. From lodging and guide trips to shuttles and drift boat rentals to our always well-stocked shop full of fly fishing essentials…WCA gift cards cover it all!

Available in our web store in amounts of $25, $50, $100 or a stand alone category of a guide trip or feel free to stop in or give us a call to purchase a card in ANY amount you like.

We’ve made Christmas shopping so easy you don’t even need to leave the house.

And don’t forget to check out our highly coveted WCA logo gear while you’re at it.

By Jason Orzechowski|2020-12-11T07:40:50-07:00December 11th, 2020|Categories: Shop Life|Tags: Christmas shopping, fly fishing, running line, wca gift cards, wca logo gear, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Mid November Update

If you would have told me in March when this Covid crisis started to take hold that we’d be sitting here in the middle of NOVEMBER with case numbers blowing up state-wide to their highest levels of the pandemic I would’ve told you you were crazy.

My wife and I were at a concert in Missoula on March 6th, the week before things really started to go south. As we settled in to the shutdown we had a discussion about when live music would return. She said 2021. I told her she was nuts. I was certain we’d be attending concerts again this fall. Obviously I lost that bet.

I will refrain from an in-depth Covid discussion here. I’m all talked out on this subject. I don’t want to discuss it anymore. I just want it gone.

So without discussion I just want to announce that due to the uptick of cases locally as well as the continued explosion of cases in Montana we are suspending new lodging reservations until further notice effective immediately.

No lodging and no shuttles until further notice. The shop will still be open for winter hours Wednesday – Saturday 8 – 4 though it’s all kind of up in the air at this point.

We’ll be strictly enforcing limits on the number of customers in the shop at one time (4) and customers will not be admitted without masks period. None of it is a social statement. It’s just the way it’s going to be for now.

WCA Online Store is now LIVE.

We’re happy to do curb-side delivery if you’d like to call ahead and let us know what you need and we’re excited to announce that our online store is now live. It’s definitely a work in progress as it’s a fairly time consuming task building an online store but you can currently purchase WCA logo gear and gift cards and I’ll be adding more items regularly.

As always, a huge thank you to all of you who’ve been continuing to support us through these trying times. It’s been a struggle and will continue to challenge us but so far we’ve made it through and we’re confident we will continue to do so. So thank you again for shopping small and supporting the little guy, we are truly blessed to have you as customers, clients, guests and friends.

By Jason Orzechowski|2020-11-17T17:27:11-07:00November 17th, 2020|Categories: Shop Life|Tags: covid, Montana, running line, WCA online store, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|2 Comments

Winter getting an early grip on the MO’

The calendar says early November. The snow covered ground and the thermometer say otherwise.

Yes, it seems as though winter has arrived and despite the fact we may still have another couple of weeks of fishable weather it feels like it’s time to put the wraps on our 2020 season.

We did see temps actually break into the 70’s last week with plenty of wind to go along with the warm weather. Things changed over the weekend with a winter storm arriving Saturday night. Temps in the teens with blowing and drifting snow made for an interesting drive out yesterday and an easy call to keep things closed for the day.

Winter Hours are always a challenge as we try to strike the balance between being here when you need us and not wasting time and fuel to come out and open the shop if we aren’t going to do any business. It’s even more of a challenge this year with the early arrival of winter weather and the continuing challenges of operating during a pandemic.

We did pick up a couple of last minute guide trips last week with the mild weather and lodging has actually been on the busy side all things considered but with the winter storm in the forecast we made the call last week to close much of our lodging for the winter. From here on out we will have our bungalows available all winter long for $99/night plus tax. We generally do a fair amount of business in those units over the winter with hunters, hard water anglers and the occasional hard core fly anglers when the weather is right. We shall see what this year brings with below average temps and above average precipitation predicted for the winter.

Lodging and guide trips are easy – we’re always open for them. The shop is a little trickier. It won’t surprise you that business really drops off during these winter months and there are plenty of days we are pleasantly surprised if we see customers. That being said, there is always plenty to do with inventory, bookings etc. so it makes sense for me to be here.
What doesn’t make sense is staffing the shop during the winter months so herein lies the challenge with winter shop hours.

At this time I’ve decided that Winter Hours will officially go into effect next week. Starting 11/15/20 our shop hours will be Wednesday – Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. We will be closed Sunday – Tuesday. These will be our published hours but you can rest assured that if we hit a stretch of amazing weather we will likely be here Sunday through Tuesday as well. Likewise, sub-zero temps and/or hazardous conditions occurring Wednesdays – Saturdays may result in us being closed on those days. Your safest bet? Give us a call prior to coming out just to make sure we’re going to be around.

One other announcement regarding winter operations…as much as we regret to do so we are suspending shuttle service until spring. Between our abbreviated winter hours and the continued threat of Covid, staffing is just too much of a challenge. We appreciate your patience and understanding and we will resume shuttling likely in mid to late March. In the meantime please contact our friends at Headhunters Fly Shop for winter shuttles.

In an effort to offer you the convenience of online shopping we have been busy constructing our online store which will hopefully be going live very soon. The site has been built and we’re just working through the technical issues now so with any luck you’ll soon be able to purchase WCA Logo gear and other select items from the comfort of your home. We’re starting out with logo gear because that is what we get the most calls for. We will expand the store in accordance with the traffic we get but the hope is that we will continue to add items throughout the winter months building towards a complete selection sometime in the not too distant future.

So there you have it, another one in the books. One we won’t soon forget. As always, a huge thank you to all of you who stayed with us, fished with us, shopped with us or simply followed us here or on social media.

2020 will be remembered for its challenges but as we close in on the end of this year there is of course much to be thankful for. Even so, we’re very much looking forward to 2021 and our EIGHTH season at Wolf Creek Angler.

By Jason Orzechowski|2020-11-09T19:28:14-07:00November 9th, 2020|Categories: Shop Life|Tags: Missouri River, Missouri River Winter Fishing, running line, winter, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Election Day

It’s finally here, Election Day 2020. And while I live for this stuff as an off and on political junkie, I can’t wait to put this one in the rearview.

I’m weary of it all. The flyers that fill my mailbox daily. The non-stop commercials telling me why the other guy sucks. The insults and outrage and hostility and divisiveness fed by our respective echo chamber media consumption. The fact that some people are actually choosing adherence to political alignment over having a broad spectrum of friends representing a diverse assortment of opinions and political ideologies. Everything is STUPID right now.

Campaign spending is expected to exceed $150 million in Montana this year which comes out somewhere in the neighborhood of $200 spent per vote cast, and that figure assumes high voter turnout, exceeding 80 percent which looks to be accurate this election cycle.

Think of the things you could do with $150 million aside from bombarding the electorate with ads to which they’re likely paying little or no attention.

I know in our house those flyers go directly from the mailbox to the trash and the commercials are always a perfect opportunity to change the channel so yeah, money well spent.

Voting is our single best opportunity to participate in our democratic process and to let our voice be heard so yes, by all means, get out and vote.

That being said, I’m not sure everything needs to grind to a halt on Election Day, especially in this age of mail-in ballots and early voting. Considering that by some estimates over 70 percent of registered voters in Montana had already cast their ballots by this morning I feel like we could probably manage to execute our civic duty without the interruption of business as usual on a Tuesday in November.

Maybe it’s just me but at 50 years old I’ve been voting since 1988 and while my voting record may be a hodgepodge ideological evolution of ebbs and flows, there are two things that are constant….one – I’ve never not voted and two – I’ve never taken the day off from work or school or life to cast my vote.

General Election Day is a holiday for state employees which is not a shock. Election Day is NOT a Federal Holiday. The banks are open. The post office is open and for all intents and purposes it is business as usual. However, many college classes have reportedly been cancelled and some businesses are closed, I guess due to the gravity of the situation on this day. LOL

It’s a beautiful November day. Blue skies and sunshine. Maybe not the best fishing conditions but a great day to cast your vote if you haven’t already and then get out and soak it all in.

It’s good to be alive this day. In spite of Covid. In spite of who is or isn’t in office. In spite of who wins and who loses any of these races. And that’s not to minimize the importance of this moment in history. As previously stated, I am an absolute junkie about this stuff and I’m very well aware of the political and social goings on around me and I have thoughts and opinions about ALL OF IT.
BUT – you know what’s more important to me than this election? About a billion things and counting. Namely my family, my faith, and my friends of any and all political persuasions and the rich tapestry of life I will continue to enjoy no matter what happens out there.

Happy Election Day! I hope it goes the way you want it to and I hope that even if it doesn’t, that you will look around you and remember how little all of that actually matters in the scope of your day to day life, the people you love and who love you back and the things that make up the rich tapestry of your being.

Yes, it’s an election of Critical importance….they all are. Yes, the results of the election will have some effect on all of our lives and the lives of those who come after us but ultimately the sun will set this evening and will rise again tomorrow and we will keep on keeping on.

By Jason Orzechowski|2020-11-03T19:01:33-07:00November 3rd, 2020|Categories: Shop Life, Uncategorized|Tags: Election Day|0 Comments

Winter Recedes and fall returns this week on the Missouri

Following a weekend that felt more like late January than late October it looks like fall returns starting today as temps climb back into the 40’s today and 50’s tomorrow through the weekend. It looks like we could even be bumping up against 60 degrees early next week so hopefully you hadn’t given up on 2020 fall fishing just yet.

Friday’s winter storm dumped over 20 inches at my house in Helena. Wolf Creek didn’t see quite that much snow but slippery roads, single digit temps and dangerous wind chills kept all but the most hard core anglers off the water this weekend.

Every fall there seems to be a day where it’s just abundantly clear that fall fishing is over. And while it’s generally considerably later in the fall than this I have to say that after fishing the front end of that system on Friday, battling sketchy roads driving home as the storm settled in, spending the better part of Saturday morning digging out, spending most of the weekend on the couch watching the snow fly and white knuckling it to Wolf Creek on Sunday to make sure the plumbing hadn’t frozen, I had a difficult time not proclaiming the season over.

Even with the warm up in the forecast I was having a hard time getting past the fact that my vehicles were buried under literally feet of snow and it’s only October!

Warm breezes this morning however have me thinking differently. The snow is disappearing as I write and the forecast looks good. Not fall Baetis good mind you, but if you weren’t quite ready for winter and want a few more of those pleasant autumn days before we descend into winter’s cold then you should like what’s coming. An abundance of sunshine and moderate temps on tap for the next 10 days will likely bring a substantial bump in angler traffic though with hunting in full swing I still wouldn’t expect it to be overwhelmingly busy.

Izaak’s has closed for the season. Shotgun Annie’s will reportedly be open through Thanksgiving and I believe The Oasis is still serving food but this time of year your best bet might just be stocking up on groceries and staying with us. All of our remaining open units with the exception of Cabin #3 are equipped with kitchens and there are gas grills available for your use.

The warm-up has filled our available lodging starting tomorrow through the weekend but it looks like the nice weather will extend into next week. We’re tentatively planning on closing the cabins late next week but we’ll let bookings (or lack thereof) dictate that decision. The Bungalows will be open and available all winter long.

As you might expect, the warmer weather has brought with it a fair amount of wind so be prepared for that. 15 – 21 mph out of the south today with gusts as high as 29 and a little better tomorrow with sustained south wind at around 11 mph, gusting to 20. Expect similar conditions through the weekend.

Once again, between the sunshine and the wind I wouldn’t expect much on the dry fly front though last light could be good but nymphing and streamer fishing should be good. We’re hearing some solid reports from those swinging as well so keep that in your repertoire.

Shop Hours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Saturday and 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Sunday.

Web Store coming soon to wolfcreekangler.com. Stay Tuned….

By Jason Orzechowski|2020-10-27T18:13:27-06:00October 27th, 2020|Categories: Shop Life|Tags: fly fishing, Missouri River, Missouri River Winter Fishing, running line, Streamer Fishing, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Fall Fading Fast in Wolf Creek

All is quiet on the Missouri as we cruise through October with the end of the 2020 season in sight.

Traffic has slowed to a crawl and will likely stay that way with more winter weather on the way. A very pleasant autumn day today with highs nearing 50 but that’s all about to change as we’ll see a cold front arrive tonight.

Tomorrow looks like it could be that Baetis day we’ve been waiting for with rain and snow in the morning changing to all snow in the afternoon with a high of 38. We may see up to four inches of accumulation tomorrow night as lows drop into the teens and it will be more of the same for the remainder of the week with a chance for snow each day and highs in the 20’s with overnight lows plummeting into the single digits.

Things warm up starting the first part of next week but the forecast is extreme enough through the weekend that we’ll be closing/winterizing our motel rooms tomorrow. We’ll have cabins available at least through the end of the month and the bungalows are open all winter long.

Fall is never as busy as you might expect but it’s particularly quiet this year which should be music to your ears if you don’t mind a little cold weather and you’re looking to extend your 2020 season. Fishing is worth your while on all fronts with solid nymphing, the potential for silly dry fly fishing any day now and streamer fishing good enough and only getting better from here on out.

All of this AND you can have it virtually to yourself.

We are running our last guide trips on the books this week but expect they’ll trickle in as we close out the season. Give us a call today and book your fall guided fishing trip on the Missouri or if DIY is more your style we’ve got plenty of lodging available and the shop is fully stocked with everything you need for fall fishing. Cold Weather gear, shuttles, bugs, Adipose drift boat rentals, Simms waders and boots and a bunch of cool new logo gear just in time for holiday shopping either in store or very soon to be online with our web store which is currently under construction and expected to be live in the coming days.

We are your streamer specialists on the MO with a full assortment of specialty lines for any and all sub-surface scenarios and the expertise to get you dialed in with the perfect streamer set up. We’ve also got what has been proclaimed by many to be the best streamer selection on the river so look no further than WCA.

Nymphing or dry fly fishing? We’ve got you covered too with fully stocked baetis bins and the best selection of Missouri River nymphs ever assembled under one roof in Wolf Creek Montana.

We are your Missouri River full service fall fishing one stop shop ready to serve you.

Fall shop hours 7:30 – 5:00 PM Monday – Saturday and 7:30 – 4:00 PM Sunday.

By Jason Orzechowski|2020-10-20T18:24:43-06:00October 20th, 2020|Categories: Shop Life|Tags: Adipose, dry fly fishing, fly fishing, Missouri River, Montana, running line, simms, Streamer Fishing, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Autumn Days on the Missouri – Photo by Nancy Thouvenell

Another month in the books which ended up being surprisingly busy for September. And now on to the heart of fall fishing in Montana. October really is the most wonderful time of the year!

Aside from some Labor Day snow showers September turned out to be a very pleasant month weather wise and while the fishing could have been better, it also could’ve been much worse.

Terrestrial fishing was on the slow side, a bit below average I’d say, but nymphing was solid throughout the month and the crayfish bite, while perhaps not the shoo-in of some Septembers past, was good enough to keep things interesting.

Streamer fishing is just getting started and while we did have some decent days in September throwing the big stuff, now is the time. Weeds have been, and will continue to be an issue throughout the fall but from here on out the potential payoff makes the struggle worth the while.

We had one of our busiest months of guide trips in September, due in large part to the annual Schultz Outfitters group which kept us busy on the MO as well as the Blackfoot and Clark Fork Rivers. It’s always nice to have Michigan folks around and it’s been awesome hosting this group these past two seasons. We can’t wait to have them back next fall. A huge shout out to Mike Schultz and James Hughes for working so hard on putting this thing together and for trusting us to provide your clients with an exceptional Montana fly fishing experience.

Good Times with the Schultz Outfitters crew on the Blackfoot – photo by Brad Turner

It also just so happened that the Schultz group coincided with a first-time visit from our friend Tommy Lynch (aka The Fish Whisperer) so it was indeed a Michigan invasion in and around Wolf Creek last week.

Boat full of Michigan on the Stone with Dan White, Jeff Jennings and Tommy Lynch.

I love hosting new visitors to the Missouri River and it’s especially gratifying when they’re friends and colleagues from back home making the trip to check out Wolf Creek Angler and to see what I’ve been up to here in Montana. I feel incredibly blessed to be here and while it sounds extremely cliché it isn’t lost on me that I really am living the dream, doing what I love in this amazingly stunning place I’m so blessed to now call home.

While this season has been a gut punch in so many ways, it’s also been a season filled with visits from friends, some of whom had never been to Montana. So in spite of the Covid Shit Show that has defined 2020 it’s been an awesome summer of connecting with friends and sharing our amazing state with them.

Looking ahead to October we’ve got a busy couple of weeks ahead and then things really open up. This is a change from the usual as we’re typically fairly slow through September, picking up in October and into the first part of November.

In talking with other outfitters and shops around the area it appears as though we’re all in for a different October with the lodging and guide calendar clearing about the time things should start really getting good. We’re hoping for a continuation of the last minute bookings which have become the norm this season but as we start pushing up against the season’s end and the imminent change in the weather conditions our current plan is to start shutting lodging down around the third week of October. Mind you we will once again have limited lodging available all winter long but if we don’t see a huge influx of bookings in the next few days we will be closing the majority of rooms down before the end of October.

Keeping in mind that the BWO’s should be happening around the middle of October and that streamer fishing could be lights out into November, it would behoove you to book your fall dates today to insure we have guides and beds available for you.

It’s been a surreal year for everyone, guides included, and while we’re all very grateful for the days we were able to salvage this season there is a general sense of doneness which has been creeping in and I wouldn’t be surprised if many of the guides began to migrate for the winter, perhaps a few weeks earlier than normal.

That’s not to say we won’t have guides available…some of us aren’t going anywhere. But as we close rooms and guides depart the MO it will become more of a challenge to accommodate your plans so book those dates now and get them locked in.

Fall Shop Hours will go into effect on Monday, October 5th. We’ll be open from 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Saturday and 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM on Sundays.
Stop in for shuttles, bugs, Simms waders and boots and much more and don’t miss our annual fall rod and reel sale happening NOW.

By Jason Orzechowski|2020-09-30T18:40:48-06:00September 30th, 2020|Categories: Shop Life|Tags: fly fishing, Michigan Whisperer Guide Service, Missouri River, Montana, running line, Schultz Outfitters, simms, Streamer Fishing, The Fish Whisperer, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

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