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Hot Summer Update

It’s been an eventful week since our last post with the main story being the Rock Creek Fire which occurred Saturday afternoon on the Dearborn Ranch and which posed a significant threat to our Missouri River Community. Thankfully fire personnel launched a full on assault to fight this thing on Saturday night and by Sunday morning the threat had been neutralized and at this point the fire is all but a memory at 95 % containment.

A huge thanks to all of our friends and clients who have called and emailed to check on us over these past couple of days. It means a lot.

Fortunately all is well in Wolf Creek and Craig for the moment, at least as far as wild land fires are concerned. We did get a nice rain shower yesterday morning but aside from that it’s been extremely hot and dry which unfortunately are the perfect conditions for extreme fire danger. All it takes is a spark and the next thing you know thousands of acres are burning so please be extra careful with trailer chains, cigarettes and anything else that might spark a wildfire.

That’s the big news of the week but you’re probably wondering how the fishing is.

First….River Conditions. Flows bumped slightly and are currently at around 3400 CFS. Water temps started around 63 this morning. We’re currently looking at 66.5 degrees at the dam….not great.

Daytime highs will continue to cook in the mid to high 90’s through the first part of next week and likely beyond. We’re dipping into the high 50’s overnight which is keeping water temps tolerable, but without a substantial bump in flows which I have no reason to believe we’ll see, the fear is that Hoot Owl restrictions could very well come to the MO. We’re not here to spread rumors, just data-based observations.

So while the fishing has been pretty damn good as of late we urge you to keep water conditions in mind regardless of whether there are restrictions in place or not, and respond accordingly. Get a stream thermometer if you don’t already have one and check those water temps often. If you see temps climbing into that 68 degree range call it a day. Once again, the hoot owl threshold is 73 degrees for three consecutive days. That being said, trout are not loving life once water temps exceed 68 degrees.

We’re doing 6 AM starts and will likely continue to do so for the remainder of the summer season. Early on, early off.

Tricos, Caddis and PMD’s, though waning, are all in the mix right now for the many DFO’s wandering the river corridor. The story this morning was Tricos covering the water and fish ignoring them. They seem to be willing to eat a well-placed Stockingfoot, Outrigger or Cornfed Caddis or even a Buzzball. Tricos… not so much. That being said, every day is different so don’t let yesterday’s report dictate today’s tactics.

And for those not into trying to find their #20 dry fly amidst of sea of naturals, Terrestrial Season is upon us. Hoppers, ants, beetles and Spruce Moths could all make it happen from here on out. Try a hopper with an ant trailer or drop a green machine off your hopper and see what happens.

Nymphing has continued to be the best bet for numbers. Status quo on the bugs with Weight Flies in gold or purple paired with a split case PMD, LGM, Black Zebra, PT’s etc.

The shop is open 6 AM – 6 PM daily for all of your Missouri River fly fishing needs.

By Jason Orzechowski|2021-07-14T15:48:41-06:00July 14th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: caddis, DRY, dry fly fishing, fly fishing, green machine, HOT, Missouri River, Montana, Rock Creek Fire, running line, tricos, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler, zebra midges|0 Comments

Small Dries, Shallow Water, BIG FISH! Photo courtesy of Rick Wen

We turned the corner on Monday and so commences the march towards winter darkness as daylight recedes from here on out.

Not to worry though. Winter is a LONG way off. Summer is here and we’re hitting our PRIME TIME stride.

Dry Fly Season is here with ample opportunities via Pale Morning Duns and Caddis to those on the hunt. It’s the time of year where expectations tend to be exceedingly high while successful outcomes are often times lagging behind.

Whether it’s a lack of targets or trouble sealing the deal with rising fish, the MO has the power to humble even the savviest dry fly angler. Bugs have not been a problem in 2021. Hatches have been consistent providing an abundance of food. Rising fish however, have been somewhat hard to come by. Those putting in the time and effort have been able to piece together some decent dry fly days and many of the fish we’re catching show no sign of malnourishment. Quite the opposite in fact. So they’re obviously gorging themselves on bugs somewhere at some time. Your challenge is to figure out the when and the where, to keep those expectations in check, to bring your A Game and to make that first cast count. Definitely easier said than done but it’s what’s demanded of you by the Mighty MO.

So while it’s obviously dry fly season, nymphing has been plenty good as of late with caddis and PMD nymphs getting it done. A purple weight fly trailed with a Split Case PMD has been money but there are all manner of bugs you could be using right now. Tung Darts, Peep Shows and Frenchies all working well as the lead fly. Crack Backs, Magic Flies, PMD Redemption, PMD Psycho May, Little Green Machines, Gold Lighting Bugs and straight up Pheasant Tails all worthy trailers.

Best Selling PMD dries have been the Hi Vis Spinner, CDC Spinner, Rusty Spinner, Film Critic, Flash Cripple, Hellen Keller, CDC Emerger and Brooks Sprout PMD while Outrigger, Cornfed, Stockingfoot, Iceberg and MO River CDC Caddis have all been on the move along with the classic CDC Caddis Emerger.

River flows are low, perhaps as low as you’ve ever seen them at 3160 CFS and the water temps are warming rapidly, currently at just over the 60 degree mark. Please keep these conditions in mind when playing, landing and handling our fish. Traffic is heavy and flows will remain where they’re at for the remainder of the season which means stressed fish.

Hot weather is on the way, with triple digits looming early next week. Fish early, fish late. Leave the heat of the day to the rec crowd.

Shop hours are 7 AM – 6 PM daily.

By Jason Orzechowski|2021-06-23T14:04:14-06:00June 23rd, 2021|Categories: Fishing Report, Uncategorized|0 Comments

On the Dirty Water Prowl

And just like that summer arrived.

Memorial Day Weekend ushered in the nicest weather we’ve seen all season and with temps in the 90’s on tap for the next several days it seems summer has arrived. And to think 10 days ago we were getting in the midst of a spring snow storm which dumped over a foot of snow.

It was a busy holiday weekend on the MO with the vast majority of the angling traffic in the Dam to Craig section due to a steady flow of dirty water coming in from the Dearborn and Little Prickly Pear. Both continue to run dirty but are dropping fast with current flows of 834 CFS and 264 CFS respectively. Meanwhile the Missouri holds low and steady at 3730 CFS.

Traffic should start to spread out soon though 90 degree temps will likely continue to feed the runoff throughout this week. That being said, conditions in the canyon are PRIME right now for streamer fishing with the perfect amount of color and around a foot and a half of visibility below the Dearborn as of yesterday afternoon. Nymphing was adequate down there as well but if that’s your primary focus I would continue to stay higher up until the water clears a bit more. Best nymphing zone at the moment Holter Dam to Stickney.

The worm was on for the weekend but it seems that window has closed. Tung Darts and Weight Flies are rapidly becoming a go to on point with larger sow bugs, Split Case PMD’s, Frenchies, Psycho Mays, LGM’s and Magic Flies all fine trailing fly choices.

If you’ve been waiting for near-perfect streamer conditions on the MO the wait is over but the time is short. Get out there this week before things clear and see if you can’t coax a couple out of the dirty water. They’re definitely lurking in the shallows so you’ll want to beat the banks but strip all the way to the boat with plenty of pauses in between. We got a fair amount of action yesterday 2/3rds of the way back to the boat on the pause and while I assume those were all follows from the bank you never know where you’re going to find them.
Olive, natural, tan and grey all getting some looks and while the water is dirty I’d recommend you go big to help them hit their target.

Updated hours for the shop 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily.

We hope you make us your first stop on the way to the MO for shuttles, bugs, Simms sportswear and wading gear, Adipose boat rentals, ice, sun protection and so much more.

By Jason Orzechowski|2021-06-01T13:23:32-06:00June 1st, 2021|Categories: Fishing Report, Uncategorized|Tags: green machine, Holter Dam, Missouri River, running line, simms, Streamer Fishing, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Rainy Days…Summer in Sight

The Missouri River is a very busy place this week despite the less than ideal fishing conditions. We started the week with more snow on Sunday. Most of that disappeared by Monday as temperatures warmed but with those warmer temps came gusty winds and the makings of a pretty substantial soaker starting last night and continuing through today.

It looks like the sunshine will return tomorrow with things becoming more and more summer-like through the holiday weekend and into the first part of next week when we’ll see sunshine and temps near 80.

Expect a BUSY MO this weekend as warm sunny weather for the unofficial start of summer brings with it a parade of recreational traffic added to the steady flow of anglers who have converged here in search of fishable water as flows bump most everywhere else in the region.

And speaking of flows, the Dearborn bumped this week and jumped up over 1000 CFS last night and continues to rise (currently 1400 cfs). Similarly, Little Prickly Pear doubled in size overnight and is currently running at 425 cfs. Suffice it to say, things are getting a little muddy on the MO so expect HEAVY traffic at the dam for the time being and if you’ve been wondering when the best time would be to break out those San Juan and Squirmy Worms….that time would be NOW.

I’d expect some traffic on the Dearborn this weekend so please call ahead if you’d like to set up a shuttle as demand will likely be high.

With the rain subsiding this afternoon and temps remaining moderately cool for the next few days I’d expect things to come back into shape fairly quickly on the MO though the hot weather early next week will likely continue to feed the runoff elsewhere ensuring a busy start to June on the Missouri.

We do have a couple of rooms left for the weekend if you’re looking and I expect those will book by tomorrow. Guides may be tough to come by but we do have a few remaining openings if you want to give it a try.

We’re feeling blessed by the precipitation but I for one am ready for some hot sunny days and I think the anticipated traffic this weekend will likely reflect this sentiment amongst a good portion of the local population.

Best flies through the weekend….Tailwater Sow, Pill Popper, UV Yum Yum, Rainbow Czech, Fish Finder and Depth Charge Worms, Little Green Machines, Split Case BWO’s (And soon PMD’s) Psycho Mays, Magic Flies, Tung Darts, Weight Flies, Two Bit Hookers, Jig Duracell, Jig Crack Backs, Rainbow Warriors, Peep Shows, Olive or Purple Lightning Bugs and many more.

The high and muddy will also bring out the streamer set. Sparkle Minnows, Baby Gongas, Swim Coach, ZK’s Gladio, Mini Dungeons, Mojo Minnows, Peanut Envy, Wedge Head, Silk Kitten and more. If you like to throw the big stuff NOW is the time. Streamer season is coming to a close but these next couple of days could be the peak of the action.

We hope to see you in Wolf Creek this weekend as we welcome the sun and the unofficial start of Summer Fishing on the MO. The shop is fully stocked with summer gear including a bunch of SolarFlex hoodies just received from Simms, Eddy River and Lowcountry hats from Fishpond, piles of packs and bags, waders and boots and wading sandals, reels from Ross, Redington, Echo and Lamson, Loop and Echo rods and much, much more. We’re anxiously awaiting our shipment of Lamson rods, just released for 2021. Judging by the calls we’ve been getting on them they aren’t going to last long.

Stop in and see us for shuttles, bugs, sun protection, fishing licenses, logo wear, ice, Fishpond and Rising nets, lines and leaders from Rio and Airflo or the latest intel on the where and when and how.

We are your Missouri River Summer fly fishing destination, your one stop shop for everything you need from guides to rental boats to gear to a place to lay your head…it’s all here at WCA.

By Jason Orzechowski|2021-05-26T12:27:51-06:00May 26th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Baby Gonga, Dearborn River, Depth Charge Worm, Duracell, Echo, Fish Finder Worm, Fishpond, fly fishing, Gladio, Lamson, Little Green Machine, Little Prickly Pear, Magic Fly, Missouri River, Mojo Minnow, Peep Show, pill popper, Psycho May, Rainbow Czech, Redington, RIO, running line, simms, streamers, Swim Coach, Tailwater Sow, Tung Dart, UV Yum Yum, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

The Shape of Water, Spring 21 Edition

As we close in on mid May it’s time to take a look at the water conditions both at present and for the season ahead.

We’ve been alluding to this for a few weeks now and the story really hasn’t changed. Flows are low on the Missouri right now at 3760 CFS which is a few thousand CFS short of where we’d expect them to be during an average year when May flows would typically be in the 6K range.

Precipitation has been considerably below average this spring which is not great for the water situation but what has helped us thus far has been the cooler temperatures we’ve been experiencing this spring which have kept the snowpack largely intact.

Current Snow Water equivalent around the region is basically between 80 to 100 percent of average and a little less in the southwest corner of the state where we’re looking at around 65 percent of average. Things could be better, things could be much worse as far as snowpack goes.

Canyon Ferry Reservoir is currently 77 percent full which means that if below average precipitation persists throughout the spring then we won’t be seeing much of an increase in flows as indicated by the chart below. Again, we’d definitely like to see a little more water but things could definitely be much worse. Here’s hoping for a wet second half of spring.

With the creek opener coming up Saturday there will be many miles of additional fishable water available although much of that is running high at the moment. We’ve gotten a lot of calls about the Dearborn this week and we will be running a limited number of Dearborn shuttles this weekend. It’s looking like borderline flows (currently at 256 CFS and dropping) but with warmer temps and the potential for some precipitation heading into the weekend we’re thinking it may be an option. We’ll keep you posted.

We posted on social media about this but in case you didn’t see our post, due to staffing limitations we’re limiting Dearborn shuttles to three each on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. We will not be able to offer these shuttles during the week but will have 5 spots available on Saturday and Sunday the 22nd and 23rd. Shuttles will be sold on a first come first served basis but we will take reservations if you have things figured out ahead of time and want to make sure you’re covered.

It looks like a nice weekend ahead and warm sunny days to kick things off next week.

The hills are rapidly greening. The Arrowleaf balsamroot flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, the bugs are popping and it’s about to be lawn mowing, creek fishing, flip flop wearing, sun soaking time in Montana.

See you soon.

By Jason Orzechowski|2021-05-12T14:02:38-06:00May 12th, 2021|Categories: Shop Life, Uncategorized|Tags: Dearborn River, Dearborn River shuttles, Missouri River, Montana, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

A Look Back

WCA Celebrated 7 years in business on April 1st.

We’ve come a long way since 2014, making all kinds of improvements both to our lodging and in the shop itself.
There are all kinds of additional things we’d love to do and we will continuously make improvements as our budget allows.

Not all improvements are noticed, in fact the majority aren’t but they’re all things you definitely would notice if we didn’t do them.

For instance, this spring we replaced the last of the mattresses which were here when we bought the business. That’s 21 box spring and mattress sets and 5 sleeper sofas, all replaced over the last few seasons. We also replaced the heating/AC units in the bungalows over the winter as well as replacing all of our bedding and all of the cookware and dishes in each of our kitchen units.

It’s been a couple of seasons since we’ve done any major renovations, the type that you would definitely notice. We did complete remodels on our motel units over three winters and also did new flooring in several of our other units.

Obviously these complete remodels are quite costly and coming off of 2020 we’re holding off on any major expenditures for the time being but we’re definitely not done and we’re looking forward to future improvements.

That being said, it’s always fun to take a look back and see how much things have changed since we took over. You’ve seen these shop before and after pics and we also found some old pictures of the lodging for your viewing pleasure.

Enjoy!

Another Time, Another Place

Changing of the Guard (and the sign)

By Jason Orzechowski|2021-04-22T14:03:52-06:00April 22nd, 2021|Categories: Shop Life, Uncategorized|2 Comments

In Like a Lamb

March has arrived this time not like a roaring lion but rather a gentle lamb. Maybe we’ll miss the lion altogether (though I’m not counting on it) but for the time being spring has sprung!

Abundant sunshine and temps nearing 60 through Saturday. Not quite as warm on Sunday and into the early part of next week but 40’s and 50’s nonetheless. Not bad for early March in Montana.

As you would expect the phone has been ringing nonstop with people looking for lodging and guide trips this weekend. We’re currently full but that may be changing today as we make our best effort to get more lodging open for the weekend.

The fact that we’ve decided to get things opened up early will pretty much guarantee a return to winter in short order but after losing most of spring 2020 to the pandemic we are ready to make hay as the sun begins to shine.

Expect some traffic out there this weekend but don’t let that deter you. March traffic is a far cry from April, May and June traffic. There’s plenty of water and there are plenty of trout for all.

River flows are stable currently at 3400 CFS and the water temps are bumping up, currently at or near 35 degrees. Stay on the winter program if you’re nymphing targeting the slow depths with pink anything, firebead anything and sows and scuds. Try a Pill Popper, Pederson’s Sow or Caviar Scud as your lead coupled with a #16 tailwater sow or pink soft hackle sow. If you have it to yourself work it until you find them, adjusting depth accordingly.

Prime Streamer Season is about to commence. Obviously the water temps need to come up a bit for things to really heat up but it’s definitely worth your time right now targeting slower water and structure and keeping your retrieve SLOW with plenty of pauses in between strips. Kreelex, Polar Leeches, Sparkle Minnows, Clousers, Mojo Minnows, Mini Dungeons and the rest of the usual suspects are moving fish but I wouldn’t hesitate to size up and throw something new into the mix like ZK’s Gladio or Thick Biscuit…hot off the vice and new for 2021.

Midge action has been sporadic at best but I’ve got a feeling it’s about to get good. Keep that dry fly set up rigged and ready with your favorite midge cluster.

If you’ve been waiting patiently for SPRING SPECIAL GUIDE TRIPS to go into effect then you haven’t been paying attention. The WCA Winter Lodging and Guide Trip Special has been in effect all winter long and will run through the middle of April. $550 for a full day on the water and not one but TWO nights of premium lodging at Wolf Creek Angler. It’s a deal that CAN NOT BE BEAT…we challenge you to try!

Don’t need the lodging? Guide Trips are $450 through mid-April which is the going rate for spring trips on the Missouri.

Spring shipments arriving daily. New waders, boots, rods, reels and the biggest pre-season fly order we’ve ever done!

Once again, we’re fully expecting winter to return but for the moment spring is here and WCA is ready to roll.

Keep an eye on our Facebook Page or feel free to give us a call to find out when that additional lodging will become available.

By Jason Orzechowski|2021-03-03T09:05:23-07:00March 3rd, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: fly fishing, Missouri River, Missouri River Spring Special Guide Rates, running line, spring fishing, Streamer Fishing, streamers, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

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

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