Secret Season on the MO (Don’t tell a soul)

It’s been a cold start to 2022. Temps have been hanging in the single digits with brutal wind chill factors. We’re currently under a Wind Chill Advisory as well as a Winter Weather Advisory with wind chills as low as 30 below expected through this afternoon. The Winter Weather Advisory is for additional snow throughout the day and will remain in effect through 10 pm tonight with 2-5 inches of accumulation expected at lower elevations and 5-10 inches in the mountains. We’ll take it!

It’s all good news as we’re still in desperate need of any precipitation we can get. Much of the region has reached 90 – 100 percent of normal snowpack which is great but considering those percentages are based on a 30 year average our hope is that those numbers keep climbing throughout the winter and remain well over 100 percent.

That being said, for those who enjoy fishing the river during the winter months conditions have not been favorable, but it looks like that’s about to change. A January thaw is on the horizon. We’ll see highs near 45 tomorrow followed by average highs in the mid to high 30’s with overnight lows in the 20’s through the end of next week. As expected, we’ll see high winds tomorrow and over the weekend, but it tapers off early next week to the point where we could see some absolutely prime winter conditions out there the middle part of next week.

Likewise, if you’ve been waiting for good ice on Holter we’re there. We haven’t heard much in the way of fishing reports but there are plenty of folks hitting the ice each day so I would assume they’re catching fish.

Things have been quiet at WCA these last few weeks but I’m expecting we’ll start to see some traffic over the weekend and into next week. Don’t forget we’ve got winter lodging available for $99/nights. Rooms are fully furnished with two twin beds and a pull-out couch, full kitchens and private bath. Call, email or message us on Facebook to book a room. Shop hours have been hit and miss but we always return calls, and we respond quickly to emails and FB messages whether we’re in the shop or not. Our phone number is (406)235-4350 and the best email for winter is jason@wolfcreekangler.com

We’ve been in inventory mode so a bit of chaos in the shop at the moment but it’s an orderly chaos! Slowly but surely, we’re getting things cleaned up and organized and we should be in good shape just in time for the thaw. A few new items trickling in including the start of spring fly orders and the new OROS Strike Indicators that promise to be all the rage in 2022.

All remaining Simms G3 waders and boots are on closeout until they’re gone and we’re still wheeling and dealing on rods and reels and sportswear, making room for new spring inventory.

How about a January guide trip?

Back by popular demand we’re pleased to announce our WINTER GUIDE TRIP AND LODGING SPECIAL. A full day Missouri River guide trip for one or two anglers and two nights lodging for only $550. We’ll post more details soon but what more do you need to know? It’s the best deal you’re going to find ANYWHERE!

Things could certainly change between now and then but at this point Thursday and Friday of next week look awesome with temps in the high 30’s and very little wind in the forecast. Per usual, NO PENALTY for CANCELLATION for winter trips so book it now and if things go south, you’re not out anything if you decide to bail.

For today (and for the next 8 weeks) we say LET IT SNOW! But should mild weather settle in for a spell we say Welcome Back to the MO! We can’t wait to get this 2022 season underway.