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Labor Day Sale at Wolf Creek Angler

Don’t miss our Labor Day Sale happening all weekend long at Wolf Creek Angler. Great deals to be had on flies and much more starting tomorrow and running through Monday.

THE BEST FLY DEALS OF THE SEASON

30% off all flies. Nymphs, dries, streamers, foam…..they’re all 30 percent off. Fill your boxes this weekend at Wolf Creek Angler.

FALL ROD SALE

We’re kicking off our annual fall rod sale tomorrow with great deals on rods from Loop, Echo and Redington. Clearance pricing on St Croix High Stick Drifters…..half off until they’re gone!

Pair your new rod with a Ross, Nautilus, Loop, Redington or Echo reel and we’ll give you special combo pricing. You’re obviously going to need a new line to go with your new rod and reel, we’ll give you 30 percent off of that as well!

SUMMER SOFT GOODS

We’ve got to move them out to make room for fall gear. Shorts, pants, shirts, select rain gear….all 30 percent off.

WADERS AND BOOTS

30% OFF all waders and wading boots.

Brave the smoke and take a trip to Wolf Creek this weekend. We’ve got limited lodging available if you want to make a weekend of it. We’ve also got RO and Adipose Drift Boats available for rent should you want to float the river. We are your Missouri River Labor Day Destination.

Tons of Bugs at Wolf Creek Angler

By Jason Orzechowski|2017-12-07T16:18:18-07:00September 1st, 2017|Categories: Shop Life, Uncategorized|Tags: Echo, Labor Day Sale, Missouri River, Redington, RO Drift Boats, running line, St Croix, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

LAST CHANCE

There are just a few days left to purchase tickets to win this Adipose Flow Drift Boat from Pat Barnes Trout Unlimited.

Tickets are $100 each and only 200 will be sold so don’t miss this opportunity to support a great cause and in the process maybe win yourself a fancy new drift boat….just in time for fall fishing on the MO’.

Second Prize is one night of lodging and a day of guided fishing for two from Pro Outfitters and Third prize is a Sage X 9′ 5 weight with Nautilus X Reel.

The drawing will take place on Saturday, September 2nd.

There are a limited number of tickets still available at Wolf Creek Angler in Wolf Creek; Headhunters Fly Shop, The Trout Shop and Crosscurrents Fly Shop in Craig and Helena and Montana Fly Goods in Helena. Tickets may also be purchased by contacting Pat Barnes Trout Unlimited directly via Facebook.

By Jason Orzechowski|2017-12-07T16:22:21-07:00August 29th, 2017|Categories: Shop Life, Uncategorized|Tags: Pat Barnes Trout Unlimited, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Late August on the Missouri

Fall Fishing on the Missouri – photo by Stephan McLeod

It’s the last gasp of summer this week on the MO’.

Most are shifting their sights to autumn though technically we’ve still got almost a month of summer to go.

It definitely still feels like summer with abundant sunshine and highs in the 80’s and 90’s but those cool evenings and mornings are a sign of things to come and we can’t wait!

The fishing remains fairly status quo with plenty of action in the mornings, particularly nymphing at the dam. Afternoons have been slow river-wide and the evenings haven’t produced much though waking rodents in the dark has had it’s moments.

It’s probably best to get an early start and take the afternoon off. Tossing terrestrials through the mid-day isn’t a bad call but don’t expect fast and furious action. Cover a lot of water and hit the banks and the riffles and you just might land yourself a late summer beast cruising the shallows in search of a meaty morsel.

Traffic remains light to almost non-existent on some days so if solitude is your thing this is your time. Weeds are abundant, especially down low and can definitely add to the challenge and it’s been on the smoky side but if you can deal with these issues you can have it virtually to yourself.

Things are quiet around the shop for the most part though we have had a couple of large groups out this past week which has broken up the late summer monotony.

Book your last minute late summer Missouri River getaway this week and take advantage of the last days of our Dog Days of Summer Special. Book a full day guide trip and a night’s stay and get a second night of lodging on us. The offer ends Thursday (8/31) but we’ll extend it through the weekend for those interested in a Labor Day Weekend trip to the MO’. And speaking of booking trips….fall is booking up quickly so don’t wait any longer to book those fall lodging and guided trip dates. It’s also never too early to book for next season. Book now for next year and we’ll hold current pricing which will be increasing for 2018.

By Jason Orzechowski|2017-09-21T18:51:55-06:00August 28th, 2017|Categories: Fishing Report, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Looking Towards Autumn

Autumn is a magical time on the Missouri – photo by Wolf Creek Angler

Cool mornings, shorter days, hungry browns, back to school specials, preseason football and the first of the Oktoberfest beers hitting the shelves has us thinking autumn. Have you booked your dates yet for fall fishing on the Missouri?

The leaves are beginning to change and while we’re still experiencing summer weather with abundant sunshine and highs in the 80s and 90’s it won’t be long before cooler temps will prevail.

It’s hard to pick a favorite season on the Missouri but if I had to choose, autumn definitely ranks right up there and is considered by many to be the most wonderful time of the year.

It’s been a great summer but we’re ready for the change.

The fishing has remained solid this past week with good nymphing, especially in the top section, and plenty of hopper and ant eats to keep things interesting.

There are a lot of bugs you could be using right now and catching fish but I’ve found no reason to stray from the black zebra midge/crayfish combo. Other good options would be Peep Shows, Pheasant Tails, Green Machines, Weight Flies, PsychoMays, S & M’s, Two Bits, Tailwater Sows, Fishfinder Worms, Wire Worms, UV Czechs, Lightning Bugs and Rainbow Warriors. Claws R Cray and Snapping Craws have been effective on the Crayfish front.

Moorish Hoppers in pink, peach or yellow have been effective as have Cinnamon Ants, Black Parachute Ants and Blooms Stealth Ant in purple. Chernobyl Ants, purple or gold chubbys and spruce moths have also been getting noticed.

There are still tricos to be found and you might find fish on them but we’ve pretty much abandoned that game and committed to the terrestrials.

Streamer fishing is heating up and will only improve from here on out. The weeds are definitely an issue but if you can work through it and maintain your composure you could have some outstanding streamer action.

October lodging is filling rapidly and we’re starting to book a good number of guide trips as well. We know the end of summer is a busy time for everyone but we urge you to take a few minutes and book your Missouri River fall fly fishing trip of a lifetime with Wolf Creek Angler soon.

We are your Missouri River fall fly fishing destination with everything you need for your visit. Clean and affordable lodging; the hardest working guides on the river; RO and Adipose drift boat rentals; shuttles; Simms outerwear, sportswear and accessories; lines, leaders and tipped from Rio, ARC and Trout Hunter; rods and reels from LOOP, Redington, Echo, Ross and Nautilus; Smith optics; piles of WCA hats and logo gear; tools and accessories from Loon and Fishpond and the near legendary largest and best selection of bugs ever assembled under one roof in Wolf Creek Montana.

Stop in and check out the best Missouri River fly shop you never knew was here.

By Jason Orzechowski|2017-12-07T16:24:30-07:00August 22nd, 2017|Categories: Fishing Report, Uncategorized|Tags: brown trout, Echo, Fishpond, fly fishing, Missouri River, Montana, Redington, RIO, RO Drift Boats, running line, Streamer Fishing, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

WIN THIS BOAT

Time is running out to purchase tickets to win this awesome Adipose Flow Drift Boat being raffled off by Pat Barnes Trout Unlimited. The drawing will be held on Saturday, September 2nd at the Browns and Brews Festival in Craig.

Only 200 Tickets will be sold so don’t miss this opportunity to win an awesome boat and to support an extremely important organization and cause in the process. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at Wolf Creek Angler, Crosscurrents Fly Shop, Headhunters Fly Shop and The Trout Shop.

Second Prize is one night’s lodging and one day’s guided fishing for two anglers with Pro Outfitters and third prize is a 9′ 5 weight Sage X fly rod with Nautilus X reel.

For more information check out Pat Barnes Trout Unlimited

The boat has been making the rounds at the fly shops in Wolf Creek and Craig. You can check it out this week at Headhunters.

By Jason Orzechowski|2017-12-07T16:25:56-07:00August 17th, 2017|Categories: Shop Life, Uncategorized|Tags: Adipose, Missouri River, Pat Barnes Trout Unlimited, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|1 Comment

Mid August on the MO’

The slow slog through August continues.

Crickets!

Speaking of crickets, it might be worth throwing one. Ants and hoppers have been the dry flies of choice but don’t be afraid to experiment when it comes to terrestrial fishing. Sure there are some tried and true terrestrials (Morrish Hoppers, Flying Ants and the like) but there’s no reason you shouldn’t switch it up and try a beetle or a cricket or maybe even a small mammal!

The weather has been gorgeous, the fishing has been steadily improving and as is generally the case in late summer, for the life of me I can’t understand why there’s nobody here.

But so be it, we’ve been making the best of the situation and enjoying having the river to ourselves.

Nymphing has been good and seems to be getting better every day. A #18 Silver Tungsten Bead black zebra midge (maybe even two) is all you need. I’ve been running mine with wire worms and cray fish and getting eats on all of it.

Plenty of lodging and guide trips available through the rest of the month and into early September but then things start to fill up so if you’re contemplating a fall trip to the Missouri then now is the time to make the call.

We’re looking at very comfortable daytime temps in the low 80s for the next while with lows dropping into the low 50’s at night. River flows are stable in the 4400 cfs range and water temps at the dam are in the 64-65 degree range. Yes there are some weeds to contend with but overall you really couldn’t ask for better conditions for late summer. A few clouds here and there would be nice but the fish don’t seem to mind the sunny days so you shouldn’t either.

We hope you make WCA your first stop on the way to the Missouri. We are your one stop shop for everything you need for your day on the water. Open 7 AM daily.

By Jason Orzechowski|2017-12-07T16:35:17-07:00August 15th, 2017|Categories: Fishing Report, Uncategorized|2 Comments

Ghost Town

No waiting at the boat ramps for the time being. The fish are here, where are you? Photo by Wolf Creek Angler

It’s that time of the year.

The streets of Wolf Creek and Craig are quiet. The boat ramps are virtually empty and if you do happen to see anyone around chances are they work at a fly shop.

It can mean long and lonely days in the shop, the kind of days that tempt us to close shop and hit the water where we can have it all to ourselves.

On the bright side the lawn is looking great since we’ve had PLENTY of time to mow and water grass and the shop is virtually dust free.

Welcome to August on the MO’!

A mixed bag of fishing reports from the last couple of days ranging from terrible to on fire and everything in between. The majority of the better reports have come from those spending their days with a guide as you might expect but that’s not to say you can’t get it done on your own.

Give us a call here at the shop if you’re thinking of coming out and need to get the skinny on things or make us your first stop on the way to the river and we’ll get you set up with shuttles, the right bugs and anything and everything else you may need including lodging and/or drift boat rentals.

We are, after all, your ONE STOP SHOP for EVERYTHING Missouri River Fly Fishing and beyond.

By Jason Orzechowski|2017-12-07T16:36:36-07:00August 9th, 2017|Categories: Local Buzz, Uncategorized|0 Comments

This Week on the MO

Wolf Creek Angler is Your Missouri River Fall Fly Fishing Destination

Early August continues to deliver a welcome respite from the heat wave we suffered through for most of the month of July.

The fishing has been hit or miss but the weather has been gorgeous, the flows have been stable and we can’t think of any better way to spend a late summer day than floating the MO’ regardless of the fishing report.

The traffic is light though we have seen a steady trickle of folks in the shop and last minute rooms and guide trips are the norm during late summer. We’ve got plenty of rooms and guides at the ready so clear your schedule and make the call. Our Dog Days Special has been generating some interest and is definitely something you should take advantage of. Now through the end of August book a full day guide trip and a night of lodging and mention the Dog Days of Summer Special and get a second night of lodging on us.

Dry fly fishing is preferred right now though the fish are late summer spooky and wont tolerate bad cast shenanigans. Keep your distance and deliver the goods and you may be rewarded. Get too close, blow the cast or just look at the pod wrong and they’ll go down. If you’re going to play the Trico game you need to bring your A game.

Many have been opting instead to fish blind with hoppers and ants, with or without a dropper. This is a fun way to fish and while it may not produce big numbers, there’s nothing quite like the take. I’ll take a chug or two on a hopper over watching a bobber any day.

Nymphing has been a little tough as of late and weeds are definitely becoming a factor. The dam is probably going to be your best bet for nymphing as there are plenty of fish and cleaner water but you still need to be vigilant about keeping your rig clean. Weedy nymphs don’t catch fish. Check your bugs often and keep them clean. The lower you go the more weeds you will encounter so if you’re planning to nymph the lower stretches prepare to be frustrated.

The same can be said for streamer fishing right now. It’s definitely worth your time but you have to work hard at it, choosing your water carefully in an effort to minimize weedage and constantly checking your rig to make sure it is weed free. Battling the weeds can be extremely frustrating and can definitely try your patience. I suggest perhaps crushing your barbs if you’re going to throw streamers right now. If you happen to get to flailing around because the weeds are pushing you to the brink of madness you might just get a little sloppy and a little careless with your cast. Sloppy and careless and streamer hooks don’t go well together. Make it easy on yourself (and the fish) and go barbless.

My tried and true Coffey’s Sparkle Minnow moved more fish my last time out than I’ve moved on the Missouri in a LONG time, maybe more than I’ve moved EVER, but we just couldn’t get them to commit.

Being that things are on the slow side it’s the perfect opportunity to employ some different tactics out there just to see what happens and that’s exactly what we’ve been up to at WCA. Different bugs, different water, different techniques and some ultra-covert night ops in pursuit of behemoth browns of the MO’.

Stop by the shop and hear all about it.

We are your Missouri River late summer destination with lodging deals nobody can touch, the hardest working guide crew on the water and a shop full of everything you need for your day on the water. We’ve got the best gear from the top names in the industry. Loop, Ross, Smith, ARC, RIO, MFC, Umpqua, Fishpond, Simms, Redington, Nautilus and Echo just to name a few.

Open daily for everything Missouri River Fly Fishing.

By Jason Orzechowski|2017-12-07T16:38:16-07:00August 8th, 2017|Categories: Fishing Report, Montana Fly Fishing|Tags: dry fly fishing, fly fishing, Missouri River, Redington, RIO, running line, simms, Streamer Fishing, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Summertime Blues

Hopper Eating Piggy on the MO’.

Despite a long awaited change in the weather and a break from the 90’s we’ve hit the late summer slump.

Things are quiet around the shops and on the river and while many enjoy this respite from the chaos of prime time, after just a couple of days we’re rested and ready for the next round. Unfortunately for us, the next round is likely a few weeks out but fortunately for you it’s the perfect time to take advantage of the situation and enjoy a late summer getaway to the Missouri River.

The crowds are gone (for now) but the fish haven’t gone anywhere. Late summer fishing can have its challenges but I can’t say it enough, I’ve had some of my best days on the Missouri in August. You won’t know if you don’t go!

Tricos are in full force if you enjoy that challenge but we’re starting to concentrate our efforts on hoppers and ants. Nymphing has been more miss than hit as of late but you never know when it’s going to turn on. If nymphing is your thing we suggest you fish the dam to minimize the weed issues and maximize your opportunities based on the higher concentration of fish. They aren’t always willing to eat but they are always there and sooner or later you’re bound to hit it when they’re hungry.

Black zebra midges continue to be the hottest of the hot nymphs but we’re also having some luck with Green Machines, S & M’s, Split Case PMD’s, Weight Flies, Tung Darts, Psycho Mays, PT’s, Peep Shows, Red Headed Step Child, Doc’s Summer Bug, Purple Lighting Bugs and various crayfish including Snapping Craws and Claws R Crays.

On top you’ll want the standard lineup of Trico patterns including Indicator Spinners, Double Wings, Trico Hackle Stackers and an assortment of midge clusters and buzzballs. Keep your Elk Hair Caddis, Outrigger Caddis, Blooms Parachute Caddis, Cornfed Caddis and CDC Caddis Emergers at the ready but devote some time to ants and hoppers…there’s nothing quite like watching big browns crush a hopper! Moorish and More or Less Hoppers in Pink, Purple and Gold have all been getting eaten and Bloom’s Stealth Ant in purple is a must have for your terrestrial box.

Streamer fishing should start to heat up as we move towards September but the weeds will be an issue so prepare to be frustrated!

This is all happening NOW….and there’s NOBODY here! If you’re interested book a trip with us today and take advantage of our Dog Days Special. Book a full day guide trip and a night’s lodging and your second night is on us. Spend a second day with a guide or rent one of our Adipose or RO drift boats and do it yourself.

Food has been a challenge lately, especially on Tuesday evenings when nobody is serving dinner. We’ve got the perfect solution. With a full kitchen in your cabin or bungalow and access to barbecue grills your dining problems are solved. Eat what you want when you want it.

Lots of folks are busy trying to squeeze every last drop out of summer before the return to reality and we get that. If this is the case and fishing the MO’ isn’t in your August plans there’s no time like the present to book your fall stay. Mid September through mid to late November have become the Second Season with cooler weather, hungry fish and the magic of fall in the air. October is booking fast and November will follow so book your guides and lodging today while there’s still time.

By Jason Orzechowski|2017-12-07T16:39:51-07:00August 3rd, 2017|Categories: Fishing Report, Uncategorized|Tags: Hoppers, Missouri River, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|1 Comment

Dog Days of Summer Special

photo by Sam Casne

It’s time to take advantage of our annual Dog Days of Summer Special, going on now through the end of August.

Book a full day guide trip and a night of lodging and your second night of lodging is on us.

We’re still doing early starts to beat the heat so why not arrive the night before your trip and relax. Get a great night’s sleep and save yourself the morning drive. Your guide awaits…just a few steps from your door.

Spend a gorgeous summer day on the water with your guide and then return for another night of relaxation at Wolf Creek Angler. The sun and the heat (and all that reeling in fish) will take it out of you and you probably won’t feel like doing much of anything after your trip. You definitely won’t feel like driving home so kick back on the deck and relax. Share your stories from the day over a cocktail or two with the other guests or venture out on your own for an evening of hunting heads.

Fishing has been challenging as of late to say the least and we’re not going to tell you that the fishing is going to be great but as we’ve touched on before if you simply lower your expectations and just enjoy the late summer fishing for what it is you’re in for a great time regardless of the numbers.

It’s an awesome time of year to avoid the crowds of primetime and there’s no reason you couldn’t stumble into a spectacular fishing day. You just never know.

Prepare for the challenges of the season, embrace those challenges and you’ll have a great day.

By Jason Orzechowski|2017-12-07T16:41:30-07:00August 1st, 2017|Categories: Shop Life, Uncategorized|Tags: Dog Days of Summer, fly fishing, Missouri River, Montana, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

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