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Welcome October!

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Enjoy the sunshine today. Fall weather in store for the week ahead.

Grab your dry fly rods and streamer sticks and head for the MO’.

We like what we’re seeing in this fishy forecast, you should too.

Make us your Missouri River fly fishing one stop shop. More on-site lodging than anyone, the best guides on the river, RO and Adipose Drift Boat rentals, all of your fall fly fishing essentials from SIMMS, Redington, KAST, Smith, Fishpond, ARC, RIO, LOOP, Ross and many more.

Wolf Creek Angler is your Missouri River Montana fall fly fishing destination!

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:32-06:00October 1st, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|0 Comments

Missouri River Report: Last Bastion of Summer.

The calendar says fall, but the last few days on the MO have felt more like summer. With the forecast pulling a crazy-Ivan in the next few days towards the former, I thought it best to hop on board the Adipose with Lakestream Fly Shop Owner and Guide Justin Lawrence when he invited me out for a day of d.f.o (dry fly only) on the lower river before the weather turns south.

Got a late start, per-usual for fishing with a guide on their day off, but once the boat was in the water it didn’t take long to bring a fish to the net. Dry fly fishing in the high sun is impossible according to some folks, we found it to be a little different. Plenty of fish up tight to the banks, when I say tight I mean yoga pants tight. Shady cut banks, root balls and scum lines all produced good fish on the surface.

Justin had his heart set on one final big hopper chug of the year and he got it amidst the clouds of pseudos that enveloped the boat at one point. Strong, violent hatch, then, nada. Few smaller caddis still making their way around, few fish to the boat on the caddis emerger.

Bluebird and close to eighty in the flats. Summer weather for a fall backdrop, dry flies, hot fish & cold beer doesn’t get much nicer than that.

Great day of fishing with a true professional. The man has caught fish in places many haven’t heard of and most never will. For every fish landed, it seemed like Justin was the most excited. If you’re ever in Whitefish and are looking to get out with the best, make sure to check out Justin and his crew at Lakestream Fly Shop.

From the looks of it the last day of summer has come and gone. Seattle forecast for the foreseeable future. No complaints, moisture is always a good thing. Looking forward to settling into my fall/winter routine. Soup, hot-toddies, trout spey and fly tying.

Still have a few lodging options open for October if you’re thinking of seeing what all the buzz is about. New outer-wear from Simms to keep you dry, so you stay warm. I’m already eyeing the cold weather pants and flannel, we’ve got em in sizes to match any waistband. New flies coming off the vise almost daily, WCA exclusives tied by yours truly and free coffee every morning from now until the end of time. Not to mention the most personable shop on the MO. Stop on in, see what you’ve been missing out on.

~Cheers, Chewy.

By Zach King|2016-10-25T16:15:32-06:00October 1st, 2016|Categories: Fishing Report, Montana Fly Fishing, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Late September on the MO’

We’re closing out September with another dose of summer with sunshine and highs approaching 80 for the next couple of days. Fall returns Sunday as we return to more seasonable weather with highs in the 50’s and a chance of rain each day through the middle of next week.

We’re enjoying the sunshine and the fishing has been good but we’re excited for the return of fall weather this weekend. Sunny blue sky days make the fall colors pop….it’s beautiful out there right now. The bad news is the fish don’t like cloudless sunny days so if it’s rising fish and dry flies you prefer next week is looking good. Like dry-fly fishing, streamer fishing gets better with cloud cover so if you like either you should plan to be here next week. If you have no preference and just want to catch fish then you should be here now. Nymphing will get it done, rain or shine and this isn’t to say that you can’t fish dries or streamers on bright sunny days. You can and you should and you will likely encounter some success no matter what your method if you work hard enough at it.

Having trouble getting it figured out? Stop by the shop and pick our brains. We like nothing better than helping folks get dialed in on the MO’.

Best bets for this week –

Nymphs. Tailwater Sows, Tan UV Czechs, Little Green Machines, Weight Flies in gold or purple, Juju’s, Olive Psychomays, Superflash PTs, Trina’s BWO Angelcase Emergers, Rainbow Warriors, Military Mays, San Juan Worms, Peep Shows and October Caddis nymphs.

Fish tandem nymphs with a split shot medium to long on depth shortening up and ditching the weight late in the day.

Dries – Sprout Baetis, WCA Trudes, Wilcox’s Micromay BWO, Nyman’s DOA Cripple Baetis, Flash Cripples, Olive Para Adams, Ants, October Caddis, CDC Baetis Emerger, Cripple Callibaetis, Pseudos.

Streamers – Sparkle Minnow, JJ, Late Night Wanda, Dolly Llama, Sundell’s Moss Fire, ZK’s Mercenary, Baby Gonga, Autumn Splendor, Circus Peanut, Skiddish Smolt.

Olives and naturals have been good but don’t be afraid to throw something different at them.Stop by WCA for information overload on effective streamer strategies. We are your streamer specialists on the MO’ and beyond.

Make Wolf Creek Angler your Missouri River Fall Fly Fishing Destination. More on-site lodging than anyone, a hard-working guide crew the number one priority of which is making your time on the water a success as defined by you and an up and coming Missouri River Fly Shop fully stocked with everything you need including SIMMS sportswear and accessories and the largest selection of flies ever assembled under one roof in Wolf Creek Montana.

We’re the best fly shop you never even knew was here. Open daily at 7 AM. Nobody is open earlier!

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:32-06:00September 28th, 2016|Categories: Fishing Report|Tags: fly fishing, Missouri River, Montana, running line, simms, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Weekend Update

Fall Colors are Popping in Wolf Creek Montana

Great fall weather and great fall fishing this weekend on the Missouri.

Mostly cloudy and calm this morning. The wind forecast has been dialed back to WNW around 10 mph with a chance for isolated showers throughout the day. It should make for another great streamer day and the dry fly fishing could get really good. You won’t know if you don’t go.

The traffic has been steady today but the river is far from crowded. It’s a perfect week to come out and do some fall fishing on the Missouri. We’ll see temps in the high 60’s and a lot more sunshine this week which isn’t exactly what we want from a fishing perspective but get out and enjoy it while it lasts. It won’t be long before we’re watching the snow fall and dreaming of warm sunny days.

It’s been somewhat of a mixed bag of fishing reports this week with some doing very well, most doing ok and a few having a tough go of it. The consensus seems to be that the dam has kind of shut down after a couple of stellar weeks. As is usually the case after a sustained period of heavy traffic the fish go on hiatus for a while but not to worry. They are still there and it will get good again, hopefully very soon.

In the meantime the water from Wolf Creek Bridge all the way down to Cascade has been productive so spread out and fish the water you like. We’ve been mixing it up each day with nymphs, streamers and dry flies when given the opportunity. Effective nymphs have been all over the board with a bunch of different bugs catching fish but no one in particular dominating the mix. Czechs, Sows, Mayfly nymphs, worms, the occasional cray….we’re using them all right now. Best bets include Olive Psycho Mays, Tungsten Rainbow Warriors, Purple Lightning Bugs, beadless Tailwater Sows, LGM’s, WD40’s, HI-Def Baetis, Tan UV Czechs, Split Case BWO’s, Brown 2 Bits, Olive Micromays, Docs October Caddis, Firebead Rays and Dark Peeps among many others.

We’re having success with a mid length rig generally fished without weight in the medium depth, medium fast to fast water but we’ve heard of folks doing well with both deep rigs and the short leash so fish the rig you like and seek out the water that makes sense.

Dry flies of choice this past week include Brooks Sprout Baetis, Wilcox’s Micromay BWO, Quickley’s Hackle Stacker BWO, Nyman’s DOA Cripple Baetis, Olive Parachute Adams, Buzzballs and the recently re-stocked, ever disappearing CDC Caddis emerger.

If streamers are your game now you’re talking our language! Dolly Llamas, ZK’s Colonel Kurtz, Purple Kreelex, Olive Mossfire, Sparkle Minnows, Dirty Hippies and brand new arrivals Lynch’s Drunk and Disorderly. We are your Missouri River streamer headquarters with exclusive bugs you won’t find anywhere else and a full range of streamer lines from Airflo and RIO. Stop in and talk streamers with us. We can’t get enough!

We’re open every day at 7 AM for everything you need for the Missouri River and beyond. Lodging, Guides, Shuttles, Drift Boat Rentals and a shop filled with Montana Fly Fishing essentials. Stop in and see what the buzz is about.

We are proud to be your Missouri River Fly Fishing Destination!

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:32-06:00September 24th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|0 Comments

The Week Ahead

Fall weather on tap this week on the MO’

BWO Weather on the way. Where will you be?

Enjoy this sunny, relatively warm day. It could be the last one we see for a while. Cooler temps and rain will roll in tomorrow afternoon. We’ll be spending the week in our waders and rain gear with an extra layer or two with temps in the 50’s and a good chance for precipitation daily.

Don’t let that bother you though. Perfect fall fishing conditions and just the type of weather we need to usher in the prime fall fishing.

Lacking the proper gear? Fear not. We’ve got you covered with wading gear from Redington and outerwear and layering from Simms, including our absolute favorite pants for fall and winter fishing – Simms Coldweather pants. We’ve also got great deals going on summer clothing as we clear space for new arrivals.

Per usual for fall, lodging is filling nicely, generally at the last minute. Fall outings seem to be a much more spur of the moment thing. We’ve got plenty of availability for guides and rooms this week but considering the weather that’s on the way, we expect it will be a busy week here on the Missouri so don’t wait too long to book.

Dry fly fishing is definitely an option this week but it’s the nymphing that has been getting things done and will continue to do so, even as the focus shifts more towards top water action. This is an awesome time of year to fish the Missouri because there is something for everybody. Whether it’s dry fly fishing, nymphing or chucking streamers you prefer, it’s all working right now on the MO’ and while early summer will always be prime time we can’t get enough of fall fishing here and on the surrounding waters.

That crisp fall air, the colored up leaves on the trees and colored up browns….how could you not love fall fly fishing in Montana?

We would love to have you as our guest this fall at Wolf Creek Angler and share with you the autumn awesomeness which we fondly refer to as our “second season”. Whether it’s a guide trip and lodging, drift boat rental or maybe just a shuttle and a few bugs you need, we are your Missouri River Full Service fall fly fishing destination with more on-site lodging than any other shop, the hardest working guides on the river, all the gear you need for the Missouri and beyond, RO and Adipose Drift Boat Rentals and of course an ever-expanding bug selection the likes of which has never been seen in Wolf Creek Montana. We are hands-on, outfitter owned and operated and since it’s primarily just ZK and I manning the shop you’ll get to know us personally and you’ll never be lost in the shuffle.

You are the reason we are here and we’ll always do whatever we can to help you in any way we can. Whether you are new to the sport or been at it for a lifetime we hope to be the shop you choose. No pressure, no intimidation, just a sincere desire to serve you with great products, great services and most importantly great customer service all in the most laid back atmosphere you’ll find anywhere. This shop is our pride and joy and we are committed to creating and maintaining a brand and a shop you’ll want to keep coming back to.

Come check us out and see what the buzz is about.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:32-06:00September 19th, 2016|Categories: Fishing Report, Montana Fly Fishing, Uncategorized|0 Comments

This week on the MO’

Big Fish – Small Bug, Zebra Midge days on the MO. Photo by Rudy Malmquist

A very fall-like day today in Wolf Creek with mid 40’s and rain showers. We’ll see a low of 31 tonight so it’s likely going to be a chilly start to the day tomorrow but blue skies will return and it should be very pleasant with plenty of sunshine and a high near 60.

We will see a warming trend beginning on Wednesday and should see temps near 80 for the weekend with plenty of sunshine. Expect a busy recreational weekend if the forecast holds as it could be the last of the summertime splash and giggle days.

The busy fall fishing season has begun and we expect to see plenty of traffic around from here on out. Not June/July traffic mind you but enough traffic that you should expect plenty of company out there. We’ve got more guide trips going out this week then we’ve had any week since July and we’re close to capacity on lodging for the early part of this week but don’t worry, things open up by the end of the week so give a call today and book that fall fly fishing adventure on the Missouri. Plenty of guides and plenty of lodging available for the time being before it gets crazy again the first part of October. That could all change with a phone call or two which is generally how it goes in the fall but at this time we’ve got a spot for you at Wolf Creek Angler for mid to late September fishing on the MO’.

The word is out and more and more folks are coming to find that WCA is a great option for Missouri River fly fishing any time of the year. With more on-site lodging than any other shop, the hardest working, most professional guide and shop staff you’ll find anywhere and a fully provisioned Missouri River Fly Shop with everything you need for your days on the water, you needn’t go anywhere else. We are the only Outfitter Owned and Operated Full Service Fly Shop in Wolf Creek Montana and we would like nothing better than to be your Missouri River fly fishing destination.

Keep thinking nymphing this week but expect dry fly action as well with plenty of pseudos around and reportedly some caddis activity in the evenings. The terrestrial bite is definitely waning but don’t rule it out completely just yet, especially as we creep back up into the mid to high 70’s later this week and into the early part of next week. Your favorite hopper/ant or hopper/small mayfly nymph combo may still net surprising results. You won’t know unless you try it. Moorish hoppers, Chubbys and ants in various flavors and increasingly the October Caddis are all getting eats river-wide.

Zebras, zebras and more zebras where nymphing is concerned, especially at the dam. Green Machines, PsychoMays, S & M’s, 2 Bits, San Juan Worms, various Cray Fish patterns, sows, scuds, magic flies, split case bwo’s, Juju’s, Czechs…….and on and on. No super hot single bug right now save the aforementioned Zebra Midge but plenty of fish being caught on plenty of different flies. Fish what you like and what you have confidence in. You’ll be surprised what a difference your attitude can make. In fact your attitude can often times have way more of a bearing on your level of success (or lack thereof) than any fly ever could.

Those playing the streamer game continue to report moderate to good action, depending on the day. Good options as of late have been Dirty Hippies, Moss Fires, Late Night Wandas, Sparkle Minnows, Space Invaders, Autumn Splendors, and a couple of Zach’s exclusives we just can’t seem to keep in stock.

Stop by the shop on your way to the river for up to the minute intel, what some have called the best coffee in the canyon, shuttles, cold weather gear, sun protection, ARC lines, LOOP rods and reels and much more. Open daily at 7 AM. Nobody is open earlier!

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:32-06:00September 12th, 2016|Categories: Fishing Report|Tags: dry fly fishing, fly fishing, Missouri River, RO Drift Boats, running line, Streamer Fishing, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler, zebra midges|0 Comments

Shifting Gears

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

It feels like the real deal this week as we make the transition from summer into early fall. Cool days and downright chilly nights have been the norm and it doesn’t look like that’s going to change anytime soon save for a brief return to summer weather on Saturday when we’ll see temps approaching 80. Back to 50’s and 60’s next week.

Fishing has been steadily improving with the change in the weather to the point where we can tell you with minimal disclaimers that it’s been consistently good. Of course there’s always the chance that you could hit it on an off day but for the most part we’ve hearing good to great reports from our customers and guests and there have been plenty of smiling faces around.

The dam is hot right now and not coincidentally is also the busiest piece of water. Guide trips and do-it-yourselfers alike have been cleaning up on the double zebra rigs as well as various cray fish patterns paired with a zebra. Mayfly nymphs and Czech nymphs have also been effective, generally when paired with….you guessed it…a zebra midge. Notice a trend here?

Black Zebras, Tan or Rainbow Czechs, Little Green Machines, Split Case BWO’s, BWO Magic Flies, Rainbow Warriors, Lightning Bugs in various flavors, Tailwater Sows, 2 Bits, Peep Shows, Military Mays, Claws R’ Cray, Snapping Crays. Juan’s Hi Def Baetis, Juju’s…..and on and on. Our advice? Double nymph rig fished mid-column in medium fast, medium depth water. We recommend you go with at least one black zebra midge and fish whatever you like for the second bug. Adjust your depth accordingly and stick with it once you find the right bug/depth/weight combo. More often than not once you are dialed in to where the fish are you will likely find them in that same type of water as you work your way up or downstream. Other times you cross that invisible line and everything changes. Lately that invisible line has been marked by a very visible Wolf Creek Bridge. Some tough runs from the bridge to Craig, especially in the afternoon but even those starting there in the morning are finding it to be on the slow side right now.

Even the dry fly anglers have been smiling this week with an abundance of Pseudos around and also some reports of good caddis action in the evenings. Hoppers and ants should definitely remain a major part of your dry fly game right on into early October and it’s also time to throw the fabled October Caddis into the mix. Best Sellers from the dry fly bins this week have been Olive Para Pseudos , WCA Trudes, Blooms Stealth Ants, Black Para Ants, Dandelion RS2’s, Rocky Mountain Mints, Double Wing Tricos, Hi Viz Griffiths Gnat, Corn Fed Caddis and Olive Para Adams. On the foam side pink or purple Moorish Hoppers and Purple Chubbys are definitely on the move but we’ve got plenty of other flavors as well if you want to show them something different which is never a bad call.

Streamers? Absolutely! We tend to push the streamer game at WCA being that Zach and I are both streamer fanatics and will throw them in ANY and ALL conditions, but that being said it’s been a good week for streamer fishing on the MO’ (and elsewhere) and it’s only going to get better as we move into the heart of fall. Stop by Wolf Creek Angler and check out our ever-expanding selection of streamers including a bunch of custom patterns you aren’t going to find in any other shop. We’ve also just gotten a bunch of new stuff in for fall including a fresh batch of Dirty Hippies!

The switch has been flipped and we’re back in the full swing of things with rooms filled, trips out, rental boats out and plenty of activity each morning around the shop. We hope you make WCA your first stop on the way to the MO’. We are your Missouri River Fly Fishing One Stop with On-Site lodging, the best guides on the river, vehicle shuttle service, drift boat and equipment rentals and a shop full of everything you need for your day on the water.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:32-06:00September 8th, 2016|Categories: Fishing Report|Tags: dry fly fishing, fly fishing, Missouri River, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler, zebra midges|0 Comments

Happy Labor Day from WCA

Autumn is starting to take hold on the Little Prickly Pear

Feeling like fall this Labor Day in Wolf Creek MT. Rainy and cold this morning followed by cloudy skies and cool temps struggling to reach 60.

A lot of activity around the streamer bin today as you might expect. Tomorrow will be a good streamer day as well.

Thank you to all who showed up for our 1/2 price Fly Sale on Saturday, we had a great turnout and we’ll do it again next year for sure.

It looks like it’s going to be a nice week to fish the Missouri with daytime temps in the high 60’s/low 70’s and nighttime lows in the 40’s. Lodging, guide trips, shuttles, boat rentals and much more available each and every day at Wolf Creek Angler.

6:30 AM is looking pretty dark these days so we’ll be opening at 7 AM starting tomorrow.

We hope you are enjoying what is for many the last day of summer vacation and that you are gearing up for some awesome autumn fishing on the Missouri River.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:32-06:00September 5th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|0 Comments

End of Summer Sale – WE’ll Match That!

Bins overflowing with bugs at Wolf Creek Angler

Planning on spending your Labor Day weekend on or around the MO’? Stop by Wolf Creek Angler for the best deals of the season on tons of killer gear.

We’re clearing out our summer inventory to make room for cooler weather offerings. Great deals to be had on Simms summer logo gear, Redington wet-wading gear and wading pants, Outdoor Research sun hats, Buff water gloves and much more.

Word is there’s a big fly sale going on down the road. Don’t tell anyone but we’ll match it! Half price on all flies Saturday only!

We are your Missouri River fly fishing one-stop and we are closer to Holter Dam and Wolf Creek Bridge than any other shop. We are right on your way.

Shuttles, Adipose and RO Drift Boat Rentals, your exclusive source on the Missouri for LOOP rods and reels and ARC fly lines and the only Full Line KAST Extreme Fishing Gear dealer on the river.

Oh yeah and we’ve also got the hardest working guides on the river and more on-site lodging than any other shop in the area. Great guides, affordable lodging minutes from the river and THE up and coming Missouri River Fly Shop….everything you need nestled in the canyon far removed from the buzz of Craig but not so far removed that you can’t make the short drive and get your fill. And speaking of the buzz of Craig – don’t miss the second annual Browns and Brews beer festival happening tomorrow in front of Izaaks Restaurant from 4 – 8 pm. 5371e745410f938b5e7023a2d339d199

We hope to see you this 3-day weekend at Wolf Creek Angler as we bid farewell to summer.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:32-06:00September 2nd, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|1 Comment

Easing out of August

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One week to go!

We are anxious to bid farewell to what has been a very quiet August on the Missouri. Despite the fishing being consistently good, at least by late summer standards, we just haven’t seen much traffic on the water this month.

It’s been a nice break and a good chance to catch up on some maintenance projects around the property but we are definitely ready to trade lawn watering/blog writing/blog reading/inventory/cleaning/painting/mowing days for busy days in the shop getting trips out the door, selling bugs, booking rooms and trips and spending time visiting with our customers. Not that it’s been completely dead but let’s just say that we haven’t spent a lot of time re-stocking product as of late.

That’s all about to change as the fall season gets underway. Soon the parking lot will be full again and the night life at WCA will return as lodging fills up and guests spend their cool fall evenings swapping fish tales over cocktails on the porch while anxiously anticipating the next day on the water.

We’re stocked up with plenty of new bugs for fall and very soon it will be time to move summer gear to the sale rack to make way for the return of cold weather gear. Keep an eye out for great sales on great gear at Wolf Creek Angler.

We’ve been booking trips daily and it looks to be a very busy fall on the Missouri, especially with the current situation on the Yellowstone. We would love to have you as our guest this fall on the MO’. Guide Trips and rooms available now, book yours today.

You don’t need to wait until fall to fish either. You’ve got a week left to take advantage of our Dog Days of Summer special. Through the end of August book a full day guide trip and a night of lodging and we’ll throw in a second night of lodging for free. Hard to beat that deal.

September will be good. October will be better and for those willing to roll the dice on the weather – November can be lights out. And it doesn’t end there.

Usually around mid-November things get pretty quiet around here again but that doesn’t mean you can’t fish. We don’t winter in the tropics, we winter on the Missouri! We’re here 12 months a year providing you with the best guides on the river; clean, affordable lodging; and an up and coming Missouri River Fly Shop filled with everything you need for fly fishing the Missouri no matter what time of year. We are among the only outfitter owned and operated shops on the river and we live to share the stuff of our life dream with you.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:33-06:00August 25th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|0 Comments

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