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Labor Day 2015

The best deals of the season this weekend at WCA

You asked, we delivered. The response has been so great to our Labor Day Sale that we’ve decided to extend it one more day so include a trip to Wolf Creek in your plans today for great deals on almost everything in the shop.

Sunny skies today with highs near 60. Perfect fall fishing weather on the Missouri. A nice week ahead with plenty of sunshine and temps in the low to mid 70’s.

Things are about to get really busy again so take advantage of these last days of relative solitude and enjoy some time on the water. Give us a call and book a cabin and a guide trip and experience Missouri River fall fishing at its best.

Thanks to all of you who came out for the sale and for the Browns and Brews Craft Beer Festival. It’s been a fun weekend despite the cooler weather.

Now we bid summer a fond farewell and welcome the fall season. Make Wolf Creek Angler your one-stop on the way to the MO for everything you need for your day on the water. Shuttles, RO Drift Boat Rentals, Lodging, Guides and a shop full of Missouri River fly fishing necessities. Open daily at 6:30 am, earlier that ALL THE REST. Open earlier and located closer to Holter Dam and Wolf Creek Bridge than anyone else. We are proud to be your Missouri River Fly Shop.

Farewell summer….

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:46-06:00September 7th, 2015|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: fly fishing, Missouri River, RO Drift Boats, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Spend your Labor Day Weekend at Wolf Creek Angler

We’ll close out summer with a wet weekend and cooler temps, just what we need right now to help get the wildfire situation under control. Expect rain this afternoon and then off and on right on through Sunday night. At this point it looks like Labor Day will be pleasant with mostly sunny skies and a high near 70.

In the meantime think nymphs, streamers, huge savings on almost everything at WCA and Montana brewed beer.

Overcast skies, rain and temps south of 70 could make for some spectacular nymphing and streamer days so change those heliocentric weekend plans and get out here.

Leave summer behind and embrace the awesomeness of fall with a weekend in Wolf Creek and Craig- we’ve got plenty of lodging available with rates starting at $69.

Why not splurge and book yourself a cabin or bungalow for under $120/night plus tax. As part of our Labor Day Blow Out SALE book Friday and Saturday night and we’ll throw in Sunday night for free (Bungalows and Cabins only).

Speaking of the Labor Day Blow Out – WCA is the place for great deals on most everything this Saturday and Sunday. Take 20 percent off of all merchandise store-wide and more on select items including 30 percent off men’s and women’s Simms WCA solarflex shirts and up to 40 percent off select clearance items. The best deals of the season this weekend at Wolf Creek Angler.

The best deals of the season this weekend at WCA

You can’t afford to miss these deals!

Make sure to include the Inaugural Browns and Brews Craft Beer Festival in your plans. The event will be held under the tent in Craig on Saturday, September 5th from 4 pm – 8 pm rain or shine and will include live music, live and silent auctions and of course amazing craft beer from Katabatic, Bozeman Brewing Co., The Mighty Mo, The Front, and Bowser Brewing. $25 entry fee gets you in and also gets you a cool Derek DeYoung glass with which to sample your brews.

Bid on all sorts of cool items including what may be the coolest item of all – a WCA Hydro Flask growler and matching Hydro Flask True Pint glasses. Who knows, you may even be able to talk one of the breweries into filling it for you!

Hydro Flask WCA growler and True Pint glasses could be yours.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:46-06:00September 3rd, 2015|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Browns and Brews, Craig MT, Missouri River, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Welcome September

Enjoy the solitude while it lasts – the Missouri River will soon be bustling with activity again as anglers return for the fall season – our favorite time of the year.

While not quite what we see in June and July, expect to have plenty of company out there soon. You have about a week and a half or so left where you might very well have the whole river to yourself and there’s no reason, at least from a fishing standpoint, that you shouldn’t be here right now!

Very good nymphing reports from the dam in particular, but we’re hearing decent reports from every section depending on the day. Status Quo on the bug front – zebra midges, Tung Darts, WD40’s, Peep Shows, Split Case BWO’s (and PMD’s) Two-Bit Hookers, Micro Mays, LGM’s, Juju Baetis, Weight Flies, Rainbow Warriors, Czechs, S & M’s , Military Mays, Pheasant Tails and Cray Fish have all been catching fish. It’s a great time of the year to throw the whole box at them- the fish are hungry and they’re eating nymphs a plenty.

Still hit or miss on the dry flies but good fish being caught on hoppers daily. Our go-to hopper continues to be the Tan Moorish but Tan or Pink More or Less, Tan White Clouds, purple Yeti Hoppers, and chubbys in purple, gold and tan are consistently getting eats as well. Try trailing a small parachute ant or a zebra or a Pine Squirrel Leech…. the possibilities are limitless.

Tricos still providing limited opportunities but definitely coming to a close. Pseudos, Callibaetis, October Caddis and BWO’s are all on the autumn dry fly menu.

The streamer bite has been all the talk as of late. Try a Sparkle Minnow, Circus Peanut, Skiddish Smolt or just a plain old bugger and see what happens. Lots of new streamers in the bins at WCA along with great line choices from Airflo and Rio. New to the streamer game? We’d love to help you get started. Come grab a demo St Croix Bank Robber and give it a shot – it could change your fishing life forever!

Plenty of lodging available for the time being at WCA.. Two weeks from now that changes but we usually have something available so give us a call and book your fall getaway – Epic Days Ahead!

Shop open daily at 6:30 am for all of your Missouri River fly fishing needs. Guides, Shuttles, RO Drift Boat rentals (including the wildly popular Tailwater Skiff), Lodging, hot and cold weather gear and of course, the largest selection of Missouri River flies ever assembled under one roof in Wolf Creek Montana.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:46-06:00September 2nd, 2015|Categories: Fishing Report|Tags: Fish, fly fishing, Missouri River, St Croix, Streamer Fishing, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Farewell to August

The cold front which arrived over the weekend has cleared the skies this morning however along with the cold front came a new fire which hit very close to home. The Bray Gulch fire above Holter Lake was spotted on Sunday afternoon and at last report was burning approximately 100 acres forcing the evacuation of the Holter Lake and Log Gulch Campgrounds as well as the north side of Beartooth Road which remains closed this morning. Officials report that they believe they will be able to hold the fire at Beartooth Road.

It’s definitely feeling like fall with temps in the low 50’s this morning and fallen yellow leaves starting to dot the lawn. A little breezy today with southwest winds sustained at 14-17 and gusting to 24 – not the best weather for containing fires but the cooler temps are helpful. High near 85 tomorrow and then things really start to cool down with temps in the 50’s and 60’s later in the week and into the weekend with showers and thunderstorms likely each day starting on Thursday.

The fishing has been fairly consistent and should only improve as we move into September. Not many folks around these days which has afforded us plenty of time to work on various projects around the shop as well as to spend a little time at the archery range preparing for the upcoming hunting season.

Should you bother coming out to fish the Missouri right now? Absolutely you should. Lack of traffic does not mean lack of fish – and while it may not be STUPID GOOD right now we’ve had some very respectable days out there. Couple that with having miles of water to yourself and why wouldn’t you come fish the Missouri right now?

We’ve got plenty of lodging available and though some of our guides are enjoying the downtime before the fall season kicks into gear they would rather be working so give us a call and book a trip today. Nymphs, hoppers, streamers….we’re throwing them all right now.

Make Wolf Creek Angler your one stop on the way to the river for shuttles, bugs, cold weather gear, sun protection, Fishpond Nomad Nets, Montana Maid Coffee, ice, Rio and Trout Hunter leaders and tippet, all kinds of tools and accessories, friendly honest advice and much more all in the most laid back, non-intimidating atmosphere you’ll likely find in any shop.

Don’t forget our Labor Day Blow Out Sale happening this Saturday and Sunday with great deals on almost everything we sell.

See you soon at WCA. Shop open daily at 6:30 AM.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:46-06:00August 31st, 2015|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Bray Gulch Fire, Fishpond, fly fishing, Missouri River, streamers, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Weekend Update

Lots of smoke – not a whole lot of traffic. If you can tolerate the smoke you’ll likely do well out there this weekend.
A mixed bag of reports this week but overall the fishing has been consistently pretty good and improving.

The dam is fishing well with the usual suspects. Zebra midges, Tung Darts, Two-Bit Hookers, LGM’s, etc. That’s not to say you should overlook the rest of the river. We heard good reports from the canyon yesterday on down to Pelican. Try the same bugs you would use at the dam and don’t overlook the old stand-by Pheasant Tails and Hare’s Ears – there’s a reason these bugs have been around forever…..they work.

There continue to be fish being caught on various crayfish patterns and a pine squirrel leech dropped under a chubby or a Moorish Hopper can be downright deadly depending on the day.

We’ve had a few people come in and report having had some decent trico action though the consensus is that if you do happen to find fish up on Tricos you better choose your bug carefully and make that first cast count because the fish aren’t going to forgive any errors at this point. We’ve also seen a fair amount of pseudos around and the occasional callibaetis so have those flies at the ready and don’t forget about the caddis. There are certainly dry-fly opportunities to be had right now, especially if terrestrials are your thing. Lots of bees around right now too so keep an eye on your drink (a sting to the mouth can be extremely painful) and maybe throw a bee pattern and see what happens….you never know.

Those braving the weeds and throwing streamers have been reporting some decent action. This will only get better from here on out.

Bottom line – the smoke is unpleasant but it does provide some overcast which isn’t a bad thing. There’s a cold front moving in later today that will bring us cooler temps for the coming week but which will also be accompanied by gusty winds which won’t help with the fire situation. Look for air quality start to improve tomorrow.

See you at Wolf Creek Angler for guides, lodging, shuttles, bugs and much, much more. Don’t miss our Labor Day Blow Out Sale next weekend. Everything will be on sale including amazing deals on Simms WCA summer wear. Sale runs Saturday and Sunday. Shop open daily at 6:30 AM.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:46-06:00August 29th, 2015|Categories: Uncategorized|0 Comments

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

Eventually the smoky haze of August will clear and we will begin to clearly see the changes of the season which are already underway. Average daytime temps will begin to cool into the low to mid 70’s for September and the long, cool nights will usher in change on the Missouri. Cool water, bright blue skies and the golden light of autumn make fall a magical time to fish the Missouri.

Terrestrials will continue to produce throughout the fall months but it’s also the time we start to think about streamers. Weeds will continue to frustrate your efforts but that first 20+” brown smashing your streamer will make it all worth while.

We LOVE summer – it’s what pays the bills, but it’s hard to not love the fall just as much. What’s not to love? Cooler temps, fleece, football, fall colors, hunting, big brown trout, hunting big brown trout, BWO’s, Oktoberfest beer, hockey, streamer fishing, the World Series, October Caddis….the list goes on and on.

Make Wolf Creek Montana and the Missouri River your fall getaway. September and October are filling quickly but we’ve still got plenty of lodging available so book yourself a Missouri River guide trip and a stay at Wolf Creek Angler. Start your day with a hearty breakfast at The Frenchman and then spend the day fishing the Missouri. Dinner at Izaaks in Craig or The Frenchman or Oasis in Wolf Creek followed by a night cap on the porch or at the WCA lounge…sleep and repeat. Does it get any better or any more quintessential Montana than that?

See you this fall at Wolf Creek Angler.

Unwind and tell some lies at the WCA Lounge – photo by Wolf Creek Angler

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:46-06:00August 28th, 2015|Categories: Uncategorized|0 Comments

Fishing Report 8/26/15

Good fishing to be had out there right now river-wide. We’ve had some downright spectacular days up at the dam and pieced together some decent days below Craig as well. The Wolf Creek Bridge to Craig section has not been all that lately but that being said, there are plenty of fish in that section. Get out there and get them figured out!

Double Zebras, Tung Darts, Red Two Bit Hookers, Little Green Machines, Tailwater Sows, Split Case PMD’s, BWO Magic Flies and various Crayfish patterns are getting it done below the surface and the hopper/terrestrial bite has been good enough to keep things interesting if you choose to make a day of hoppers and ants. If you’re not getting eats on the terrestrials try dropping a Pine Squirrel Leech or a #16 purple or gold weight fly or the aforementioned Zebra Midge – they may change your luck.

The smoke is hanging heavy right now and will continue to do so throughout the week but the silver lining is that the smoke is blocking out the sun and keeping things from getting as hot as they could which is allowing the fire crews to make substantial progress on many of the fires burning around the area.

Hoot Owl Restrictions have begun to be lifted as we move towards cooler days. See below for the latest comprehensive list of Restrictions and Closures from FWP.

Traffic is still very light out there but it wont be this way much longer. Lodging is beginning to fill again as people begin to work fall fishing on the Missouri into their plans. Give us a call today for lodging and /or guide trips. Mid September through early November is one of our absolute favorite times to fish the Missouri. Sunny days with a chill in the air, colored up trees, colored up fish – does it get any better? Traffic will definitely pick up as we move into September but people tend to spread out more in the fall so it never seems to feel overly crowded unless you get stuck doing row-arounds at the dam.

Make Wolf Creek Angler your destination for fall fishing on the Missouri. We’ve got everything you need from top notch Missouri River Fly Fishing Guides to clean, functional and affordable lodging and a first-rate fly shop fully stocked with everything Missouri River Fly Fishing including an ever-increasing selection of bugs rivaling that of any shop in the area. Open daily at 6 AM, earlier than all the rest, for all of your Missouri River fly fishing needs and just minutes from Holter Dam and Wolf Creek Bridge – nobody is closer!

Bugs, shuttles, Rio and Trout Hunter leaders and tippet, ice, fishing licenses, sun protection, cold-weather gear, hot weather gear, Fishpond Nomad Nets, Smith sunglasses, all kinds of tools and accessories and more. Don’t see what you want? We are always more than happy to call around and see if we can find it at one of the other shops for you.

Stop by Wolf Creek Angler and see what the buzz is about.

Following is the up-to-date list of Restrictions and Closures from FWP.

Beaver Creek Full Angling Closure starting 09/01/2015
Mandatory Waterbody Closure
Beaver Creek, in Hill County, for its entire length below the outlet of Beaver Creek Reservoir. (8/24/2015)
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Belmont Creek Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction starting 07/30/2015
Mandatory Drought Closure – 2 PM to Midnight
Tributary to the Blackfoot River. (7/29/2015)
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Big Hole River Madatory Drought Closure starting 8/19/2015.
Mandatory Drought Closure –

[24 hour] River sections of the Big Hole River: Saginaw Bridge on Skinner Meadows Road to North Fork Big Hole River. (8/18/2015)
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Madatory Drought Closure starting 8/19/2015.
Mandatory Drought Closure – [24 hour] Big Hole River from the Notch Bottom FAS to the confluence with the Beaverhead River. (8/18/2015)
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Copper Creek Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction starting 07/30/2015
Mandatory Drought Closure – 2 PM to Midnight
Tributary to Landers Fork. (7/29/2015)
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Cottonwood Creek Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction starting 07/30/2015
Mandatory Drought Closure – 2 PM to Midnight
Tributary to the Blackfoot River. (7/29/2015)
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Gold Creek Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction starting 07/30/2015
Mandatory Drought Closure – 2 PM to Midnight
Tributary of the Blackfoot River. (7/29/2015)
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Landers Fork Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction starting 07/30/2015
Mandatory Drought Closure – 2 PM to Midnight
Tributary to the Blackfoot River. (7/29/2015)
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Monture Creek Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction starting 07/30/2015
Mandatory Drought Closure – 2 PM to Midnight
Tributary to Blackfoot River. (7/29/2015)
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Morrell Creek Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction starting 07/30/2015
Mandatory Drought Closure – 2 PM to Midnight
Tributary to Clearwater River. (7/29/2015)
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Murphy Lake Emergency Closure on Murphy Lake
Fire Related Closure
Murphy Lake located in Lincoln County. (8/24/2015)
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North Fork Blackfoot River Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction starting 07/30/2015
Mandatory Drought Closure – 2 PM to Midnight
North Fork Falls to the confluence with the Blackfoot River. (7/29/2015)
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Reopened Waterbodies
Big Hole River Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction Lifted starting 8/21/2015.
Closure Lifted
Big Hole River: Maiden Rock FAS up to the Notch Bottom FAS. (8/21/2015)
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Bitterroot River Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction Lifted starting 8/19/2015.
Closure Lifted
Bitterroot River from its origin at the confluence of the East and West Forks of the Bitterroot River to its mouth. (8/19/2015)
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Blackfoot River Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction Lifted starting 8/19/2015.
Closure Lifted
Blackfoot River from its headwaters to its confluence with the Clark Fork River. (8/19/2015)
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Clark Fork River Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction Lifted starting 8/19/2015.
Closure Lifted
Clark Fork River from Rock Creek downstream to its confluence with the Flathead River. (8/19/2015)
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Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction Lifted starting 8/22/2015.
Closure Lifted
Clark Fork River from its headwaters downstream to Rock Creek. (8/22/2015)
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East Gallatin River Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction Lifted starting 08/24/2015
Closure Lifted
Entire East Gallatin River from its origin at the confluence of Rocky and Sourdough Creeks to its confluence with the West Gallatin River. (8/24/2015)
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Flint Creek Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction Lifted starting 8/22/2015.
Closure Lifted
From the Highway 1 Bridge near milepost 53 to the mouth. (8/22/2015)
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Gallatin River Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction Lifted starting 08/24/2015
Closure Lifted
Lower Gallatin River from Sheds Bridge (Hwy 84) near Four Corners, MT, downstream to its confluence with the Madison River at Three Forks. (8/24/2015)
View Water Body Report
Jefferson River Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction Lifted starting 08/24/2015
Closure Lifted
Entire Jefferson River. (8/24/2015)
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Madison River Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction Lifted starting 08/24/2015
Closure Lifted
Lower Madison River from Ennis Dam to the Missouri River Headwaters. (8/24/2015)
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Ruby River Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction Lifted starting 08/24/2015
Closure Lifted
Portions of the Ruby River from Duncan District Road to its confluence with the Beaverhead River. (8/24/2015)
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Shields River Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction Lifted starting 08/24/2015
Closure Lifted
Most of the Shields River from its confluence with Smith Creek downstream to its confluence with the Yellowstone River. (8/24/2015)
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Silver Bow Creek Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction Lifted starting 8/22/2015.
Closure Lifted
From Blacktail Creek to the mouth where it joins with Warm Springs Creek. (8/22/2015)
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By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:47-06:00August 26th, 2015|Categories: Fishing Report|Tags: Fishpond, fly fishing, Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T), green machine, Holter Dam, Missouri River, RIO, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Summer Fading Fast

As we enter the last full week of August the shorter days and cooler nights have us eagerly anticipating fall and the second season on the Missouri. Summer is winding down, the kids are going back to school this week and while it still feels like summer out there the chilly mornings we’ve had as of late are a welcome sign of things to come. The breather that comes with the August Lull has been nice but we’re ready to get back to the business of making your Missouri River fly fishing experience all that it can be.

The fishing has been decent most days with the nymphers having the most success but if you commit to the terrestrials you should get at least a fish or two to move and their have been some absolute piggy browns being caught on hoppers, chubbies and ants so don’t give up!

Summer and smoke will return this week with highs in the 90’s each day.

Don’t miss our Labor Day Sale September 5th and 6th. Great deals on almost everything in the shop including Simms Solarflex WCA logo wear and KAST summer Guide Wear. We’ve got plenty of lodging available for the big Labor Day weekend so why not make Wolf Creek and the Missouri River your Labor Day Getaway this year. Browns and Brews Beer Fest happening in Craig on Saturday, September 5th from 4 to 8 PM with live music and plenty of great Montana Made Beer from Bozeman Brewing Company, Bowser Brewing Company, Katabatic Brewing Company, The Front Brewing Co. and Mighty Mo Brewing Company. This brewfest will have live and silent auctions, to raise money for the betterment or improvement of Craig. Don’t miss you chance to bid on some great auction items including Wolf Creek Angler gear and a guide trip/lodging package.

Enjoy late summer on the Missouri and make WCA your one stop before you hit the river for shuttles, guide trips, lodging, Montana Maid Coffee, fishing licenses, ice, Fishpond Nomad nets, Yeti Ramblers, Colsters and Hoppers, Rio and Trout Hunter leaders and tippet, Sun Protection from Buff, Simms and Outdoor Research, friendly honest info and advice, and of course, the largest selection of Missouri River flies ever assembled under one roof in Wolf Creek Montana.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:47-06:00August 24th, 2015|Categories: Fishing Report|Tags: brown trout, Browns and Brews, Craig MT, Labor Day Sale, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler, Yeti|0 Comments

Smoky Blue Sky Sunflowers photo by Lasha Turner

The wildfire smoke has settled in on the Missouri making it a little tough to breathe but the fish don’t seem to mind. Traffic continues to be very light and the fishing has been fair most days and occasionally very good.

Nymphing is the way to go if you’re looking for numbers and while there are fish everywhere, the highest concentrations of fish (and anglers) are at the dam so choose your float accordingly. Black Zebra Midges, Red Two-Bit Hookers, Tung Darts, LGM’s, PT’s, Weight Flies, Dark Peep Shows, Crayfish and an array of mayfly nymphs are all getting plenty of action.

We’ve been spending a lot of our time working the terrestrial angle and while the hopper game never really seems to be “on fire” on the Missouri, a day spent throwing big dries will likely result in at least a couple of good eats. Trail an ant or a caddis pattern or go with a nymph dropper to up your odds. We’ve had some luck with #16 purple weight flies and also zebra midges and PT’s dropped off of a gold or purple chubby or a tan Moorish Hopper.

Tricos around on any given day and fish eating them if you really want a challenge. Callibaetis and Pseudos around as well so coupled with the terrestrials there are plenty of dry fly opportunities to be had.

Streamers? There has been some chatter about a good streamer bite but it’s not our favorite time of the year to throw streamers as the weeds make a clean retrieve a real challenge. Not to say you wont move some fish but for me the frustration level resulting from frequent hook ups with large clumps of vegetation outweighs the appeal of the potential of possibly hooking up with a big fish or two.

Come join us for August on the Missouri. The air is a little heavy and the fishing can be hit or miss but the weather is awesome with comfortable days and cool nights and you can have miles of water virtually to yourself if you are willing to leave the dam.

Stop by the shop for all the bugs you need and friendly advice on where to go and what to throw. We’ve also got you covered with lodging, RO Drift Boat Rentals, Expert Guides, fishing licenses, sun protection, Extreme Fishing Gear from KAST, Yeti Colsters, Simms logo wear and much, much more.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:47-06:00August 20th, 2015|Categories: Uncategorized|0 Comments

Wildfires and Brown Trout

Things remain pretty quiet around Wolf Creek and Craig as we move into the second half of August. Traffic is light but there are definitely fish being caught out there.

If you follow this blog you might think we’ve stopped fishing though nothing could be further from the truth! We’ve posted travel blogs and bear blogs over the past few days and the wildfires are definitely the topic of conversation right now with Governor Bullock declaring a fire emergency in Montana over the weekend. There are currently over 100 active wildfires around the state burning some 47,000 acres and some of these are hitting home affecting waters we love to fish with the Sucker Creek fire affecting the Landers Fork and Copper Creek and the Scotty Brown fire which is now contained closing River Junction Road limiting Blackfoot access.

So what about the fishing?

The fishing report has been somewhat static as of late but it’s definitely worth your time to get out there and fish the Missouri. Nymphing has been decent, especially at the dam and there have been a bunch of big brown trout being caught on terrestrials primarily in the lower stretches but there’s no reason you shouldn’t try the hopper rigs wherever you happen to be fishing.

Good nymph choices have been black zebra midges, red Two-Bit Hookers, Tung Darts and Peep Shows with various Cray Fish and Leech patterns getting some attention as well. On top run your choice of hoppers and ants. We’ve been having good luck with tan Moorish hoppers, Pink or Purple More-or-Less hoppers and tan Whitecloud Hoppers trailed with black parachute ants.

These are some of the beauties our guides and clients and shop customers have been picking up over the last couple of weeks.

Stop by Wolf Creek Angler on your way to the river for all of your Missouri River fly fishing needs including Fishpond Nomad hand nets and boat nets, Yeti Hoppers, Hydro Flask growlers and pint glasses, tippet and leaders from Rio and Trout Hunter, loads of cool Simms WCA logo wear, shuttles, lodging, some of the hardest working guides on the river and of course, the largest selection of Missouri River flies ever assembled under one roof in Wolf Creek Montana and we’re just minutes from Holter Dam, nobody is closer. Shop open daily at 6 am – Montana Maid Coffee freshly brewed every morning.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:47-06:00August 17th, 2015|Categories: Fishing Report|Tags: brown trout, Fishpond, Holter Dam, Missouri River, running line, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

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