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Weekend Update

Blue Skies, plenty of sunshine and lots of yellow flowers along Little Prickly Pear make everything ok. photo by Wolf Creek Angler

We had a break from the gloomy wet weather yesterday with a bright and sunny day that lifted everyone’s spirits. We’re loving all of the precipitation for sure but it’s amazing what a little sunshine can do to change your state of mind.
Back to the gloomy weather today but looking on the bright side, it’s perfect streamer weather and it sounds like nymphing has been just fine as well save a few tough reports I heard from yesterday. What about dries you ask? On the spotty side right now as we await the arrival of the PMDs but that’s not to say there are no opportunities. Those who know where to go are finding plenty of action on top.

The weather pattern looks to be holding for the coming week with a chance for showers and thunderstorms most days. Highs in the 80’s tomorrow and Monday – more normal temps in the low 70’s for the remainder of the week.
We’ve got several vacancies for the early part of the week before we kick into full-on summer season mode late in the week. Book a night or two for yourself today and while you’re at it why not book yourself a guide trip and let our guides do all the work while you just catch fish?

Just back from Missoula this morning where the rivers are running muddy so if you are from that neck of the woods and you want to fish this week – make it the Missouri. We are here to help you out with anything you may need for your day on the water. Lodging, shuttles, , RO drift boats (including the brand new, much anticipated and much talked about Tailwater Skiff), friendly service and advice, all kinds of packs and accessories and wading gear and clothing from the likes of Fishpond, Kast, Redington, Umpqua and Simms and of course, the largest selection of Missouri River flies ever assembled under one roof in Wolf Creek Montana. Stop in and see us today and see what the buzz is about. Open daily at 7 am.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:52-06:00May 30th, 2015|Categories: Fishing Report, Uncategorized|Tags: dry fly fishing, Fishpond, Kast Gear, Little Prickly Pear, Missouri River, Montana, RO Drift Boats, RO Tailwater Skiff, running line, Streamer Fishing, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Weekend Outlook

It’s going to be a great weekend to get out and fish the Missouri with overcast to partly sunny skies and a chance for showers and thunderstorms each day. Friday looks great with a mix of sun and clouds and a high of 71. Things heat up on Saturday and Sunday with highs near 80.

The potential remains for some great streamer fishing, especially below the Dearborn which continues to churn. The same goes for the worm which should definitely be a component of your nymphing plan for the next while. Tailwater sows and various mayfly nymphs have been effective as of late including LGM’s, PMD Magic Fly, Rainbow Warriors, Autocads, Military May, Peeps Shows, 2 Bit Hookers, Black PT’s, Hot Belly PT in purple, Olive WD40’s and Pearl lightning bugs. We’ve also seen a resurgence in Zebra sales in both black and purple with silver tungsten beads and various caddis patterns like the weight fly in purple or gold have certainly had their moments.

Dry Fly potential is ever-present with baetis and midges and the occasional caddis around but we seem to have officially reached the in-between hatches stage as we await the PMD’s.

Sparkle Minnows and Kreelex have definitely led the charge in streamers for the past week. We just got in a brown and yellow Kreelex that I can’t wait to try and of course we are well stocked on my favorite the Circus Peanut in tan, olive, black or white. We’ve got everything you need for streamer fishing on the MO and beyond with a wide selection of Streamer Tip and Outbound Short lines from Rio and Streamer Max from Airflo which has been my go to line this season. Looking for a streamer rod? We’ve got St Croix Bank Robber rods available for demo. Designed by Kelly Galloup these 9′ 7 weight rods are exceptional streamer sticks with plenty of backbone for casting big weighted flies effortlessly and with exact precision. Try one today and if you like it so much you decide you want to purchase one we’ll knock the rental price off of your purchase.

We’re also offering Galloups’s High Stick Drifter for demo. This 10′ 5 weight with a special light-weight tip offers superb sensitivity and control without the fatigue associated with holding the rod high for long periods of time. Call ahead and reserve your Bank Robber or High Stick Drifter demo rod today.

We’ve got a couple of vacancies for the weekend and a bit of a lull through the middle of next week before things kick into gear again with full lodging and lots of trips going out beginning late next week and running through the summer season. We’re taking a breath now while we can as we prepare for the summer rush. It would be a great time to book a room and a trip for yourself – guides are standing by. It’s the calm before the storm.

See you soon at Wolf Creek Angler, your full service Missouri River fly shop and guide service located just minutes from Holter Dam and Wolf Creek Bridge – nobody’s closer!

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:52-06:00May 28th, 2015|Categories: Fishing Report|Tags: dry fly fishing, fly fishing, Missouri River, nymphs, running line, St Croix, Streamer Fishing, streamers, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Rainy Days on the MO

We did a lot of Dearborn River shuttles last week as people took advantage of 500 ish flows with the thought that the window to float would be short-lived. As of this morning the Dearborn is pushing at 807 so we may in fact have a Dearborn season after all, especially with rain in the forecast every day this week. Please give us a call today if you are interested in doing a day on the Dearborn. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to fish one of Montana’s hidden gems!

Back to the rain….obviously we were disappointed with the Dub C A Soiree getting rained out over the weekend and the soggy weather also put a bit of a damper on the Craig Caddis Festival the weekend before, though the word is that they did extremely well bringing in their biggest haul to date despite the low turnout.

So while there have been more days on the damp/cool side than not and mowing the grass has become a full-time job, the positives far outweigh the negatives. Things are really greening up everywhere you look, the high water in the creeks is making for some excellent streamer fishing opportunities both on the creeks themselves and on the Missouri and most importantly, Canyon Ferry continues to fill (currently at 88 percent) which will hopefully mean comfortable summer flows at or near the 4000 mark.

Flows in the mid 3000’s are what continue to be the prediction for the summer season and while these flows are not ideal for the overall health of the river a lot of the wade anglers love the fact that they can access so much more water. Consequently, the potential for conflict between wade anglers and boat anglers will be on the rise so please respect one another out there and give as wide a berth as possible to your fellow anglers whether in a boat or on foot. I personally go out of my way to give huge amounts of space to other boats and to wade anglers and I appreciate when others follow suit. There is plenty of water and plenty of room to spread out. If the majority of the traffic is concentrated in the top section why not go down low and explore new options. The fish are everywhere! We all have our comfort zones which we develop over time through our experience on the water but as the crowds roll in why not expand that comfort zone by frequenting some of the less popular stretches? Easier said than done, believe me I know, but it will make you a better angler and certainly a better guide if you get to know the whole river.

Stop by the shop or give us a call for up-to-the-minute reports and conditions. Open at 7:00 am daily for all of your Missouri River fly fishing needs including lodging, RO drift boat rentals, fishing licenses, shuttles and of course, the widely publicized largest selection of Missouri River flies ever assembled under one roof in Wolf Creek Montana as recently reported in major newspapers across the state.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:52-06:00May 26th, 2015|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: fly fishing, Missouri River, Montana, RO Drift Boats, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Missouri River Fishing Report 5/21/15

Hot fishing on cold rainy days on the MO.

Last weekend’s Montana Monsoon rains which lasted into the early part of the week changed things up a bit bumping Missouri flows up over 4,000 for a couple of days, greening up the countryside and coloring the water up below Little Prickly Pear and the Dearborn.
The streamer guys took advantage of the situation both on the MO and the creeks and the worm ruled for a short time as the mud dumped. We had a couple of outstanding bwo events on those cold rainy days despite the persistent north northeast winds which made things a little on the unpleasant side out there. All in all however, the cold wet weather made for some great fishing all the way around.
Yesterday the sunshine and blue skies returned and the action slowed a bit as the river cleared and the flows returned to sub 4K. Reports were mixed but overall it was on the slow side yesterday from top to bottom.
Tailwater sows were our ticket on Monday and Tuesday on the upper stretch but that all changed yesterday as we worked hard to find something they would eat with some consistnecy. It was one of those days constantly changing bugs and changing depths and failing to really find a consistent rig. There were some reports of the worm continuing to work below the Dearborn but we ran a wire worm of sorts for the better part of the day in the Wolf Creek to Stickney stretch and failed to get an eat. Little Green Machines, Peep Shows and the PMD Magic Fly were our best bugs of the day in slower, moderate depth water, usually working inside out and running the drop-offs.
The streamer bite was fair yesterday despite the bright sun with Coffey’s Sculpin Sparkle Minnow and the Circus Peanut getting some attention. Dry fly activity was spotty yesterday though there were a couple of spots with substantial pod activity between Craig and Stickney and it appeared as though an evening outing would have been quite productive judging by the diminished winds and the fish we saw up as we drove along the river back to Wolf Creek.
We’ve got another blue sky day with a slight chance of rain this afternoon with more of the same for tomorrow. We’ve got limited lodging available for the weekend and guides available anytime. Give us a call at the shop for up-to-the-minute river and weather conditions and stop by on your way to the river for bugs, shuttles, boats and everything you need for your day on the water. Don’t forget the DUB C A Soiree happening all day on Saturday with 15% off everything store wide except shuttles. Free barbeque beginning at 5 pm with music from Helena’s Sleeping Giants weather permitting.
See you at Wolf Creek Angler!

Our first day of outfitting on the Blackfoot with WCA guide Ryan Stultz

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:52-06:00May 21st, 2015|Categories: Fishing Report|Tags: fly fishing, Missouri River, Montana, running line, streamers, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

The Week Ahead

Preparations underway for the Dub C A Soiree. Fred hard at work getting the grounds in shape.

It’s going to be a busy week here in Wolf Creek as we prepare for Saturday’s Dub C A Soiree. We’re prettying things up around the shop and the property and hoping for awesome weather for the weekend. The current forecast is for rain showers in the morning becoming intermittent later in the day with highs near 70.
Stop in Saturday morning for bugs and shuttles and great deals on almost everything and come back after fishing for barbeque and live music from Sleeping Giants starting at 5 pm. We’ ve got a few vacancies for the weekend which should fill by mid week so don’t hesitate. Book your lodging and guide trips today.
Busy morning on the MO with the dam and Wolf Creek Bridge launches buzzing with activity. The rainy weekend has flows at around 4400 with Little Prickly Pear and the Dearborn pumping a fair amount of mud. Could be some outstanding streamer fishing to be had. Mixed bag of reports from yesterday with most reporting a tougher than average day. Heard a few good reports from those fishing the creeks but much of that water is pretty churned up right now. Should be back in shape by the middle part of the week.
The weather looks good this week with temps in the 60’s and 70’s and partly cloudy skies though that NNE wind looks like its going to hang around a while longer.
Full fishing report tomorrow.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:52-06:00May 18th, 2015|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: running line, WCA Soiree, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Come see what’s new at Wolf Creek Angler

As we move into the heart of the spring season we’ve got a shop full of gear and more arriving daily. Do yourself a favor and stop by and find out what the buzz is about at Wolf Creek Angler.
We’ve got a case full of new reels from Ross and Nautilus, racks full of awesome gear from KAST and Redington and all kinds of cool Simms WCA logo wear. Plenty of rods from Echo and St Croix including the High Stick Drifter and the Bank Robber – both available to demo. Give a call and reserve one today. If you fish it and you like it and you decide to purchase one we’ll knock the rental fee off of the purchase price.
Fishpond Nomad net restock underway. Smith optics, Yeti coolers, an awesome selection of fly lines from Rio and Airflo, all kinds of indicators including Strike Foundry and Air-Lock, leaders and tippet from Trout Hunter and Rio and all the tools and accessories you need for Missouri River Fly Fishing success along with the largest selection (and growing larger by the day) of flies ever assembled under one roof in Wolf Creek Montana. These are high quality bugs from the likes of Montana Fly Company, Umpqua, Yellowstone Fly Goods and Solitude….the real deal, not the knock-offs.
A top notch guide crew, comfortable and affordable dog-friendly lodging, shuttle service, RO drift boat rentals and a humble and helpful staff anxious to be a part of your Montana fly fishing adventure make us a great choice. All just minutes from Holter Dam and Wolf Creek Bridge…nobody’s closer!
Open daily at 7 AM for all of your Missouri River fly fishing needs.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:53-06:00May 12th, 2015|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Echo, Missouri River, Montana, Montana Fly Company, RO Drift Boats, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Missouri River Weekend Report 5/2/15

Danya Ann taming the MO – photo by Matt Hargrave

Widespread reports of Full-On sick nymphing the past couple of days river wide. Sunny skies and some stiff winds have limited dry fly opportunities during the day though it sounds like those returning to the water in the evenings have been rewarded with some near-epic conditions and lots of fish willing to eat.
Green Machines have been THE bug, hands down, no matter what the section though it sounds like the Pink Amex and the Rainbow Czech have had their moments as well. We restocked LGM’s this morning and while the #18 PT’s had been the most frequently picked over the grays are reportedly working as well, if not better, in some places so don’t hesitate to try them. Firebead sows and FB Rainbow Weight Flies have seen a bit of a resurgence over the past few days and we’ve been selling a ton of Olive WD 40’s. Purple Weight flies, tailwater sows, BWO Magic Fly, S & M’s , Micro Mays, 2 Bit Hookers, wire worms….all have been catching a lot of fish and last but not least…I haven’t heard too many reports about Peep Shows but for what its’ worth this bin had probably 8-10 dozen bugs in it when I opened this morning…

I haven’t heard any streamer reports though we’re thinking that should be on your agenda as well in the coming days.
Bottom line? The fishing is damn good right now no matter where you go. The word is that fish are more concentrated in the canyon section but that they are smaller overall than in the upper sections where there are reportedly fewer fish at the moment but much bigger average size. Pick a stretch and enjoy!
Lodging just shy of full this evening and opening up tomorrow and Monday before the next wave comes in on Tuesday. Completely booked mid-week but a few openings here and there towards next weekend. Guides at the ready. Don’t miss out on this awesome spring fishing. Book your trip on the Missouri today.

Make us your first stop on the way to the river for shuttles, bugs (other than #16 dark Peep Shows), bobbers, boats, fishing licenses, ice, Buffs and gloves for hot or cold weather, Rio and Trout Hunter leaders and tippet, all kinds of tools and accessories, a great cup of coffee, friendly and knowledgeable service, honest advice and much much more.

See you at WCA

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:53-06:00May 2nd, 2015|Categories: Fishing Report|Tags: dry fly fishing, green machine, Missouri River, running line, Streamer Fishing, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Momentum

The One and Only Wolf Creek Angler – located at 515 Recreation Road in Wolf Creek

It’s the first of May and things are in full swing at Wolf Creek Angler and on the Missouri. We’ve had a couple of extremely busy lodging weeks and some mornings in the shop that feel like the height of the season.

Looking back at where we were last year at this time, one month into our first season, we couldn’t be more pleased with our upward trajectory. We are so thankful to all of our customers and we’re excited to continue to improve and grow and offer you more of what you want and more of what you expect from your Full Service Missouri River fly shop and guide service.

And speaking of our guide service, this is an area of our business that we would love to grow and we’ve put together just the team to make that happen. Our guides are First Class in every respect and they are committed to making your day on the water one you won’t soon forget. We’re not into the ego thing at Wolf Creek Angler as anyone who has shopped here or stayed with us knows and we approach guide trips in the same way with our focus first and foremost on providing our clients with a great all around experience rather than on proving what phenomenal guides we are. Book a trip with us today for an experience that goes far beyond the numbers game.

It looks like it’s going to be another great week weather wise to fish the MO with temps in the low 70’s for the weekend and back up near 80 on Monday. Things cool down mid week with cloudy skies and low 60’s and a significant chance for rain showers on Thursday which will likely be your best bet for a good dry fly or streamer day.

Another busy week of lodging ahead but we do have a few vacancies on Sunday and Monday and again on Wednesday. Call today to book your guide trips and to fill these vacancies!

See you in the shop and on the water.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:53-06:00May 1st, 2015|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Missouri River, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

WCA Events Update

May is going to be a busy month on the Missouri. An early spring has kick started the 2015 season. Lots of folks around already and a bunch of stuff going on in addition to great fishing on the MO. Here’s what’s happening the next few weeks in and around Wolf Creek Montana.

Friday May 15th. Ales For Trails – Pioneer Park in Helena from 5 – 9 PM. Helena Ales for Trails is about contributing to the common good in Helena by raising funds for the Helena trail system. This year’s event will benefit Centennial Trail which is a paved non-vehicle path that will connect Spring Meadow Lake to East Helena.

This year will feature 40+ beer varieties from up to 15 different craft breweries. Participants will also have the opportunity to taste cider and wine. Live music by David Casey and Kate Plummer.

Saturday, May 16th. 9th Annual Craig Caddis Festival. 4 pm – ?? Barbeque Contest, Parade, Kids Activities, Silent Auction, Raffle, Live Music and all-around shenanigans in Craig Montana with proceeds going to support the Craig Volunteer Fire Department. We’ve decided to pass on the barbeque contest portion of the event this year but we are donating items for the auction and we will be around enjoying the festivities.

Saturday, May 16th. Montana 2015 General Fishing Season Opener. Get out and fish the creeks. We can’t wait!

Not the Dub C A Soiree – but cool anyways.

Saturday, May 23rd. The Inaugural Dub C A Soiree – Wolf Creek Angler, Wolf Creek Montana.

Come join us as we usher in another great season on the Missouri River with the Inaugural WCA Soiree. Great deals in the shop all day, food and fun and live music from Helena’s Sleeping Giants starting at 5 pm. You don’t want to miss this one. Limited lodging still available. Book yours today.

In addition to these big weekend events May will be a busy time at Wolf Creek Angler with crowds descending upon the region to fish our world-famous river. It should be prime time for streamer fishing and dry fly fishing will definitely be drawing a crowd. May is definitely a favorite month amongst the fly shop contingent as we enjoy spectacular fishing coupled with relative peace and solitude – the calm before the storm of the summer season.

We hope you join us for all of these events and great fishing on the Missouri River.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:54-06:00April 30th, 2015|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Craig Caddis Festival, dry fly fishing, Dub C A Soiree, fly fishing, Helena Ales for Trails, Missouri River, Montana, running line, Streamer Fishing, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Two Days Left…

Dry Fly Eat on the Missouri – photo by Wolf Creek Angler

Just two days remain to take advantage of our $300 spring special guide trips and winter lodging rates. The screaming deals come to an end on Thursday.
Good to great fishing continues depending on the day with midges and baetis aplenty and if you are lucky enough to have cloud cover you may just have the best dry fly fishing day you’ve ever had…or not.

The bugs are around on the sunny days as well but the fish eating them…not so much. Wade anglers are loving the sub 4K flows and are consistently having good days. Most of the tough day reports we’ve heard have been from the boat guys and usually the ones doing the Dam to Craig stretch. Our advice? Keep at it. Change bugs, change depths, change the water you are fishing, add weight and go deep, remove weight and go shallow. The fish are there, you just need to find them. Some are doing well with a shorter rig and no weight, others are going 10′ ish overall length with a bb or two and finding fish that way. Typically we’re thinking deep on these bright and sunny days but that isn’t always the case.

Shorten your float and work the water, that’s the best way to figure it out. I’m notoriously doing longer floats than I should, a product of my streamer chucking past, but if you aren’t throwing streamers the shorter floats make sense. You can spend time working the nymphing runs until you find the fish and you’ve got plenty of time to fish to any pods of rising fish you come across. If you try picking things apart this way on a 10 or 12 mile float you will almost always end up pushing through good water to get to the takeout at a reasonable time.

Hot flies? Olive WD-40’s, LGM’s, S & M’s, Two Bit Hookers, Dark Peep Shows, Magic Fly BWO, Hot Belly PT, MicroMays, Military Mays, Poxyback Baetis, beadless Zebras, Angel Case Emergers and miscellaneous sow bugs. Effective baetis dries are all over the map but I will say we’ve seen a run on CDC BWO’s and CDC Oliver Emergers over the past few days.

The only streamer reports I’ve heard as of late haven’t been very good but that’s no reason not to throw them. As that water continues to warm up it should result in some great streamer action. We’ve just replenished our Sparkle Minnow supply and we finally got in some more of Craven’s Dirty Hippy Rainbow. My go-to continues to be the tan Circus Peanut. Come by and check out our ever-increasing streamer selection.

It’s another busy week of lodging at WCA. We’ve got just two units left for the weekend so call soon if you need a room or a boat or a guide trip or all of the above. Open daily at 7:30 AM for all of your Missouri River fly fishing needs.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:54-06:00April 28th, 2015|Categories: Fishing Report|Tags: $300 Missouri River Guide Trips, dry fly fishing, fly fishing, Missouri River, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

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