Annual Fall Rod and Reel Sale Archives

Farewell August…Autumn is upon us

We enjoyed a brief respite from the heat last weekend but we’re right back in it this week with highs in the 90’s and pushing triple digits. The good news is we’re cooling WAY down overnight with temps dipping into the 40’s and 50’s. This bodes well for keeping water temps in the comfort zone and as we close out the month of August it’s certain that cooler weather will be here soon.

In the meantime start early and skip the heat of the day. 7 AM has felt like the ideal as of late with darkness starting to overtake that summertime early morning light.

River flows are holding steady at around 4,000 CFS with water temps in the 64 – 66 degree range. With an abundance of our regional waters on Hoot Owl Restrictions right now you really couldn’t ask for better water conditions that what we’re seeing right now…especially by late summer standards. Yes, weeds are an ever-present challenge but definitely not nearly as bad as they could be.

The shift in the weather seemed to trigger the autumn bite these past few days. We’ll see if that maintains through this next run of hot days which looks like it’s going to run into the middle part of next week.

Black Zebra midges getting it done, autumn style. Pair it with a purple weight fly, beaded sow or beaded Pheasant Tail or do the double zebra, medium to shallow depth on your rig with or without a bb. Pairing with a Zirdle could also be the right call but whatever nymph rig you’re running be sure to check it often and keep it clean.

The hopper bite has slowed a bit but it’s still good enough that you should be able to move at least a few fish it you put your time in. Trail with an ant or drop a zebra or green machine to up your odds or just run solo if casting proficiency is an issue. Grassy banks are the obvious target, mid-river riffles and shallow flats might surprise you.

We’re clearing out summer gear at 40 percent off….get it while it lasts. Fall gear arriving daily including killer WCA logo Simms Challenger Hoodies.

We’re fully stocked with Simms G3 and Freestone waders as well as wading pants and waders from Redington and a bunch of boot options from Korkers and Simms.

Summer fly bins are being rapidly depleted. Streamers, October Caddis and fall/winter options are in great shape.

Our Annual Fall Rod and Reel Sale is underway with 25 % off ALL RODS AND REELS. Lamson, Echo, Redington, Ross, Loop….all 25% off. The best deals of the season happening NOW.

We’re open at 7 AM daily with everything you need for your day on the water. Shuttles, bugs, ice, fishing licenses, sun protection, stream thermometers, anchors, nets, fly boxes in all shapes and sizes, lines, leaders…if you need it we more than likely have it. If we don’t have it you probably don’t really need it.

We are your Missouri River Fall Fly Fishing One Stop Shop.

Late September Update

We’re seeing classic early fall fishing conditions on the MO this week with chilly mornings followed by moderate temps, blue skies and sunshine and gusty afternoon winds more days than not.

Nymphing is good with Zebras still ruling the day and streamer fishing has been decent with the better action coming during lower light conditions in the mornings and late afternoons/early evenings.

Dry fly enthusiasts and streamer freaks are biding their time, piecing together decent days here and there while they wait for more fall-like conditions. We got a couple of hours of cooler, cloudier conditions yesterday morning but have yet to see much in the way of those cold, dark and drizzly days which often usher in the best of fall fishing. On the contrary, we’ll see more of the same this week and another shot of summer arriving early next week with temps back near 80. We’re hoping this is the last of it!

We’re ready for fall with a fresh shipment of streamers on the way and FINALLY some cold weather gear which should have been here weeks ago but better late than never. Flannel shirts, hats, gloves, wool socks, jackets, waders and boots…we’re ready. All we need now is some real fall weather.

Our Annual Fall Rod and Reel Sale is now officially underway with 25% OFF ALL current inventory of rods and reels.

Lodging seems to come and go. We’ve got a couple of busy weeks ahead starting this weekend but we do have at least a room or two available most nights. As always, the weather will dictate when we start shutting things down but at this point our plan is to do the first phase of winter shutdowns around the third week of October which will limit our availability to the cabins and bungalows. We’ll likely close the cabins mid to late November and will again have our bungalows available all winter long. Off season rates go into effect in November. We’ve decided to hold off-season rates for this season at $99 plus tax.

This has been one of our busier Septembers for guide trips and the last minute requests seem to just keep coming. We’re pretty well booked through the first week of October and then things start to thin out. As those trips thin out the guide staff follows suit and after what will likely go down as one of the busiest guide seasons in recent memory many of our guides have plans to flee the vicinity for a well-deserved rest. A few of us will be around for the duration so don’t hesitate to give us a shout and we’ll see if we can’t get you booked for a late fall or early winter trip on what will soon be the lonely MO.

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