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Looking Towards Fall

Fall on the Missouri – photo by Neale Streeks

Thinking about fall fishing on the Missouri? We are too!

October is one of our favorite months to fish the MO’ and judging by our lodging and guide trip bookings, it’s yours too.

The first three weeks of October look to be extremely busy though we still have openings so don’t put it off any longer, give us a call today and book that fall trip.

As of right now things are pretty busy starting around the middle of September and then thin out the last week of October. Keep in mind that these last few years the late October/early November fishing has been the best of the fall. The weather can be hit or miss but it’s typically cool/cloudy/snowy/rainy days that are preferred if fishing BWO’s is your game.

Fall is also the time for streamer fishing. Weeds will still be a factor but it’s definitely worth the effort when you hook into that giant Missouri River brown decked out in full spawning colors.

Don’t let the possibility of rain or sleet or snow or cold discourage you as it’s often the case that the worse the weather is the better the fishing is. And the beauty of lodging and fishing with WCA is that you’ve got a premier Missouri River fly shop on site ready to meet all of your fly fishing needs. Cold weather gear; layering; waders and boots; rods from Loop, Echo, St Croix and Redington; reels from Ross, Loop, Nautilus, Redington and Echo; ARC and Rio fly lines; packs, nets and accessories from Fishpond and the biggest and best selection of bugs ever assembled under one roof in Wolf Creek Montana, including a streamer selection that rivals that of any other shop with a bunch of WCA Exclusives you won’t find anywhere else. We’re starting to stock up for fall fishing with all kinds of new bugs and new gear. Stay tuned for a MAJOR shop-related announcement coming soon!

So while it’s definitely still summertime on the Missouri it won’t be for long. Leaves are starting to change, pre-season football has started, the first of the Oktoberfest beers have already hit the shelves and in two weeks your kids will be back in school and you’ll all be wondering where the summer went. Fret not, fall is a magical time on the MO’.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:33-06:00August 15th, 2016|Categories: Montana Fly Fishing, Uncategorized|Tags: ARC Fishing, brown trout, Fall fishing, Fishpond, fly fishing, Redington, RIO, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|1 Comment

This Week on the MO’

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We’re definitely looking at cooler temps this week and we’re actually starting to hear some good fishing reports from our guides and even from a few of our guests who are out there getting it done on their own.

It seems the short leash has been the key to success though there have been some strong hopper outings as well. Try both on and see what happens.

We’re partial to the hopper/dropper rig because we LOVE to see them eat the hopper. Sometimes they crush it, sometimes it just disappears. Be on the alert. You typically aren’t going to get a ton of eats on the hopper so you need to make it count. It really sucks when you miss the take, you might not get another shot all day! Drop a mayfly nymph off of your pink or purple Moorish Hopper to increase your odds or we also like to run two on top and trail an ant. The trout like ants, sometimes more than hoppers!

Nymphs we would suggest include Split Case PMD’s, pheasant tails, Little Green Machines, S & M’s, Military Mays and weight flies in purple. If you’re going to run a two nymph rig we recommend Palsa pinch-on indicators and we also like the Lil’ Nuggets from Strike Foundry. Keep your rig under three feet, sans split shot and find your water.

We’ve been doing well in the fast water, medium depth. Same nymphs as above in addition to various crayfish and rubber leg patterns. Don’t overlook the worm either. A worm and a cray could be a deadly combination. If you aren’t comfortable with the weightlessness of the rig then make one of your nymphs something with a tungsten bead….it’s plenty of weight for what you’re trying to do.

Not much to report on the trico front. Still seeing bugs and occasionally fish on them but we’re not counting on it. Similar story with the caddis in the evening. There are bugs around and it’s never a bad idea to try your elk hair caddis or outrigger caddis/emerger rig during last light. Find the fish, show them a good presentation and see what the fish gods have to say about it.

Lodging has started to fill again after a quiet week but we still have plenty of availability for lodging and guides. Don’t forget our Dog Days of Summer Special if your thinking of coming out to give it a go. Book a guide day and two nights lodging and we’ll throw in a third night of lodging for free. Why not take advantage of the light traffic and book yourself an August getaway on the Missouri?

Days are getting noticeably shorter so we’re back to opening at 6:30 AM. It’s pretty dark (and getting darker every day) at 6 AM though I’ve still seen a few folks doing the early launch. If you’re wanting to be on the water prior to 6:30 don’t hesitate to come by. We’re generally in here at or just after 6 firing up the machine so feel free to stop. The coffee may not be quite ready but by the time you get that shuttle form filled out and load up on bugs we’ll have you out the door with a cup to go.

Come check out our ever-expanding bug selection, new arrivals in the reel case from Nautilus and great lines from ARC Fishing. We’re loving these fly lines this summer…you will too.

See you soon in the shop and on the water.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:33-06:00August 9th, 2016|Categories: Fishing Report, Uncategorized|Tags: ARC Fishing, green machine, Missouri River, Montana, running line, Strike Foundry, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

WCA welcome ARC to the Missouri

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We are excited to announce that Wolf Creek Angler is now your exclusive dealer of ARC Fishing fly lines, leaders and tippet on the Missouri River. We’ve been fishing their lines this spring and we’re absolutely loving them. We’re super stoked to get behind a newcomer to the industry intent on earning your business by offering products which they claim have a clear advantage over the competition and while there are plenty of great fly lines out there, many of which we carry, we simply can’t say enough about the ARC 99 and 99+ lines. To put it simply….these lines float….higher and longer and better than most. We don’t sell any products we wouldn’t personally use and we stand behind everything we sell but we feel ARC definitely deserves to occupy the space we’ve devoted to them on the wall reserved for PREMIUM lines.

The lines feature the latest advancements in line design, including transition Zones, a super high floating permanent Nano PTFE coating and a low-friction, grooved line profile which makes them among the longest casting, highest floating and easiest mending fly lines on the market today.

We also love their design philosophy and their commitment to simplicity. They call their lines 99 because according to them these lines are good for 99% of the fishing situations you could possibly encounter.

Read the ARC story below, check out their web site www.arcfishing.com and then come out to WCA and take these lines for a test drive. You won’t find them anywhere else on the MO’.

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Wolf Creek Angler is your Exclusive ARC dealer on the Missouri River

Our Story

We launched ARC Fishing with an ambitious goal: to demonstrate there’s still plenty of opportunity for innovation in the tippet, fly line and leader markets.

Along the way, we’ve partnered with world-class manufacturers who share our passion for fly fishing, combining materials knowledge and manufacturing expertise to create the most technically advanced and versatile tippet, leaders, and fly lines on the market today. All designed with a single purpose: to help you land more fish.

Our design philosophy emphasizes simplicity, but not at the expense of performance. ARC products are packed with the latest features and technologies, including some market firsts. And, all designed to deliver unmatched performance under the most demanding fishing conditions.

As one of the industry’s newest companies, we’re committed to earning your business. We know the only way to do that is to offer products with a clear advantage over the competition.

But don’t take our word for it. Take our products to a river, lake or the flats to see what they can do. We’re confident you won’t be disappointed.

We look forward to talking to you about the full line of ARC Fishing products and seeing you on the water!

The Story Behind 99

Legendary fly angler Lefty Kreh once said, “There’s more B.S. in fly fishing than in a Kansas feedlot.”

We couldn’t agree more.

Take fly lines for example. Some companies have so many specialized lines they would have you think you need an app to pick one. We think that’s a bit over the top.

So here at ARC Fishing, we obsess about line design and technology, so you don’t have to.

And that’s the significance of the 99 designation on selected ARC fly lines. These lines are good for 99% of the fishing situations you could possibly encounter.

All ARC 99 branded fly lines feature time-tested tapers and materials that won’t let you down under the most demanding fresh and saltwater fishing conditions. You can trust them to get the job done no matter where your fishing adventures take you.

There may be a few times – say when you are tossing dry flies to wary trout or powering through stiff winds stalking bones on the flats — where you might need a customized taper design. We’ve got you covered there, too, with lines like the ARC Dry Fly, the ARC Bonefish/Redfish and the ARC Tarpon.

So forget the fly line selection app and make your next purchase an ARC 99 or ARC specialized fly line … with the confidence that you have chosen a line that’s easy to understand and even easier to use.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:34-06:00June 14th, 2016|Categories: Product Review|Tags: 99, ARC Fishing, Missouri River, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|1 Comment