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Welcome Fall

Autumn has now officially arrived and with it, the return of 80-degree daytime temps is predicted. But just for a couple more days.

Things will feel much more fall-like starting this weekend with highs in the sixties and overnight lows in the 40’s.

Bring it on!

Last Saturday was cloudy and cool and one of the better days we have had on the river in a while. The return of summer weather this week with warm, bright, and sunny days has set the fishing back a bit but we’re optimistic that the upcoming cooldown will usher in some better days on the water.

Our fall guide season has peaked for the most part so we should be able to find you a guide on fairly short notice if a fall trip to the MO is in the cards. Plenty of lodging available and the Cheapest Dam Shuttles on the MO until the snow flies.

While you are here, check out our Annual Fall Sale with the absolute best deals of the season as we do our best to clear the 2026 gear out of here.

The shop is still open at 7 AM daily for those hoping to get ahead of it but we’ve pushed start times to 8:30 or later for our guide trips as mornings have been chilly.

Status Quo on the fishing report. Pseudos, Callibaetis, Caddis and terrestrials on top. BWO and Caddis nymphs as well as sows and zebras and worms sub surface. It is also STREAMER SEASON on the MO in case you hadn’t heard!

We expect fishing will heat up over the next several weeks.

NOW IS THE TIME!

By Jason Orzechowski|2026-09-24T12:18:44-06:00September 24th, 2026|Categories: Shop Life|Tags: caddis, cheapest dam shuttles on the mo, fly fishing, running line, Streamer Fishing, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler, zebra midges|Comments Off

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

I’m sure we’ll see more days with temperatures in the 80’s before summer is said and done but if you’ve been out on the MO this week, especially in the mornings, I’m sure you’ve noticed a decidedly fall feeling in the air.

Highs in the 70’s, overnight lows in the 40’s and 50’s and intermittent rain showers coming and going more days than not…feels like fall to me!

The leaves are starting to change. Shorter days and longer nights are ushering in cooler water temps and while the angling traffic remains light, the fishing is heating up.

Nymphing with Zebras and Sows will get your ticket punched at the dam but whether you’re up there or further down, don’t be afraid to mix it up with Pheasant Tails, Little Green Machines, Psycho Mays, Peep Shows, Magic Fly BWO, Split Case BWOs or even an October Caddis nymph.

Cray Fish will continue to be on the menu for the next while. Most are opting for larger Zirdles (#6’s and #8’s) in tan or natural but we also like the old classics, Claw R Crays, Snapping Crays…these used to be the ticket before the Zirdle took over as the Crayfish of choice but should not be overlooked.

The hopper bite? Meh! Pretty typical MO River hopper season. You’re bound to get some eats but its generally not lights out. Drop a Green Machine or Pheasant Tail or trail an ant to increase your odds. And if Big Drys are your preference it is never a bad idea to give the October Caddis once fall fishing is underway.

The calls have started about BWO’s. No BWO’s in September. It has become a late October/early November thing but we’ll let you know the moment it happens!

The other question is spoken in my love language. How about STREAMERS?

YES! Spring and Fall are STREAMER TIME on the MO and while it is still on the early side, these next 8 weeks offer you a great shot at that Missouri River Brown of a lifetime.

Weeds will present a challenge throughout the fall campaign, but you can work through it. Choose your water wisely and prepare mentally for what’s ahead. Whether you are nymphing or dry fly fishing or streamer fishing you NEED CLEAN BUGS. Do not get lazy about that. Check them on every cast and make certain they are clean. It is MANDATORY.

Stop by the shop and we will get you lined out with the best Missouri River bugs and clue you in on our preferred set ups.

Maybe it’s time for a new streamer line or maybe even time for a whole new setup. We’ve got em’ and with winter on the horizon, we want to move them so while we haven’t yet officially announced our Annual Fall Rod and Reel Sale (coming soon) we are open to negotiation and we have been known to wheel and deal as the days grow short.

Shop hours are 7 AM – 5 PM daily.

By Jason Orzechowski|2026-09-03T15:27:14-06:00September 3rd, 2026|Categories: Fishing Report, Shop Life|Tags: brown trout, caddis, dry fly fishing, fly fishing, green machine, Missouri River, running line, Streamer Fishing, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler, zebra midges|Comments Off

MO AFTER DARK

It’s been a few years, but with the hot summer nights we’ve been having and the bumper crop of mice we’ve been battling around here all season, it seemed like the perfect time for WCA guide extraordinaire John Chaffee and me to rig up the mouse rods and see what the Missouri after dark had in store.

Long story short…not much in the way of giant browns blowing up on mice. With bellies full of caddis there’s no need to hunt down a mammalian meal. But that’s okay. It was good to be back, immersed in the surreal experience of floating the Missouri beneath the Milky Way, guided by little more than a sliver of moonlight and the occasional blinding flash of our headlamps to confirm where we were and how far we were from the next likely bank.

If you’ve never done it, it’s an experience that’s hard to describe.

The dark, glassy water mirrors the surrounding hills so perfectly that the landscape seems to melt into the stars above. The silence is almost complete, broken only by the occasional passing car miles away. Enveloped in darkness, there is no clear line between river and sky, and it’s surprisingly difficult to perceive motion until you lock onto a tree or a rock along the bank and realize you’re quietly drifting downstream at river speed.

Fortunately, neither of us is prone to motion sickness, because I could easily see how this could get to someone. It’s an oddly disorienting feeling—equal parts peaceful and eerie.

Fishing the 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. shift, you truly have the river to yourself. By the time we pulled out at Craig, there wasn’t another soul around. Even Joe’s was dark and quiet.

The fishing? A few suspicious boils, a couple of violent explosions that shattered the silence, but no hookups. That’s mousing. One or two explosive eats in the darkness are enough to leave you wanting more, even when they don’t end with a fish in the net.

There was a time when I did this regularly, but it doesn’t exactly fit into the schedule during the heart of guide season, and let’s be honest—it’s a younger person’s game. Still, when the stars align, the days off cooperate, the grass is tall, and the mouse population reaches plague proportions, you’d be foolish not to give it a shot.

Sure, staying up until two in the morning makes for a long day afterward, but for me, it’s always worth it.

Here’s to mousing the MO. I have a feeling it won’t be another few years before the next midnight float.

By Jason Orzechowski|2026-07-16T11:43:21-06:00July 16th, 2026|Categories: Montana Fly Fishing, Shop Life|Tags: brown trout, caddis, mice, Missouri River, running line, Wolf Creek Angler|Comments Off

Missouri River Summer – Fourth of July Edition

Following a month of cooler and wetter weather throughout the month of June (which is exactly what we’ve needed) it looks as though the Fourth of July weekend will usher in our first heatwave of this young summer. We’ll see an abundance of sunshine with highs in the 80’s and overnight lows in the 50’s for the foreseeable forecast, just what you’d expect for the Fourth of July.

Expect a busy weekend on the MO with the idyllic summer forecast and people itching to get out for a float. Rec floaters have been few and far between this summer with the above average precipitation, the below average temperatures and the relatively cold water so expect a steady stream of floaters out there starting on Friday.

Heavy rains last weekend gave us a bump in the flows, surpassing 4500 CFS for the first time in a while. We’re back in the 3500 CFS range today with water temps at around 62 degrees, conditions we certainly weren’t predicting in April and early May when a couple of strings of hot days had us fearing the worst for the summer season ahead.

But here we are in the early days of July with cool water, smoke-free skies (for the most part) and June’s rich green landscapes are still very much on display. That being said, once we settle into the warmer, drier days ahead it likely won’t take long for our greens to fade to summer’s brown or golden hues.

And what about the dry fly fishing? Tricos on tap. Columns on display up and down the river this morning and reports of excellent caddis action in the evening and waning PMD’s still a factor.

PMD nymphs, Caddis Pupae and other summer fare subsurface with Zirdles having a moment as well. San Juan worms have been playing a role with the Little Prickly Pear and Dearborn adding a touch of color to spur the worm bite and ants and beetles in play with hoppers on deck.

The PMD bins look sparse at this point, but Trico and Caddis bins are fully stocked, and we just received our hopper shipment. Zirdle bins are full and we’ve got plenty of mice on hand for those willing to brave the Missouri River darkness.

It doesn’t get much better than summertime on the MO. And while the days are ever so gradually getting shorter you can still plan on being on the water late with adequate fishing light right up to 10 PM and options under the cover of darkness as well.

We’ve been grinding with a full house at the lodge; a daily parade of guide trips out the door and one of the busiest rental boat seasons we’ve ever seen. A couple of more weeks of this and then the dog days arrive and the next thing you know is autumn will be knocking at the door.

Shop hours are 7 AM – 5 PM daily. We hope you make us your first stop on your way to the water for shuttles, bugs and so much more.

Happy Fourth of July and Happy 250th America!

By Jason Orzechowski|2026-07-02T15:49:11-06:00July 2nd, 2026|Categories: Shop Life, Uncategorized|Tags: caddis, dry fly fishing, fly fishing, Missouri River, running line, simms, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|Comments Off

Summer Days on the Missouri

And just like that…. summer is here!

Sunday is the Summer Solstice (and also Father’s Day by the way), marking the longest day of the year.

Next week we begin the long march towards darkness so while you’re feeling those fishy summer vibes know that winter is on the way. Praying for a good one!

We’re expecting a busy weekend on the MO with Father’s Day and a pleasant summer forecast on tap. Highs in the mid 70’s today and near 80 tomorrow with partly sunny skies and moderate SW winds at 10-15 mph.

Cooler temps on Sunday and Monday with highs near 70 and warming mid-week, back into the 80’s. All in all, the weather we’ve had these last few weeks is just what we’ve needed as we look towards the challenges of low flows and summer heat.

Fishing has been good but challenging, as it should be. PMD and Caddis nymphs along with sows and pheasant tails have been getting the job done with fish holding in the faster, medium to shallow depths. Deep rigs are still effective though short leashing the shallow flats or even running a dry/dropper rig has been good and should continue to produce.

Of course this is supposed to be Prime Time for DFO’s on the Missouri, and while there are certainly plenty of fish being caught, the overall sentiment is that the dry fly fishing has been challenging more often than not.

Our PMD’s arrived weeks early and stalled out with colder weather. It’s unclear how the remainder of the PMD window will play out. There are bugs daily but the hatches have lacked consistency. The fish are spooky. The cast is critical! We’re holding out hope for some great PMD days still ahead and caddis fishing should only get better as we move into summer.

Traffic is seemingly at all-time highs with crowds of wade anglers at most of the prime spots and no shortage of boats in any given stretch on any given day. Couple high traffic with low flows and you get spooky fish. Toss in some hot summer weather and the resulting bump in recreational floaters and you’ve got a busy MO ripe for conflict. We urge all river users to play nice and to COEXIST!

We’re in full tilt mode for the next 4 weeks. Rooms are booked solid, rental boats all booked daily, shuttles cranking, guide availability non-existent…. we are indeed making the proverbial hay while the sun is shining knowing that the march to winter darkness is underway.

Open daily at 7 AM or earlier for all of your Missouri River Fly fishing needs.

By Jason Orzechowski|2026-06-19T11:54:49-06:00June 19th, 2026|Categories: Fishing Report, Shop Life|Tags: caddis, dry fly fishing, fly fishing, Missouri River, running line, summer solstice, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|Comments Off

Early June Update

We were treated to some unseasonably cool weather and plenty of rain to close out May and kick off our busiest month of the year.

Four days into June and so far it’s been below average temperatures with scattered rain showers each day and with the exception of tomorrow which looks to be on the warmer side with a high near 80, the trend will continue at least for the next week with highs in the 50’s and 60’s much of next week and a good chance for more precipitation towards the end of next week.

What looked like low flows and an early arrival for summer has given way to more spring-like conditions with many of our local waters bumping considerably with the rain, so much so that even the Dearborn River which we were almost certain would be a no-go again this year bumped to over 500 CFS and has folks scrambling to get a float in before the water disappears. It’s down to 488 CFS as of this writing and will continue to drop so don’t put it off for too long. Yes we are doing Dearborn shuttles but call ahead as we are trying to schedule just one or two runs a day and we will only do them if we have two or more.

The steady MO bumped over 3500 and is now on the drop, currently at 3400 CFS with the tribs adding some volume as you move downstream. Little Prickly Pear didn’t see much of a bump but the Dearborn set up a good mud line a couple of days ago and the worm bite has been good.

The bump in flows around the region has brought some traffic back this way but that will likely dissipate as we head into next week with most everything starting to come back into shape.

And it’s a good thing because June is the start of our Prime Time. Not the everyone go to the MO because everything else is blown transient Prime but the, annual pilgrimage to the Missouri Dry Fly Mecca Prime. Folks arriving this week will be surprised to find out that the PMD hatch is well -underway, a few weeks ahead of schedule, but don’t despair. The return of cooler, wetter weather has us optimistic that the early start may not mean an early end, just bonus time on the front side.

Caddis are back on the menu and early terrestrial fishing has been effective on the right day.

We’ve been a little skinny on our PMD patterns as we asked for normal PMD time delivery but we’ve now got the bins fully stocked and ready.

Hi Vis Spinners, Hatchbacks, CDC Emergers, Flash Cripples, Film Critics, Last Chance Cripples, Sprouts and many more along with a great selection of Rusty Spinners and Buzzballs to satisfy your PMD needs and piles of Cornfed Caddis, Double Duck Caddis, Stockingfoot Caddis and your favorite Elkhair classics. It’s been busy on the Dry Fly Side of the bins this week and will remain so from here on out.

Those still chasing bobbers and plying the depths are finding plenty of fish still happy to oblige. Worms, Sows, Split Case PMD’s, Two Hot PMD, PMD Magic Fly, Redemption, Gold Lighting Bug, Little Green Machine, Doc’s Summer Bug, Purple Weight Fly, Tung Darts, UV Czech Caddis, Blow Torch, Pheasant Tails and on and on.

Often overlooked, WCA has a fly selection equal to or more expansive than any of the other shops on the MO. Give us a look, we know you’ll be back once you do. After all, we do have the largest selection of Missouri River flies ever assembled under one roof in Wolf Creek Montana.

Our spring wader sale has come and gone, thank you to all who purchased new boots and waders from us. The sale might be over but wader season appears to be extended this year so keep us in mind if you’re looking for a new pair of Simms Waders or boots.

The shop is open from 7 AM to 5 PM daily for shuttles, bugs, ice, micro swivels, lines, leaders, Smith and Suncloud sunglasses, tools and accessories from Fishpond and Dr Slick, Buff and Simms sun protection, Sage rods and reels, Trxstle rod racks and so much more.

We are your Missouri River one stop fly fishing headquarters, closer to Holter Dam and the Wolf Creek Bridge than any other shop.

By Jason Orzechowski|2026-06-04T14:18:06-06:00June 4th, 2026|Categories: Fishing Report|Tags: caddis, dry fly fishing, Fishpond, fly fishing, green machine, Holter Dam, Missouri River, running line, simms, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|Comments Off

Mid-May on the MO

Halfway through May and the BLUR is on!

With rivers on the west side blown it’s been a busy week on the MO with a variety of weather conditions and what can only be called a mixed bag on the fishing and bug front.

We saw quite a Mother’s Day Caddis Event last week but that’s come and gone for the most part as has the BWO fishing. Midges continue to be a consistent option and the rumors are true…PMD’s have begun, weeks ahead of schedule.

Summer-like weather has had the river feeling more like July than mid-May but yesterday’s highs in the 80’s have been replaced by much more seasonal 50’s and 60’s and it looks like we’ll hold where we’re at for a while and even see some 30’s and 40’s on Sunday and Monday with a few snow showers possible before we climb back into the 60’s and 70’s next week.

The shuttle business has been booming with this week being our busiest of the season by far. We’ve seen a bit of a lull in lodging this week but that changes this weekend as we fill up and vacancies become scarce from here on out. We have had some cancellations here and there so please give us a call if you need lodging anytime over the next couple of weeks. We might just be able to help you out.

Nymphing has continued to produce with Tailwater sows and baetis nymphs still the go to’s but it’s definitely time to work some PMD nymphs into your offerings. Frenchies, PT Green Machines, Redemptions, Magic Flies, Gold Lighting Bugs, PMD Psycho Mays, PMD Perdigons and more. You might also swap out that Pill Popper lead fly for a Blow Torch, Tung Dart, Weight Fly or other Caddis offering.

Low light streamer fishing has continued to be a viable option with plenty of big-shouldered browns still on the hunt. Sparkle Minnows, Skiddish Smolt , Micro Dungeons and Space Invaders all good options.

Creek opener this Saturday….NOW you can fish the Little Prickly Pear! Unfortunately it’s been getting fished plenty this spring so it’s not exactly untouched water but it’s always nice to be back on the small water.

Shop Hours are 7 AM – 5 PM Daily and you’ve still got a week left to take advantage of our Spring Wader and Boot Sale. 20% off all waders and boots.

Make us your first and only stop on your way to the MO for the Cheapest Dam Shuttles on the MO and the largest selection of Missouri River bugs ever assembled under one roof in Wolf Creek Montana. We’re confident that once you give WCA a try you’ll see no reason to go anywhere else.

We are proud to be your one stop Missouri River Fly Fishing destination.

By Jason Orzechowski|2026-05-14T13:21:10-06:00May 14th, 2026|Categories: Fishing Report, Shop Life|Tags: brown trout, caddis, dry fly fishing, fly fishing, green machine, Missouri River, Montana, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|Comments Off

Missouri River Mother’s Day

Just over a week into the month of May and things are busy as ever on the MO.

Some mornings it’s already been feeling like June with a steady stream of traffic in and out of the shop from doors open to around 11 AM.

Lodging is off and on with a full house some nights and a ghost town on others but usually somewhere in between.

Shuttles have been hard to plan for with a handful one day and hitting max capacity the next and while spring usually means a bunch of shuttles at the dam, traffic has been moving around a lot.

One day it feels like we’ve already entered the grind phase of the season, the next might be crickets or close to it.

Such is springtime on the MO.

As indicated by the movement of guide trip traffic, fishing has been solid river-wide with good nymphing most anywhere you go and localized dry fly opportunities ranging from waning BWO events to the old standby midge fishing and most recently loads of Caddis, particularly in the canyon stretch and a few March Browns in the mix making things interesting. More of this please!

Streamer fishing continues to be worth your time though I wouldn’t say this has ranked as one of our better spring streamer seasons. There have been some great browns chasing the streamer and some nice fish landed, but overall, I’d rate the streamer fishing a solid Meh…and that’s coming from someone who lives for this time of year as it relates to said streamers, so it pains me to say it.

You’ve heard it already and you will hear it again but for all sorts of reasons we need some water on the MO (and most every other river in the state of Montana). It doesn’t look like it’s going to happen this year, and we’ll be fine, but as we look beyond the current season, I for one have already added a daily appeal to the higher power for a real winter and an abundance of water in 2027 so if we see high water next year you’ll know why!

Just a few days left for our Mother’s Day Wader and Boot Sale which ends on Sunday. Forty percent OFF ALL WOMEN’S WADERS AND WADING BOOTS! This is in conjunction with our Spring Wader and Boot Sale running through Memorial Day with all waders and boots 20 percent off.

If you’re spending Mother’s Day on the MO stop by the shop for bugs and shuttles and pick up some new waders and boots for mom at the best prices you’ll see in 2026.

Springtime is in Full Bloom, and it looks like a gorgeous weekend ahead with sunny skies and temps in the 70’s tomorrow and Saturday. We will hit 80 on Mother’s Day with more of the same on tap for next week. Highs in the 70’s, overnight lows in the 40 and plenty of sunshine. It doesn’t get much better!

New Shop Hours starting Monday, May 11th. 7 AM – 5 PM Daily.

By Jason Orzechowski|2026-05-07T12:08:55-06:00May 7th, 2026|Categories: Fishing Report, Shop Life|Tags: brown trout, caddis, dry fly fishing, fly fishing, March Browns, Missouri River, Montana, Mother's Day, running line, spring fishing, Streamer Fishing, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|Comments Off

Go Time

While we’ve been anxiously awaiting a shot of spring snow and cold to slow things down and keep us in that early-season window, it doesn’t seem like Mother Nature got the memo. Buds are popping, grass is greening, and more days than not we’re seeing sunshine and temps that feel a lot more like mid-May than early April.

What’s also popping? Bugs.

Midges are everywhere, and we’ve been hearing reports of BWO’s showing up in fishable numbers in the canyon over the past week. Dry fly opportunities are on the table most days now, and only getting better. Midges are the Spring Training of the dry fly game—reliable, consistent, and a great way to knock the rust off—but the regular season is just getting underway. Look for BWO’s and midges to carry the load over the next 4–6 weeks, with March Browns and caddis not far behind.

Best Bets for midges…Bucky’s Midge Cluster, Black Midge, Griffith’s Gnat, Hi-Vis Midge, Grizzly Midge Cluster, Adams Midge Cluster. GO To BWO’s – Guide Winna Spinna BWO, Olive Haze, Hi Vis BWO, Pederson’s 401K Baetis, Sprout Baetis, Nyman’s DOA Cripple Baetis, Last Chance Cripple, Flash Cripple, Jake’s Hatchback Baetis…and so many more.

Spawning is still in full swing on the MO, so please be mindful of where you’re wading. Give those fish some space and let them do their thing—the future of this fishery depends on it.

If you’re looking for numbers, nymphing remains the go-to. Double sows are still punching the ticket more often than not. Zebra Midges, Ruby Midges, Little Green Machines, Magic Flies, Caviar Scuds, Pill Poppers, Amex, Pederson’s Sow, Bubble Yums, worms, and soft hackle sows are all getting it done.

The streamer bite has been solid—even under bluebird skies—but as always, low light is your best friend. Sparkle Minnows, Skiddish Smolts, Swim Coaches, MoJo Minnows, Micro Dungeons, Baby Gongas, Polar Leeches, Dirty Hippies, Lil’ Kims…you know the drill. Fish what you believe in. Water temps are still hanging in the low 40’s, so no need to get wild with the strip, but fish are definitely getting more aggressive and will chase on the right days. Mix up your retrieve, build in pauses, and don’t be afraid to fish everything from the depths to the shallows and tailouts—it’s all in play right now.

There’s truly no better time of year to fish streamers on the Missouri, and with some rain, snow, and cloud cover in the forecast for Sunday and Monday, things could get downright epic.

We’re open daily at 8 AM with everything you need for your day on the water—Cheapest DAM shuttles on the MO, the biggest selection of Missouri River bugs ever assembled under one roof in Wolf Creek Montana, and all the latest gear from the best brands in the business. New rods, reels, waders, boots, lines, leaders—you name it—arriving almost daily. ’Tis the season.

Lodging is fully open and guides are standing by. Give us a call or book your trip online—we’ll see you out there.

By Jason Orzechowski|2026-04-09T10:41:38-06:00April 9th, 2026|Categories: Fishing Report, Uncategorized|Tags: caddis, dry fly fishing, fly fishing, green machine, midge, Missouri River, Montana, pill popper, Streamer Fishing, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler, zebra midges|Comments Off

Autumn in the Air

Summer has continued to hang around this week but autumn vibes are emerging, especially on these chilly Missouri River mornings.

Cooler, wet weather is on the way for the remainder of the week and into the early part of next week with a chance for showers each day, daytime highs in the 70’s and overnight lows dipping into the 40’s. The same system will deliver our first mountain snows of the season at elevations over 10,000 feet. We’ll see none of that but we’re excited to see fall weather shaping up as it should with fall technically still two weeks away. Bring it on!

Fall fishing is about to heat up as water temps cool. The Holter Dam to Craig run continues to see the most activity with double zebras getting it done in the grass flats. Your best bet for numbers for the next while will be nymphing that stretch but it’s obviously also where the traffic will be so if you’d prefer fewer boats and less competition don’t be afraid to work the middle and lower sections where you’ll likely end up with fewer fish but it’s a worthy trade for a bit more solitude on the water.

Best bets for nymphs right now would be your aforementioned Zebra Midges along with Frenchies, Little Green Machines, PT’s, October Caddis Nymphs, Sowbugs, Olive 2 Bits, Olive Psycho Mays and a host of other baetis nymphs.

Those looking for dry fly action have been hoping for better days with a lack of opportunities presenting themselves as of late. The waning tricos have all but wrapped up and terrestrials, while always a good fall option, haven’t been overly productive. Hoppers were hit and miss this season but will continue to play throughout September. Ants have historically been the preferred terrestrial but like the hoppers, just haven’t been overly productive this year. Keep at it with those terrestrials and start adding the October Caddis to your repertoire. September is the best month for the October Caddis on the MO…go figure.

If you’re into the tiny dry fly game you’re trico days are likely done for this season but you’ll be pleased to know that the oft despised Pseudocleoens have arrived. If fishing #22 dry flies makes you happy this is your time.

Personally, I could take or leave the Pseudos. Fall is STREAMER TIME as far as I’m concerned and weeds be damned; we’ll be ripping streamers from here on out. Our streamer bins have just been restocked with something for everyone. Whether buggers or balanced leeches or Sparkle Minnows or D & D’s or Wedge Heads and so much more, we’ve got you covered. Stop in and see why we’re known as THE BEST STREAMER SHOP ON THE MO hands down.

Need a new streamer line or maybe even a new rod and reel? We’ve got what you need with all the best sinking and intermediate options from SA, Rio and Airflo and rods and reels for every budget from Redington, Echo, Lamson and SAGE. Look for our Annual Fall Rod and Reel Sale COMING SOON!

We’re closing out a moderately busy guide week getting back into the swing of things while preparing for chaos next week with our busiest week of the fall by far. No guides available next week but if you’re looking to book that last minute trip things open up the following week through the end of the season.

Lodging is somewhat busy but we generally have at least a few vacancies nightly.

Our Autumn hours are now in effect, 7:30 AM – 5 PM daily. We hope you make us your first stop on your way to the river for shuttles, bugs and so much more.

By Jason Orzechowski|2025-09-10T10:28:30-06:00September 10th, 2025|Categories: Fishing Report|Tags: caddis, dry fly fishing, green machine, Holter Dam, Missouri River, Montana, October Caddis, running line, Streamer Fishing, Tailwater Sow, tricos, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler, zebra midges|Comments Off

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