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Bidding Farewell to 2016

There’s been a lot of talk these past couple of weeks about what a terrible year 2016 has been, mostly in relation to the rash of celebrity deaths that occurred.

It was definitely a politically and socially tumultuous year as well and for all of these reasons I guess I understand the sentiment but the reality is that a turn of the calendar has little power to change the world in which we live.

I share in the hope that 2017 brings happiness and joy and peace and prosperity to the world. I too mourn the passing of beloved celebrities but in my case it’s not so much the passing of the individuals but rather the passing of time signified by the passing of these cultural icons who have been a part of our existence for so long.

Time marches on!

In that vein, I think that while we tend to magnify the bad things in our lives it’s important to account for all the ways in which we are blessed as well.

2016 was a year overflowing with blessings.

For me it was another year spent in Montana with an amazing family, growing a successful business. It was another year of good health, another year of spending time with great friends and family and another year spent doing what I love.

It was a year with plenty of challenges, as all of them are and will always be. Life is made up of some peaks and some valleys with most days spent on the plateaus of the day-to-day. The highs and lows are a certainty over which we have very little control. I enjoyed my walk on the plateau for the most part in 2016. One more time around.

Wolf Creek Angler continued on the upward trajectory in 2016. There were definitely growing pains and lessons learned but overall we couldn’t be more pleased.

We kicked off the spring with a brand new logo and hit the ground running.

We had a good water year and an early start to the season which resulted in fantastic growth on all levels. We continued to wage our battle to bring in more of the products you have asked for and we did make some tremendous headway with the addition of some BIG name products, most notably SIMMS sportswear, outerwear and accessories. We are still a long ways from where we want to be but we’re definitely on our way.

We increased our guide trips on both the Missouri and Blackfoot Rivers and hope to do the same in 2017.

2016 was a busy lodging season and while we didn’t make any dramatic changes we continued with our commitment to doing all of the little things we need to do to make your stay with us an excellent experience. Expect more of the same and likely a major improvement or two for the coming season.

One thing we didn’t have in 2016 was The Frenchman and Me. We missed it. Our guests missed it.

Change is underway at The Frenchman and as of this writing, Shotgun Annie’s Eatery and Tavern will open April 1st. We’re stoked! More news on this soon…

All in all a great year for Wolf Creek Angler. We are thankful for everything that has come our way but mostly we’re thankful for all of our customers, old and new, who continue to support us.

We love trout, we love fly fishing in Montana, we love being a part of the Missouri River fly shop/outfitter/guide community but most of all we love our interactions with you our customers. We’ve met so many people and forged great friendships in these first three seasons which will last a lifetime and when things are quiet as they are this time of year it’s the thought of summer days on the water and around the shop and of our rooms filled with happy anglers that tides us over and keeps us sane as we await the start of the season.

Happy New Year to all! May 2017 be the best year yet.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-12-31T19:48:42-07:00December 31st, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: 2016, 2017, fly fishing, Happy New Year, Missouri River, Montana, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|1 Comment

Late December Missouri River Fishing Report

It almost feels spring-like out there this morning.

The gale force winds of the last couple of days have diminished (for the time being) and while it’s by no means warm we’re currently looking at a comfortable 20 degrees going up to near 30 this afternoon.

If you’re looking to close out 2016 with one more trip to the river today looks like your best bet. Temps remain fairly steady through the weekend but it looks like the winds will return tomorrow.

The new year will be ushered in with another arctic blast. We’ll be in the single digits for most of next week.

We’ve definitely reached winter water conditions with current water temps at just over 35 degrees and flows holding in the 3600 cfs range. Next week’s cold snap will likely drop the water temp even closer to that freezing mark so you may have to put your Missouri River winter fly fishing plans on hold for a while as we wait for a warm-up.

As the water temps drop the fish become extremely lethargic as their metabolism slows. Once the water temp drops below 35 degrees fishing becomes almost futile as the fish simply aren’t interested in eating or doing much of anything. The good news however is that a tick up a degree or two in these conditions can really turn things on as the fish emerge from their cold-induced lethargy to feed once again. They still won’t be overly active or aggressive but they are hungry so if you know where they’re at and you deliver the goods right to them you can have some pretty damn good days in the dead of winter.

The other nice thing about winter fishing is that you can pretty much run the same rig all winter long. If the fish are feeding they typically aren’t overly choosy. I’m currently running a #12 Pink Weight Fly with a #18 Pink Firebead Sow Bug and while I may play around with that trailing fly I’ll likely go with what I’ve got until I lose everything and then I’ll either replace it with the exact same rig or some variation thereof.

Some of our favorite winter bugs are Casne’s Pinkalicious, the aforementioned Pink Weight Fly, Ninch’s Bubble Yum Scud, Pink Amex, Rainbow Czech, Rainbow Weight Fly, Firebead Soft Hackle Sows, Pink Lightning Bugs, Firebead Rays, Caviar Scuds, Ninch’s Thunderbug….etc. Go Pink and Go Firebead and you can’t go wrong.

Swinging is also a popular option on the MO’ during the winter months but per the above, you’ll likely have more success with water temps above 35 degrees. Swinging versus stripping is key as those fish simply aren’t going to chase anything down with the water being as cold as it is. That being said, I’ve had some tremendous streamer days in 37 – 39 degree water with a SLOW strip. You can’t go wrong with Smallish Sparkle Minnows, Clousers, Kreelex, Polar Leeches and various buggers.

Dry Flies? Not so much at this point but as we roll into the heart of winter we’ll start to see some midge action so if winter dry fly fishing is your thing rig up a Hi-vis Parachute Adams trailed with a Griffiths Gnat, a midge cluster or a buzzball and have it at the ready.

If solitude is what you seek there’s plenty of it to be found out there right now. Keep an eye on the forecast and plan accordingly. We don’t anticipate much activity next week with holiday vacations winding down and sub freezing weather returning but the hard water fishing is starting to heat up on Holter so keep us in mind for lodging if you’re coming out to clean up on perch.

Once again we may not be around much in the shop next week if it’s as cold as what they are calling for but we are open EVERY DAY for lodging.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-12-29T17:53:56-07:00December 29th, 2016|Categories: Fishing Report|Tags: dry fly fishing, fly fishing, Missouri River, Missouri River Winter Fishing, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Countdown to 2017

This is it. Six days to go.

Will you fish again in 2016?

We’re looking at another warming trend beginning today but once again, with the warmer temps comes the wind. We’ll see low to mid 30’s all week-long starting tomorrow but if you’re coming out to fish be prepared for winds in the 15-20 mph range with blowing snow.

We will be back in the shop tomorrow and will be around all week so grab those WCA Gift Cards you found in your stockings and come buy yourself all the things you really wanted for Christmas!

The extended forecast shows another arctic blast as we enter the new year but once things start to warm up be sure to take advantage of our winter lodging/guide trip special. Two nights of lodging and a full day of guided fishing on the Missouri for one or two anglers with one of our expert guides for just $500 with no cancellation fees.

There are other specials out there….nobody can touch this one.

It has not been a busy winter for us thus far with the weather being what it’s been and we’re ok with that because we definitely need the snow and cold as it relates to the 2017 water year. Snowpack is still below average but as you can see we’re definitely headed in the right direction.

We would love to be running trout trips right now but for the time being keep in mind we’re a great lodging option for waterfowl hunters and hard water anglers as well. From what I’ve heard the hunting has been good and while I don’t think the ice on the lake is safe just yet it shouldn’t be long before it is.

We’re dog friendly, we’re located just minutes from Holter Lake and if you’re wondering about services during the winter months the town of Wolf Creek is the place to be with the only bar/restaurant and the only gas station/convenience store between Helena and Cascade.

We are your Missouri River winter destination.

Stop in and see us this week as we wrap up an amazing year on the MO’.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-12-26T15:52:45-07:00December 26th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Missouri River, Missouri River Winter Fishing, Montana, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|1 Comment

Winter Solstice

Happy Wednesday!

Today is the Winter Solstice, the first official day of winter and the shortest day of the year.

You know what that means. Starting tomorrow the days start to get longer. We’ve made it the other side and before you know it spring and then summer will be here and we’ll be enjoying long warm days on the Missouri casting to sipping trout.

In the meantime enjoy the sunshine today and tomorrow and prepare for another blast of winter arriving Saturday. The timing really couldn’t be better.

A couple of not quite spring-like (but close) days on the river leading up to a cold and snowy Christmas Eve and Christmas. Just as it should be.

We’ll see 30’s through Friday and back to cold and snow for the weekend with temps dipping back into the 20’s and teens. The gale force winds with which we’ve been contending have diminished to a more tolerable 10-15 mph and should continue to decrease over the next couple of days.

We’ll be here through Friday for all of your Missouri River winter fly fishing or last-minute Christmas gift needs and we will possibly be here for a spell on Christmas Eve morning though with the forecast being what it is we are leaning towards being closed both Christmas Eve and Christmas. Game Time decision for Saturday but we will definitely be closed on Christmas Day.

While you are thinking about those warm summer days on the horizon it’s the perfect time to give us a call and book those summer fishing and lodging dates. Prime June/July dates are filling quickly so don’t wait too long if prime-time is what you are after and by prime-time I am speaking only of the highest concentration of anglers.

As far as we’re concerned it’s Prime Time from about April 15th – November 15th and while we do see a lull in traffic for the entire month of August and into the first part of September there is no reason you shouldn’t make plans to be here during those months as well. The weather is great, the fishing is fine and the traffic is light. We typically do the majority of our large group trips during this time because of lodging and guide availability and they keep coming back if that tells you anything so if you’re looking to book a large group this season think about early spring and late summer.

A few days on the Missouri and maybe a day or two on the Blackfoot…..what could be better? Wolf Creek Angler is your base camp for Missouri River Montana fly fishing and beyond.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-12-21T17:28:47-07:00December 21st, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Christmas, fly fishing, Missouri River, Missouri River Winter Fishing, Montana, running line, winter solstice, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

The Big Thaw

What a difference a couple of days makes! We’ve gone from “feels like” temps of -50 a couple of days a ago to highs near 40 today and tomorrow and it appears as though we’ll be above freezing all week until the next blast of cold air arrives on the weekend.

Unfortunately with the warm up we’re getting the wind. We’re under a high wind warning today with periods of 35-45 mph southwest winds with gusts as high as 65. Expect sustained winds of 20-24 mph.

I expect there may be a few folks out there today taking advantage of time off and moderate temperatures but the winds will keep many off of the water. Personally I would rather fish in below freezing temps with no wind than what we’re seeing today and tomorrow but that’s just me.

Water temps have dropped into the 35 degree range so I would definitely plan on shifting gears into winter fishing mode if you’re going out. Firebeads and/or anything pink should be coming into play and the assumption would be that the majority of the fish have made the transition to the slow deep winter water. I don’t have a recent fishing update as it’s been just too cold to fish or to do much of anything outside but we’ll likely be out later today and will post what we know as soon as we know it.

In the meantime target that winter water with a deep nymph rig, be patient and stay warm! I also wouldn’t hesitate to swing as it’s getting to be prime time for Polar Leeches and the Hot Head Kreelex!

It’s been tough trying to put together a consistent schedule in the shop with the weather being what it’s been. We had settled on regular hours of Wednesday – Saturday 8 AM – 2 PM, closed Sunday – Tuesday but then we ended up being closed most of last week because it was insanely cold. We’re here today and tomorrow because it’s warm and because we figure there may be some people around with the college crowd home from school and looking to spend some time on the MO’. We’ll be around all week if the forecast holds with limited hours on Saturday which is Christmas Eve and closed on Sunday for Christmas.

As we move past the holidays and get into the heart of winter we will try to stick to that Wednesday – Saturday schedule for the most part but once again if the weather returns to what we saw last week with treacherous temps we probably won’t be here and likewise if we have really fishy weather on the days we’re supposed to be closed we will more than likely be here, at least in the mornings. The best thing to do would be to give us a call before you come out if there is any doubt and if you’re coming out regardless of who is open when, you can see the shop from the Interstate so you’ll be able to see if we’re open or not before you hit the Wolf Creek Exit when traveling from the south.

Thank you for your patience with what has been a screwy schedule thus far this winter and remember if you happen to be out here to fish on a day we are closed we encourage you to see our friends at Headhunters in Craig for shuttles and bugs and more.

Looking at the long-term forecast for the winter months it looks like we’re still expecting below average temperatures for the most part but as we hit these periods of warmer weather keep in mind we’re offering our winter guide trip and lodging special all winter long. Two nights lodging in one of our cozy bungalows and a full day on the water with some of the fishiest, hardest working guides on the Missouri. Regardless of shop hours we are open EVERY DAY for lodging and guide trips…just give us a call. We can do it on extremely short notice but if you do choose to book ahead of time and are worried about the weather, worry no more. Rest assured there are NO CANCELLATION FEES for winter guide trips.

We hope you make Wolf Creek Angler your Missouri River Winter Fly Fishing Destination.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-12-19T17:14:49-07:00December 19th, 2016|Categories: Fishing Report, Uncategorized|Tags: Christmas, fly fishing, Missouri River, Missouri River Winter Fishing, Montana, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

This Week on the MO’

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Cold and snowy.

There’s not much else to say other than we are happy to see next year’s water flows continuing to develop.

Expect continued cold weather for the remainder of the week with temps in the teens for the next couple of days and bitter cold returning for the weekend. We’ll see a high of -2 on Friday with a low near -20 Friday night. Saturday looks similar but we begin to warm back to the mid teens on Sunday and it looks like we may see a bit of a warm up next week with temperatures back in the high 20’s.

We’re under a winter storm watch beginning tomorrow evening and running through Thursday night for widespread snow and gusty winds, something we thankfully haven’t seen much of recently. 4-6″ of snow possible with up to 18″ expected at higher elevations. Keep it coming!

We don’t expect much in the way of traffic on the river this week but there will definitely be some anglers joining the waterfowl hunters out there next week with the warm-up and with the college crowd home for the holidays.

If the weather cooperates we will be in the shop every day next week, at least first thing in the morning and may just get out and do a little fishing ourselves as we’re already starting to exhibit symptoms of withdrawal.

If you’re looking for last-minute Christmas gifts we can help and you don’t even need to make the trek to Wolf Creek. Give us a call and let us know what you need and we’ll get it shipped out in time for Christmas.

A Wolf Creek Angler gift card makes the perfect gift for all the fly fishers on your list. You can purchase them in any amount, they never expire, and they are good for absolutely everything we sell.

You don’t need to know what weight Loop, Echo or Redington rod; which Nautilus, Ross, Loop, Echo or Redington reel; which flies; what size Simms or Kast gear; when to book the guide trip and lodging….you don’t need to know any of it, all you need to know is WCA Gift Cards cover it all!

Enjoy the snow, stay warm and start making plans for a great 2017 on the World-Class Missouri River.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-12-13T16:39:22-07:00December 13th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Christmas, fly fishing, Kast Gear, Missouri River, Missouri River Winter Fishing, Montana, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Weekend Warm Up

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Time to bust out the flip-flops and sunscreen.

Highs will reach near 30 today and tomorrow before we return to single digits on Monday.

I expect there may be a few folks out there taking advantage of the warm up though all the rigs I saw parked along the river this morning had kennels in the back so it appears as though the focus has turned to waterfowl hunting rather than fishing.

We won’t break single digits next week and from the forecasts I’m looking at it doesn’t appear as though we’ll make it above freezing for the remainder of the month so it really could be your last chance to fish the MO’ in 2016.

I’ll pass.

We’ll be here for a spell this morning wrapping up the fly count and taking care of some other year – end chores so if you’re planning on fishing today stop in for some bugs and maybe knock out the last of your Christmas shopping. We’ve got some great gift ideas for all of the fly fishers on your list and even if they don’t fly fish but love to spend time floating the river we’ve got something in mind. How about a WCA Gift Card they can use for vehicle shuttles all summer long?

Zach will be in tomorrow morning to handle the warm Sunday rush but we’re going to adjust our hours for the deep freeze conditions as there simply isn’t much of a call for us to be open when it’s this cold.

After tomorrow until further notice our normal hours will be from 8 AM – 2 PM Wednesday – Saturday. We’ll be closed on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays for certain and let’s just say that if the temps are in the single or negative digits and/or road conditions are hazardous we may or may not be here so please call before making a special trip out and as always if we are closed and you need shuttles or bugs or other shop stuff we encourage you to visit our friends in Craig who can take care of you.

It won’t be long before the lake freezes and the hard water anglers arrive so keep in mind that we’re open EVERY DAY for lodging…..just give us a call. And don’t forget our winter lodging/guide trip special if we get another heat wave. Two night’s lodging and a full day of guided fishing for one or two anglers for just $500 with no cancellation fees. It’s the best deal on the river.

Flows have been cranked up to 5500 cfs to keep things moving in the cold weather and the water temp is currently sitting at just over 40 degrees and dropping rapidly. It’s a safe bet the fish will be in full on winter mode whenever we get back out there.

We’ll keep you posted on weather conditions, zebra mussels, snow pack and more and we’ll let you know when there is ice on the lake.

At some point we’ll be back with a fishing report but for now we suggest you continue to enjoy the holiday season and maybe start making those plans for a 2017 trip to the Missouri.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-12-10T17:05:04-07:00December 10th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Missouri River, Missouri River Winter Fishing, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

December Outlook – COLD

Winter continues to tighten its grip on the MO’.

We’re currently sitting at -1 with snow on the way tonight and tomorrow and looking at the 10 day it doesn’t appear as though we’re going to make it above freezing anytime soon.

We’ll see a slight warming trend this weekend as temps reach into the high 20’s on Saturday and Sunday but the bottom drops out again on Monday with a return to single (and negative) digits and more snow on the way for next week.

Once again, we’re happy to have it. We’re building snowpack and hopefully we’re on our way to an awesome 2017 water year.

Current SNOTEL snow water equivalent (SWE) shows we are well below average at this point but not to worry, we’re just getting started and these numbers will all change over the next weeks as snowfall continues to accumulate, especially in the high country.

screenshot-84 Current “Most Probable” projections look good for the 2017 water year on the Missouri with a nice steady 4000 cfs through the winter months and a peak of around 8,000 in June followed by low 4’s for the remainder of the season. Max probable shows something closer to 5K for the winter with a peak near 12K and evening out around 6K for the remainder of the season while Minimum Probable essentially mirrors what we saw in 2016 with steady flows at 3500 – 4000 cfs and no real peak to speak of in the spring. Fingers are crossed for Max Probable!

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So how does all of this affect your 2017 fishing plans? Hard to say for sure but the long and short of it is that at this point is shouldn’t really have any bearing on your plans. Sure if you are a wade angler you might want to think about not coming in early June when we generally see our peak flows but we’ve got a long winter ahead of us and nobody knows for sure what that winter is going to hold in store for us. We say it every year, there will be water. How much or how little we don’t know but what we do know is that regardless of whether we see minimum or maximum or most probable flows (or none of the above for that matter) we will be fishing and we hope you will be here fishing with us.

As all of you who regularly fish the Missouri know, we are somewhat isolated from the challenges of extreme high and low flows. Regulated flows keep us fishing all year long while other waters around the state are unfishable due to high water (runoff) in the spring and low flows/high water temps resulting in Hoot Owl Closures in the summer as we’ve seen each year during the current drought conditions.

That’s not to say it can’t happen here. If we end up getting an above average amount of snowpack coupled with a wet spring then we’re obviously going to have an above average amount of water to contend with. It has to go somewhere! And while the folks in charge of managing the water do a pretty good job (and a thankless one at that) of regulating the reservoirs, if drought conditions persist and we don’t get adequate precipitation then even the Missouri will suffer from low flows and increased water temps. I’ve yet to see Hoot Owl hit the MO’ but it’s not out of the question.

All that being said, we’re looking forward to another spectacular season on the Missouri and while our fishing has been shut down by the weather for the time being we’ll gladly sacrifice December nymphing for more water in the spring. In the meantime stay inside, keep warm and think happy thoughts about summer days on the MO’…we are.

Summer Days on the Missouri

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-12-08T18:05:27-07:00December 8th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Missouri River, Missouri River Winter Fishing, Montana, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

December is upon us

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It’s hard to believe but we’ve actually reached the last month of another fantastic year on the Missouri. Year number three for Wolf Creek Angler. Our best yet by far but we’re not focusing on that. As always, we’re looking towards the future.

I tell my clients this all the time when they cast behind the boat…look to the future not the past. Downstream is where you need to focus to maximize your success. Take a look at what is coming your way and do what you need to do in order to make it happen. The world downstream is filled with possibilities, the world behind the boat has passed.

Sure you might pick up a fish or two behind the boat but when you focus on the past you tend to miss opportunities coming your way.

It is in business as it is in the boat. 2016 will soon be behind us and we had great success but now is the time to look downstream and see what’s coming in 2017.

New challenges, new opportunities, new improvements and the hope that 2017 will again go down as our best season yet.

So December is a great time to reflect on the successes and contemplate the challenges we had in 2016 as we look ahead and make necessary adjustments in order to best capitalize on the opportunities coming our way.

We hope you join us in closing out the year over these next weeks whether that is by taking advantage of the best lodging/guided fishing deal on the river (BY FAR!), by stopping in for shuttles and bugs on your next trip out, by allowing us to assist you with finding the perfect gift for the fly fishers on your list or simply by following our blog and Facebook page.

These next few days would be a great time to get your Missouri fix. The weather is still tolerable and the fishing is better than what you would expect. We’ve got plenty of lodging available and guides are standing by. Once again – $500 for two nights lodging and a full day on the river with one of our exceptional guides for one or two anglers with absolutely NO CANCELLATION FEES. You won’t find a better deal anywhere on the MO’ – Guaranteed!

The forecast is for highs near 40 through Sunday though it may be on the breezy side but not to worry, we’ve got a shop full of gear designed to remove being cold from the equation. Simms gloves and hats and socks galore as well as ColdWeather shirts and pants, waderwick layering, Kinetic Jackets, Guide jackets and more.

Arctic air arrives on Monday night and while we swear by the gear we carry and love the Simms #ForgetTheForecast hashtag there comes a point where no matter how many layers of GoreTex and Primaloft and Windstopper gear you have you are going to get cold. With a high of 9 expected on Tuesday I think we’ll have reached that point!

Make it a Missouri River weekend with Wolf Creek Angler!

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-12-01T18:29:32-07:00December 1st, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: fly fishing, Missouri River, Missouri River Winter Fishing, Montana, running line, simms, Simms Guide Jacket, Simms Kinetic Jacket, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|1 Comment

Farewell November

Closing out what can only be described as an unseasonably warm November it appears as though we will finally start to see some winter weather with the coldest temperatures of the season arriving early next week.

We may see some snow on Sunday and Monday but the big story is the cold air settling in on Monday night with lows in the single digits and highs only in the teens.

If you had plans to fish you may want to do it this week as we will continue to see temperatures near 40 with a chance for some snow showers each day through the weekend.

Traffic has been surprisingly light these past two weeks despite continued reports of excellent nymphing, solid streamer action and even some decent dry fly opportunities. Expect the arctic air to bring things to a standstill where fishing is concerned.

Two months from now it will be a different story as cabin fever really starts to take hold and folks become much more willing to brave the elements just to get out and do something but for now I think it’s safe to say that if 40 degrees and the best fall fishing in years didn’t bring people out then we likely won’t be seeing much activity with highs only in the teens.

As always there will be a few of you die-hard anglers out there and we are more than happy to provide you with lodging and flies and hand warmers and anything else you might need for your time on the water. We definitely aren’t saying you shouldn’t fish, we’re just saying that you should let us know if you’re heading out here and are in need of anything because it’s this type of weather that sometimes keeps us home.

The dark days of winter in the canyon can be challenging to say the least. It’s not that there isn’t plenty to do, there definitely is, but when the daylight is short and the air is frigidly cold and the chance of human contact is minimal it can be pretty tempting to sleep in, skip the drive and work from home.

That aside, more often than not I will opt to make the drive because it’s much easier to stay focused and productive in the shop.

We hope you make us your first stop if you’re coming out to fish the MO’. Wolf Creek is your Missouri River Winter Fly Fishing Destination with the only bar/restaurant and the only gas station/convenience store between Helena and Cascade and Wolf Creek Angler is your Missouri River Winter fly fishing headquarters with more on-site lodging than anyone, the best deals on guide trips all winter long and a shop full of everything you need for your day on the water and more.

Shop hours are Wednesday – Saturday 8-4 and Sundays 8 – noon. We are officially closed on Mondays and Tuesdays but if the weather is fishy on those days you will likely find us here anyway getting ready to hit the water ourselves.

Enjoy this last day of November and bring on the winter!

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-11-29T21:00:50-07:00November 30th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: fly fishing, Missouri River, Missouri River Winter Fishing, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

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