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Missouri River Ghost Town (Happy Halloween)

As we close out the month of October traffic has slowed to a crawl with November looming.

This week marked a significant shift in the routine at WCA as we closed out guide trips for the season on Monday and closed and winterized a good portion of our lodging over the last few days.

We’ve still seen a smattering of shuttles with 1 – 5/day and we do have some late season regulars arriving this weekend filling up what we have left for open lodging for next week but calling things QUIET would be an understatement.

The river is void of traffic so those who are around are enjoying the solitude afforded by late autumn on the MO. With many out chasing elk and deer and others having called it quits on fishing until spring, you can spend the day on the water virtually alone with the whole thing to yourself! It’s not quite that empty but there really aren’t many folks around and that’s precisely why our late season regulars are here.

As expected, last weekend’s wintery weather was just what was needed to fire up the BWO action. Those who braved the snow and north wind last Friday were rewarded with bugs and rising fish for miles and the days since, while reportedly not so great for dry fly action, did deliver for those nymphing and streamer fishing.

The weekend ahead looks good with a mix of fog and clouds and sun on Friday and Saturday with highs in the 50’s and Sunday could be the next BWO day with rain likely on a mostly cloudy day with calm winds and highs struggling to hit 50 degrees.

Overnight lows have been hovering around 30 degrees so expect cold starts if you’re getting out there early.

We are closing out “Regular” hours this weekend as our staff (and the demand for staff) dwindles further. We will be open at 8 AM daily through Thursday, November 5th. The shop will be closed next weekend (November 6-8) and we will resume an abbreviated schedule on Tuesday, November 10th.

I am off to my annual Pere Marquette Homecoming and Scott is wrapping up his season in the shop on Thursday, a week from today.

Stop in sometime between now and next weekend for bugs and shuttles and the absolute best deals of the season on big ticket items. Rods, reels, lines, boots…. priced to move. We are excited to carry the All New redesigned Simms G3 Wader which is NOT on sale but we are looking to move the old model and are pretty much giving them away. Call for pricing and remaining inventory availability.

Thank you again for another amazing season. We cannot wait to do it all again!

By Jason Orzechowski|2026-10-29T11:32:10-06:00October 29th, 2026|Categories: Shop Life|Tags: BWO's, dry fly fishing, fly fishing, Missouri River, running line, simms, Streamer Fishing, Wolf Creek Angler|Comments Off

Late October on the MO

It has been another week of unseasonably warm weather with an abundance of sunshine and daytime highs hovering in the low to mid 70’s.

Nice weather for a boat ride but not exactly optimal conditions by fall fishing standards.

What are those optimal conditions? Check out tomorrow’s forecast.

RAIN before 1 pm, then rain and snow. Temperature falling to around 35 by 4 PM. Light northwest wind becoming north 15-20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 %. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. More of the same for Friday night and nothing over 50 degrees for daytime highs next week.

Definitely not optimal weather for an autumn pleasure float, especially with the north winds, but if you’re looking for quintessential late fall fishing conditions, this would be them.

Gusty north winds will be the wildcard but the rest of that forecast SCREAMS BWO’s! Fingers crossed!

Even if the bugs don’t happen, the odds are that fishing will be solid so wader up, bundle up and get out there.

Expect the nymphing to remain your go-to numbers option with Tailwater Sows STILL leading the charge. We sold through 40 dozen #16’s in a week and a half if that tells you anything. The restock happened yesterday and they are still the hot ticket so get em’ while you can. Pill Poppers are also starting to come on strong, and it should come as no surprise that we sold through our stock on #16 Pill Poppers as well but not to worry, we should have more by tomorrow.

Should you want to stray from the sow game BWO nymphs have been good with grey Little Green Machines, Split Case BWO’s, and Olive Psycho Mays all getting eaten on occasion and you can’t go wrong with black Zebras or October Caddis nymphs.

Streamer fishing has been decent though those not accustomed to the Missouri in the fall are finding the weeds to be a challenge which they certainly can be. Choose your water carefully. There is plenty of clean water, you just need to hunt for it.

Sparkle Minnows, Skiddish Smolt, Space Invaders and Lil Kims have been good, and fish are definitely being caught on buggers, Thin Mints, Balanced Leeches and the like. Fish what you like with confidence, and you should do simply fine.

Just a reminder, if you are looking for a new streamer stick (or any rod for that matter) or new reel or waders or boots you won’t find better deals this season than what you’ll find now at WCA.

Despite the change in the weather we’ve all been waiting for it is in fact late October and things are rapidly winding down in the canyon.

Izaaks has closed for the season leaving Lazy I your Go-To for food from here on out. We are hosting our last big group of the season this week and will be closing a good portion of our lodging early next week. Motel rooms and cabins will soon be out of commission for the season, but we will have bungalows available all winter long at discounted rates starting November 1st.

Guides have disappeared in large part, moving on to winter work or winter escapes but there are still a few around so there is still a good chance we can get you on the water. Request your trip here and we will see what we can do.

It has been another great season on the MO and we are so thankful to all of you who make it possible for us to live this dream by doing business with us. To all of you who fish with us, stay with us, shop with us or all of the above…we can’t thank you enough for continuing to support Wolf Creek Angler and we cannot wait to see you again in 2027.

And for those still fishing this fall, the shop will continue to be open daily at 8 AM for the time being and we’ll do our best to continue to provide shuttle service for as long as we can though our staff is continuing to dwindle and will soon be down to a staff of one as winter settles in.

By Jason Orzechowski|2026-10-22T11:13:44-06:00October 22nd, 2026|Categories: Fishing Report, Shop Life|Tags: Missouri River, October Caddis, pill popper, running line, Streamer Fishing, streamers, Tailwater Sow, winter, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|Comments Off

Winter on the Way

So far, our average high temperatures this October have been hovering right around 80 degrees but that’s all about to change!

One more day of summer weather followed by a substantial taste of winter starting Saturday.

Sunshine and a high of 79 Friday with rain early on Saturday, changing to snow in the afternoon with temperatures falling to near 35. Winds North at 10 to 20 mph. Snow overnight accumulating 1 – 3 inches with a low of 28.

More of the same on Sunday with periods of snow, temperatures in the low to mid 30’s and North winds at 10 – 15 mph. An additional 1-3 inches of snow expected throughout the day on Sunday.

Monday will be a transition day with a chance for lingering snow showers in the morning and a forty-one. Autumn weather returns on Tuesday with sunshine and highs in the 50’s for the remainder of the week.

There is a Winter Storm Watch in effect Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon with heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to nine inches below six thousand feet with 8-12 inches in the high country.

Not exactly an Arctic Apocalypse but a significant weather event, nonetheless.

We welcome the clouds and the snow, it’s what one might expect for October on the MO. The gusty north winds sound less than ideal though I doubt the fish will mind any of it.

Expect exceptionally light traffic should you decide to brave the elements and make a go of it this weekend.

We’ll be here as needed, likely hanging around in the morning to accommodate any hard-core anglers in need of shuttles and bugs and coffee and perhaps an extra layer or two but it’s a likely scenario that we close up early and go home and watch football…we’ll see what happens.

It could be epic fishing with the drastic change in the weather; you won’t know if you don’t go!

Stop by the shop for the Best Streamer Selection on the MO HANDS DOWN and take advantage of our Annual Autumn Sale while you are here with the best deals of the season on almost everything.

Enjoy the snow…we’ll see you when Autumn returns on Tuesday.

By Jason Orzechowski|2026-10-08T16:36:12-06:00October 8th, 2026|Categories: Shop Life|Tags: Missouri River, Montana, running line, winter, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|Comments Off

October on the MO

October is, hands down, our favorite month of fall and one of the absolute best months of the year to fish the Missouri.

A cold autumn fog announced October’s arrival this morning and the cloudy skies contrasted with the vivid fall colors are exactly what makes October days so special. Hopefully, the fishing will be off the charts today to round out the quintessential Montana fall fishing day.

It has been a challenging week with gusty winds and a lack of cooperation from the fish but if nothing else at least conditions have calmed, at least for today.

Things shift back to summer weather tomorrow with partly sunny skies and highs near 80 with south wind 7-16 mph and gusts to 25 mph. Unseasonably warm weather continues throughout the weekend with mid 70’s on Saturday and back to near 80 on Sunday, continuing through at least the middle part of next week.

Definitely NOT BWO conditions but Pseudos will continue to provide a DFO challenge. If that doesn’t wow you then try an ant or October Caddis fished blind.

No substantial changes in the nymph game with a sow bug or Zebra and a wire worm proving to be a solid go-to. BWO nymphs are also in play with Little Green Machines and Olive S & M’s leading the charge. A good old Pheasant Tail is never a bad call. There is a reason they have been around forever.

Streamer action has been heating up and will continue to rule the day in my book from now through the end of the season. JJ Sparkle Minnows, Brown Skiddish Smolt, Space Invaders, Lil’ Kims, Circus Peanuts and Swim Coaches all getting noticed or try something on the smaller, leachier side like a Polar Leech, Autumn Splendor, Thin Mint or a plain old bugger.

Guide trips are tapering off, and traffic is light to moderate most days, another reason we love fall on the MO. We have got plenty of lodging available most nights and boat rentals available daily.

Give us a call to book your weekend (or better yet Mid-week) getaway to the MO.

We are open at 7 AM daily for all your Missouri River fall fly fishing needs including the Cheapest Dam Shuttles on the MO and the biggest and best Missouri River bug selection ever assembled under one roof in Wolf Creek Montana. Don’t miss our Annual Fall Sale with 25% Off waders, boots, rods, and reels.

By Jason Orzechowski|2026-10-01T11:42:44-06:00October 1st, 2026|Categories: Shop Life|Tags: Autumn Splendor, cheapest dam shuttles on the mo, fly fishing, green machine, JJ Spakrle Minnow, Missouri River, Montana, pseudos, running line, Skiddish Smolt, Space Invader, Streamer Fishing, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler, zebra midges|Comments Off

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 in the Air

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

Sun Sets on Summer

photo by Sam Casne

There’s still about a month of summer remaining according to the calendar but that’s a mere formality. In our world, summer has all but ended and the sun is rapidly setting on the 2026 Missouri River summer season.

As happens this time of year, angling traffic has ground almost to a halt with rec floaters outnumbering drift boats three to one. There are a handful of guide trips still happening but many of us take advantage of the end of summer slowdown to unplug and unwind and prepare for the upcoming fall season which typically starts to kick in around the second week of September.

Half of the WCA crew have left for the season with school back in session. Couple this with the lull in lodging and it makes for some lonely days around the fly shop, so you’ll have to excuse us if we happen to abbreviate our hours on occasion over these next two weeks.

We bid a sad farewell to our awesome summer help Rudy and Sophie last week. Summer was a blast with these two!

It’s an interesting time of year on the Missouri, and one which is often overlooked by anglers so don’t tell anyone, but late August/early September are the sleeper of the season.
Granted, there are challenges that come with late summer fishing on the Missouri. Weeds are at their worst. Major bug hatches ware waning. Water temperatures can be marginal, and the combination of hot days and smoke can sometimes make for less than ideal conditions on the water.

But on the positive side…angling pressure is almost non-existent and between terrestrial fishing and nymphing you can often have banner days on the MO in late summer.

The zebra midge and sow bug feast is on in the grass flats below the dam, and we often catch some of our best brown trout of the season on hoppers or crayfish.
Bottom line – don’t sleep on late summer on the MO!

We’re currently looking at flows of 3490 CFS with water temperatures at the dam ranging from 63 – 66 degrees. Again, the weeds are a challenge, but overall, the conditions aren’t bad and the payoff can be great.

Small hoppers in tan, peach or yellow have been good (More or Less, Donkey Kong, Fancy Pants) and ants always seem to get a look or two. Drop a green machine or pheasant tail and hit the banks and the edges of the weed beds and the riffles.

Double sows or double zebras at the dam or try a Zirdle or Claws R with a purple weight fly, Tung Dart or October Caddis nymph.

They’ll eat the streamer this time of year, but this is where the weeds are going to challenge you the most. You must mentally prepare for streamer fishing the height of the weed season but again, if you can put up with the misery you could very well be rewarded with your fish of the year.

Need a room? We have an abundance of vacancies at the moment along with wide open availability for rental boats. Last-minute guided trips are still somewhat of a challenge with the aforementioned exodus currently ongoing, but we’ll do our best to get you on the water.

Shop hours are 7 AM – ???, usually 4 ish for the time being. We’ll resume normal hours as soon as traffic warrants it.

Stop by WCA for shuttles, hoppers, ice, sunscreen and anything you might need for your day on the MO. And tell your rec floater friends who don’t fish to stop driving multiple rigs to the river and stop by for the Cheapest Dam Shuttles on the MO! I guarantee you, at the current fuel prices it’s cheaper to buy a shuttle than drive that second rig.

Just something to keep in mind, with the light traffic we’ve been starting our shuttle runs around 11 AM and are typically wrapping up by 1 PM so that shuttle window is narrow at the moment. If you’re rolling in at 1 or 2 pm for your float we’re very likely done with shuttles for the day, so you’ll want to call ahead if you’re planning on getting shuttled anytime after noon.

By Jason Orzechowski|2026-08-25T10:06:17-06:00August 25th, 2026|Categories: Fishing Report|Tags: brown trout, dry fly fishing, fly fishing, green machine, Missouri River, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|Comments Off

Late July on the MO

Summertime on the Missouri River

As we head into the final week of July, things have definitely taken a turn on the Missouri. Summer has arrived in full force, with daytime highs pushing 100 degrees over the next ten days and overnight lows only dipping into the 60s. While those cooler nights help, we’ve officially entered the dog days of summer—a time when trout fishing requires a different approach and, on some afternoons, the best decision may be to call it a day.

The biggest adjustment is a simple one: fish early. Morning temperatures have been pleasant, generally in the upper 50s to low 60s, and water temperatures are at their lowest. That makes it the best window for both anglers and trout.

By midday, the river is a different place. Leave the afternoon to the floaters and give the fish the opportunity to settle into the coolest water they can find. Water temperatures at Holter Dam have been running 65–67 degrees, with temperatures climbing steadily the farther downstream you travel. Those aren’t ideal conditions, so if you’re fishing, handle every fish with care and think seriously about wrapping things up once the water begins to warm.

Many Montana rivers are already under Hoot Owl Restrictions, with fishing closed from 2:00 p.m. until midnight. Those closures are based on science, typically taking effect after water temperatures exceed 73 degrees for three consecutive days. The Missouri has historically avoided Hoot Owl restrictions thanks to cold releases from Holter Dam, but with lower flows and prolonged heat, it’s certainly something we’re watching closely.

At Wolf Creek Angler, we’ve always taken a more conservative approach. Regardless of whether Hoot Owl restrictions are in place, we stop fishing once water temperatures reach 68–70 degrees. We’d rather leave a few fish uncaught today than compromise the quality of the fishery tomorrow.

If you’re heading out on your own, there are a few simple things you can do to help protect this incredible resource.

Fish the mornings. Even if Hoot Owl restrictions haven’t been implemented, the best fishing—and the healthiest conditions for trout—are almost always during the cooler hours. You’ll often find lighter boat traffic, better dry fly opportunities, and fish that recover much more quickly after release.

Carry a stream thermometer. They’re inexpensive, easy to use, and one of the most valuable tools you can have this time of year. Check the temperature frequently, especially as the day warms. When you see 68 degrees or higher, it’s time to call it.

Keep fish in the water. Every trout experiences some level of stress during the fight. Warm water only amplifies that stress. If you’d like a photo, keep it quick and, whenever possible, keep the fish submerged. A memorable picture is great, but a healthy fish swimming away is even better.

We’ll be watching conditions closely as we close out July and begin looking toward fall. If you have a trip scheduled with Wolf Creek Angler over the next couple of weeks, plan on early starts and expect us to end the day once water temperatures approach 68 degrees, whether or not official restrictions are in place.

We know these conversations aren’t nearly as exciting as talking about bugs, rising fish, or the next great hatch, but taking a thoughtful approach during the hottest weeks of the year is one of the best ways we can ensure the Missouri continues to fish the way we all love for years to come.

Current FWP Restrictions and Closures

By Jason Orzechowski|2026-07-24T13:29:24-06:00July 24th, 2026|Categories: Fishing Report, Shop Life|Tags: fly fishing, Hoot Owl Closures, Missouri River, Montana, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|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