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Game On!

Are there any bugs you ask? Ummm….just a few! photo by Luke Koerten

It looks like the weather is finally going to cooperate and give us what could be the best dry fly fishing this season to date. BWO’s have been consistent and abundant for a couple of weeks now but the heavy dose of sunshine we’ve been getting, while providing some gorgeous days on the water, has kept the daytime dry-fly action to a minimum. The couple of cloudy days we’ve had have provided plenty of opportunities to target rising fish and it looks like we’re in for a stretch of cloudy/rainy/cooler weather so plan on making the Missouri River your destination this week.

BWO Days

The timing couldn’t be better as we’ve got one week left of $400 full day spring guide trips and discounted lodging. We’re full tonight but have a few vacancies starting tomorrow and running through Wednesday. Things fill up again on Thursday so make it an early to mid-week trip. Guides are at the ready, anxious to treat you to a day of legendary dry-fly fishing on the Missouri.

Things have been a little inconsistent this week but there have been solid reports from below Craig, a little less so in the top section where we’ve had to work for them. Winter fare is holding on but really starting to wane. We’re still picking fish up on Bubble Yum Scuds and various firebeads but we’ve definitely noticed a shift to mayfly nymphs. LGM’s (Gray or PT), Trina’s Angel Case Emergers, Split Case BWO, BWO Magic Flies, Olive Psycho Mays, S & M’s, PT’s, Purple, Silver or Pink Lighting Bugs and the good old black zebra. Don’t abandon the pink stuff altogether but mix it up and show them something they haven’t seen.

Go-to dry flies for us this week have been the Parachute BWO, Nyman’s DOA Cripple Baetis, BWO Flash Cripple, BWO Drown Spinner, Olive Parachute Adams, Rocky Mountain Mint, Purple Phase Loop Wings and various midge clusters. Stop by and check out our vast and ever-expanding bug selection. We’re dedicated to offering you a fly selection as good as you’ll find anywhere and we’re happy to walk you through it.

We’ve maxed out and outgrown our streamer bins so you may find a little bit of chaos in the shop this week as we install our brand new bin and do some rearranging but not to worry, Zach and I will have things back in order directly.

If streamers are your thing this is go time for that as well. The next four weeks are Prime Time for streamer junkies on the MO’. We’ve heard of very few stellar streamer days thus far but there are plenty of big fish being caught on streamers. Put in your time, commit and eventually you will be rewarded.

Stop by WCA this week for shuttles, bugs, Rep Your Water clothing, LOOP Evotec CAST rods, Fishpond packs, MFC Boat Boxes, piles of logo gear and much more. Open every day at 7 AM for all of your Missouri River Fly Fishing needs.

3 Pot Days…The Season is Here!

We had the first three coffee pot day of the season Saturday at WCA which means the 2016 season has now REALLY officially begun.
If you were out here this weekend you know the ramps were looking like Mid-June and there was no shortage of company on the water.

Friday brought us a substantial winter storm with several inches of slushy snow, howling north winds, power outages, jack-knifed Semi Trailers….the real deal. Despite having no power for the first hour of the day we persevered for the die-hard anglers who showed up selling bugs by flashlight and we even ended up doing a guide trip that day. A little snow and wind wasn’t enough to deter our clients or our guide. They ended up having a good day out there and liked it so much they returned the next day for more.

Friday’s winter weather gave way to blue skies, sunshine and temps in the 50’s and 60’s for the remainder of the weekend and the people came in droves! It was by far our busiest weekend of the year so far with a full house, a bunch of guide trips out and plenty of day-trippers swinging in for bugs and shuttles and more.

As measured by coffee consumption – winter and early spring days are generally a one-pot affair with a good share of that being consumed by the WCA crew. We’ve definitely had a couple of two-pot days over the past month but now we’ve crossed the line into the busy season with the first of what will be many three and four pot days. Some have proclaimed our coffee to be the best in the canyon, others have not. Regardless, the coffee is on us so the price is right. Stop in for a cup next time you are in Wolf Creek and decide for yourself.

Fishing reports were definitely a mixed bag this weekend but the consensus is that things are inconsistent right now. The blue sky sunny days can make things tough, especially if you’re wanting to play the dry-fly or streamer game. Nymphing can be tough on these days as well but is generally the best bet for putting fish in the net. No big changes on the menu just yet. We’re still getting them on pink stuff and firebeads but LGM’s, Split Case BWO’s, BWO Magic Flies, PT’s, Tailwater Sows, zebras, Lightning Bugs and a host of other Missouri River favorites have started to turn on as well.

Cloud cover is your best bet for streamer fishing and while you will likely see BWO’s and midges coming off in big numbers daily, the sunny days have been a bust. Cloud cover or last light are what you need if you intend to play the dry-fly game.

The bad news if you want to fish dries is that we’re in for a week of sunshine and blue skies. That being said, with temps in the 70’s daily and little wind in the forecast the good news is that we’re going to have some gorgeous days on the water this week. Plenty of lodging available at this point though things fill up for the weekend and will likely fill in for the early part of the week as well as it looks like we’re going to see another Missoula Hatch come off with rivers on the rise again over there.

Things are definitely getting busy out there but you can still find plenty of solitude during the week. It’s a great time of year to book a Missouri River guide trip.

Some great deals still to be had on winter gear and clearance items in the shop. Stop in for bargains and while you are here check out all the new stuff including bins overflowing with great new bugs.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:37-06:00April 18th, 2016|Categories: Fishing Report, Uncategorized|Tags: dry fly fishing, fly fishing, Missouri River, Missouri River Spring Special Guide Rates, Montana, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Arriving Daily – BWO Days Ahead.

It’s another gorgeous start to the week here in Wolf Creek with sunshine and 70 degrees. Another nice day to soak up the sun though not the preferred fishing conditions.

It looks like we’ve got some favorable BWO days coming with a chance of rain every day for the remainder of the week. We might see 70 tomorrow but then things cool down for the rest of the week with more seasonable weather. Cloudy with a chance of rain each day and highs in the 40’s and 50’s. Sunshine returns this weekend.

In the meantime we could see some great fishing this week with prime conditions for throwing dries or chucking streamers. The nymphing will continue to produce as well as we make the transition into full-on spring fishing.

Keep running those Bubble Yum Scuds, Rainbow Czechs, Firebeads etc but make sure to throw some mayfly nymphs into the mix. The time is now. Little Green Machines, Split Case BWO’s, Psycho Mays, Juju’s, LB’s in all flavors, Allen’s Holla-Back Girl in pink or purple, S & M’s, 2 Bits, Juan’s Hi-Def Baetis, Peep Shows, Hot Belly PT’s….it’s time to both broaden and think outside of the box.

Our nymph bins are overflowing with hot new patterns as well as tried and true Missouri River staples. We’ve also got a bunch of new dry flies including some great midge clusters and BWO patterns.

What’s happening on the streamer side of the equation? Still a little slow out there but the conditions say GO and if you’re going to go then you need to commit!

Best bug for me as of late has been the old standby Coffey’s Sparkle Minnow Sculpin but we’ve got piles of new bugs (and old ones as well) in the bins which are just a cast and a strip away from being crushed by a hungry 2′ brown. Keller’s Montana Mouthwash in Olive or White, Kraft’s Kreelex in all flavors, Gongas, JJ’s, Polar Leeches and a bunch of WCA exclusives from ZK!

We’re running our spring special rates on lodging and guide trips through the end of the month so don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience world-class fishing on the Missouri River minus the crowds of late spring and summer. $400 guide trips and $99 cabins or bungalows along with our always affordable single and double motel units. While you are here stop in the shop and take advantage of blow out pricing on spring clearance items from all of your favorite companies.

We’ve got vacancies through the early part of the week but only one cabin left for the weekend which will likely be gone by the end of the day. Why not make it yours today. Guides are at the ready so give us a call and put us to work for you.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:37-06:00April 11th, 2016|Categories: Fishing Report, Uncategorized|Tags: dry fly fishing, fly fishing, Missouri River, Missouri River Spring Special Guide Rates, Montana, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

The best deals of the season at WCA

All the new product rolling in these last couple of weeks has begun to crowd us out so if you’ve been waiting for ridiculous deals on all kinds of great gear, the wait is over.

Now is the time to shop at Wolf Creek Angler for 40 percent off KAST Hell Razor and Velocity jackets and great deals on select items from Redington, Smith, Echo and more.

We’ve seen re-designs on a lot of products this season so we’re left with no choice but to clear out the old models at obscenely low prices. Redington Palix River waders and boots as well as the women’s Willow River waders and boots 40 % off. Echo has really dressed up their Carbon series rods with the new Carbon XL. Pick up last years Carbon in 4, 5, or 6 weight for 40% off. Smith has revamped several of their standard models so now is the time to pick up a pair of Smiths for a great price.

Great deals like this won’t last long so be sure to stop by WCA soon and take advantage of the best deals of the season.

Don’t want the old stuff? No problem. We’re loaded up with all kinds of new gear from all of the above and many more including an impressive lineup of rods and reels from LOOP and a bunch of packs and accessories from Fishpond. We’ve also got a bunch of new WCA logo gear we think you’re going to love.

We are open 7 days a week at 7:30 AM for bugs, shuttles, coffee, guide trips, RO and Adipose Drift Boat Rentals, affordable lodging and everything Missouri River Fly Fishing so make us your first stop on the way to the river. We are proud to be your Missouri River Fly Shop and if we’re not we would love the chance to earn your business. Stop by soon and see what the buzz is about….you’ll be glad you did.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:37-06:00April 9th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Fishpond, fly fishing, Missouri River, Redington, RO Drift Boats, running line, Smith, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Spring Water Update

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March was very good to us as far as precipitation goes. We saw a substantial increase in snowpack pretty much state-wide and we’re looking really good by first week of April standards. These next few months are normally the wettest of the season for us so depending on how much precipitation we actually get it could turn out to be a great water year.

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Those in the know have bumped up their flow forecast for the year with a most probable peak of around 6,000 and a steady 4,000 through the summer months which would be fine. The max probable peaks at around 10,500 and holds steady around 5K for the season….we would love to see the max probable but as always we will take what we get and make the best of it.

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We’re expecting a busy remainder of the week with some summer-like days in the forecast. We will likely see 70’s tomorrow and we could hit 80 on Friday. This being the case we decided to open up the remainder of our lodging units today so we do have a few motel rooms available for the weekend. By far the most rustic of our accommodations, the motel units are hugely popular amongst those looking for clean, basic lodging at an extremely affordable price. At $65 for a single room and $75 for a double you won’t find a more affordable lodging option in the area.

We’ve got more and more guide trips going out but still have plenty of availability. Take advantage of our spring rates while you can. $400 gets you a full day trip for two with one of our expert professional guides, each of whom are amongst the best on the water.

It’s an awesome time to fish the Missouri with plenty of opportunities no matter what your preference. BWO’s are already making a showing along with plenty of midge activity for the dry-fly guys, nymphing is heating up and streamer fishing should definitely be on your to- do list.

We hope to see you soon at WCA!

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:37-06:00April 6th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: fly fishing, Missouri River, Missouri River Spring Special Guide Rates, running line, Streamer Fishing, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Back in Action

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I’m back in the shop today following a quick visit back to Michigan where I got to spend a couple of days on the home waters chasing Great Lakes Steelhead. It was a great trip for sure and I even managed to land a couple of hot fish but I’m excited to be back in Wolf Creek where spring has begun to take hold.

The grass is greening, the spring flowers are beginning to appear and there are buds on the trees and bushes in various stages of bloom. We love this time of year on the Missouri.

The fishing has reportedly been on the slow side for the past several days and the real-time reports I’ve been getting today seem to indicate a continuation of this trend but fear not, sooner or later it will be happen,

Chewy did a fantastic job holding down the fort in my absence and managed to get plenty of fishing in as well. He announced the presence of BWO’s in his last blog post and while it may be a while before we see the bugs in numbers there are plenty of midges around if you just can’t wait to throw a dry-fly.

Nymphing has been the best bet per usual. Status Quo on the bugs. Pink stuff, firebeads, Sows, Czechs etc. and we’re starting to see the mayfly stuff move as well. Split Case BWO’s, BWO Angel Case and Bubbleback Emergers, Micromays, Peep Shows, PT’s and on and on. We invite you to come check out our ever-expanding selection which is literally growing by the day.

Streamer fishing has yet to really take off but this is the time of year to commit to it as it will just get better and better for the next month or two as that water warms and the fish start to go on the prowl. I spent much of my time in Michigan fishing streamers last week and the bite was terrible but as those in the know will tell you, you have to commit. Change flies, change retrieves, change colors until you find what works. And it may well be that nothing works but if you’re going to be successful at the streamer game you absolutely must commit.

Once again, come by and check out what we have heard some refer to as “the best streamer selection in the canyon”. We’ve got bugs you simply won’t find anywhere else thanks to Chewy and his obsession with tying and fishing streamers.

New bugs, new gear, new logo, new boats, new hours, more lodging options…..it’s definitely game on at Wolf Creek Angler. New rods and reels from LOOP, Echo, Redington and more. Tons of new lids and logo gear from Simms, killer packs from Fishpond, the aforementioned tons of new bugs and boxes of new stuff coming through the door daily. Come see what the buzz is about at Wolf Creek Angler. Stop in for shuttles, RO and Adipose drift boat rentals, fishing licenses and the friendliest service you’ll find anywhere.

We’re now open 7 days a week from 7:30 am – 5:00 pm. We’ve currently got about half of our lodging units open and available and will likely get the motel opened up next week. $400 guide trips and special spring rates on select lodging through the end of the month. It’s one of our favorite times of the year, watching everything come alive again. Come experience spring time on the Missouri, you’ll be glad you did.

Izaaks in Craig is open every day but Monday and The Oasis here in Wolf Creek is now open 7 days/week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you prefer to do it yourself, most of our cabins and bungalows feature a full kitchen and there are gas grills available for all of our guests. Give us a call today and book your lodging and guided fishing with WCA. We’ve got a few rooms available throughout the week but just one left on Thursday and nothing on Friday so don’t wait until the last minute to make those plans. We’ve got plenty of guides at the ready who would love to get you on the water and show you what springtime on the Missouri is all about.

We’re looking at a chance of snow tomorrow with highs in the 40’s and breezy but the rest of the week looks like spring with plenty of sunshine and temps in the 60’s and 70’s. We hope to see you soon.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:37-06:00April 4th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Fishpond, fly fishing, Missouri River, Missouri River Spring Special Guide Rates, RO Drift Boats, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Tons of Bugs at Wolf Creek Angler

A nice mix of winter and spring this week on the MO’. Cold and snowy yesterday, sunny and highs near 50 today!

Traffic has been very light this week and should continue to be with rain, wind and snow showers forecast through Friday. The weekend however looks likes it could be awesome with plenty of sunshine and highs in the 50’s.

We’ve got lodging available for the weekend but we anticipate that we will fill up by tomorrow so don’t miss out. Book yourself a room for $99 and while you’re at it why not book yourself a full day Missouri River Guide trip for just $400 through the end of April.

Mixed bag on the fishing reports lately but there have definitely been some decent days as well as some tougher ones. Nymphing is definitely heating up as the water nears that 40 degree mark and the fish are starting to put up a pretty good fight depending on the day. We’re still sticking to the pink and firebead staples but it’s definitely time to start thinking about expanding your offerings to include some mayfly nymphs.

We got a bunch of flies in yesterday for which we’ve been patiently waiting….better late than never. Pink Weight Flies, Ninch’s Bubble Gum Scuds and Thunderbugs and some cool new midge clusters now in stock. We’re also loaded up on all kinds of foam and streamers available only at Wolf Creek Angler.

Bugs you might consider adding to the mix right now include BWO magic flies, LGM’s, Dark Peep Shows, Micromays, BWO Bubble Back and Angel Case Emergers, Military Mays and good old PT’s.

If you’re thinking dry flies try a Grizzly Midge Cluster, Griffiths Gnat, Black Sipper or Peacock Cluster paired with a Parachute Adams – a hard combo to beat. Another spring favorite of ours is Wiese’s Purple Phase Loop Wing. I haven’t thrown it yet this season but there were some days last spring that it was downright deadly!

Streamer wise we’re still liking Polar Leeches, Sparkle Minnows, Skiddish Smolts, ZK’s Club Drug and Iced Out Grills, various Clouser-type patterns and all kinds of bugger variations.

Come by and check out the ever-expanding fly selection at Wolf Creek Angler, you’re guaranteed to be AMAZED!

While you are here check out all the cool new WCA logo gear from Simms as well as tons of new gear arriving DAILY!

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:37-06:00March 23rd, 2016|Categories: Fishing Report|Tags: dry fly fishing, fly fishing, Missouri River, Missouri River Spring Special Guide Rates, running line, Streamer Fishing, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Spring is beginning to show itself on the MO. Photo by Wolf Creek Angler

Spring officially arrived yesterday with sunshine and 60’s, a nearly perfect day. We were happy to soak it in yesterday, but we’re looking at another week of winter-like weather ahead and we’re happy to have it.

We’re very pleased to report that the snow pack is continuing to build and should be maintained with slightly below average daytime highs and cold nights in the high country.

Here on the Missouri we’re looking at a chance of snow showers every day this week starting tomorrow with temps in the high 30’s and low 40’s. Consequently, we’re going to hold off on opening up more lodging for the time being but we expect to have all the cabins open and available the first week of April and will likely have the motel units up and running by mid to late April, depending on the weather.

Spring lodging and guide dates are filling rapidly so don’t put it off any longer. Book your spring dates with us now. It’s an awesome time to fish the Missouri River with light to moderate traffic and great opportunities no matter what your fly fishing game. Nymphing has already started to really heat up, dry-fly opportunities are becoming more consistent and with the water temp flirting with 40 degrees, the streamer game is also starting to turn on and will only get better from here on out.

Come spend a few days with us and see why we consider spring to be one of the best times to fish the Missouri. Spend a day or two on the water with one of our expert professional guides and then spend a few more on your own either taking advantage of the abundant walk in access or perhaps renting a RO or Adipose Drift Boat to explore the 30 plus miles from Holter Dam to Cascade. Ask about our spring special. We’re offering great prices on lodging, guide trips and boat rentals through the end of April. You can’t afford to pass these deals up!

$99 gets you cozy and quiet accommodations in Wolf Creek with a full kitchen, private bath, access to barbecue grills and to THE UP and COMING Missouri River fly shop fully stocked with everything you need for your day on the water.

New gear arriving daily including LOOP, Echo, St Croix and Redington rods and reels, a bunch of cool new Simms WCA logo gear, tons of bugs added to an already impressive and expansive selection and the most laid-back, ego-free, customer service committed atmosphere you’ll find anywhere.

The Hell Razor Jacket from Kast available at Wolf Creek Angler

Don’t miss Extreme deals on Extreme Fishing Gear from KAST. The calendar may say spring but the weather will continue to say winter for a while ( we hope). Pick up a Hell Razor prima-loft jacket at 40% off and you’ll be laughing at the cold as you experience the hottest fishing of the season.

Your dining options will greatly increase this week as the legendary Izaaks in Craig opens for the season this Thursday, the 24th. We can’t wait! Izaaks will be open Tuesday-Sunday at 4 PM through April and will be open daily come May.

The Oasis in Wolf Creek will continue to be open Thursday – Monday from 8:00 – 7:00 PM serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Please support our local businesses.

The shop will be open seven days a week beginning April 4th, from 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

Yes the season is upon us! We hope to see you soon at Wolf Creek Angler!

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:38-06:00March 21st, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Adipose, dry fly fishing, fly fishing, Holter Dam, Izaaks, Kast Gear, Loop, Missouri River, Missouri River Spring Special Guide Rates, Montana, RO Drift Boats, running line, St Croix, The Oasis, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Spring Water Outlook

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We’ve been receiving some much-needed precipitation here in Western Montana over the past week including the first covering of snow we’ve seen on the ground in Wolf Creek in over a month. Snow pack is looking pretty good throughout the region though there are a few areas that are hurting, namely the Sun, Teton and Marias Rivers which are currently looking at <70% of average.

So what does it all mean for your spring and summer fishing plans? It’s still too early to tell but suffice it to say that we are thrilled to be getting snow right now. Keep it coming!

Continued accumulation and cold nights will go a long way in getting us where we want to be but as per usual we are not meteorologists or climatologists, nor are we hydrologists so we’ll leave the expert predictions to the experts. We sell fish hooks for a living!

That being said we’re happy to present you with the latest information we have from said experts and we might even venture some predictions if you ask.

Screenshot (57) This is the latest from the Bureau of Reclamation showing a bit of a dialed back “Most Probable” peak of around 4500 CFS versus the >6000 they had been predicting last month. If this holds true we’re going to see a similar year to what we had last year with flows holding close to the 4000 mark. Canyon Ferry is currently at 78% full (as of March 1st), which is 102% of average. The Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) Graphic for Canyon Ferry shown below shows 93% of average as of March 1st.

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If we continue to build snowpack and see average or colder than average temps for the next couple of weeks we could be in a little better shape. If it’s a wet spring we could be in really good shape and be looking at something more like the “Max Probable” with a nice flush of 10,000 or more at peak flow in June. Fingers crossed!

Notice that the difference between the Most Probable and Minimum Probable flows isn’t all that much, around 1,000 cfs for most of the season which would have us looking at flows in the 3K range. Let’s hope for Most Probable or more and know that these are things over which we have no control. You’ve heard it here before and you’ll hear it here again. There will be water, how much or how little we don’t know but we’ll take what we get and adjust our methods accordingly.

What is certain is this. We will hear complaints about the water being too high or too low, we will hear that the flows are perfect (no matter where they are at), we will hear that there are no bugs and that there are more bugs than have ever been seen, we’ll hear that there are no fish and that there are more fish than there have ever been. Everyone has something to say and we love to hear from all of you.

Our hope is for more snow and a wet spring and we’d love to see a >6,000 peak flow. Whether or not we get any of the above we are certain that it will be another awesome season on the Missouri River no matter. We’ve enjoyed a much better than average winter due to the mild weather and we’ve already had plenty of great days on the water. We hope you join us in celebrating the precipitation we’re currently receiving, in hoping for ideal spring conditions in not over thinking any of it and in enjoying another amazing Missouri River Fly Fishing season already underway.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:38-06:00March 17th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: fly fishing, Missouri River, Montana, running line, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

Mid Week Missouri River Fishing Report

It’s been pretty quiet this week despite continued spring – like weather and decent fishing.

Monday through Wednesday is definitely the time to be here if you want to increase the odds of having the river to yourself, though these odds will greatly decrease as we move ever closer to actual spring, now just a little less than two weeks away.

I spent some time last weekend plying small waters with big ugly streamers and moved some giants. It’s outings like this that turned me into a streamer junkie many years ago and though I’ve had some awesome streamer days on the MO’, it simply doesn’t provide the consistent action found on some other rivers. I’ve said it many times that the Missouri is not my favorite streamer river but don’t think for a minute that I don’t enjoy a day of chucking streamers on the MO’.

WCA Guide Jim Murray and I did a short float yesterday just to see what was happening out there as neither of us had been out for a few days. We pretty much had the river to ourselves with just one other boat and a couple of wade anglers enjoying the day. Nymphing was on though we definitely noted a solid transition to faster, shallower runs. Same old winter/early spring story on the bugs, pink Amex, Casne’s Pinkalicious (aka Whitey Master), Caviar Scuds and firebead softhackle sows in pink. Most of the trout we caught were on the firebeads. We’ve been selling a bunch of tailwater sows lately and we did run them for a while but apparently the fish have seen enough of the tailwater sow for the time being – at least the ones we were fishing to.

Once again, the water in which we found fish, and more importantly the water in which we didn’t find them, was kind of the highlight of the nymphing report. We fished a fair amount of slow winter water without a drop of the bobber before moving into the faster transitional water where we found them to be concentrated. Not FAST SHALLOW water mind you but medium fast, medium depth, fishing just shy of the bottom.

Having figured out the nymphing program for the day we switched to streamers which turned out to be a bust. Several miles of river and half a dozen bug changes later we went back to nymphing and closed out the day with a couple more hookups. This is early spring streamer fishing on the Missouri, often disappointing but always enough potential that it’s definitely worth your time.

Very few midges on the water yesterday and no fish up but as with the streamer bite there is always plenty of potential. I like to have a nymph rig, a streamer rig and a dry-fly rig all at the ready. Better to bring them along and not use them then to be without. If you’re looking to add a rod or two to your quiver this season stop by WCA and check out some awesome new rods from LOOP, St. Croix, Echo and Redington. We’ve got something for every budget and every method.

We’ve got a full house tomorrow but we do have one room left for the weekend which will likely be gone by the end of the day. Why not make it yours and while you’re at it why not book yourself a $400 full day guide trip. We’re all ready to go to work!

Make sure to stop by the shop on your next trip out to fish the Missouri for shuttles, bugs, RO and Adipose drift boat rentals, LOOP rods and reels, KAST Extreme Fishing Gear and much more.

By Jason Orzechowski|2016-10-25T16:15:38-06:00March 9th, 2016|Categories: Fishing Report|Tags: Adipose, Missouri River, RO Drift Boats, running line, Streamer Fishing, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Angler|0 Comments

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