Things are continuing to come into shape here on the Missouri this first full week of June. Flows have held in the 8500 cfs range for the last several days (8240 at the time of this writing) but it looks like we’ll see a bump to around 8700 cfs this afternoon.

Weather wise it’s been gorgeous with plenty of sunshine and comfortable temps. We’re expecting a bit of a heat wave for the next couple of days with highs pushing 90 but then we’ll return to average or somewhat below average temperatures over the weekend with highs only reaching the low 60’s.

We continue to be one of the only fishing options in the region right now with big muddy water sending a steady stream of guides and outfitters to the Missouri seeking fishable water for their clients.

It feels a little crowded out there sometimes, depending on the day but for the most part folks have been spreading out and playing nice with one another. Let’s keep it up!

Things are looking up on the lower reaches of the river and by things I mean fish. Fish are looking up and eating dry flies. PMD’s are making an appearance in most stretches and will continue to ramp up this week. Steady flows would definitely help where the dry fly game is concerned so let’s hope for stability.

Favorite PMD’s patterns include Wilcox’s Micromay, Quigley’s Film Critic, Smoke Jumper PMD, Snowshoe Emerger, No Hackle PMD, Helen Keller PMD, Knockdown Dun and PMD Flash Cripple. As per usual you’ll also want an assortment of Rusty Spinners, Parachute Adams, Purple Haze, Buzzballs and various caddis including perennial favorites like the Outrigger Caddis, Cornfed Caddis and some new arrivals destined for the favorites list….Galloup’s Butch Caddis and Bloom’s Parachute Caddis.

Accordingly, if nymphing is still where you are concentrating your efforts it’s time to go heavy on mayfly and caddis nymphs. Sowbugs will still play a major role (as they always do) but now is the time to add in Little Green Machines, S & M’s, Two Bits, Split Case PMD’s, Superflash PMD,  PMD Magic Fly, Doc’s PMD, Gold or Purple Weight flies, Tung Darts, Triple Threat Caddis, Peep Shows, Micromays…..and on and on.

Bored with the bobber?  Why not chuck a streamer as you cover water on your dry fly quest? I’m not going to say streamer fishing has been off the charts or anything but depending on the day you just might be surprised. I had clients willing to roll the dice last weekend and it was definitely time well spent. Sparkle Minnows, Dirty Hippies, ZK’s Bunny Wailer, Montana Mouthwash, Baby Gongas and more all getting noticed.

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