If you’re looking for sunny and 70 degrees this probably isn’t your weekend to fish the Missouri but if your idea of spring fishing includes rain and snow showers and scattered thunderstorms (and streamers) then you should be here.

We’ll see some storms roll through today with gusty winds this afternoon but tomorrow and Sunday are looking good with plenty of clouds, a chance or precipitation and highs in the 50 degree range.

Current flows are cranking just shy of 4600 cfs and the water temps are looking good at right around 41 degrees. Great nymphing conditions for sure but even better streamer conditions. If streamers are your thing this is what you’ve been waiting for all winter long!

Most are fishing the canyon right now with not much good happening between the dam and Craig but if you want to stay away from the crowds I wouldn’t hesitate to fish the top. It’s got to turn on sooner or later and with everyone crushing in the canyon you could have it all to yourself.

Status quo on the rigging with pink still leading the charge. Rainbow Czechs, Pink Amex, Pinkalicious, Pink or Firebead Rainbow Weight Fly are all good options run in tandem with pink or pearl lightning bugs, rainbow warriors, zebra midges, tailwater sows, Firebead Rays and the rest of the usual suspects. We’ve also heard of the mayfly nymphs starting to get some attention. Try a Little Green Machine, S & M, Juju or a plain old Pheasant Tail. They should all be on the menu right now. And don’t forget to try the Cotton Candy Little Green Machine hand tied by the man himself, Vince Wilcox, available now at Wolf Creek Angler.

Streamers? Yes. Black, Olive, Grey. Small, medium, large. Shallows, middle, banks. Yes. Throw them. Commit to it and you may be surprised what you find lurking in the waters of the MO’.

Midges daily. Fish feeding occasionally. The dry fly opportunities will increase from here on out. Griffiths Gnats, Parachute Adams, Buzzballs and Bucky’s Midge Clusters are all great options right now. Keep your dry fly rig at the ready.

We’ve got a few trips going out tomorrow and would be happy to have a few more going out so if a cloudy and possibly rainy day on the Missouri sounds good to you give us a call. Plenty of lodging and guides available all weekend long. Don’t forget our spring special, $500 for two night’s lodging and a full day on the water. It’s the best deal on the river….bar none! If you don’t need the combo you’re looking at $350 full day guide trips and $99 lodging through the end of the month.

We’re loaded up in the shop with tons of new bugs and all kinds of new spring gear. Rods from Loop, Redington and Echo; Reels from Loop, Ross, Nautilus and Redington; wading gear from Korkers and Redington; outerwear and layering from Simms and Kast and all kinds of new logo gear. Don’t miss our sale rack with amazing clearance prices on clothing from Simms, Kast, Rep Your Water, Redington and more.

Shop hour are 8 am – 4 pm daily.