The Missouri River has been fishing great the past few days. We have had some rain, overcast, cooler temps, and lots of happy trout. Which in the end makes a bunch of happy anglers. Flows this morning are just over 3,000 cfs. Water temps are at 52. Weather forecast is looking good for the next.. read more →
The MO is Hot HOt HOT. Flows are at 3030 cfs out of Holter Dam. The water temperature this morning was at 53 degrees, the high for today will be 57 degrees with varying wind out of the SW at 7 mph. Fishing’s been great all over the river. Short Leash Nymphing has been producing.. read more →
Check out the latest issue of Montana Fly Fishing Magazine.Click on the image to read. read more →
There are quite a few different theories on picking out an effective streamer pattern. After spending time in a fly shop, you tend to hear it all. Every theory is worth listening to and after a while you tend to decide what works for you. Here are a handful of ideas that have circulated around.. read more →
Despite the Government Shutdown, FWP is shocking the river today from Wolf Creek to Craig. For your sake and the fishies sake, try to pick a different section of the river to float on this beautiful tuesday. What’s hot on the water? My fly of choice is still the ole’ streamer but we did pretty.. read more →
It’s the time of year for those pesky little BWO’s to emerge their way to the surface and tempt trout to rise for a food source. Many anglers are out on The MO fishing some Baetis patterns to risers and having some success. This type of fishing can be difficult, but very rewarding. It’s our.. read more →
Good Morning GentleFisherman/woman. I hope everyone’s enjoying their October angling adventures on these fine fall days. It’s gonna be another great one out there for you today. The forecast shows for a high of 61 and no precipitation, with varying wind of course, but who’s not used to that already. The old Holter Dam flow.. read more →
Yes, the boat launch at Holter Dam is closed due to the federal government shutdown. Not to worry, all other ramps on The MO are open and functional. read more →
