Flows are remaining steady around 3100cfs and the water temps are ranging from 64-67degrees F. Breezy this morning on the MO, which could keep Tricos off the water, but fish are still on them. Emerger patterns will work well if you can’t find fish eating on top. Regardless, the spinners will accumulate in dead water.. read more →

Where in the World is Phillip Ley?  See normally if Phillip leaves the Craig, MT post he puts a note up in the shop stating his whereabouts, in the 3rd person.  Phillip was last seen 8/9/2013 in Craig pulling a popup camper behind his sweet Yota rig going towards the highway.  Did he get bitten.. read more →

Flows this morning are at 3,420 cfs. Water temps at 64. The air temperature should hit 94 today with an overnight low of 60.  Fishing down river of Craig can become a salad making process.  Fishing from Craig to the Dam can be a salad making process…… read more →

Normally a species in the Strainer family is not so casual.  However when rolling down a freestone river in a raft the Chris Strainer species feels wild and at home.   read more →

“What’s my favorite rod?” A question that most anglers always have stirring around in the back of their mind. It might be a question that makes most of us always wanting another rod for a different river or different style of fishing. While some rods are good for dry fly fishing and others make for easy.. read more →

Most of the people that have wet a line on The MO this year are pretty impressed with the average fish size and population numbers the river has to offer. One of the most common questions that we get here in the shop, “Does this river even have any small fish in it? I haven’t.. read more →

Is the wade fishing too populated on the Missouri River right now?  There are times where the above pictured location is a bit busy.  Lots of fisherman and fisherwomen ask this question in July.    There is still room and fish for everyone, I would say no the crowds are manageable.  Get out early, find your spot,.. read more →

Check out these two videos from our go to fly fishing expert Marcus Mattioli. Rumor has it he is working on a new publication that is due to come out sometime soon! Just click on the links below to visit his Vimeo page. Cold Days River Vibes read more →

It is a hot one today folks here on the Missouri River but the evening is yet to come.  The majority of the fishermen will be telling lies at Joe’s Bar by 6pm.  If you plan your day right and are prepared to stay till dark you can have some excellent dry fly fishing.  Pick your.. read more →

Billy left his Contender at home for an evening of fishing a smaller stream. We never thought it was possible to pry him from that rowers seat, but this nice rainbow made it worth while. No need to worry, Bill and his boat will be back in each others company this evening on The MO. read more →