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 →

Flows this morning are at 3,350 cfs. Temp 62. Weather is going to be hot and sunny for the next few says. We are looking at highs in the mid 90’s and lows in the 50’s. Fishing has remained slow down in the lower river(Mtn. Palace to Cascade). Most of the action is up at.. read more →

We have been slacking on getting a good trout picture out every Wednesday but here is Neil and Brock with a nice Missouri River Rainbow Neil caught today up by the Dam. Great job Neil! 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 →

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 →

These Pupa look like some great flies to swing for Caddis on The MO! read more →

  The Smith jumped up last week due to all the rain. It’s now on the drop and starting to clear. Flows at the top end are at 702 cfs this morning and 1280 cfs down at Eden Bridge. Most of the snowpack has melted so we are going to rely on the rain to.. read more →

The flows are now about 3,950 cfs (normally ~6130). Water temps at the dam are ~54, a bit warmer down river. The water is staying low and the bugs are coming out in force. The clouds are helping the fishing, especially the dry fly fishing and the streamer fishing. We are seeing more bugs and.. read more →