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Missouri River - February 8th, 2008
supplied by: The Trout Shop
RECORDED: 
10 °
FISHING: Good
WEEKLY SNOTEL SNOWPACK AND PRECIPITATION REPORT
The snowpack across the West is near to well above average in almost all areas. Cold weather and continued stormy weather have created an extensive snowpack in many regions. Heavy snow and dangerous avalanche conditions are delaying many monthly snow surveys for the NRCS and their cooperating agencies.
What a difference a year makes.
Weather will get between you and the river on Saturday. Sunday holds a little promise. You could see some midges on Monday and Tuesday as it warms up into the low-to-mid 40's. After that, we'll be back in the tundra.
Montana is having a winter.
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Missouri River - January 28th, 2008
supplied by: Montana Trout Syndicate
RECORDED: 
0 °
FISHING: Poor
The Missour is iced. Basically all of Montana is frozen. Some warmer weather is needed to even think about it. Actually, about the only way to catch a fish now is through an ice hole. Its -20 below zero here in Helena. Good time to catch up on tying flies.
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Missouri River - January 21st, 2008
supplied by: River View Guest House
RECORDED:
0 °
FISHING: Poor
It is winter in Craig Mt. Predicted high this week is Friday with a high of 24degrees.. It was 24 below this morning.
Ice on the river...ice in your rod guides... ice on the road... Will make fishing challenging.
A good plan might be to put some ice in a glass and tie some more flies..especially midges.. When things warm up you will need some griffins gnats and WD 40s.
Even better this Saturday afternoon on Verus airs "Chasing Silver: Andy's Return" Watch Andy Mills put some late season Florida Keys tarpon in the air... Becarfull, watching these films may lead to checking bank accounts and air fare's to Key West.
Scott
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Missouri River - November 2nd, 2007
supplied by: The Trout Shop
RECORDED: 
55 °
FISHING: Excellent
Down, down, down go the the water temps. Up, up, up goes the W.I.N.D. The water temperature is very close to prime at 49°. How long will it stay there? Fishing is very close to prime as well weather depending. We can't control the wind, but wish that we could. When it isn't blowing at gale force, the fishing is stellar. When it's sunny and windy, nymphing produces. Buggers have slowed, but those who stay with it will stay warm and will be rewarded. You'll find some large specimens on the upper river. When the wind stops and the clouds settle in, fishing is as good as it gets. The fish know that winter is coming. Do you? Baetis and midge imitations are a must. The worm and scuds are producing for those who get desperate. The shop is open daily.
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Missouri River - October 19th, 2007
supplied by: The Patient Angler
RECORDED: 
73 °
FISHING: Great
Simon Gawesworth from RIO Products called me up a few months ago and asked me if I’d like to fish the Missouri River with him sponsored by RIO. It didn’t take long for me accept his generous offer. I was thrilled at the opportunity not only to fish with Simon, but also to get to spend some time on the “Mighty Mo”.
We fished four days covering the stretch between Holter Dam and Cascade. Each day we would fish a different section of river, normally covering 8 to 10 miles each day. The river was in great shape and the trout were hungry and aggressive. We had the best 3 or 4 day stretch of weather in October that Geof (one of our quides with 11 years experience on the Missouri) had ever seen. Our days were wind free for the most part, which is not the norm for this time of year. The great weather and no wind gave us the opportunity to fish any way we wanted. We nymphed a little, but why nymph when you’ve got big noses poking out of the water all day willing to take a dry. The Baetis hatches we incredible during the warmest part of the day, with blankets of bugs on the water that sometimes reached 40 to 50 bugs per square foot. I personally enjoyed the streamer fishing, targeting the structure along the rivers edge, Current seams and drop offs. Your best chance at really big trout on the Missouri is sometimes to throw really big streamers. We had a great time catching lots of Rainbows and Brown Trout averaging 15 to 17 inches, with quite a few around 20 inches. The big fish of the trip was a very healthy Brown that was a hair under 23 inches and caught by Charles George (aka The Prince) from The Bedford Sportsman on a Sculpin pattern that was 4 inches long. It was a great trip with fantastic people and thanks are due to the guides Mike and Geof , and the rest of the fine folks at The Trout Shop in Graig that took care of us. I thoroughly enjoyed the time spent with Simon and the rest of the Rio staff.
If your looking for a great streamer line, try the Rio Outbound integrated shooting taper. It a great line for punching out big streamers a long way with accuracy.
Peter Bowers
The Patient Angler patientangler.com
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Missouri River - September 25th, 2007
supplied by: The Trout Shop
RECORDED: 
62 °
FISHING: Excellent
Brrrrr. High temperatures will only reach into the low 60's most of the time. Nights are cool and the fishing is HOT (as long as the wind doesn't blow). Worse case scenario, buggers produce specimens like the one on The Trout Shop's fishing report. Hang in there. The wind isn't always out there. It seems to come and go. When it goes, it's as good as it gets until the clouds roll in. Then it's better. Fall fishing is in it's prime.
Baetis soup is on the menu on the river. Chili and homemade soup is on the menu at the Craig Mercantile. If little bugs and hot soup doesn't work for you, break out the arsenal of sub surface streamers and nymphs. Chucking and ducking will keep you warm and busy. Coffee and Crown Royal doesn't hurt either. You won't see rafts with only a cooler in them. You will find serious fisherman enjoying the Mighty Mo.
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Missouri River - September 13th, 2007
supplied by: The Trout Shop
RECORDED: 
75 °
FISHING: Excellent
Partly Sunny is a common thread throughout the next week's weather forecast. Hopefully, that means it will be cloudy most of the time. It will be relatively warm though the weekend. Enjoy the awesome weather. Highs will reach the upper 70's to low 80's.
By midweek, you'll need warmer clothes, lighter lenses, and more dry flies. It's hard to say what will happen bug wise when daytime high temperatures only reach the upper 60's. With clouds, perhaps the few blue wings we've seen will turn into the soup we are waiting for. Baetis soup that is. Pseudo soup is definitely on the menu.
Water temps are moving down hill quickly. Very cool nights are the blame. The foothills around Craig chilled to 28° last night. That was probably balmy compared to West Yellowstone. Local Aspen trees are showing the signs of fall. If you look closely, yellow leaves are starting to show. It's all about the weather.
While fish are up on dries (and you can get them), nymphs and buggers seem to be producing the most smiling faces. Buggers are...... It's nice to see those midday risers, though. Tricos, caddis, calibaetis, midges, and terrestrials (ants) round out the menu. Everybody and everything seems to be gearing up for fall. It could be here Monday. Fishing is great now. What will it be like when the little green bugs get here?
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Missouri River - September 11th, 2007
supplied by: The Trout Shop
RECORDED:
75 °
FISHING: Great
Fall is here and the fishing is quite good. Dries, nymphs, and...... buggers. Winter gave us a warning a couple of days ago. Low temperatures were in the low 30's. It was chilly. Normal fall weather will be with us for several days. Highs will be in the mid 70's and very pleasant. Tricos are thick, but will the fish eat them? Pseudos, Calibaetis, and Caddis are your likely dry fly choices. A few blue wings have been reported. You'll likely have to wait a little longer for the real deal to expose itself if you're looking for the classic Missouri River feeding frenzie. Ants and beetles continue to produce if you're fishing blind. Enjoy. The river is in great shape and getting better. All 34 miles are at your disposal.
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Missouri River - August 26th, 2007
supplied by: The Trout Shop
RECORDED:
75 °
FISHING: Good
It's perking up. Tricos were out in mass this morning. A few heads were also showing. At 62°, the Missouri is showing some promise. Cooler water temps are taking us into the zone. The weeds are gone and so are most of the tourists. The weather is fairly cooperative. We've had several cool days (and nights), a few windy days, and a few warm days. All-in-all, it's been pretty nice. Pretty peaceful.
You can feel the river brewing. Pseudos are / will be the main bug for a short while. Caddis are coming on. Terrestrials are worth trying. Buggers are producing now that the weeds have subsided. Nymphing is your best bet. 4/0 tarpon flies won't work (or will they?).
Fishing reports have been good on all stretches of the river. It's not stellar dry fly fishing, but it's shaping up nicely. We're still a little ways away from fall. Watch the weather.
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Missouri River - July 19th, 2007
supplied by: The Trout Shop
RECORDED: 
95 °
FISHING: Excellent
Hot is the word. Very hot - 100° is not uncommon . Somehow the fishing is still holding up. Fishing reports continue to be glowing. The action on the water is steady enough to keep anglers out there despite the heat. Water temperatures are on the climb. Midday, you'll see 67° at the Dam. By the time you reach Craig, you'll see the water at 69°. Get your fishing in early for both you and the fish.
Caddis, Tricos (in mass), PMD's, and Pseudos all need to be in your box. Hoppers are starting to fly out of the bins. Damsels are hovering over the weed beds. If we could only turn off the heat...... Our friend Paul says that it's raining in Portland. Will it make it here?
Fires are burning around the area. Dry lightning is the culprit. Be careful and respect the river. River restrictions abound. So far, the Missouri is open all day while many others are shut down at 2:00 PM. It gets light at 6:00 AM. You'll see tricos coming off the water while those beaten down by the heat are still in bed. There's a suggestion there somewhere.
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