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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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Missouri River - July 12th, 2007
supplied by: The Trout Shop
RECORDED: 
90 °
FISHING: Excellent
High temperatures will reach into the 90's for the next week. Despite the heat, the Missouri River remains at a fairly cool 63°. Bugs galore .....caddis, tricos, pseudos, and a few PMD's. It's like the good old days in terms of bugs. Keeping your windshield clean is a lesson in futility.
Floating weeds help motivate you to fish dries. Why not? The fish are up all day. You can still get them on nymphs, but why bother?
The ranchers are cutting their fields. Hoppers haven't been flying out of the bins, but it won't be long. For now, think about the champagne of fly fishing - little dries to large, rising, wild trout.
River closures are popping up around the state. The Missouri is open and should remain open for the forseeable future.
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Missouri River - July 7th, 2007
supplied by: The Trout Shop
RECORDED:
82 °
FISHING: Excellent
Normal temperatures in the mid 80's will greet you on the river for most of next week. There's even a few clouds in the picture. You might see it reach into the low 90's a day or two, but it will be much cooler than it has been over the last few days. The fish don't care. Big fish are eating on the surface all day long.
Floating weeds appear from time to time. When the flows are steady, the weeds are a nuisance. When they bump the flows like they did Friday, weeds become a problem. Short, accurate casts will help you deal with the issue.
Caddis are thick, very thick. Keep and eye on the faster water. You'll find fewer weeds and willing fish crashing the surface. PMD's are still strong, but don't always appear at the normal time. Have spinners, both trico and rusty. Tricos are out in force and the fish appear to be eating them. Pseudos are there to simply frustrate you. Have you dunked a hopper lately? There's lots of little bugs that the fish enjoy, but a hopper seems appealing.
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Missouri River - July 4th, 2007
supplied by: The Trout Shop
RECORDED:
92 °
FISHING: Excellent
Hot is the word. Temperatures will reach into the 100's by week's end. Don't feel too bad. It's suppose to reach 130° in Arizona. While some rivers in the state are at risk of partial closure due to the heat, the Missouri remains relatively cool at 62°. The warmer weather has brought the weeds to the surface, however. The further downstream you go, the warmer the water, the greater abundance of salad, and the fewer the bugs. While you will get positive results on the lower river, you might start thinking about throwing a hopper pattern or two. It's almost that time. Good news.....cooler weather is on the way in a few days.
The caddis are going nuts. Blanket hatches on the upper river may drive you off the river. There's lots to eat. You might get a taste or two of caddis while you are focusing on the river's surface looking for riseforms. With the heat of the day, you'll have to search carefully. As the sun gets off the river......
PMD's, Tricos, Pseudos, Black Ants, and Brown Drakes are also prevalent. Tricos have finally come out in force. PMD's are starting to fade, but remain a force to reckon with. Got rusty spinners? Got trico spinners? You'll need both of them.
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Missouri River - June 28th, 2007
supplied by: The Trout Shop
RECORDED: 
85 °
FISHING: Excellent
Something dead by morning, PMD's by mid day, Caddis by evening, Brown Drakes by dusk. Rounding out the pack are Yellow Sallies, Pseudos, flying ants, and hexes. Sounds like a full day of fishing. Wait until the tricos start. Or, have they already? The river is busy with riseforms and fishermen. The good news is that both of them are spread out from the Dam to Cascade. You'll need a wide variety of flies to meet the challenges ahead of you. At 4200 cfs and 59°, the Missouri is living a charmed life Bring your sun block. It's going to warm up. Summer is here and so are the bugs. Expect the caddis to go nuts. Afternoon thunderstorms are on the horizon.
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Missouri River - June 13th, 2007
supplied by: The Trout Shop
RECORDED:
70 °
FISHING: Excellent
At 5,300 cfs and 57°, the Missouri is in its prime. It's wadeable and moving a little bit faster than what you might be used to. Caddis are hovering over the Craig Bridge and PMD's are coming out strong. Weather, particularly the gusting wind, has caused the most problems. When the weather cooperates, the fish oblige. Clouds and a chance of rain remain in the picture. Evenings seem to hold the most promise. The sun sets and the winds calm.
River flows should stay steady. Canyon Ferry Lake is 97.9% full. It's filling at a rate .35% per day. At that rate, it will be 100% full in about a week. Last we heard, the water managers plan to hold some extra water back so we have better summer flows. Inflows into Canyon Ferry are at 7,900 cfs and dropping steadily. As long as we don't have any weather events, the dry fly season has begun.
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