Holiday Fly Fishing Report

This past week, we had some excellent fly fishing reports. We also had a couple not so excellent reports. Seems the fishing can be strong one day and off the next. That sounds like the Missouri River. The water conditions were a bit changeable. Mostly clear and then suddenly off color. Believe it or not, Holter Lake is still wide open (ice free) and can get a bit stirred up with wind and temperature changes. Changing flows on the river move decaying vegetation. While the flows are mostly stable this time of year, they sometimes bounce around a couple hundred CFS and that can impact conditions for a short time.

Nymphing the fire beads, pink Lightning Bugs and even the worm have been the ticket for some. Brown and copper streamers are the magic bullet for others. If you really want to know whats happening, join us for coffee on Saturday mornings around 9:00 am. All the retired guys recap their exploits and its a great time to pick up some juicy nuggets of fishy wisdom.

Will you be fishing this week or will you be gathered round the tree? I hope you find that perfect fishy gift waiting for you. If you are unsure if it is there, send that special someone into the shop and we will assure that it is waiting. There is still a little time.

Tight Lines and Merry Christmas