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Missouri River with Finfetchers
What to Expect with a Finfetcher on the Missouri
The Missouri River the best tail water in the west! Aquatic insect life thrives in the spring creek like habitat of the Missouri which makes the 4000 plus fish per mile fat and strong. There are bugs hatching every day of the year on the MO. The main hatches consist of Midges, Baetis, PMDs, Caddis, and Tricos. Not to mention great hopper fishing mid to late summer. Trout sipping dries in flat water keeps anglers dreaming about the “Mo” and its match the hatch style. Missouri Rainbows average 14-20 inches and feed in “pods” during hatches. Rainbows are not the only attraction on the MO. Brown Trout ranging into the mid twenty inch range also roam the waters of this abundant fishery. These savvy Browns will take dries and become aggressive in the fall where they can fall victim to a well placed streamer. The Missouri is truly an incredible fishery. It offers anglers beautiful scenery and a variety of challenges from deep water nymphing, streamer fishing, terrestrials and sight fishing to rising fish.
Rates
Full Day for up to 2 people: $425 (Aprox. 9 hours on the water and includes lunch)
Half Day for up to 2 people: $300 (Aprox. 5 hours on the water)
The Evening Hatch: $199 (Aprox. 3-4 hours on the water in the evening, "After the Work Day Special")
What to Bring
An extremely over used statement in Montana, “If you don’t like the weather, wait a minute,” unfortunately it is spot on, so we’ll continue to use it. When planning a trip to Montana, whether in August or November, always packs for the elements.
- Breathable waders
- Wading boots
- Rain gear
- Polarized sunglasses
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Wicking under layer (cotton kills…pack poly pro. Or wool blend for an under layer.)
- Windproof shell
- Warm socks (avoid cotton during spring and fall months)
- Wading sandals(summer)
- Stocking cap,
- Wool/fleece gloves
- Wading Sandals
Rods / Fishing Gear :
This is a very common question with guests and never a debate amongst guides. A five weight rod is required to fish the Missouri. Missouri fish are strong and do their best to break you off or get into your backing with each run. I have seen many an angler get beat up by an 18’ rainbow with a 3 weight rod. The fish can be landed on a 3 or 4 weight but usually don’t make the return trip back into the pool due to sheer exhaustion. The wind can also blow and not always at your back. This point can’t be stressed enough, don’t ruin a great trip by being under gunned and not be able to punch a cast into the wind because your 5 weight is sitting safely in the rack at home.
Book a Trip on the Missouri River with Finfetchers
Owner/Outfitter: Brian Nielson
Montana Licensed Outfitter #5306
1928 Cherry Drive
Great Falls, MT 59404
406-240-3715
Or Contact Big R Fly Shop
samw@csww.net
(406) 761-7441
