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Clearwater Outfitters
Clearwater Outfitters is a full service fly shop in Columbia, Missouri dedicated to warm water and cold water fisheries. We carry mid-Missouri's largest selection of fly tying materials. We are locally owned and all of our staff are experts eager to helping you become a better fly fisher. Learn more about us click here.
Winter Hours
We have adjusted our schedule at the shop for the Winter. In an attempt to be more available to people we are staying open late on Thursday evenings. Please stop by and visit and make that Holiday gift list to share with your friends and family.
Holiday Gift Ideas
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Casting Lesson
You recieve a free casting lesson with the purchase of any rod and reel combination. We at CWO understand how important it is to learn to cast properly when you first start to fly fish. Also, nearly every person who already fishes could benefit from a lesson. When you purchase any rod and reel combination, you recieve a certificate for a free casting lesson with one of CWO professionals.
Fly Tying Kit
Most tying kits have lots of materials and things you will never use. And, the things you do use are such low quality; they break; making learning to tie very frustrating. Professional fly tyers have put together this kit which contains everything you need to tie flies for catching fish right here in Missouri. Contents valued at over $140.00 if purchased separately. You can buy the entire kit, including a $10 gift certificate, for only $99.
We have lots of great holiday gifts just waiting to be picked out at the shop. Don't forget to tell your loved ones to shop for you at Clearwater Outfitters.
Watch soon for our new web store making your on-line purchases simpler.
Celebrity Fly Tying
Through the coldest months of the year nearly every Saturday morning beginning at 10:00 and ending at noon a "celebrity" will be demonstrating fly tying at the shop. Hot new patterns, traditional offerings, basic and advanced technique all are on display. It is a great opportunity to pick up a new technique or pattern.
While our definition of "celebrity" may be a little loose, the talent being shown by our tyers is impressive. Dozens of different talents have conducted mini workshops demonstrating how to tie dozens of patterns. From the Copper John to the Elk Hair Caddis you can learn them all. The best part is they are all flies proven to catch fish.
Don't miss our exclusive Tyers Specials. Sales on select product only on Saturday mornings.
Winter Trout Fishing Right Here At Home
The Missouri Department of Conservation, in cooperation with the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department and the local Trout Unlimited chapter came together to create the third year of trout fishing in Columbia. Starting November 1 through January 31st Bethel Park will be open for catch and release fishing followed by an early catch and keep season until the fish are all harvested. November 6th Clearwater was proud support the Kids Day Fishing at Bethel where over 50 kids came to do a little fishing and learn about proper catch and release techniques. See pictures of the day here.
Effective flies include: the all mighty wooly buggers mostly green, leeches in green and black, and red stuff -- let it sink pretty low, a long 8 count before stripping it back should do the trick.
McKay park in Jefferson City also has trout and fishing there has been great. Starting November 1st the 2,400 trout were placed in the pond to be fished in the same season as Columbia. Effective flies include elk hair caddis both natural and green, sub-surface action on wooly buggers and leaches dominates. Again, when stripping back let the fly sink, being patient before beginning the retrieve will pay off.
Catch & Release
Proper catch and release can be as much an art as it is a technique. Clearwater Outfitters is always dedicated to catch and release but for Missouri Winter fishing areas (such as in Columbia and Jefferson City) and beginning when the trout parks open for the winter season --- it is the law. Please review the following for proper technique on catch and release because the intent is fish should survive being caught!
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Catch-and-Release
Season
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Beginning Time
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Ending Time
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2nd Friday in Nov. through the 2nd Sunday in
February
(Friday, Saturday and Sunday only)
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8 a.m.
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4 p.m.
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Newsletter
Along with our new website, we have just released a newsletter called "Hooked Up" for our customers. It contains fishing stories, advice on catch and release, sale notices, and a coupon! If you are on our mailing list, you should be receiving your copy soon. If not, feel free to sign up or download a .pdf copy here. 
New Trout Regulations
Missouri Conservation Department is rolling out the new trout regulations. The regulations are designed to increase the quality of trout fishing in Missouri through a variety of means including reducing the creel limit for those who catch and keep their fish. These improvements are steps in the right direction to assure our State's resources are enjoyed by many for a long time to come. To view the latest releases check the MDC web page.
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