Flows: 4670 cfs…. Water Temperature: 34.2° F…. Freezing Fog..that’s what its like in Helena today, but the Live Web Cam shows some sun hitting the MO’. This weekend temps were just right for some good Winter fishing. The kids and I tried ice fishing for the first time on Spring Meadow Lake, while Ben, our new employee, and Chris floated the MO’… read more →
Permit applications for a self guided adventure down the Smith River opened Monday, January 5th this year. The deadline for applications is Thursday, February 19th with permit drawing results being announced online at MyFWP Monday, March 2nd. Remember, only successful applicants are notified by mail. Although there is a $10 non-refundable application fee whether you are a.. read more →
WANTED: CrossCurrents Fly Shop is looking for a few good crew members. Come live the life others only dream about in the “Trout Capital of the World” – Craig, Montana. If you have an insatiable appetite for fly fishing and enjoy sharing that passion with others, we have a position for you. Our Fly Shop.. read more →
CrossCurrents Fly Shop would like to announce the recent addition to our crew – Ben Cooley. Just like the “Golden Bear” CrossCurrents Fly Shop is ‘Ready for Service’, and so is Ben. We may not be the Navy crew of over 600 mates aboard the USS Sacramento that for over a year Ben called home, but.. read more →
Give More than a Gift with Tenkara USA and enjoy Winter Fly Fishing. CrossCurrents Fly Shop has Tenkara! Just like all things fly fishing, Tenkara makes complicated winter fishing simple too. This article on Winter Tenkara Fly Fishing by HatchMagazine.com explains it beautifully. Don’t Tenkara, yet? It’s easy–just a rod, line and fly. Our shop staff and.. read more →
It’s that time of year–Christmas. It’s a time for Hope, Joy and Peace. And, also Giving! I’m in the type of business that needs everyone to Buy, Buy, Buy so we can Work, Eat and Sleep. I always struggle this time of year with the incessant commercialization of Christmas. Don’t get me wrong, I love.. read more →
Flows: 4380 cfs…. Water Temperature: 44.4° F…. Baby it’s been coooold outside! I guess last week’s cooler temps are what we get for complaining about our long, warm Fall. Things are supposed to heat up this week. Thank you–I’ll take thirty degrees over single digits. This weekend doesn’t look too bad either if you can’t get out this.. read more →
I got the text… He’s coming home! Now the 1100 mile drive through dangers unknown with uncertain weather. And so it begins—radio silence. Will he drive it in one 24 hour block or will he decide to lay over one night? And, which way will he come back? I won’t know until I hear from him and that could be tonight,.. read more →
