Montana’s small streams are fishing great right now. If you’ve never fished with a TenkaraUSA fly rod now is the time. Stop by our Helena shop and demo one of these simple, fun, fly rods. read more →
In case you didn’t hear, Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup. We will celebrate with Germany by posting a few pics. Thanks Germany, for the great game and the trout. read more →
Things are finally starting to heat up on the small streams all around the Helena and Craig area. When the fishing slows down here on the MO, our CrossCurrents Fly Shop employees often head towards the smaller streams this region has to offer. Fishing size 16-20 dry flies on the Missouri all season can.. read more →
This week I decided to leave the Helena/Craig area and head over to the upper Madison river close to Yellowstone Park. I brought all the rods I own (from 4 weight through 7 weight) and I ended up fishing the 8′ 4wt Orvis Superfine Touch rod more than any other. When delicate presentations with smaller.. read more →
A quick local guy and caddis fly story here. The other evening I headed upstream to fish between the dam and the bridge for a while. I hoped to see some rising trout to cast to. I looked around a while and tried to make a plan. As it turned out the water was very.. read more →
The grin on Taylor’s face says it all. One still frame, commemorating a beautiful fish, on a perfect evening, might be all we have to look back on. However, as most troutbums know, each fish carries with it it’s own unique story, fueled by the frustrations and elations that go hand in hand with dry.. read more →
Hot temperatures and rising water have been the talk of most around Craig lately. It finally feels like summer with our highs stretching up into the 90’s for the rest of the holiday weekend. The good news is our water temps are holding strong at 59 in the morning coming out of Holter Dam. Where.. read more →
Another brown was caught off guard sipping near the banks of Montana’s Missouri River. It took the angler over 30 minutes to finally fool this critter. Three different fly patterns and many stealthy casts finally paid off when the fish came to hand. Off he goes to feed another day! read more →
Hello World! Fresh Missouri River fishing report: Flows this morning out of Holter Dam are 5220 cfs, water temperature is 59 F. Today (Sunday) is going to be a little bit windy until this evening, then it should let up for most of the upcoming week. The high will be 71 F with a 10%.. read more →
