Most anglers evolve over time. The evolution is what keeps us going. There is always a new fish to chase, a river to see, a way to fish, and it’s impossible to do it all. As you make the journey as a fly angler, so does your fly collection. Most start off with that one.. read more →
Oh, the weather outside is frightful. Today we are receiving yet another good dumping of snow. While about town, I heard several people complaining that they are tired of Winter. Tired of Winter? Winter just got here! Heck, at least it’s not 30 below, again yet. Come August we will be complaining that it’s ‘too.. read more →
Yes, you have become a Trout Bum. CrossCurrents’ lead shop staffer, Taylor Todd, has written an eloquent piece for the Montana Fly Fishing Magazine (page 75): The Becoming of a Trout Bum. Thank you, Taylor. Taylor has been a tremendous blessing to CrossCurrents Fly Shop. We look forward to Taylor’s return this season, and many more. Although.. read more →
What do you do when winter ends? I had the pleasure of meeting John Spriggs this fall in the Helena shop. He was a really super nice dude! I had no idea that this is what he liked to do. Crazy! I hope you enjoy the film – When Winter Ends. (FYI… there are some.. read more →
With an arctic blast assuring we can’t even think about being on the river, most of us “die hards” have been at the tying desk spinning away at some of our favorite patterns for warmer weather. Sometimes you just sit at the vice for fun. A time for innovation and trying out a new pattern.. read more →
