Greetings, Missouri River anglers near and far. Today’s post comes in two volumes, concluding with a feat of research compiled by campingfunzone.com, who have been combing the ranks for weeks, interviewing the brightest minds of the Craig and Helena shop, notebooks in hand. We’re calling it the Master List—a compendium of the 6 must-have flies.. read more →
“Jet Fuel fly floatant is an item that I prefer when dry fly fishing for several reasons. First, it is quick and easy to use without making a mess of your hands. All it takes is a quick dunk, a few false casts and you’re fishing. This goes for all dry flies, from small CDC.. read more →
“If you like quality American made products, be sure to stop in to either our Craig Shop or our Helena Shop to check out the all new Orvis Mirage reel. I have two of these reels; one is in the size II and is paired with an 8’6″ 4wt. Helios 2 rod, the other is.. read more →
“By this point, we hope you have purchased a Mother’s Day gift, but if you haven’t, we have the perfect gift here at the shop. The 9′ 5wt. Orvis Recon fly rod will remind your mother of all the good times years ago. The Recon is a fast action rod that can do it all… read more →
“When I was in the market for a new boat bag, I really didn’t need to look any further than FishpondUSA’s Westwater Boat Bag. It is built to withstand the harshest environments; it has been in my drift boat in temperature ranges from 20 degrees to 100 degrees…sun, rain, and snow. It’s at home in.. read more →
Orvis Hydros SL Reel “I bought my Orvis Hydros SL III at the beginning of last season, never having owned a disc drag reel before. I spooled it with the Orvis Hydros HD Power Taper line, rigged up my 5wt. rod and set out in search of the big Missouri River trout. It wasn’t long.. read more →
The nymph rig we have here at CrossCurents, saves time and money. With a quick loop to loop connection to your fly line, some tippet and your flies, you’re set up for success on not only the Missouri River, but any river you nymph. A sturdy perfection loop knot, followed by nail knot, indicator, nail.. read more →
