Fishing Reports for Montana Rivers: Missouri River, Smith River, Blackfoot River and other streams.
Missouri River Fly Fishing Report for October 5, 2014 If time presents itself, you might think about making your way out to The MO… Bug life is prevalent, Fall is slowly but surely showing her face, and the fish are hungry. Craig saw a little snow and some colder weather last week, which seems to have flipped the.. read more →
Flows on the Mo remain steady around 4300cfs out of Holter Dam. Night-time air temperatures are in decline which is keeping the trout cool, happy and eager to eat. Mornings continue to provide the best dry-fly opportunities, but expect slower starts on the real brisk mornings, as the Tricos need time to warm up and.. read more →
REMEMBER: It is not always all about the fish. We who have chosen “the great out-of-doors” in which to make a (meager) living have done so because the experiences, the rewards, the sights & sounds, the non-mainstream individuals that we associate with. read more →
We (humans) think that finding, catching & landing fish constitutes enjoyment. YUP! It is fun. It is a past-time thousands of guys & gals pursue.The vast majority of us who seek trout will handle them carefully, fish a barb-less hook and release them so someone else can have an opportunity but more importantly that hen or.. 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 →
Just got off the Smith River on Wednesday and I’ll launch again Saturday. I’m not sure if my laundry is going to dry between trips. Not a problem, I love the smell of sweat and campfire smoke from a Smith River trip! I’ve been guiding for Mike Geary of Lewis & Clark Expeditions for the past.. read more →
Sunday! SUNday! SUNDAY! (in monster truck announcer voice) Cold rain and hot coffee this morning. We received a significant shower overnight but the sun is currently out and it should be a nice day. Forecast: hi 62, low 39. Precip: 60% Wind: WNW@ 13mph. The flow out of Holter Dam is 8430cfs. Water temps are.. read more →
The MO just got another bump of water this afternoon. We’re now over 8K. They are making room in Canyon Ferry for runoff as their is more going out then is coming in right now. The MO at over 8K is a much more difficult river to wade fish and most places are a no.. read more →
Mid-April on the Missouri Bill and Ed here sipping some JOE on this wonderful morning here in Craig, Montana, the birds are out and the trout are eating. The flow out of the Holter Dam is at 7,240 cfs with the water temperature hovering around 41 degrees. Today’s high will be 59 F and wind coming.. read more →
