We got the snow, yes.  Guide trips are out today and the sun is shining on our shoulders John Denver.  Fly fishing could be great today! read more →

That’s right there is a Yeti Hopper hatch on the MO.  The color is purple or pink.  Well as much as we all want the hopper fishing to be fantastic it’s not right now.  Fishermen or Fisherwomen that will stick with the hopper for a full day can pick up 10 or so fish.  A.. read more →

  Flows this morning are at 3,100 cfs. Water temps at 64. The air temperature should hit 86+/- today with an overnight low of 56.  We should have a beautiful day here on the MO, afternoon winds could pick up as usual for this time of year.   The hopper fishing  is here for sure,.. read more →

A fishing update from the friendly and knowledgeable staff at CrossCurrents for one of Montana’s finest trout waters, The Missouri River. The flows at Holter this morning are at 3,020 cfs. A slight drop from the past few days. Water temps are keeping steady at 64F. Our weather forecast for the Craig area is showing.. read more →

Flows this morning are at 3,420 cfs. Water temps at 64. The air temperature should hit 94 today with an overnight low of 60.  Fishing down river of Craig can become a salad making process.  Fishing from Craig to the Dam can be a salad making process…… read more →

Normally a species in the Strainer family is not so casual.  However when rolling down a freestone river in a raft the Chris Strainer species feels wild and at home.   read more →

Here it is, you will notice a few of the locations I’m sure.   [vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/69800553 w=400&h=300] read more →

Is the wade fishing too populated on the Missouri River right now?  There are times where the above pictured location is a bit busy.  Lots of fisherman and fisherwomen ask this question in July.    There is still room and fish for everyone, I would say no the crowds are manageable.  Get out early, find your spot,.. read more →

Getting to a different river system is a nice change, but when it is flowing dirty sometime you just want to…oh well it still fished pretty darn good. I had the pleasure of fishing with Wyatt Earp ( the Boston Terrier) during a rain, lightning, thunder and hail storm. read more →

It is a hot one today folks here on the Missouri River but the evening is yet to come.  The majority of the fishermen will be telling lies at Joe’s Bar by 6pm.  If you plan your day right and are prepared to stay till dark you can have some excellent dry fly fishing.  Pick your.. read more →