In case you haven’t heard, Montana received a lot of snow this winter…and we’ll probably get more this spring. As of April 12th, the Missouri River drainage is at 129% of average for precipitation…and it’s snowing as I write this. As a result, the all-knowing folks who operate the dams have bumped up the flows.. 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 →
It’s a good time of year to hit the river for some waterfowl and trout. Grab some rods and throw the shotguns in the boat for a good old fashioned Missouri River blast and cast. The river is fishing great and there are plenty of birds hanging around as well. See you out there! read more →
There has been a mysterious beater Subaru making its way around Craig the past week or so. It has bright orange wheels and a bright orange number 3 painted on the door as a tribute to the late Dale Earnhardt. Or, maybe the number 3 has some other strange meaning. We aren’t sure, but what.. read more →
Do I go rifle hunting or do I head to the river for some fall fishing? That is the question most folks have been pondering for the past few days. If you aren’t hunting, the fishing on The MO is great and you need to purchase firearms & tactical equipment posthaste. Flows are at around.. read more →
Earlier this week members of the community gathered to discuss the probability of starting and supporting a new foundation centered around The Missouri River. Nearly 40 people from diverse backgrounds showed in support of a river they love. There were community members, local business owners, fly shop staffers, outfitters, members of TU, lawyers, land owners,.. read more →
Tucker knows where it’s at on The MO. One of many nice fish he landed over an epic weekend floating around the Craig area. Lots of trout, many laughs, and probably a few too many PBR’s. Trust me this is a huge fish, Tucker just makes it look small with his XXXL hands. We are.. read more →
The Missouri River is fishing great right now. So great its hard to leave. Most anglers are extending their trips a day or as long as their significant other will allow. Flows this morning are are 3,080 cfs and the water temps are hanging around in the low 50’s. Weather pattern is going to hold.. read more →
Have you ever had one of those days where you feel like you’re always tangled? Maybe, your knots always seem to fail. It could be that every fish you hook into gets off. If everything about your fishing seems to be struggling, come to The Missouri River. It’s fishing great. Flows are still the same.. read more →
