Another brown was caught off guard sipping near the banks of Montana’s Missouri River. It took the angler over 30 minutes to finally fool this critter. Three different fly patterns and many stealthy casts finally paid off when the fish came to hand. Off he goes to feed another day! read more →

The evening of Tuesday, January 21st was one fun night for all those who attended the premiere of the 2014 F3T (the “Fly Fishing Film Tour” for those of you under a rock).  Helena, Montana was the site of the first showing of an awesome set of fly fishing films.  Just over 200 enthusiastic flick.. read more →

  Check out the latest issue of Montana Fly Fishing Magazine.Click on the image to read. read more →

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Spey casting originated in the heart of Scotland during the mid 1800’s. It was deemed “spey casting” because the cast was most likely developed by anglers who fished the river Spey for Atlantic Salmon. Around 30 years ago this style of casting made its way into North America via the Pacific Northwest when certain anglers.. read more →

  We are pleased to welcome a great group of ladies in Craig this weekend. It isn’t very often that one could say there might be a few more women then men in the area. read more →

12 Sep 2013
September 12, 2013

The Jimmy B. Blues

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If you have been to Craig in the last decade then you have probably seen Jimmy B. He has been on the staff at CrossCurrents, fished Trico’s all morning long, chased risers eating Caddis after dark, and once he caught bobberitis when someone snuck a nymph rig into his boat. The inventor of the Jimmy’s.. read more →

As we pass our way through the long and hot days of Montana’s summer there are a few times where fishing doesn’t sound like the best way to enjoy your time off. Some of us are getting ready for bow hunting season while others are driving all over the state to find a new car… read more →

13 Aug 2013
August 13, 2013

Last Days

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  There comes a time when goodbyes are bound to happen. This week we will be losing some of our summer help to Montana’s university system. It’s been an awesome few months with these guys and they will be missed. read more →

While walking in the back door of the shop this morning I did my usual scan of the array of bugs that like to cling on the back porch every day. It’s a good heads up of what’s hatching on the river so I’ve made a habit of taking a minute or two to study.. read more →