Craig MT

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Anyone been there?

It's got 2 nice fly shops, 3 bars & 1 over priced restaurant. That's it.

Heck of a place IMO

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I didn't visit Craig because of the restaurant or bars. The river had my attention. And the fly shops since I was in the neighborhood.
 
I was in Helena first week of May picking up my last kiddo from college.
Bounced over to Black Sandy Beach park about 45 miles downstream from Craig.
First time to the Missouri's edge. No gear so I just watched dozens of fatties cruise the shallows sucking midges off the film. Returning in October to celebrate home coming and a planning a couple days on the Missouri.
 
I have enjoyed visiting Craig for over 40 years. My BIL lives in Helena and is an avid fly fisherman. Way better than me too.

His son is getting married this fall. It will include an extended trip including fishing time. Fun times!
 
BigSplashTom said:
I was in Helena first week of May picking up my last kiddo from college.
Bounced over to Black Sandy Beach park about 45 miles downstream from Craig.
First time to the Missouri's edge. No gear so I just watched dozens of fatties cruise the shallows sucking midges off the film. Returning in October to celebrate home coming and a planning a couple days on the Missouri.
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I miss my trips to CC!
 
We attended Home coming last October watching CC play Colorado Rockies. CC fielded a seriously tough team.
I was impressed. Last Kid is a sophomore this year. What a great place to attend college
 
I live in Helena and drive through there quite a bit on the way to my MIL’s house on that river. Fun little spot with plenty of opportunities to spend your money. Beware the local sales tax. Great fishing, no matter your preference for dries, wets, streamers or whatever. There is alot of hype and a bit of a scene in Craig, but still doesn’t detract from the resource IMO. Happy to try and answer any questions but I’m not really a surface dry fly guy for super picky fish, plenty info online though. Cheers.
 
SovDog said:
I live in Helena and drive through there quite a bit on the way to my MIL’s house on that river. Fun little spot with plenty of opportunities to spend your money. Beware the local sales tax. Great fishing, no matter your preference for dries, wets, streamers or whatever. There is alot of hype and a bit of a scene in Craig, but still doesn’t detract from the resource IMO. Happy to try and answer any questions but I’m not really a surface dry fly guy for super picky fish, plenty info online though. Cheers.
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any guide recommendations for a couple days on the river ?
 
goinoregon said:
any guide recommendations for a couple days on the river ?
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I’d have to think about it but TBH you can’t go wrong with either of the 3 shops down there. The most common trips I see are bobber chuckers so if you want to focus on something else be sure to mention it. Headhunters is pretty big on Farbank stuff but also focuses on two handed trout fishing in addition to other techniques, crosscurrents is an Orvis shop and are very personable from my experience, and the trout shop recently got bought by the Fly Project/North 40 guys and also does a nice job. The seasoned guides are probably booked out a ways depending on when your trying to come. Again I don’t think you can go wrong with any of them.
 
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