Craig Fly Rod
4 Piece
Craig Fly Rod
4 Piece
Built with the backbone of a true adventurer, the Craig Fly Rod is a supercharged four-piece model ready for even the most rugged of backcountry adventures. Details & Specs
- Available in 4-piece only
- 4 wt - 9 wt
- Scroll down to the specifications section to see more...
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Specifications
Craig Fly Fishing Rod Specifications
With a slightly softer action than our other Montana Casting Co.® rods, the Craig is ideal for getting those dries on the water with just the right presentation.
We love packing our rods into those hard-to-reach places. A tried-and-true IM10 graphite composition ensures that a 5 wt Craig comes in at just 3 ounces—perfect for long days on the trail. Tuck it into your backpack, stuff it in your camper, or carry it onto an airplane—this rod’s ready to go wherever the river may take you.
- Available in 4-piece only
- 4 wt - 9 wt
- 9 ft length
- Lightweight with a strong medium action
- IM 10 graphite composition delivers consistent high-performance
- Comes with rod sock and a signature MCCo. rod and reel case designed for 4-piece rods
- 7-9 wt rods come with both a standard and fighting butt
- Designed for use in fresh water environments, but can be used for saltwater fishing as well.*
All Montana Casting Co.® rods are finished with the highest quality epoxy and thread wraps with metallic highlights. Look for our signature metallic "spring" around the middle ferrule—a symbol of each rod’s ability to build, store, and release energy in perfect harmony.
*Always remember to wash all your gear with fresh water after a hard day of fishing in the salt. Saltwater will cause corrosion without proper washing and maintenance of your gear.
Every Rod & Reel is Covered by The Montana Handshake Warranty:
Lifetime warranty against defects and accidents on all of our rods and reels for as long as you own them.
See The Montana Handshake Limited Warranty for details.AND The Montana Casting Co.® 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee:
We think your relationship with your Montana Casting Co.® fly rod will be love at first cast! In the unlikely event that it's not, Montana Casting Co.® offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
See our Terms of Purchase and Refund for details.The Craig is named for the famed Craig fishing access site on the Missouri River... Rain or shine, winter or summer, there is always fly fishing to be done near the tiny town of Craig, Montana. With the wide-open Missouri river flowing by the town’s eastern border, this site is easily accessible year-round and sits on a stretch of water that remains one of my go-to spots for a relaxing afternoon float. I can remember countless days in the drift boat, trading off oars with my wife and kids as we fished our way down from the Holter dam and into the broader waters leading up to Craig. Whether it’s a picnic on the sandbar, stories exchanged with fellow fishermen, or our excitable golden retriever lunging at an escaping fish, each outing is something special. Taking out at the Craig fishing access and grabbing a bite to eat at one of the local restaurants is always the perfect end to a perfect day!
Click here for more info on the Montana FWP Craig Fishing Access Site.
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Compare Our Rods
Fly Rod
Fly Rod
Fly RodAvailable
Sizes4 wt - 9 wt
4 wt - 9 wt
4 wt - 9 wt
Comes in
2-Piece✖
✔
✔
Comes in
4-Piece✔
✔
✔
2-Piece
Weight
w/o
Fighting
Butt4 wt - 4.0 oz
5 wt - 4.0 oz
6 wt - 4.1 oz
7 wt - 5.1 oz
8 wt - 5.2 oz
9 wt - 5.4 oz
4 wt - 3.6 oz
5 wt - 3.6 oz
6 wt - 3.7 oz
7 wt - 4.4 oz
8 wt - 4.5 oz
9 wt - 4.7 oz
4-PIece
Weight
w/o
Fighting
Butt4 wt - 3.3 oz
5 wt - 3.3 oz
6 wt - 3.4 oz
7 wt - 4.3 oz
8 wt - 4.4 oz
9 wt - 4.5 oz
4 wt - 4.0 oz
5 wt - 4.0 oz
6 wt - 4.2 oz
7 wt - 5.2 oz
8 wt - 5.3 oz
9 wt - 5.4 oz
4 wt - 3.7 oz
5 wt - 3.7 oz
6 wt - 3.7 oz
7 wt - 4.6 oz
8 wt - 4.6 oz
9 wt - 4.9 oz
Weight of
Removable
Fighting
Butt
7 - 9 wt0.25 oz
0.25 oz
0.25 oz
Blank
Composition
IM10
GraphiteT800 Toray
Graphite &
Woven Carbon
Fiber
Toray Carbon
FiberReel Seat
CompositionCNC reel seat
w/ rosewood
insertCNC reel seat
w/carbon
fiber insertCNC reel seat
w/ rosewood
insertGrip
CompositionAAA+ quality cork
AAA+ quality cork
AAA+ quality cork
Guide
CompositionCeramic stripping guide; Stainless steel, chrome finish snake guides & tip tops
Ceramic stripping guide; Stainless steel, chrome finish snake guides & tip tops
Ceramic stripping guide; Stainless steel, chrome finish snake guides & tip tops
Action Powerful medium action
High-performance fast action
Performance Rod
Medium to fast actionColor Warm Brown
Black Carbon Weave
Old Blue
Where we like
to take our
4 - 6 wtMountain streams for brookies; smaller rivers like the Beaverhead; backpacking
High mountain lakes to bigger rivers like the Mighty Mo
Pyramid Lake Cutthroats; we take our 4-piece everywhere
Where we like
to take our
7 - 9 wtMadison River-sized water for those 16 inchers
Wrangling WHOPPERS; bonefish in saltwater flats; steelhead or salmon
Yellowstone River or bigger; steelhead fishing
Rod/Reel Case
Included✔
✔
✔
Rod Sock
Included✔
✔
✔
Separate
Pouch for
Fighting Butt
7 wt - 9 wt only✖
✔
✔
View Craig View Dearborn View Warm Springs -
How To’s
Useful Fly Fishing Knots For Rigging Your Rod
How to tie a perfection loop
Scott shows you how to tie one of the easier fly fishing knots, the perfection loop. This knot can be used to attach a leader to the end of a fly line that has a welded loop on it.
Learn HowHow to tie a double overhand surgeon's knot
In this easy-to-follow video you will learn how to tie a double overhand surgeon's knot. This fly fishing knot is useful when it comes to tying tippet to leader and tippet to tippet. It's also useful for tying fluorocarbon tippet to nylon leader.
Learn HowHow to tie a blood knot
Scott demonstrates one of the trickier fly-fishing knots, the blood knot. This knot is used to tie tippet to tippet or tippet to leader.
Learn HowHow to tie a nail knot
Scott demonstrates using a nail knot tool to attach a length of butt section to a fly line.
Learn How -
Reviews
Craig Fly Fishing Rod Specifications
With a slightly softer action than our other Montana Casting Co.® rods, the Craig is ideal for getting those dries on the water with just the right presentation.
We love packing our rods into those hard-to-reach places. A tried-and-true IM10 graphite composition ensures that a 5 wt Craig comes in at just 3 ounces—perfect for long days on the trail. Tuck it into your backpack, stuff it in your camper, or carry it onto an airplane—this rod’s ready to go wherever the river may take you.
- Available in 4-piece only
- 4 wt - 9 wt
- 9 ft length
- Lightweight with a strong medium action
- IM 10 graphite composition delivers consistent high-performance
- Comes with rod sock and a signature MCCo. rod and reel case designed for 4-piece rods
- 7-9 wt rods come with both a standard and fighting butt
- Designed for use in fresh water environments, but can be used for saltwater fishing as well.*
All Montana Casting Co.® rods are finished with the highest quality epoxy and thread wraps with metallic highlights. Look for our signature metallic "spring" around the middle ferrule—a symbol of each rod’s ability to build, store, and release energy in perfect harmony.
*Always remember to wash all your gear with fresh water after a hard day of fishing in the salt. Saltwater will cause corrosion without proper washing and maintenance of your gear.
Every Rod & Reel is Covered by The Montana Handshake Warranty:
Lifetime warranty against defects and accidents on all of our rods and reels for as long as you own them.
See The Montana Handshake Limited Warranty for details.
AND The Montana Casting Co.® 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee:
We think your relationship with your Montana Casting Co.® fly rod will be love at first cast! In the unlikely event that it's not, Montana Casting Co.® offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
See our Terms of Purchase and Refund for details.
The Craig is named for the famed Craig fishing access site on the Missouri River... Rain or shine, winter or summer, there is always fly fishing to be done near the tiny town of Craig, Montana. With the wide-open Missouri river flowing by the town’s eastern border, this site is easily accessible year-round and sits on a stretch of water that remains one of my go-to spots for a relaxing afternoon float. I can remember countless days in the drift boat, trading off oars with my wife and kids as we fished our way down from the Holter dam and into the broader waters leading up to Craig. Whether it’s a picnic on the sandbar, stories exchanged with fellow fishermen, or our excitable golden retriever lunging at an escaping fish, each outing is something special. Taking out at the Craig fishing access and grabbing a bite to eat at one of the local restaurants is always the perfect end to a perfect day!
Click here for more info on the Montana FWP Craig Fishing Access Site.
Compare Our Rods
Fly Rod |
Fly Rod |
Fly Rod |
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Available Sizes |
4 wt - 9 wt |
4 wt - 9 wt |
4 wt - 9 wt |
Comes in 2-Piece |
✖ |
✔ |
✔ |
Comes in 4-Piece |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
2-Piece Weight w/o Fighting Butt |
4 wt - 4.0 oz 5 wt - 4.0 oz 6 wt - 4.1 oz 7 wt - 5.1 oz 8 wt - 5.2 oz 9 wt - 5.4 oz |
4 wt - 3.6 oz 5 wt - 3.6 oz 6 wt - 3.7 oz 7 wt - 4.4 oz 8 wt - 4.5 oz 9 wt - 4.7 oz |
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4-PIece Weight w/o Fighting Butt |
4 wt - 3.3 oz 5 wt - 3.3 oz 6 wt - 3.4 oz 7 wt - 4.3 oz 8 wt - 4.4 oz 9 wt - 4.5 oz |
4 wt - 4.0 oz 5 wt - 4.0 oz 6 wt - 4.2 oz 7 wt - 5.2 oz 8 wt - 5.3 oz 9 wt - 5.4 oz |
4 wt - 3.7 oz 5 wt - 3.7 oz 6 wt - 3.7 oz 7 wt - 4.6 oz 8 wt - 4.6 oz 9 wt - 4.9 oz |
Weight of Removable Fighting Butt 7 - 9 wt |
0.25 oz |
0.25 oz |
0.25 oz |
Blank Composition |
|
T800 Toray |
|
Reel Seat Composition |
CNC reel seat |
CNC reel seat |
CNC reel seat |
Grip Composition |
AAA+ quality cork |
AAA+ quality cork |
AAA+ quality cork |
Guide Composition |
Ceramic stripping guide; Stainless steel, chrome finish snake guides & tip tops |
Ceramic stripping guide; Stainless steel, chrome finish snake guides & tip tops |
Ceramic stripping guide; Stainless steel, chrome finish snake guides & tip tops |
Action | Powerful medium action |
High-performance fast action |
Performance Rod |
Color | Warm Brown |
Black Carbon Weave |
Old Blue |
Where we like to take our 4 - 6 wt |
Mountain streams for brookies; smaller rivers like the Beaverhead; backpacking |
High mountain lakes to bigger rivers like the Mighty Mo |
Pyramid Lake Cutthroats; we take our 4-piece everywhere |
Where we like to take our 7 - 9 wt |
Madison River-sized water for those 16 inchers |
Wrangling WHOPPERS; bonefish in saltwater flats; steelhead or salmon |
Yellowstone River or bigger; steelhead fishing |
Rod/Reel Case Included |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Rod Sock Included |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Separate Pouch for Fighting Butt 7 wt - 9 wt only |
✖ |
✔ |
✔ |
View Craig | View Dearborn | View Warm Springs |
Useful Fly Fishing Knots For Rigging Your Rod
How to tie a perfection loop
Scott shows you how to tie one of the easier fly fishing knots, the perfection loop. This knot can be used to attach a leader to the end of a fly line that has a welded loop on it.
Learn HowHow to tie a double overhand surgeon's knot
In this easy-to-follow video you will learn how to tie a double overhand surgeon's knot. This fly fishing knot is useful when it comes to tying tippet to leader and tippet to tippet. It's also useful for tying fluorocarbon tippet to nylon leader.
Learn HowHow to tie a blood knot
Scott demonstrates one of the trickier fly-fishing knots, the blood knot. This knot is used to tie tippet to tippet or tippet to leader.
Learn HowHow to tie a nail knot
Scott demonstrates using a nail knot tool to attach a length of butt section to a fly line.
Learn How