Mark Raisler

Squeeky Oar Lock is cold. The New Year will bring some goo fishing...swinging flies for the next 4 months. Then...spring brings dry fly fishing. Hooray!

Mid October Missouri River Fishing Report 10.12.17

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Mid October Missouri River Fishing Report 10.12.17 Good times in the fall months as we look at the Mid October Missouri River Fishing Report 10.12.17. We love the last couple months of traditional fly fishing here in central Montana. IT does get better everyday from here on out. All the way until Thanksgiving. Ten it gets … Read more

Montana Trout Spey Video

Montana Trout Spey Video

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Montana Trout Spey Video

This short today from Scumliner Media featuring Mike McCune. Casting, speaking, swinging, catching.

It is Trout Spey Season here on the Mo. It lasts until next April or May. So we should get after it. You should to.

We are swinging out there already.

It is hump day and a bit of overcast this afternoon. Perfect for swinging.

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How to Clean a Fly Line Part 1

How to Clean a Fly Line Part 1

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How to Clean a Fly Line Part 1

I love clean fly lines. Who doesn’t?

Today on the Headhunters Blog we have a vid from RIO about how to get it clean.

Want ultimate performance from your fly line? Clean it.

Often.

This is smart for accessional super duper cleaning. If you like to get it done daily in the boat you can find yourself a pocket-full of RIO Fly Line Cleaning Towelettes. The best fly fishing product under a buck!

Yup.

So get after it today.

The lid has come off here on the Missouri River. Get out here and enjoy. This is the call to all of you who say “Hey, bud. Let me know when it is really good. You know just let me know and I will come on out.” Well. This is that time. For the next month. It is be worth your while.

In bolder letters…

It is the time to come out and fish the Mo.

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Playoff Fishing here on the Missouri River

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Playoff Fishing here on the Missouri River It is go time here. Playoff fishing here on the Missouri River. Excitement daily as we are headlong into the fall fishing period. And it is good! I sighted many real life BWO flies not he water yesterday. The first showing in any numbers that I have seen. … Read more

Coming Monday. Snow. Tuesday Too.

Coming Monday. Snow. Tuesday Too.

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Coming Monday. Snow. Tuesday Too. Winter is on the way this fall. Monday and Tuesday we will have snow on the ground. Maybe a foot. BWO’s like that kind of weather. And some anglers do too!

Mozuri Minnow Just Add Vise Kit Video

Mozuri Minnow Just Add Vise Kit Video

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Mozuri Minnow Just Add Vise Kit Video

Getting ready for full on fall with the Mozuri Minnow Just Add Vise Kit Video today y on Headhunters Fly Shop daily blog.

John Arnold created this pattern a few years back for the Missouri River based on the Yo-Zuri plugs he saw in Florida. It works!

Mozuri MinnowSwing it, strip it, jerk it, fish it.

Enjoy your Wednesday with some fly tying at your office desk. Order up some of our famous Just Add Vise kits and get after it!

Sunny here on the river today with the bugs coming off this afternoon. The nymphing is nearly red hot and the dry fly bite damn good int eh afternoon. The streamer bite waxing.

If you want to visit please bring some cloud cover with you. And cooler fall temps. Please.

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Missouri River Fishing Report September 26

Missouri River Fishing Report September 26

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Missouri River Fishing Report September 26 All good here in this neighborhood as we move into the last week of September and have October on our minds. The fishing has us thinking that direction too. The Dry Fly Bite Getting better every day. The past few days the tiny BWO’s are out there in the … Read more

East Bound and Down, Bandit, and Buford T. Justice Quotes

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East Bound and Down, Bandit, and Buford T. Justice Quotes

All good here on the Mighty Mo this Sunday. Some crazy NFL ball on the TV, sunshine outside, and fall on our minds here in downtown Craig Montana.

So today we give you East Bound and Down, Bandit, and Buford T. Justice Quotes.

Burt Reynolds is boss. Jerry Reed can sing, and Buford T. Justice/Jackie Gleason is an inspiration to us all.

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Winter Weather this weekend!

Winter Weather this weekend!

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Winter Weather this weekend! Looking forward to it. Really liked the wet week we just had 7 days ago. 2″-4″ Friday. Bring it. The dry fly fishing pretty good. Pseudo rising trout are on the bite. The nymphing is sick. Streamer anglers keeping it quiet still. You should fish this weekend. Honest.  

Hump Day Fishing Report Montana's Missouri River

Hump Day Fishing Report Montana’s Missouri River

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Hump Day Fishing Report Montana’s Missouri River Lots of ways to skin the cat out there. Dry, dripper, nymphing, streamer fishing. Your choice. Swinging too. It is all on here in central Montana. You can nymph them up at pretty much whatever depth you like. Some are deep with split shot. Some are deep without … Read more

Dead Drifter Sticker @ Headhunters of Craig

Dead Drifter Sticker @ Headhunters of Craig

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Dead Drifter Sticker @ Headhunters of Craig Call us up @ 406-235-3447. Order Dead Drifter Sticker for 8 bucks. We stuff it in an envelope and send it to you. You stick it on… Why not get two. First run limited to 125 stickers. And we are under 100 already. The fishing is getting better … Read more

Missouri River Headhunters Weekend Outlook

Missouri River Headhunters Weekend Outlook

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Missouri River Headhunters Weekend Outlook Rain yesterday. Rain today. Rain tomorrow. Perfect.  If you are coming out this weekend you will be greeted by rain. Overcast skies. And food fishing. Anglers are fishing top to bottom. Lots of interest in the canyon. And why not. Fish live all over the river. The interest in the … Read more

Little Green Machine JAV

Little Green Machine JAV

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Little Green Machine JAV

You need the Little Green Machine tucked away in your fly vest this fall.

Possibly the most popular fly at Headhunters of Craig. It still may be the Rainbow Czech Nymph, but I think it has been surpassed by this 12 month jewel.

Wilcox’s Little Green Machine is an essential fly on this and many other rivers of the west.

Order up the Little Green Machine Just Add Vise Kit from the shop or swing in and pick up not only this must have but many others for the Missouri River.

If you don’t feel like tying it, we only have about 1000 dozen in reserve….

You gotta have this little killer if you like to short leash, deep nymph, or tie it off an Adams. A fly for all conditions.

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A few items for Fall Fishing Magic!

A few items for Fall Fishing Magic!

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A few items for Fall Fishing Magic! Heading headlong into fall here in Craig Montana. A few times that may make your fall fly fishing adventure better when visiting the Missouri River. A few clutch times in that image. RIO Line Cleaners. I use them nearly daily. The only reason I don’t, is sometimes I … Read more

Missouri River Monday Fly Fishing Report

Missouri River Monday Fly Fishing Report

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Missouri River Monday Fly Fishing Report IT may be turning the corner. Fishing yesterday was encouraging to say the least. Boats are all over the river from top to bottom as we have moved out of the late summer doldrums. The entire river is fishable! No longer are you required to spend time rowing in … Read more

Never Forget

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Never Forget While we remember the brave souls of 9/11 we also keep in mind our local wild fire fighters here not only in Montana but all over the west. We are pulling for you out there. A fundraiser for the fire fighters on Saturday at Izaak’s with the Dead Tribute Band 710 Ashbury raised … Read more

3 Hot Missouri River Rigs for the Weekend

3 Hot Missouri River Rigs for the Weekend

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3 Hot Missouri River Rigs for the Weekend We have not turned the corner but the daily river reports from anglers up and down are becoming more consistent as we move beyond the first week of September. We love September here at Headhunters because it signals he beginning of the 3rd season. Not yet winter, … Read more

Izaak's Log Jam 710 Ashbury

710 Ashbury @ Izaak’s Fundraiser for Wildfire Fighters Saturday September 9th

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710 Ashbury @ Izaak’s Fundraiser for Wildfire Fighters Saturday September 9th 710 Ashbury playing on Izaak’s Log Jam Saturday September 9th. A Dead cover band. What is not to like. A Fundraiser for WildFire Firefighters too! Come on down and enjoy the band, bid on some cool items all helping the fire effort! Come on … Read more

Rain. The Cult. Video

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Rain. The Cult. Video

A couple months without rain. We are ready. We need it!

Enjoy the Cult on the Headhunters Blog today. Rain. Here comes the rain…

This is foreshadowing, clairvoyance, telepathic. This video will bring rain.

Big party this weekend on Izaak’s Porch with the kick ass Dead Band 710 Ashbury at 6pm. That’ll be fun!

Let’s put out those fires too. Rain would help that. A couple inches would do the trick. Bring it.

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Sara says SALE!

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Sara says SALE! Day 2 upon us. Same fly pricing Sunday and Monday. Half Off flies! Call us up if you want our experts to load you up a few fly pucks full of your favorites. We will pop them in the mail after the holiday. BBQ again Sunday as Mark fires up the Traeger … Read more

Half Off Fly Sale @ Headhunters All Weekend!

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Half Off Fly Sale @ Headhunters All Weekend! 50% OFF ALL FLIES ALL WEEKEND! 50% off all fly boxes. Demo Rod Sale. Sage, Orvis, Fenwick, ECHO, Loomis and more! Check out our selection of dry fly rods, nymphing sticks, and Trout Spey rods that gotta GO! Summer gear including fishing shirts, T’s, hats, sun protection, … Read more

The reason for the smoke is...FIRE!

The reason for the smoke is…FIRE!

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The reason for the smoke is…FIRE! A bunch of fires to the NW of us here in Craig MT. The prevailing winds are SSW. No wonder! Check out the InciWeb site for up to date fire information. Maps, individual fires, containment, plans, images…all you need to know before hopping in your car roaming around Montana … Read more

Headhunters Fly Shop Late August Blackfoot River Fishing Report

Headhunters Fly Shop Late August Blackfoot River Fishing Report

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Headhunters Fly Shop Late August Blackfoot River Fishing Report Pretty good out there yesterday. Sunny, smoky, and fishy. Fished with friends from Hawaii for their first trip to the Blackfoot River over the divide. An awesome experience. Put in at Harry Morgan and floated to Scotty Brown Bridge. Pretty skinny up top in the North … Read more

October, September, Missouri River Montana

September is upon us, October coming soon!

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September is upon us, October coming soon! Fall is on the way. Yep. But not before some more summer. Fall does not officially start until September and the Autumnal Solstice beginning the 4th week of this pivotal month. Water temperatures will be falling and the days will becoming shorter. We are looking forward to tearing … Read more

Labor Day Weekend Sale @ Headhunters Fly Shop

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Labor Day Weekend Sale @ Headhunters Fly Shop Big Sale this weekend at Headhunters Fly Shop in Downtown Craig Montana. Help us clear out the summer wear and make room for the fall and winter gear. Is summer over? NOPE! ut it is time to start looking forward to cooler days and nights. And no … Read more

Eclipse Missouri River Fishing Report

Eclipse August Missouri River Fishing Report

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Eclipse August Missouri River Fishing Report Fished yesterday Craig to Spite Hill during the eclipse. Fished all by my lonesome. Nice. Ate plenty of smoked salmon, pistachios, and drank several pouches of Capri-Sun. It was perfect. Ddi the fish rise better during the shade, eclipse period? Nope. But it was surreal. Not a lick of … Read more

Silly Sunday Scenery Fall Foreshadowing

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Silly Sunday Scenery Fall Foreshadowing Early signs of fall. Today we look at Silly Sunday Scenery Fall Foreshadowing here on the Headhunters Fly Shop Blog. Those bushes always turn red before anything else. The last week of July you see a change. A few more hot days ahead of us early this week and then … Read more

Longhorn Beetle Just Add Vise Video

Longhorn Beetle Just Add Vise Video

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Longhorn Beetle Just Add Vise Video

A feller came in the shop and said he wrecked them on beetles. Just after Braden told same feller they did not eat the beetle that well here on the Mo.

Well…sometimes they do!

A perfect Murphy’s Law situation. You never know til you throw.

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Fly Shop Strong – ECHO Fly Fishing

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Fly Shop Strong – ECHO Fly Fishing

A great Friday Video.

We agree with this message.

Thanks ECHO for making this.

Thanks to ECHO for being so cool. Tim Rajeff is a fantastic fellow. They are the easiest vendor to work with. Honest. The ECHO Trout Spey TR2 was the rod of the year for us here in Craig Montana.

Enjoy your Friday. Hope it is the beginning of a fly fishing weekend.

Stop by your fly shop on your way to the stream this weekend.

 

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I love Foam Hoppers

I love Foam Hoppers!

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I love Foam Hoppers!   Foamies bro’.   Really all you need. Honest. These not so new fangled foam hopper patterns make hopper fishing pretty entertaining. They are so cool. And they mostly float. Not as high and visible as you think they may. But high enough for sure. Sure, I’m gonna get push back … Read more

Missouri River Fishing Report

Missouri River Fly Fishing Report August 16th

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Missouri River Fly Fishing Report August 16th Water temps falling as the month moves towards September and cooler temps all the way around. Still some smoke in the air and we should expect it through the rest of the fire season. Meaning at least until the middle of September. Then, maybe some respite. Traffic on … Read more

Rainier Beer Montana Edition

Great Beer Advertising Rainier Beer Montana Edition!

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Great Beer Advertising Rainier Beer Montana Edition!

The first time I stepped in Joe’s Bar with Shaun Thompson and Erich Bittmann asking what was on tap…I was shocked.

We had driven 12 hours across two states and the two beers on tap at the Craig Bar were…Oly and Rainier.

Yuck.

While I have endured lots and lots of both I now prefer something watery and weak like Coors Light. As you can see my taste for beer has not matured much. I was an ardent Budweiser drinker for many years. And was at that time as well. I do remember ordering a bottle of Bud and a Crown rocks.

Yummy.

Then the most remarkable thing happened when we decided to head back out fishing to the Mighty Mo. Uncle Joe asked if we would like a couple to go. “To go?” I asked.

Yeah. A couple roadies. “Well yes I would.” A beer and a blend. To go.

Perfect.

Back to the Rainier Beer ads. Tons of them in the 70’s and 80’s as I grew up in the green state of Washington. Much before the Microsoft, Amazon, and tech world explosion. More of a quiet beer drinking fishing and hunting society.

This one is classic and of course includes a Montana theme.

Enjoy your weekend with a half rack of Rainier.

 

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Cascade Rodeo 11th and 12th

Cascade Rodeo Friday August 11th and Saturday August 12th

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Cascade Rodeo Friday August 11th and Saturday August 12th This annual PRCA event is a lot of fun. Mutton Bustin at 630 with the rodeo starting at 7pm. Lots of locals out drinking beer and watching the action. Beats the hell out of watching preseason football. Join your favorite fly shop dudes standing around drinking … Read more

Squeeky's Techy Dry Fly Set Up

Squeeky’s Techy Dry Fly Set-Up

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Squeeky’s Techy Dry Fly Set-Up Rod: Sage X 9′ 5 weight. This is a sharpshooter rod. Quick, fast, hyper-accurate. Light in the hand and love casting it. Fly Line: RIO InTouch GOLD. Went back to the GOLD when the InTouch no stretch lines were introduced. Awesome! Leader: RIO Powerflex Plus 12′ 4X. Tippet: RIO Powerflex … Read more