Mark Raisler 
Silly Sunday Scenery Scanning for Trout We rate nearing the tipping point of the summer. I think July 5th is a date upon the fish become more difficult everyday. I think that the beginning of the 4th week of July is the tipping point for fishing pressure. Waxing, then waning. We will be waning soon. … Read more
Friday Foto Rain Delay Two of my favorites over the years. Tony and Sandy. Quite a pair. Enjoyed fishing with both of them. This is a rain delay a number of years ago under the tailgate at Stickney Creek. Rain and TStorms this weekend in combination with sun! Be prepared with the right rain gear … Read more
A few Secrets for July Missouri River Fly Fishing Anglers come into the store and ask a ton of questions. We love to answer all that we can. And we do! We’ll let you in on a few of the secrets for success. Secrets, not really, but some of the things that we recommend include … Read more
July Trico’s Missouri River Fishing Report Some good times and some not as good times for anglers here fishing Montana’s July Trico’s Missouri River Fishing Report. Depends on where you are at what time with what fly and a good drift. Good drifts are the constant. Fish are generally caught on good drifts. Bad drifts … Read more
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Awesome. A great story about this great state.
It is why we have trout like no others.
Period.
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Missouri River Montana July 10th Fishing Report One third beyond us already is this July. Two-Thirds to go. Trico’s are the meat on the menu here in central Montana. Feels like less pressure this month than the last several years. Most of the other rivers in Montana are fishing well and the pressure here is … Read more
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Funny, clever, terrific is how I rate this video.
Perfect for a Saturday in July.
Chill. It looks good on you.
This crew stopped by the shop last simmer after completing their journey.
Love the results!
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Silly Saturday Scenery July Edition Getting on already in this 7th month of 2016. Silly Saturday Scenery July Edition brings you a serene view from Craig Montana. Trico’s out daily. Anglers too. A nice time of year for the dry fly enthusiasts.
Trico’s are trout food. Missouri River Trico’s get us all worked up. Good hatches daily. Not great ones yet. But they are on the horizon. Pretty much anywhere you head you will find them. The weather will put them off for a couple hours this week. Late hatches. Sleep in if you wish. Not as … Read more
Silly Saturday Scenery Upstream Cast Checking this feller out casting upstream the other day. Did not see him hook up but I left before he gave up. I suggest he got what he was after. When I was watching him he repeatedly cast into the same lane, uphill, with precision and ease. Again, a caster … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A Scumliner Classic today to greet you into July on the Missouri River.
July means bugs. july means Trico’s. July means early mornings. July means fun.
Lots folks around during this the busiest month of the year.
Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, dry fly rod, and reach cast.
Big ass BBQ on the 4th at Headhunters Fly Shop in Craig. 4-8pm. Come on by and say hello. Cast a bit at the Craig Casting Club. Tell fish stories.
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June is done Missouri River Fishing Report Caddis, Pale Morning Duns, Yellow Sally’s, Nocturnal Stones, Brown Drakes, Callibaetis, and now Trico’s. What is not to like?! July is a great month on the Missouri River with lots of dry fly opportunities. You really can fish the dry fly dawn til dusk. And June? June is … Read more
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Enjoy this summer time Sage Trout Season Video appearing on the Headhunters Fly Shop and Guide Service Blog.
Tune in here for the best in trout fishing entertainment, information, and education.
Many can bring you the weather report. Many can bring you some sort of inane trout psychobabble.
Headhunters brings you experiences relating to Mother Mo.
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New Boat Smell Hyde Montana Skiff Shane Wilson and his new Hyde Montana Skiff today at Headhunters Fly Shop. Max Mattioli has one too. Now both of these HH guides are rocking this Hyde version of the ever so popular skiff that is taking over Montana’s Missouri River. Some don’t like the skiff design because … Read more
Late June Missouri River Fishing Report The weather is nice. The temps are good. The water is normal. The crowds are a bit below average. The dry fly fish are a bit tougher than we would like. The nymphing is good. Pretty good here in Craig Montana. Most of the info you need is in … Read more
Missouri River Dry Fly Myths A few Missouri River Dry Fly Myths for your pleasure today on the Headhunters Fly Shop Blog. The Mo is fishing well with the trout getting smarter daily. The Buzzball works every drift. No, untrue. Contrary to my belief the trout do eat other bugs. Cripples are enjoyed by all … Read more
Getting a bit tougher out there. The fish have wised up. So address them softly. Then drift with purpose. And watch. Lots of watching.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Wednesday Missouri River Montana Fishing Report Damn good dry fly fishing. Most of the anglers I saw on Tuesday were toying with the dry fly. Good on them. Wednesday should be the same, with less wind. The wind came up about noon yesterday scaring most of the anglers into an early departure. Saving up … Read more
1st Day of Summer Daydream It is all happening right now. All of it. Folks are super stoked. Those anglers that would like us to let them know when it is shit hot. The time is now. Good to great fishing. Honest. Early mornings and late nights allow you to fish for nearly 18 hours. … Read more
Happy Father’s Day to all of you Father’s. We honor our father’s out there ing and far. The Mo is fishing awesome. Bring your Dad out here and row for him. Certainly tie his flies on for him. And net the fish on his line. And pay for dinner. Honor him all day, everyday. Enjoy … Read more
Silly Saturday Scenery High Bank Sunny and not too hot. Has kept some of the recreational floaters from the water. They will return today as the mercury is rising to the 80F+ mark. Tough sledding yesterday as many anglers got their teeth kicked in. Me included. Not terrible, but not as hot as it has … Read more
Headhunters Friday Fishing Report 6.17.16 Friday Fishing Report goes like this. All good in this neighbor hood. For those who always email, call, and plead for us to let them know when it is good enough to come on out, this is the call. Get on out here if you like to dry fly fish. … Read more
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Get out there and find those PMD’s! This eagle is checking out the fish near the surface. Which there are lots of. Fish up in all kinds of cool locations yesterday. This weekend will be good. Love the lower air temps this week. The reservoir is full and all is good. See you on your … Read more
Mid June Mid Week Missouri River Fishing Report Damn good. That is the short report. The longer report is below. PMD’s daily. They can hatch at any time during the day. Spinner fall anytime during the day as well. Hot patterns for this hatch include any Harrop’s CDC Spinners, and Harrop’s Cripples, Half Dun Hatching, … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] New Breed Chicks Rule Mother-In-Law Edition Mark’s Mother-In-Law Andy Banks with this nice Brown Trout fishing with Missouri River Guide Beth Langell. New Breed Chicks Rule Mother-In-Law Edition today on the Headhunters Fly Fishing Blog. Danielle and Andy rocked it all day long fishing the lower river on this pleasant June day. Good times … Read more
How to (not) catch Missouri River dry fly fish A few of the ways that we as Missouri River dry fly anglers keep ourselves out of fish are listed and explained in this short and factual Monday morning fly fishing blog. There are so many ways we screw ourselves in the angling venture and most … Read more
A good scene here fishing Montana’s Missouri River. Today is the Dentist Edition of Silly Sunday Scenery. Last week fished with a few dentists. Dr. Mast lives here locally and loves Montana. He too is from Mt. Vernon WA. Mike Ward of Adipose and Mark of Headhunters also hail form MV. Go Bulldogs. How we … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Weekend Fly Fishing Report All good here on the Missouri River. It is the middle of June and the bugs are up. The fish too. Per the last month lots of folks fishing the canyon with less pressure on the upper and lower reaches. The dam seems to be busy though as I was … Read more
Friday Foto Blackfoot River Days Many more trips ahead of us as we movie into the meat of the summer. Traveling across the divide to fish a completely different resource the Blackfoot River is a jewel. If you are here for a few days check with your guide or inside the shop and we can … Read more
A quick overview of the things that you must do in June on the MO. They include not only technique but also timing for your best shot here on the dry fly stream of choice in central Montana. No run-off here on the Missouri River allows us to fish all the way through the historical … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Blackfoot River Salmon Flies & Fishing Report Hey all good across the divide. The Salmon Flies are out in force and the trout don’t want them. So what to do? Well I’m not really sure other than keep fishing and toss that fly out there and wait for it to happen. Spoke with Outfitter … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Headed over the mountain this morning to the Blackfoot River.
The big bugs are coming off. So we hope that the orange monsters are keeping those cutthroats busy.
Gotta go to know.
It is always worth the trip…
As for the Mighty Mo we see very good dry fly angling available. Are all of the fish looking toward the surface? No. But enough are poking their noses through the surface film.
Caddis and PMD’s are the key. Crips, emergers, and spinners. Not new news. Just a reminder that the trout on the Mo like the fly trapped in the film.
Buzzballs?
No negative reinforcement from the Buzzball. No wing profile, no body silhouette type, no bad shit at all. Just a good meal for an honest rise.
A few tips for getting a better bite on the Mo? Go out after 10am. No rush in the morning for the dry flies as of yet. As the spinners become an event we will be out earlier. But until then head out after the crowd and wander around finding a few singles and the crescendo to Valhalla.
Easy peasy.
Fishing is good all over the state. Enjoy Montana this summer and look us up if you are in the neighborhood.
Open daily 7-9. We are dedicated to the sport of fly in Craig MT.
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Missouri River Monday Morning Fishing Report We are headlong into the one of the best months of the year. June brings lots of great fishing for those who like to nymph and dry fly fish. We love it because of the dry fly component. We at Headhunters lean towards the dry fly. Having said that … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lots of Headhunters around this month on the Mo. A recent tool of choice?
The PULSE by Sage. My dentist just bought one yesterday.
He’s sold.
He said the PULSE is only half the price of a root canal.
We are too. Our best selling Sage rod this year, and last too. Gotta get your hands on one here at Headhunters. We have the demo rods ready to go. Or just pop in and take one out for keeps. At $450 it is hard to say no. No?
Headhunters are honing their skills for the next ten weeks fishing Montana’s Missouri River. Think bout your tools and whether you want to step it up this year. Casting lessons? Practicing in your cast in the yard? Tying dry fly leaders? Or just fantasizing about sipping trout.
Come on out and make your fantasies into reality this summer with a Sage in your hand.
Enjoy your Sunday if it is not on the river here in central Montana. Enjoy the Sage PULSE video shot right here on the Mighty Mo.
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Boy is it pleasant out there on that river. Sunny skies and rising trout. A few bugs now. Tons very soon. June is really a great month.
Headhunters Missouri River Weekend Fishing Report Rolling into the weekend with warm weather and light winds. Should be a great one on Montana’s Missouri River. Craig will be buzzing. Water levels dropping this week as we anticipate the filling of Canyon Ferry to be soon. The reservoir is 94.9% full with a topping out of … Read more
Today is it. Partying in downtown Craig Montana. All the festivities start about 4pm with BBQ’ers ramping up and the big Parade in Craig. Live and Silent Auctions along with the raffle will raise about 20K for our Craig Volunteer Fire Department. You could also become a local firefighter if you wish. But today is … Read more
Friday Foto and River News Not quite sure what to make of this yet. After you think you have seen it all the Knotted Nymph pops up. Rumors for the last week and now it seems… Down river at the Doll House for those of you who are in the know. The Knotted Nymph is … Read more
Dry Fly Education Our friend Roger with this dry fly education today on the Headhunters Blog. Saw Roger out for a few days. Then he was back on a plane to Seattle. But, he’ll be back. He has had a place here for years…and is spending more and more time here as time passes by. … Read more
Want to be a better streamer and dry fly angler? Come out and see us this Sunday for a dry fly demonstration by Mark Raisler and a streamer demonstration from Zack Dalton. Meet at the store Sunday morning about 11am and we will head over the Missouri River Ranch for an hour of dry fly … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Top Tips for Tuesday A few tips to get you through the week and how to handle your fishing here on the Mo. Apologize for the sub par fishing report yesterday. Badly written by me. Ambiguous at best. Just bad honestly. Top Tips for Tuesday include… Get on early or get out late. Busy … Read more
Missouri River May Monday Fishing Report A wet on e this weekend again. A wet week ahead. We are hoping for sun on this Saturday’s 10th Annual Craig Caddis Fest and BBQ Cook-Off. Again a good fishing report from the Missouri River. The soggy weather does not bather the fish. BWO’s about over. The ones … Read more
Bald Eagle on Brown Trout Saw this Bald Eagle on Brown Trout Friday afternoon in the lower canyon. He was getting after this Brown Trout. A 20″ fish for sure. Entertainment, information, education, and customer service are paramount to the Headhunters mission. Cool images and videos keep you the reader updated on the happenings here … Read more
!0th Annual Craig Caddis Fest in 1 Week here on the banks of the Missouri River. 4-7pm for BBQ. 4pm Parade, Silent Auction. Live Auction 730pm with lots of kick ass fly fishing trips, original art, and more! Live Music at 530 on Izaak’s Log Jam. Fun times at the annual event of spring in … Read more
Sage On the Water Tour in Craig Montana Craig Caddis Fest weaken is approaching and we are damn excited. Next Saturday is the event. This year the gang at Sage has decided they better attend this annual event. So, the Sage On the Water Tour swings by with some fun to add to this Craiglandia … Read more
Cloudy and rainy this morning turning to sun this afternoon. But the next week is littered with rain clouds and precipitation. We’ll gladly oblige. Fishing is good in May and this is no exception. See you this weekend on the Mo!
Headhunters Fly Shop Fishing Report May 12th The long and short of it today, but mostly the short of it. Highlights if you will. Or, need to know info. Getting pretty good out there this May. BWO’s still on the water daily along with Caddis on the lower river. Great nymphing both deep and short. … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Missouri River May Rain Days Missouri River May Rain Days from your information and entertainment leader here on the Mo. Rained all day yesterday. May rain all day today. The good news is that it is a cold and wet rain. Anglers ou there most of the day. Saw lots of boats headed for … Read more
May Missouri River Fishing Forecast Today on the Headhunters Fly Shop Blog you get the May Missouri River Fishing Forecast. What to expect, wish for, and believe for the month ahead. Missouri Rive May Weather and Water Forecast May is the second rainiest month of the year. The only one that exceeds May is June. … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A tribute to all Mother’s today.
We totally honor all Mother’s today in central Montana.
Mother’s nurtured all of us in the fishing industry to follow our hearts.
And we thank you from the bottom of our souls.
Thanks Mom.
Enjoy Frank Zappa playing alongside the Mother’s.
Some of did move to Montana…
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10 Things anglers don’t like… The goal of many fishing days is to get through the day, catch a couple fish, and avoid the 10 Things anglers don’t like. We have all made mistakes on the water and got too close, run over rising fish, and blocked the boat ramp for too long. But, on … Read more
Papu of fourOsix in Helena Montana. The coolest lifestyle, ski, snowboard, sunglass, and outstanding clothing hang in Helena. Papu is releasing this sprite Missouri River Rainbow Thursday morning. Fished a Purple Haze with a Peep Show below all day long. Papu fished with Dr Chris Mast of Helena. My dentist, and many of the HH gang … Read more
Cinco De Mayo Missouri River Fishing Report A different approach to the fishing report this Mexican Holiday. A few observations today from this past week of events, fish, and the shop. Early May is a good time to be here on the Mo. Lighter traffic for a couple weeks until the summer session kicks in. … Read more
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May is a month for Streamers! Most of the HH staff loves the month of May and one of the reasons is the streamer bite.
Some really big brown trout come in May. Still a ton of rainbows on the spawn or getting over the spawn and the brown trout are on the prowl.
Not to mention the March Browns, the BWO’s, and the Mother’s Day Caddis that allow make a good showing in May.
If you don’t get your streamer from your vise, at Headhunters Fly Shop you can certainly give 7wt a buzz.
He’s got the flash.
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Missouri River May 2nd Fishing Report Checking in this Monday morning in central Montana with your Missouri River May 2nd Fishing Report. Sun ahead this week until the weekend, then some better dry fly weather. The first day after a week’s worth of overcast or better does present a problem for the bite. generally. Yesterday … Read more