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!
April 28th Missouri River Fishing Report

April 28th Missouri River Fishing Report

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Shit hot short fishing report today this Thursday in late April. BWO’s: Top to bottom. Hatch generally in the afternoon, but yesterday started about 937am and did not stop. March Browns: Yep. This is a short lived hatch and when you blink it will be gone for another year. 7-10 days of this bug … Read more

Public Land Water Access PLWA.org

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Public Land Water Access PLWA.org Public Land Water Access PLWA.org is a great organization fighting to keep some of your land open. Commonly private interests insert themselves into our fishing and hunting life by buying, owning, and changing your land into their land…and consequently blocking the access that truly is allowed by law. “The mission … Read more

Mid Week Missouri River Business

Mid Week Missouri River Business

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cleaning up the week as it stands today with our Mid Week Missouri River Business Post. Lots happening with the weather, the fishing, the spewing Rainbows, and the ebb and flow of the early season here on the Mighty Mo. Mid Week Missouri River Business Don’t fish directly to those spawning Rainbow Trout. Have seen … Read more

Headhunters Fly Shop Advanced Fly Fishing School

Headhunters Advanced Fly Fishing School

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Headhunters Advanced Fly Fishing School Introducing the Headhunters Advanced Fly Fishing School on Montana’s famed Missouri River. Yes, in the past few years we here at Headhunters have had many requests to present a school for those who want to improve their western fly fishing game. And why not do it here in central Montana. … Read more

Sage PULSE Video

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Sage PULSE Video

The Sage PULSE video featuring Mark from Headhunters Fly Shop in Craig Montana.

Come in and test one out if you wish. We love both the Sage PULSE 590-4 and the 690-4. Perfect rods for the Missouri River or your river.

Graphite IIIe will remind you of your favorite rod. Why not make new memories with a new Sage PULSE.

Headhunters is the place for your next fly fishing visit. The fly shop has all you need for the Missouri River and beyond. One stop lodging, guiding, rental boats, Sage fly rods, including the most contemporary fly selection in Montana.

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Friday Foto Baetis Brown

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Patrick with this nice Baetis Brown Trout today on the Headhunters Fly Shop Blog. The BWO hatch yesterday was pretty epic. And the trout got on them. Today? Snow. But only 1-3 inches.

Missouri River Mid-Week Report

Missouri River Mid-Week Report

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Missouri River Mid-Week Report Already Thursday today while Headhunters Fly Shop brings you the Missouri River Mid-Week Report. Th espirn his happening. The Golden-Eye ducks are gone and the Pelicans are here. Must be spring. The air temps have ranged from 80F to snowing. When you pack to come to the Mo in April … Read more

Missouri River Fishing Report Weekend Update

Missouri River Fishing Report Weekend Update

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Missouri River Fishing Report Weekend Update All good heading into this April weekend here on the Missouri River. Izaak’s is open, the BWO’s have arrived for real, Midges abound, and the sun is shining. I understand the Oasis is open all days of the week as well. Joe’s Bar? 8-2am daily. Headhunters Fly Shop daily … Read more

Friday Foto Black and White Scene

Friday Foto Black and White Scene

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Friday Foto Black and White Scene Looking south from the Cascade Boat Ramp. Sunny afternoon with howling winds. This past Wednesday. Thursday 70F and calm. Today? SSW along with temps in the hi 70’s. Like 79F. Enjoyable weekend ahead. See you on the water. Or on the porch. Or at Izaak’s bellied up to the … Read more

The Missouri River Fly Line Source is Headhunters in Craig - Headhunters Fly Shop

Missouri River Fly Line Source is Headhunters in Craig

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Missouri River Fly Line Source In downtown Craig Montana you will find your Missouri River Fly Line Source. You can judge a fly shop by a ton of different parameters like customer service, friendliness, accurate information, the attention to detail in the fly department, the sheer number of flies, the clothing lines, rod selection…but I have … Read more

April Fools Missouri River Fishing Report

April Fools Missouri River Fishing Report

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] April Fools Missouri River Fishing Report Our warmest weekend greets the April Fools Missouri River Fishing Report today. We love the 60’s in the spring months. We have just come out of a snowy and rainy period that lasted a couple weeks. After this weekend we dip back into the snow/rain for a day … Read more

Do Drift Boat Anglers need Waders?

Do Drift Boat Anglers need Waders?

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Do Drift Boat Anglers need Waders? In the past few years most of the Headhunters Guides have gone this route when they can. Sans waders. Of course we wear waders many, many days throughout the season. But if you are going to spend most of the day in the boat, and not enjoy the … Read more

Monday Morning Montana Fishing Report

Monday Morning Montana Fishing Report

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Monday Morning Montana Fishing Report Fished yesterday afternoon with my wife. Saw a few other boats on the water below Craig. Boats from the top to the bottom and some Easter wade fishers as well. Looked like family time on the river. Good work. Spend time with the family! Bobber Lobbers Pink is still the … Read more

New Breed Chicks Rule Easter Edition

New Breed Chicks Rule Easter Edition

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New Breed Chicks Rule Easter Edition Jenny brings us this Easter Edition New Breed Chicks Rule image. Happy Easter to all you folks out there. Enjoy this day with your family. Thanks to Jenny for showing us this Rainbow from last week!

Easter Weekend Missouri River Fishing Report

Easter Weekend Missouri River Fishing Report

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Easter Weekend Missouri River Fishing Report The machine is in full motion here on Montana’s finest tailwater fishery as we move into the Easter Weekend Missouri River Fishing Report. The Midges are in motion, the BWO’s are nearly a topic of discussion, Izaak’s is open, Headhunters expanding their spring hours soon, guides out daily with the … Read more

Izaak’s Open, HH Logo Wear, and more

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Izaak’s Open, HH Logo Wear, and more Izaak’s open tonight at 4pm. Hooray. We will be feasting on BBQ and a few celebatory cocktails kicking off the spring in style tonight. Lots of cool gear arriving daily here at the shop. Boxes of HH logo wear including hats, fleece tops, logo’d fishing shirts and … Read more

el SOL

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From a few years ago. This summer fly fishing, el SOL, short from Scumliner Media will get your blood pumping.

It is just barely spring but we suggest you think about your summer plans. Or put it off another month.

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Lunch Time on the Mo

Lunch Time on the Mo

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Stopping for lunch on the Mo in Craig Montana. On snow days, like yesterday it feels good to take a little walk and have lunch in the cabins. It always feels good to stand up and get the blood moving if you have been sitting or even standing static for some time. Friday Foto on … Read more

St Patty's Day Missouri River Montana Fishing Report

St Patty’s Day Missouri River Montana Fishing Report

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St Patty’s Day Missouri River Montana Fishing Report Wearing green today and fishing the green too. St Patty’s Day Missouri River Montana Fishing Report here on the Headhunters Fly Shop Blog this Thursday March 17th. Green buggers, Little Green Machines, Green Weenies, and the like should all be on fire today. Just because they are the … Read more

Spring Special March 15th thru April 30

Spring Special March 15th thru April 30

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Spring Special March 15th thru April 30 It starts tomorrow. The Annual Headhunters Spring Special March 15th thru April 30. $350 Guide Trips in conjunction with discounted local lodging on Montana’s famed Missouri River. Want to fish earlier than you normally do? Want to get in on this highly affordable guide price. Would you like … Read more

Missouri River Montana March 12th Fishing Report

Missouri River Montana March 12th Fishing Report

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Missouri River Montana March 12th Fishing Report Warm weekend for the mid March time frame. Looks like another good time to fish Montana’s Missouri River in Craig. I’d rather not be anywhere else if those damn midge get really rolling and noses appear! Some ideas for you this weekend fishing the Mo. As we always … Read more

Montana Fishing Film Festival

Montana Fishing Film Festival Teaser ’16

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Montana Fishing Film Festival Teaser ’16 The Montana Fishing Film Festival Teaser ’16 today on the Headhunters Fly Fishing Blog. We will be again hosting this event on Friday Night May 20th at about 8pm. Come out and enjoy this Headhunters sponsored party under the big top in the Craig Courtyard. Located between Joe’s Bar … Read more

X Caddis JAV

X Caddis JAV Kit and Tying Video

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] X Caddis JAV Kit The X Caddis is a killer fly! Still a couple months away from needing this bug. But I truly believe that the X Caddis originally tied by Craig Mathews is one of the 5 caddis you will ever need. Rides low in the water, visible to those who can still … Read more

Missouri River Midge Hatch

Missouri River Winter Midge Hatch

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Missouri River Winter Midge Hatch Early March has arrived and midge fishing is on our minds. On any given day you can certainly find a window of activity with fish falling for the skittering midge fly. And skitter they do. The lower river all the way up to Mid-Canon has been the reported hot spots. … Read more

Missouri River March Fishing Forecast

Missouri River March Fishing Forecast

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Missouri River March Fishing Forecast Things to think about in March We are already a few days into the 3rd month here on the Missouri River. The Missouri River March Fishing Forecast looks strong. Average water levels and warming water temps are what we will see this month along with more and more midge flies … Read more

Spring Training Montana

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Spring Training Montana March has rolled into Montana and we love Spring Training Montana style. Baseball is always the tipping point for me. Spring Training has started and I cannot be happier. It is the sign that we have arrived. This video contains only dry fly fishing.  It is spring in Montana. Will your … Read more

Saturday Midge Image

Saturday Midge Image

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Saturday Midge Image. Today is the last Free Spey Clinic sponsored by Headhunters Fly Shop in Craig. Looks like a great weekend to be on the Mo. Enjoy!  

Howler Bros 16 Collection

Howler Bros Spring ’16 Collection

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Howler Bros Spring ’16 Collection Back at you this Friday with the Howler Bros Spring ’16 Collection. If you are not revved up for sun, longer days, and of course longer nights the arrival of the Spring Howler Collection might push you over the edge. Look for a few key Howler Bros items coming … Read more

Sage MOD Rod Review

Sage MOD Rod Review

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sage MOD Rod Review A short Sage MOD Rod Review today from the Missouri River. The latest rod introductions from Sage include the MOD, BOLT, and the PULSE. The PULSE has been the sales winner for us at Headhunters. A couple reasons for that fact. Mid priced and reminiscent of the the Sage XP. … Read more