Mark Raisler 
We are as happy as pigs in shit. The fishing is fantastic and getting better daily. Bugs, bugs, and sometimes more bugs. Of the baetis variety. Streamers work too. Ha! Dry Fly Action. Cooler weather, more overcast skies, and swift Fly-Agra sales in the shop. October 2013. It’s Good.
You are invited to the first meeting of the Missouri River Foundation. Meeting at Missouri River Ranch Monday October 21st @ 5pm. Guest Speakers Richard Lessner of the Madison River Foundation and Brandon Hoffner of the Henry’s Fork Foundation will talk about the formation of their foundations and describe projects they’ve undertaken to benefit their … Read more
It is on. This is the report to let you know that the dry fly fishing is valid. It’s legit. It’s on. The big bugs are not here, yet. I did see one yesterday. That means they are near. They are evident subsurface as we have been catching trout on bigger PT’s for a month … Read more
Michelle with this beautiful Rainbow today on the Headhunters Blog. Hey, all you readers out there, send us your New Breed Images. We’d love to showcase them here on this very blog page. Send to mark@headhuntersflyshop.com w/ New Breed in the title line and he will get them up in the future. He has a … Read more
Fall is in full swing here on the Missouri River and the Missouri River Fishing Report reflects all the reasons we enjoy fall so much here in Central Montana. The trout capital of the world… The weather is coming around too. The fish don’t mind the sunny skies, but we as anglers prefer that the … Read more
Tailout from Scumliner Media today on the Headhunters Fly Shop Blog. You may have seen this the first time around. Watch it again. You will enjoy it. We have Steelhead on the Brain. Well some of the staff. We love fishing here, here on the Missouri River, Montana’s finest trout stream…We love fishing the Missouri … Read more
Warm and windy today on Montana’s Missouri River. Temps in the 60’s and wind in the teens. Good stuff? No? Slower traffic on the river today with football match-ups keeping some away. Sounds good to me. Not many though, lots of wade fishermen here this weekend. Missouri River Fishing Report Streamer Bite The high and … Read more
Get out your streamer rigs and toss them in to the water. The Missouri River preferably. We like it. The streamer rig that is an option is this one above with a swivel in play. We like to tie the short portion with stiffer, or heavier tippet. Will it stay away from the standing line? … Read more
Having a ball @ Headhunters Fly Shop this morning and every morning. October is a good time in Craig Montana. Get after it. P.S. The fishing is shit hot! Headhunters Fly Shop. The information source for all things fly fishing Missouri River Montana
Sun and cool temperatures for this weekend. Do we like the sun this time of year? Oh, we’d rather it hide behind a enormous bank of clouds, but who can be that choosey. I like the looks of the light rain and overcast skies in the near future! Daytime temps are very comfortable and the … Read more
Getting the job done on the Mo. Psuedo pod action from this week. The colors are changing, the fishing is shit hot. Just a couple reasons we like fall on Montana’s Missouri River.
As far as the fall fishing goes, it is as good as it gets. The fish are happy at the water temperature of 56F and jumping like crazy. Hard fighting and certainly as fat as they ever are this time of year. Generally they are fat and healthy in the spring, but this year we … Read more
As the snow fall this morning I am reminded that we are heading headlong into my favorite time of year. The colors changing, the browns spawning, the pace slowing as the days become shorter. The fishing is just fantastic. But, any day can certainly give you fits. I have had some fits this last week. … Read more
Rain this last week and cooler air temps have allowed the falling trend in water temperatures and we are so very happy. Yes, the trout too. Anglers are here for the October goodness and many, wait all, are coming in smiling at the end of each day. How do you get here? Well, give us … Read more
Trout as long as your leg here on the Missouri River. Get out your high wind gear today folks as it is blowing to beat the band. Having said that, the fishing is really, really good. The only exception being the dam. And, with the potential closure of the government tonight, that won’t be an … Read more
Get here now. Or next month. It is getting serious. Today, wind. Tomorrow, wind. Tuesday, psuedo’s again. BWO’s on the porch, and they are struggling to enter the fray. Yep. Sunday Scenery today on Headhunters Blog. Your information, education, customer service…and Entertainment Guru’s on Montana’s Missouri River. Thanks for watching.
PPL sell Montana dams to, forthcoming, Northwestern Energy. Big news in Montana, these parts for sure. Will this change the operation of said dams? No. “PPL clearly wants to get out of Montana,” Toole said. “So, good riddance to them. Too bad they took so much of our money, and I sure hope they’re not … Read more
All you need to get through your nymphing session on the Missouri is a pocketful of mayfly nymphs. And maybe a Scud or two. A sow, a worm…or another mayfly nymph like a giant P-Tail up top! Missouri River Mayfly Nymphs The nymphing in Zeptember is off the charts. Bot every September is this good. … Read more
Heard many anglers stating this past week…“Best day ever.” Not everybody. Because not everybody, every angler can achieve this peak daily. So, don’t want to get your expectations too high, but it is, and has been fishing quite well. Hope I did not jinx the next week. Mother Mo is one hearty gal, she will … Read more
Yes, this guy is a good angler. Fisher-bird Eagle. His nest is just around the corner, so the commute is not too far. Inclement weather brought us the best fishing this fall. Yet. More ahead? Foreshadowing the future? Yes, I, we, he, she…all believe so. You can either watch this blog and curse at yourself … Read more
Nobody’s Fault but Mine… Robert Plant claims to have sold his soul to the devil for Led Zeppelin success. I did the same here on the Missouri River. Although some days it does not seem to be working… Achilles Last Stand.. Zeppelin and September go hand in hand. Zeppelin rocks. September rocks. Watch … Read more
Moving the right direction for the fall. This is the chart we like to see. No dramatic ups or downs. Just a steady fall towards the 50’s. lue Winged insects like the 50’s Wednesday saw overcast all day long, with a fantastic Psuedo hatch for many afternoon hours. The fish did get on them, on … Read more
Soggy today on Montana’s Missouri River. We like it. Just dress warmly and cast. A lot! Fishing this week is strong. Consistent is the word of the week. Not much for the dry fly, October is around the corner, but the nymph and streamer fishing is carrying the day. Not any bunching either. Most floats, … Read more
Squeeky’s #1 Favorite Fly Fishing Item. Bar None. Rio’s Fly Line Cleaning Towelette. Money. Use this towelette many times per day for fly line health. I find myself using it about 3 times per day. Strictly personal use. It is the tool, the vehicle, the fly line…that delivers the fly to the target. Why wouldn’t … Read more
Scumliner stated in the Fall is for Streamers that while summer is still in our minds, and has been on the river too, fall is coming. True, fall is coming, and some of it will be here this week! Windy weather forecast for today and the midweek we see the real deal. Wednesday a high … Read more
Good Sunday. Warm fall weather, pleasant temps, and sunshine w/ a chance of showers today! Feels like fall. Happy Sunday today. Stop by the shop for deals on gear. Then go fish. You have to. It’s is a day of rest. Rest in the drift boat. Just don’t let the row boy rest too much!
Lots happening this weekend on the Missouri River. The fishing is good, the fellowship is fun, and the Headhunters Sale and BBQ kicks off today! Why aren’t you here? Oh, you are waiting for the baetis? Yah, we are too. But until then we have strong fishing via the nymph, the streamer,a dn the blond … Read more
Untouchables Bridge this morning on the Headhunters Friday Foto. Fishing is great with better hatches to come int he near future. Put yourself in this Foto and dream of wild fighting Rainbow and Browns. Big happenings this weekend at Headhunters Fly Shop. Our Porch Sale kicks off tomorrow morning with a BBQ in the afternoon. … Read more
Good to great depending on who you talk to. The fishing can be real good if you get the flies in front of the fish. The difficult part of fly fishing the Missouri, is just that. Getting the fly in front of the feeders, the feeding trout. If you are, you will be rewarded. Quite … Read more
Yep, Squeeky’s hot wife Danielle today on New Breed Chicks Rule, nepotism edition. Danielle loves to fish hoppers and be guided. Who doesn’t is my question. While we are on the subject of New Breed Chicks, check out our current contest Chicks Rule, Boys Drool. Send in your pics for fabulous prizes. And the fame … Read more
It is as good as you are. Truth today on Headhunters Missouri River Montana Fishing Report. Missouri River Fishing Report Some key points to make your day here on the Missouri River even better than it already will be. Yep, sage advice from the voice of reason here on your favorite river in America. Keep … Read more
Getting better every day. Really a nice September shaping up here on the Missouri River. Nymphing is the most popular fishing style but that does not mean it is always the best. Many are blind fishing big hoppers, terrestrials, ants, beetles, sunken caddis, Callebaetis, October Caddis. A long list of possibilities for angling success. That … Read more
Thanks to Hunter and the boys for providing this video filmed on the Missouri River this past week. Fun stuff boys! See you again next year! Missouri river Days, Craig MT Nights on Vimeo by Hunter Jones
Ninch’s cool fishy Mom with this nice Brown Trout. Hooray! Nice Brown Trout on a hopper. Happy Saturday! New Breed Chicks Rule!
Bob Glassen with a great Blog today about his obsession with Indicators. We know you fellers are out there with similar issues…I may fall into this category too! If you’ve seen me on the river, you know I spend a lot of time nymphing. I’ll confess that I spend almost as much time thinking … Read more
Going in the canyon in the next few weeks? Well, if you are…take a few of these patterns along for subsurface surprises. The October Caddis must be around because these have been producing deep in the mornings and shallow in the afternoons. Fish it as deep as you want. Buckets, eddies, and riffles will all … Read more
Coming into fall and Rainbows are out and about. Like this one. New reed Chicks Rule! We love seeing gals on the river! Thanks Libby for your trout fishing prowess! You certainly do rule New Breed Chicks do Rule!
Cole and Rainbow rocking this stupendous rig on the Missouri this week. Met these cats this winter for their inaugural drift in their sweet Rivershed Boat. Perfect for the tow of themas they roam around Montana in search of freedom. These two do not look like they would be comfortable working a desk job. After … Read more
Consensus taken on the porch at Headhunters Fly Shop Monday afternoon…guides, guests, fly fishing wanderers, bikers, and even a few worm tossers were surveyed. The answer? Pretty damn good man. Yes, pretty damn good indeed. Missouri River Montana Fishing Report | Pretty Damn Good Version Hot flies are flying out of the shop this week. … Read more
We are headlong into September and time for a nymph update. It is good. Great? No, we have not reached that stage yet. Definition of great is different for different folks and different rivers…when it is great here, your arm truly is sore from fighting Missouri River trout. I use great in the connotation of … Read more
Headhunters Fly Guru Ninch and Jake from Montana Fly Company hammering out a few specifics of flies for the coming year. Of course we have some fresh magic for in store for 2014. Ninch is masterminding the flies, fantasizing really, of your future. Just like a personal shopper @ Nordstroms, Ninch is your personal fly … Read more
Sunday Scenery from Headhunters Fly Shop. Enjoy your day. We will too. It’s overcast and calm this morning. The image above from Friday morning. Make your own scenic memories here on Montana’s finest trout fishery. We’ll reserve a spot for your boat too…
Storm Coming this weekend. Friday too. Saturday morning, still raining. Thunderstorms and lightening and all that comes with the mayhem here in Montana. Got some precipitation with these random and rolling storms. We could do without the lightening. Bring your raingear in the boat, on your back, or in the rig. You may just need … Read more
Cleaning up the wheat fields here on the Missouri River near Craig. Vacation time again for many anglers as the August heat has passed allowing for better dry fly fishing. The bite has not been bad, not at all. The dry fly blind bite. Hoppers, beetles, ants, Callibaties Spinners, down-winged caddis, even blind fishing a … Read more
We are so fortunate to live and work here on the Missouri River with the size and mass of this fine river allows us to stay healthy for much longer than the other rivers around us. We feel for those who are not as fortunate. Those on the Blackfoot have to deal with a closure … Read more
Still summer weather here on the river. When will it end? Oh, who really knows. We are never surprised at the forecast, the change of forecast, or the change of weather. It can happen so fast and we just learn to roll with the punches. The fishing is getting stronger daily and we expect it … Read more
…we wait for the traffic to pass before we proceed. Wildlife on Montana’s Missouri River is pretty special. The entire state of Montana holds viewing opportunities for amazing nature experiences. This last week we have seen cow Elk, White Tails, Mule Deer, fox, Rocky Mtn. Sheep, Eagles, Goldens too, Osprey, Western Grebe, Blue Heron, Mink, … Read more
You remember when you tossed those leaky waders in the trunk of your Chevy and told yourself to fix those shitty leaky waders before fall, and streamer fishing…up to your nuts. Now is the time to get those baby’s out and repaired. All you need is a tube of Aquaseal and a bottle of Cotol-240. … Read more
Just the facts today on the Headhunters Fly Shop and Guide Service Fly Fishing Report. Water Temps: 64F in the mornings, 67F in the afternoons. Cooling nightly. Water Flows: 2950cfs. Low, yes. Combo of low water and cooler night temps means falling water temps sooner. BWO’s, sooner. Maybe a pipe dream for the author. Always … Read more
On the Fly Productions with today’s Casting Tip. Wherever you move the rod tip, the fly line and fly must go. Check it out here. Then buy the video, practice, or stop by the shop for a little casting touch up.
September 1st and all is well. The river is fishing good enough for most and we are excited about getting ine day closer to fall. Summer will stick around for a few more days, or weeks. Then the fall goodness will begin. Until then, we are in a holding pattern of good fishing in the … Read more
Not for another month. Or sooner if the water temperature cools rapidly, which it may. First we must get rid of this fireball and cover it nicely with some clouds. Psuedo hell will ensue, before the big blue winged friends arrive. Hotter than hell for the remainder of the weekend. Then cooler? Successful BBQ last … Read more
Pictures today from Tom Segrave and Travis Griffith. Thanks a bunch fellows. We like seeing cool shots of the Missouri. And these certainly Qualify! Fun times had by all on the finest trout stream on Earth!
Insert you, here. Bring a friend if you want, there are two chairs. High and bright for the weekend with great holiday weather on tap. Light winds as well. BBQ tonight @ Headhunters, well this afternoon beginning about 1pm. Some cool shit on sale too. Labor Day Weekend in full effect. Get outside and do … Read more
Rocket to Uranus playing Mountain Surf Rock @ Izaak’s Log Jam Saturday evening August 31st…fun times here in Craig Montana this weekend. Use it as a kick off to your Labor Day Weekend! Stop by for our Headhunters Every 2nd Saturday Free BBQ to get things rolling at about 1pm to lead into the nights … Read more
Is September a great dry fly month? No, not really. Can you dry fly fish in the month of September? oh, yeah. What you will see in the month? Some caddis and some Psuedocloens and some Callibaetis and some terrestrial action too. Will it all drive you absolutely nuts? Yes, of course. While September is … Read more