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Sunday and all is well.
Happy Father’s Day to all you Father’s out there.
Father’s are special. We need Dad man.
They are part of most pregnancies. And kids.
Thanks you to you Dads out there.
We hope you are fishing, napping, drinking. All three would be fine too.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Pale Morning Dun Nymphs Here are a few for you consideration. These and more at Headhunters in downtown Craig Montana. 7wt has selected an un-matched selection of PMD patterns for 2019. Nymphs, duns, emergers, cripples, spinners, half-duns, trapped duns… All for you the Mo River Angler. Sun, thunderstorms, wind on Saturday. Lots of non-anglers … Read more
Flag Day Missouri River Fishing Report 6.14.19 All is well here Flag Day Missouri River Fishing Report 6.14.19. Summer has descended upon us, finally. Warm daytime temps with warm nighttime temps leave us feeling warm! We love it. Today is Flag Day and what better way to celebrate America than fro fishing. So, we bring you … Read more
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Today we show you one of the new Just Add Vise Corn-Fed Caddis Kits from House of Headhunters in downtown Craig.
The Corn-Fed Caddis is appropriate for this time of year. It will be one of our top selling flies again in 2019. A true game changer the Corn-Fed Caddis.
This CDC laden fly will tease them up for sure. The trout love this fly! Not only here on the Mighty Mo, but everywhere man. Tie them up by the bunches for all caddis season long success.
Check out this and other Just Add Vise Kits on our online video platform.
Thursday on the Mo. The water is dropping today to 5600cfs. Here we go. More caddis, more PMD’s, more dry fly action.
This late July and August will be epic. We will get through the busy time of the season and coast into a terrific dry fly period. Many of us believe that the previous two August sessions will hold up and this coming will be equally as epic. Fewer anglers, more fish fo you!
Enjoy the Corn-Fed Caddis video and get a couple of these fabulous efficient kits sent your way today!
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Tuesday Top 10 Missouri River Hits River fishing well. Day 1 of the PMD hatch was yesterday. A good day. More to come. River flows 6230cfs. Not below 6K. Good wade fish access. Good times. River temps 54+ Rising and falling daily. In the bug hatching zone. Fer sure fellas. The fish were eating duns. … Read more
New Breed Chicks Rule Diane June Edition June 10th. All is well. Diane was on the Mo again with confidant Len. He rows too. Diane fishes. Clearly obvious from the photo above. Thanks Diane and Len for visiting us this weekend. Always great to see you two. And, see you soon. P.S. They both like … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Silly Sunday Scenery Sunny again today on our river. Rain this last couple days. Good for the river, good for the countryside. Good for you? Yep. Fish in the river. Good ones too. Eating dry flies. A few of them. Water levels dropping on the Dearborn. Water levels dropping on the primary river? Maybe. … Read more
710 Ashbury July 6th Izaak’s Log Jam Yes indeed. Summer is upon us and we look toward sunny skies, dry fly fishing, a nd jam bands! 710 Ashbury headed out to Craig on July 6th 420pm to dance the night away with music from the Grateful Dead. If you have not seen these fellers you … Read more
Friday Foto Dry Fly Action Tye Habel with this nice larger rainbow on an X-Caddis. Yes, dry fly action has arrived. Riverwide? Daily? All day long? Blanket hatches? No. But enough to keep you busy for an afternoon. Here and there. TGIF. See you at Headhunters this weekend. Open daily 7-9. Early and late. River … Read more
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Love this fly. Fished it yesterday for most of the afternoon whilst nymphs the Mo.
Yes, it is a derivation of a pheasant tail nymph.
But, with Tungsten, lead wound, with a red thorax, fished with confidence here on the Mo and beyond.
The Frenchie rules.
A fantastic PMD pattern that lives well into the late summer.
This fella sinks rapidly!
A great kit to add to your collection. Check out all of the new and updated Just Add Vise Tying Kits developed, designed, tied, filmed, merchandised by our own crack team of 7wt and Arnold.
Get yours to day online or in store.
House of Headhunters in downtown Craig Montana.
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Hump Day June Water Flow Projections Dropping flows Thursday to below 6K. 5800 is the cubic feet/second forecast. Rain this weekend. But the weather guy is balking a bit as we near the hallowed days off. I predict lower than average flows for June. That is not what the water forecasters predict according to charts, … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Missouri River Early June Projection Headhunters Fly Shop, your Missouri River information pipeline, brings you the projections for June. Some guesses and coin tosses as well. Mother Nature drives the bus, so we can only speculate what will really happen, but below you can assure yourself that some of these events will, have, and … Read more
Comprehensive Monday Missouri River June 3rd Fishing Report The water is falling. The water is falling. Let’s hope they, the water managers, are not crying wolf. Scheduled to drop below 6K this morning. That is good for the wade fish crew. Now you can step in the water my fishy wade fish crew. All we … Read more
Silly Sunday Scenery Smoky Skies Yes, the smoke from fires to the North of us have already smoked our skies. But, we hope it will blow right on out of here. It does blow here you know. Jared and Max V fishing too rising trout on the Mo yesterday late morning. Thye had to be … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Saturday Superstitious Stevei Wonder Soul Train I’d give up half of my casting skills to dance like anyone of those cats on Soul Train. Instead of practicing casting, I may have to play the music lower, in the mornings while scribing these blog posts. Superstitious? I’m not either. But I do dance by myself … Read more
Friday Foto Last of May A few more days of mud. The Dearborn is falling rapidly. Nearing 2000cfs press time Friday evening. Fishable by the front end of next week. You may want to float it. You certainly want to get in the river below the Dearnon Confluence soon. We do too. The river is … Read more
Headhunters Sub-Surface School Sept 26-30 2019 Headhunters Fly Shop and Guide Service announcing the Headhunters Sub-Surface School Sept 26-30 2019. A great way to climb your way into the cellar with techniques, tools, and lessons regarding all things sub-surface. Nymphing secrets, streamer intricacies, and more to solve the sub-surface puzzle of the Missouri and beyond. Yes, … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Tuesday Missouri River Water Update She’s coming out of the Dearborn River and Little Prickly Pear pretty quickly! The Dearborn peaked yesterday at 5000+ cfs. It is falling rapidly, and may shake out this week. Although we are gonna have a bit of warm weather starting today. Currently 4460 cfs. Mud? Yep. It will … Read more
Memorial Day 2019 We remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. We have always honored our veterans and active duty soldiers in all military branches. Headhunters includes veterans and active duty soldiers in our annual giving regimen. But today, we bow our heads and think of those who have fallen. Here and overseas. … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] River Nomad Vid Sunday River Nomad cool vid from Pat Clayton and John Arnold. Visit Pat Clayton at his new gallery in Philipsburg Montana. A must see in the small Montana mountain ‘burb. Let him know we sent you. http://fisheyeguyphotography.com John Arnold of Scumliner Media is busy here at the Headhunters Mothership. You can … Read more
Silly Saturday Scenery Rainbow. Double Rainbow. What does it all mean? Raining here in the canyon, and beyond. A bundle of rain on the easter front fo the Rockies. It’ll come down the Dearborn. Mud. Coming. Sunday. How long will the March Browns stick around? Maybe not an issue as the Mo Day’s Caddis will … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Summer is Coming Game of Thrones T’s If you are a fan, you gotta have this T from House of Headhunters! Game of Thrones is a hot topic, and so is this Headhunters only apparel. Order yourself and your friends a couple T’s today. You will feel better about the end of the GOT … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Thursday Fishing Report from the Gang @ Headhunters of Craig Great weekend ahead of us here in downtown Craig Montana on the banks of the Missouri River. Sunshine, and warmer temps. That is what we are praying for here! A bit more spring like weather. Missouri River Hot Topics! March Browns are still in … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Mid May Missouri River Water Update Spoke with Stephanie Micek of DNRC yesterday morning. She said about 7K-8K for the remainder of the month. Unless something like rain, snow, or sun, or warm nights etc…happens. The lake level is about 75%. Some to fill. The inflows are over 14K. So it is happening. … Read more
New Breed Chicks Rule Betsy Betsy graces the pages of the Headhunters Blog once again. It may be her third appearance. Or fourth. I believe there will be more to come! Thanks Betsy for catching the only brown trout of the two days we spent as well. Charlie made a couple super duper nets that … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’ve just added a few new Just Add Vise kits to our inventory, and updated a few others. Our Just Add Vise Kit’s continue to be very popular, and most of these new kits were created based on numerous requests. You can find the videos all on one page on the menu under “RESOURCES > … Read more
Craig Caddis Fest and BBQ Cook-Off Saturday May 18th Pretty stoked for our annual Fundraiser for the Fire Department this coming Saturday May 18th! We will see you in Craig! 13thAnnual Craig Caddis Festival & BBQ Cook-Off Saturday May 18th Benefitting the Craig Volunteer Fire Department 4pm til 10pm in downtown Craig Montana Parade starts … Read more
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A local classic that I first saw fishing with Mark Daly and LT back in the day. Don’t know who created it, but one of those two certainly had their hands in it. Both long time Mo River anglers and two of Squeeky’s influences for sure. Learned a ton about the river from both of those cats.
Tie this up for any PMD, caddis, or even March Brown action this coming summer. It begins to produce this month in conjunction with the Mother’s Day Caddis.
Fish it. Do it. Buy it. Tie it.
More Headhunters Just Add Vise kits on the way soon. 7wt. and John have been hashing out some new favorites. We can’t wait to see the next evolution of this famous Craig Montana product homegrown from your information and education source on the Missouri River.
Our JUST ADD “VISE” fly tying kits are super popular. These kits are designed for tyers who have grasped the basic moves of fly tying, and are priced just as if you bought the materials individually. The package comes with everything needed to tie 2 dozen flies, and has a material list included so you can re-supply when needed. You can watch our short “how-to” videos if you need help with a step or two. These are super popular, and are great for those camped out on the Missouri River pr in their living rooms watching golf, or baseball, or something your wife loves?
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Monday Fishing Report A short and sweet Monday afternoon fishing report for m the info source here on the banks of the Missouri River Montana. Kelly Waring with this beautiful Brown Trout fishing with Guide Brett Matula. You rule, New Breed Chick Kelly! BWO’s Yes. Lower, and middle river action. Afternoon of course is … Read more
Happy Mother’s Day A day late? Most Mom’s are familiar with this behavior. Yes. I know mine is. My wife and I did send flowers on time. But this post is belated. We love Mom’s. Mom’s are the reason that all of us are on this planet. To fish. Yep. And Mom’s are OK with … Read more
Silly Saturday Scenery Sunny too. Today mid 70’s. Tomorrow Mother’s Day mid 80’s. Love it. Happy early Mother’s Day. Have a great day today and tomorrow. We are. It’s sunny. Nicest day this year. Until tomorrow.
Future Fly Fishers Mo River Style This family can fish. Regan, Addison, and Claire fished with Braden, Lindsey and Ben this past week. All caught fish, all caught big fish, all learned, all had fun. Three generations of the Mullally family. And they do like catching big ones! Future Fly Fishers stoke again! Bring your … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Wednesday Workshop Several, maybe 20, tips for the week and weekend ahead. Some rain, maybe some snow NO!!, some sunshine, and lower waters? Maybe. A soft week on the river as many are hungover from the April Spring Specials. Out of area guides and outfitters will be in our neighborhood for the next couple … Read more
Smith River Comment Period Ending May 10th If you care about the Smith River, Montana’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) needs to hear from you. Until May 10, 2019, the DEQ is accepting comments on the draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for a large copper mine a foreign-owned company is proposing in the headwaters of … Read more
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Dull, dreary, Monday, May, Neil Young, and Harvest Moon.
The harvest moon is later in the year. A true harvest moon comes near the autumnal equinox. I worked in agriculture in my teen sand early twenties having been spawned and reared in north of Seattle in Mount Vernon. The Skagit Valley has rich soil, is famous for tulips, peas, strawberries, lots of seed crops, the Skagit River, and the gateway to the San Juan Islands.
I operated a pod stripper, a pea combine, working nights 545pm til 545 am for 3 college summers. Seen some beautiful large harvest moons…while harvesting. So this song has always been dear to my heart.
In that combine I learned to smoke cartons of cigarettes, drink coffee, eat bulk chocolate getting heartburn so bad that you could not fall asleep, and sing Harvest Moon start to finish even bellowing out the harmonica portions.
While I did not sound quite like Neil I kept myself awake, and entertained. I also sang tons of Jazz Standards, my favorite nighttime tune being Misty. Attempting to sound like the silver fog, Mel Torme.
The Silver Fog. Great nickname. Mine for years before coming to Craig was Sparky. Only a few know that here in Craig. Very few. I did like the nickname Sparky.
Now Squeeky Oar Lock will have to do. Or Mark. Mark is fine as well.
Wet weather ahead of us and is kind of clammy this morning. The flows at 10K. May or may not see movement this week. Not terribly warm nor is it terribly warm in the evenings in the mountains. The snow melt stops in the hills if it drops below 40F at night. So not too much movement this week ahead.
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Sunday Scenery BWO Image Dreaming of BWO’s. We have some coming off in the upper lower end. And probably the lower end too. And a few fellers are tossing dry flies at them. Ladies too! Water at 10K. Not too bad. Will it drop this week? Who knows. Snow in the forecast today, and more … Read more
Friday Fishing Report The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly The flies above… The Good is the Tailwater Sowbug. Decent looking, not offensive. Highly effective. And we have tons of them, along with several derivations that are also good. A must have for all Mo River Anglers. MUST HAVE! The Bad is the Firebead Caviar … Read more
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Throw Back Thursday brings you Depth Perception by Scumliner Media. This throwback vid filmed in late July 2011.
You coming this late July? How about August? 2018, an to some extent 2017, was a unreal August experience. Really uncommon to have top notch dry fly fishing of the ilk we witnessed this previous August.
Will it happen again?
The combo you want is…No anglers. Lots of fish rising.
While it may not happen again, would you want to be here if it did? Book your Late July or August trip today. IT will make your May Thursday go by a little quicker. Operators standing by to take your call, answer your questions, and get you lodging too.
Calm, light moisture in the air, and quiet this 2nd day of May. We too are thinking about the summer months, dry flies, and cool drinks.
P.S. BWO’s on the river.
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Hump Day Hot Tip You know, a fella could take a shot of his fishing license on his cell phone and keep it in his pocket, the phone. And the fishing license. But so many fellers forget to bring their fishing license out fishing, or even on the fishing trip. Yes, any license provider can … Read more
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Clean. Drain. Dry.
Do it every time. Guides, outfitters, and rec boaters must do this daily.
Then and only then can you stop the rapid destruction of your, yes your waters.
That means everyday you pull out of the Mo, you must …
Clean. Drain. Dry.
Even if you get back in, in the morning. Just get in the habit of Clean. Drain. Dry. Daily.
Educate yourself, and your neighbor. We have to do this together. As a fishing and boating community.
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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. Here we go out of April running full speed into the jaws of May! Hooray. Maybe spring will greet us this Month of May. … Read more
New Breed Chicks Rule Shalom Edition #2 Shalom Thomas fishing with HH Guide Dewey this past Friday. Shalom and husband Marty, straight outta the North Shore in Oahu, have been here on the Mo a number of times and this is the second time Shalom has graced the New Breed Chicks Category. The previous time … Read more
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Raining here on the Eastside Friday nite.
Saturday brings wind.
Sunday brings snow.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Headhunters Fly Shop Weekend Fishing Report The Weekend Update Facts: High(er) water again this spring with flows currently at 11,400cfs. Visability at least 2′ and in sore areas up to 4′. The river below the Dearborn River, while it has been inconsistent for fishing results, is certainly fishable. Not much color from with the … Read more
Painted Turtle on the Mo Saw this feller on the river today Thursday. He had a few friends around him as well. Love seeing the wildlife on the bank of the Mighty Mo. You gotta look away from your fly for a bit. Try it. You may see turtles? from Wiki The painted turtle (Chrysemys … Read more
Wednesday 4.24.19 Fishing Report The tributaries are falling and the river proper is rising. Makes no sense. Welcome to Montana. It may change soon. But here on this report we only give you info about things that have already happened. That is what a fishing report is. A report of info that has been gathered … Read more
Sage X Tactical Green and Teal have arrived Arrival. Swing on in a pick one up. A great front end of the 2019 fishing season gift, to yourself. A winner whichever way you may go. Tactical Green. or Teal. Your choice.
Boat Safety with Richard With the water now over 9,500 cubic feet per second here on the Mo, it is fair to say that we are finally experiencing a bit of Spring runoff. The water can be fast, deep, and cold. You probably think I’m going to tell you to fish super slow deep water … Read more
Sunday Swing Trout Happy Easter Raining here in Craig Montana. Happy Easter. This Sunday Swing Trout will brighten our day as we remember the 75F weather and good fishing from this previous week. And, last Tuesday we had snow. A mixed bag of weather this past week for sure. But fun times as a large … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Friday Foto Fishing Report 4.19.19 I liked the Yes and No format earlier this week. It fits my rapid posting early morning style, and needs. So here we head into another Montana Weekend in downtown Craig. Love to see you! Yes: Brown and gold streamers like the Kreelex. Or Sparkle Minow. Or olive flavored. … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After dropping a few pics on Social Media, we’ve been getting quite a few queries about when these will be on our online store. Well they’re up, so grab a few for yourself, and they make great gifts for your fly fishing buddies “My Whitefish doesn’t like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea they’re … Read more
New Breed Chicks Rule April Edition Mark fished with Francine and Casey yesterday in the canyon. We fought all day long, at a leisurely pace. A perfect day. The sun came out a few times, and the wind only blew 25+ for a few hours. Francine and Casey fish a lot. They have several boats … Read more
Caddis Fest Live Auction Art Original Caddis Fest Art by Greg Meyer. He donated last year as well. Happy buyers at the live auction Caddis Fest & BBQ Cook-Off Saturday May 18th. Buy it this year will proceeds going directly to the Craig Volunteer Fire Department. October Caddis on the Missouri Greg Meyer I want this … Read more
We just had a last minute cancel for this Saturday’s 101 Spey Clinic with legendary two-handed casters Mike McCune and Whitney Gould. This all day clinic is perfect for those who are looking to get in to the sport, or those with a basic foundation that want to expand their arsenal fo casts or dial … Read more
Leonard’s Awesome Flies Not my first cup of Leonard’s Awesome Flies. Hopefully not my last either. Long time Headhunters friend Leonard ties some real nice patterns. Always thinking and tying creative Missouri River flies. He ties flies for a couple other resources he and fishing pal Rick frequent. Rick ties some nice ones too! I … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Monday Morning Fishing Report 4.15.19 The Monday Morning Fishing Report 4.15.19. Midway through our Spring Special here in central Montana. Going well. The other fantastic rivers in the state are somewhat fishing. But, if you want the cleanest water in the TRICO County region, come to the Mo. Call first. We got yer back @ … Read more
