Friday Foto TAKF Think about fishing with your kids this year. You should fish more often with your kids. Or go outside with them. Even if you have to drag them out. Take a Kid Fishing this year. Plan it today. Camping. Hiking. Tossing the ball. Outside. Why not start this spring. That’ll give you … Read more
Squeeky’s Missouri River Sow and Scud Box Full of heavy, kinky sow bug and scud flies. Lots of them. I think I am stocked for the spring ahead. We may have higher than normal water so I am prepared to lose 100’s, and 100’s of flies. A good day of fly loss can reach towards … Read more
Missouri River Hump Day Image Awful nice here on the river. Sun is out, snow in the hills, and spring on some days has sprung. Status quo this time of year. Guide trips, streamer reports, fly line sales, excitement, is in the air! Enjoy your Hump Day. Almost the weekend. We’re expecting snow…
Late March Missouri River Fly Fishing Report Water flows are above 6K coming out of the dam at 6230 currently. Then add a couple hundred at the Prickly Pear, the Dearborn, the Sheep Creep, Wagner, Prewitt, Stickney and you have above average water flows for March. That spreads the fish out. But, it also does … Read more
That is where we are at. Higher at 6.7K cfs and the fish have spread out a bit. Certainly tougher to find. Smaller sweet spots.
Streamer anglers have been finding a few though. Bigger and blacker seems to be one of the tips overheard at Headhunters this last weekend. Lots of anglers out there swinging, stripping, and looking for heads. A few of them out there too, but don’t hold your breath.
Ridding the reservoir of water in anticipation of some of that snow coming off front end of this week before we flirt with late winter storms upcoming towards the end of the week.
The Dearborn still blowing some mud into the river.
This version of Aguas de Marco is worthy. Elis nails it. Of course a tune by Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Waters of March runs through my head whilst swinging.
Izaak’s of Craig For Sale Izaak’s opening April 5th! Thursday thru Sundays for a few weeks to start with 4-9pm! Awesome. We can’t wait until se can saddle up to the bar and enjoy fantastic BBQ and more! New items on the menu and I hear rumor about taco’s! Izaak’s of Craig is For Sale. … Read more
Silly Saturday Scenery The Dearborn is a bit blown. IT is not as high as it was at the front end of the week, but she is pushing some mud at a volume of nearly 200cfs. 2011 showed us 5K puking out of that small mountain stream. So 200 is minor. But, the fishing in … Read more
First Friday of Spring Foto Fishing is quite good for late March. I think the scale tipped the other way not eh first day of spring. The fishing will get better everyday thru July 5th. Easier I mean. After July 5th, it get’s harder. More difficult. Those fish wise on up pretty quick through the … Read more
The legendary Rainbow Czech Nymph offered by Headhunters Fly Shop of Craig Montana.
Included is the video above. Come by the shop picking up the Just Add Vise Rainbow Czech Nymph Tying Kit. Tie a zillion my friend. This fly only works from this week…until last week next year.
The Rainbow Czech nymph is attached to most nymph rigs 365 days a year!
It used to me our #1 seller in the shop. Now it may be Wilcox’s Little Green Machine. I’d tie the LGM below the RB Czech. Then get your net ready.
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Welcome Spring! Hump Day on the Mo The new South Fork Skiff at rest. You can order yourself up one at Adipose Boatworks of Helena. Enjoyed fishing in this last week with Shane of HH and Justin of Adipose. A perfect craft for those minimalists. Of which, in this game, there are few. Lightweight, manuevable, … Read more
5 Things you don’t want to find in your Drift Boat A few items you hope you do not find in your drift boat today on the Headhunters Fly Shop Blog. Spring starts tomorrow. It is happening, it will. I hope. This winter will eventually fade towards the recesses of our minds as the sun … Read more
Missouri River Trout Spey Spring Swing Report In one word. Good. Some days great. The fish do make the ultimate decision. Fished with Ninch and our Sage rep Thursday and Ninth put on a show. Outfishing Kurt and I by a wide margin. Why? Lots of reasons. Ninch is a predator on the water. Not … Read more
Silly Sunday Scenery Spring Edition Swing up a couple trout in the tail end of JackPot Slot. A good Trout Spey Bite on Friday! Plan your spring trip to the Mo today. Don’t let another spring slip away?! Happy Sunday. We are happy here not eh Mo, it is spring. Almost.
Dead Drifter on a Hoody Our most popular Hoody with the Headhunters Dead Drifter art is back. Come by while supplies last. These really do go fast! Happy Friday. The weekend looks good for fishing. Swing on by and fill your cup of coffee and check not he hottest fly patterns on the river.
Friday Foto Get your Lodging lined up image Parked in front of Brown Drake Lodge swinging on Thursday. Got a couple here. You want to fish to a few trout sipping here in the mid Summer? Or in the fall for a trout spey run in your front yard? Pretty killer. I’d book it today, … Read more
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY –Aquatic invasive species (AIS) could have devastating ecological, economic, and recreational impacts on Yellowstone National Park. They are costly to manage and extremely difficult to eradicate. Due to the urgent need to prevent these destructive species from entering the park, felt sole waders and boots worn by anglers will be banned … Read more
Tomorrow starts the Spring Special here at Headhunters of Craig. Cheap guide trips and cheap lodging. Yes it is coming, Spring we mean. Warm out all week and snow tomorrow.
April is the big push for this special as it runs through the end of the month. Call today and get yourself some good dates as the BWO’s begin to play a part toward the middle of the month.
Streamer lovers get in on the spring bite too. Some of the beer fish of the year can come in April. Nymphing is rock solids dn the dry fly, as mentioned above can be epic fishing midge and BWO hatches. Blind fishing not too bad as the education of trout has just begun for the season.
Spring baseball is underway along with the sunnier skies and air temps we are excited here at Headhunters Fly Shop and Guide Service. Lots of new products enter the store in March and April for the summer anglers.
Even more importantly are the flies that 7wt has added this year. More streamers of course, and more Trout Spey patterns too. Our ever expanding and up to date fly selection is second to none on the Missouri River. The difference? Lots of angler input from all of us, and the cash register. If that fly does not move quickly to the river, Ninch puts it in a fly cup and gets rid of them! Honest. The difference maker here in Craig is the focus on the flies. A dead fly pattern does no-one any good. The retailer or the consumer. Dead flies gotta go! And they do here @ Headhunters.
Catching more fish has always been our focus and that has not changed. Educating the Missouri River angler is also our interest. Knowledge is what the fly fishing consumer is always looking for and we are here as a partner in that process.
A dry fly only video. Rare in today’s market. Yes, Headhunters is a dry fly friendly shop. Hunting Heads is what our business is based on. But we make our mortgage payment selling nymphs…go figure?
Headhunters is your Missouri River Entertainment, Information, Education, and Customer Service leader
Missouri River Tuesday Fishing Report The mercury tipping ht escapes at 62F today. The warmest day since the middle of November? October? Sure was nice. Same weather tomorrow and then headed into a stormy period Thursday and Friday with up to 6″ of snow and cooler temps. The weekend looks great for springtime anglers. Our … Read more
“Hatred for guides overtaken by Massive Pink Flamingo Floaty” Saw a few of these craft hanging from the Sam’s Club roof today. The first thing I thought of was “Hatred for guides overtaken by Massive Pink Flamingo Floaty”. Although the hatred for guides delivered by those who surf the Massive Pink Flamingo Floaty cruising down the … Read more
Silly Sunday Scenery Blackfoot River Sunday morning. Image shot from Scotty Brown Bridge. Temperature 13F. Still winter on the westside too. But, air temps in Craig 47F today. Getting warmer all week long reaching the low 50’s. A couple dozen drifters floating the Missouri River Sunday. This window of nicer weather has allowed a much … Read more
MountainFilm in Great Falls March 20, Helena March 21 Coming to Great Falls March 20th at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center supporting the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation. Coming to Helena at the Myna Loy on the 21st. Back to back nights in our two neighboring communities. Why not head out and see another film … Read more
Friday Foto Near Spring Edition Nearing spring but ‘ol man winter still has a seat at the table. Lots of anglers over here for the weekend nymphing, swinging, and searching for some rising midge trout. It is all out there for the taking. All you gotta do is come on over. Spring Special pricing starts … Read more
Spots available in March SPEY CASTING Madness Women’s Session Still spots open for the March 24 session. This Introduction to Women’s Spey Casting is presented by Whitney Gould, Sara Roholt, and Beth Langell. An all day affair filled with laughter, knowledge, casting, and fun! Call the shop today for additional information and to get yourself … Read more
Top 5 Flies for Swingers The weather if fishable. So anglers are fishing. And asking what to swing for flies out there. And we have not only the flies at your Trout Spey fly shop we have the knowledge too! The water temps have not come up, but the sun has been out making the … Read more
The minutiae of fly fishing The last thing I thought of while sorting tiny sz. 22 beats duns was the minutiae of fly fishing. Trying to fool a silly trout with a size 22 beats dun on the end of the smallest of diameter tippet on the end of a 9 foot graphite stick with … Read more
Tying one on Snow all weekend long. Snowed pretty hard last night. Why not, after our snowiest February in history we ay as well continue the theme for another month. Shane this last week tying on another trout spey fly. An olive leech. He then walked out and swung up a couple trout. I think … Read more
Friday Foto March 2nd Edition Great fishing this last week. Good bite on all three disciplines. Midges coming off daily. The fish like the swing w/ olive flavored flies tied from the end. Nymphers are rejoicing. Thankfully March has arrived. All better days from here on out!
Missouri River Weekend Nymphing Report plus Midge Update Just the facts for this short Missouri River Weekend Nymphing Report. Fish the soft inside stuff. Most of the fish are stacked in that type of water. Although a few in one tick faster. So, stopped, plus 1 tick. Or 1 point 2. If you don’t find … Read more
Important Dates this Spring Turn the calendar to March, tomorrow. Winter has passed us, almost. Spring, while not knocking in our neighborhood yet, is on the horizon. Below is a list of important spring dates. Now. March 1st. Midges hatching maybe daily? Some days this past week really quite good with large numbers of fish … Read more
Squeeky’s Fly Sort Update Maybe half way through of my annual fly sorting, configuring, culling process. Certainly making headway. I’m finished with the PMD box most recently. Trico’s done. Worms and such box. Done. Tiny mayfly nimps, done. Scuds and sows. Yep, finished. Caddis ahead of me. And much more. A combining of some boxes … Read more
Missouri River Swing Report While the wind blew snow around yesterday and it truly felt and looked like it may have been blowing 100mph, I know it wasn’t really. Just like saying you caught 100 fish, we know it felt like you did. It’s OK. You don’t have to lie to make friends. We love … Read more
Midges It is that time of year. Midges are here. They have been here for a few weeks. But the slush and cold and wind have kept us from the water. Looks like February heading into March may bring us some milder weather. A few of the HH gang heading out this week. Derek was … Read more
Classic Headhunters Hoody’s Sara has brought in some kick ass Headhunters originals already this spring. The HH Dead Drifter is back on a hoody. This one is a favorite of our staff and you the American Headhunter. Womens HH logo wear and some killer NRS sun gear as well. More to come. I’ll be showing … Read more
If I have something like this weaving through my brain helping endure the winter months I get closer to summer.
Today is Friday. This month is getting closer to over as well. Thankfully.
If you live in a winter part of the world you certainly can sympathize with me. Unless you still like winter. I don’t really, anymore. Used to. John, Julie, and I all used to ski for a living. No more. Although recreationally yes.
Push play, then repeat to get through this Friday. That’s what I’m doing.
Press release from Montana TU NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 21, 2018 Contact: David Brooks (MT Trout Unlimited Executive Director), 406-493-5384, david@montanatu.org Chris Schustrom (MT Trout Unlimited State Council Chair), 406-260-1198 chris@gardenwallinn.com Citizen Initiative Filed to Prevent Permanent Pollution from Abandoned Mines HELENA – On Wednesday, advocates for clean water and responsible mining filed … Read more
Since my brain is fried, I may as well organize flies. Here I go. Winter is not over. It feels like it is just beginning. And flies do not sort themselves. As a fishing guide I have lots of flies. I don’t get to keep them, I only get to house them temporarily until they … Read more
2 Must Have Fly Fishing Items The only two I gotta have with me at all times. The Ketchum Release is #1. Use it to keep fish handling to a minimum. If you have it attached to your net, you truly have no need to touch the trout. Once you get on board with the … Read more
Summertime on the Mo Early mornings always sound like a great idea late night at the bar. The best way to shake that fog is to get on the water early. Some of my worst mornings have been immediately cured by a summer sunrise. My favorite part of morning is the lack of sound. The … Read more
UMOWA plans Streambank Restoration @ Prickly Pear Ed Note: This just in from UMOWA. Their first stream bank project on the Missouri River. Progress from our local watershed group. Congrats. Look forward to seeing more projects like these here on the MO! Upper Missouri River Watershed Alliance has completed plans for a full restoration of … Read more
Friday Foto Shotgun Annie’s of Wolf Creek. The winter eatery in the canyon. Stop in and say hello, order a round, and enjoy a burger. Summertime too. Snow here this weekend. Nice today, mid 30’s. Winter returns Saturday. Enjoy your holiday weekend!
Fishksi Video today in snowy, cold Montana from Scumliner Media. Seemed appropriate as we move through this week of more and more snow. The weekend will pound us as well. Stack it up!
So the Missouri River slopes are primed for some killer POW turns, right into the river!
Watch this award winning video while tuning your skis. Watch it and dream of Olympic GOLD!
Mid February Missouri River Fishing Report The short and cold version of the Fishing Mid February Missouri River Fishing Report. It’s cold out there. And in the water. 34F water temp. Somedays the air temp crawls over the water temp. Some days. A few midges on non-windy days. The last couple days gusts to 50mph. The … Read more
Caddis Fest ’18 Poster Art Contest Get those paintbrushes out and create some art of the annual Caddis Fest ’18 Poster Art Contest. Taking art submissions until April 1st. Send to mark@headhuntersflyshop.com and/or lynn@lynnkenyon.com. Got a few in the bag already with some great art from local painters. It could be anything really. Base your art … Read more
HH Guide Max Mattioli catches New Zealand Eel Max checks in from New Zealand where he and fellow HH guide Brett Matula are fishing their way around that fishy country. Max on his first visit with Brett making his second journey across the pond. Enjoy the eel story below and check out the blog Brett penned … Read more
Craig Montana Winter Best snow February in some time. It’s stark. Craig Montana Winter. Nothin’ happening right now. Phones ringing at the store. Booking ’18 Spring Special Trips, a bunch of summer, and a few fall… It’s stark out there.
From RIO this informative video about How to Avoid Twist and Memory of a Fly Line Video.
I don’t see this everyday but when I do it is trouble. A few instances in the boat over the years have been just awful. You get to Montana, posted up on rising trout, line up your dry fly rod…and POW! Twisted fly line!
Cure it on the river, before you get here; whenever it happens for better fly fishing success.
Check out this short video and have the tools to un-twist that line when engaged int he heat of the battle!
No football, no Grand Slam tennis, no baseball, ice dancing again on the Olympics…so why not learn a bit about how to avoid these common fly line issues.
Headhunters Weekend Trout Spey Clinic Cancelled. New Dates Feb 17, 18 The Trout Spey Gang at Headhunters has called off the weekend 10th ad 11th free clinic. Too cold, too snowy, too shitty for fun learning. And not all the safe either. Friday is going to bring temps that do not creep above the zero … Read more
Montana’s Winter Storm Dumping right now as I write this Winter Storm Blog Thursday morning in Cascade Montana. Weather Underground says…snow expected, possibly heavy at times. Total snow accumulations of 2-5 inches are expected, with 8-16 inches expected in the mountains. Bring it. We love all of the snow! Makes for a more comfortable summer … Read more
It’s winter. It’s cold. It’s time to tie some flies.
The Pink Lightening Bug is an 8 month bug here in central Montana. We fish it hard November into early June. You could probably do just fine fishing it the remainder of the year too, but we hav either non-ink flies for a period. Right?
This is a popular Just Add Vise Kit at Headhunters of Craig supplying you with enough material and hooks to spin up 25 of these pink flavored morsels!
Call today and get a couple of our famous Just Add Vise kits in the post for you today!
Simms with a change in the G3 Guide Wading Boot this year. Cooler, tougher, leading the trend of wading boots that wear more like a shoe than a cumbersome boot of of yesteryear.
I am into support these days. And traction. The G3 Guide delivers on both accords. Comfort? Simms has always provided comfort. Longevity is the last component I like about the Simms product.
Got you covered in all respects with the boot of the year. Hike it. Wade it. Wear it. Forget about it.
I have been wearing the VaporTread Boot for the past 3 years. Nice. Light and comfortable. I’m looking for more support ad the G3 has got me sold.
Come but the shop and get into a pair of the Simms G3 Guide Boot. All sizes in stock.
Simms G3 Guide Boot Vibram
Waterproof nubuck leather & Lace‐to‐toe upper
High abrasion textile with full scratch rubber rand
Molded external TPU heel counter & heel clip
Dual‐density midsole for shock absorption
ESS plates for improved cleat retention & proprioception
Full sizes 7-15
APPROX. WEIGHT: 62.4 oz.
Simms says…
G3 Guide Wading Boot features big-time ankle support and an enhanced feel underfoot to help you get to hard-to-reach places. Our Rivertread® build gives you more feeling under your boot, so the unseen becomes easier to navigate without compromising on the overall support or traction of the boot. With proven durability to handle the wear and tear of hiking and wading day in and day out, the G3 Guide™ Boot gives your confidence to move across rocky river bottoms anywhere in the world.
Vibram® invests heavily in research and development of products never overlooking even the most minute detail. Inspired by free climbing rubber, Vibram Idrogrip is ideal on wet surfaces and improves grip on slippery terrain. Vibram Megagrip offers the ideal combination of grip and durability for maximum surface adaptability.
