Missouri River Summer 2014 | 10 Things you should know
The summer will be upon us sooner than we would like to think. The winter can move very slowly, the spring somewhat quicker. We are winter fishing here on the Missouri, as we do all year, and our mind can be numbed by the bitter cold temps, winter winds, and short days. Let me remind … Read more
Silly Sunday Scenery | Wind Edition
Windy as bitch today on the Might Mo. A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 32 by 10am. Windy, with a west wind 29 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Check out the Upper … Read more
Resident Rainbows Video
Totally scraped this site from the Moldy Chum fly fishing super site last Saturday. This shit is cool! Can you see the multitude of food options rushing by these fish? The trout have options! River snorkel: Resident Rainbows from River_Snorkel on Vimeo.
Jared Reviews Driftwood Bar Cascade Montana
Headhunters Fly Fishing Guide Jared Edens speaks openly about his local eatery and drinkery in Cascade Montana today on this very fly fishing blog. Many of you know Jared from guiding with him, some by sitting next to him on Headhunters porch, and some by his easy pace of life. He guides the same way. … Read more
Friday Spey
Cool Spey Casting Video from the Loop Army. I’m not sure how the Loop Army is faring these days as their path in the USA has been tumultous and confusing at best. But this video is cool! Friday Spey from Headhunters Fly Shop
Winter Wader Maintenance
It’s time for this task. Do they smell? I bet they do. Dirty waders don’t breathe well. Did I mention the stench that some acquire over time? Many, most, anglers do not take care of their waders. Never washing, never repairing pinhole leaks and applying Revivex is a far away dream. Reminds me of the … Read more
Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 1.8.14
Cold ? Yes. Good? Yes. It really does not change much in the winter months. The weather changes more often than any other factor. Water temps wobbling between 34F and 35F. Pretty standard for winter months. Last year the water temps did not fall to those cool level all winter long. More in the 36F … Read more
BUFF it out for winter
We love this piece for all season play. Have you worn your BUFF in the winter months? We have. Once you get onto this critical outdoor accessory, you never look back. There are two kinds of people. Those who wear the BUFF daily and those who thinks it makes them look funny. Honest. Once you … Read more
Fly Tying Night in America @ Headhunters Fly Shop
It is January and the time has arrived to tie flies Wednesday nights @ Headhunters Fly Shop in Craig. Our 3rd or 4th season of weekly fly tying here on the Missouri River. Are you ready? Our program is different than other fly tying sessions hosted by fly shops. This is not a lesson based … Read more
SAGE Method Review. Everyday driver?
I have a few of them. The SAGE Method. I used to be, as many of you know, a soft rod guy. Well, not anymore. What I have learned, albeit slowly, that tip flexing stiffer fly rods are made for more than just softly putting the sneak on sipping trout…with-out the nasty wind in your … Read more
Die Hard Spey Day
5 Die Hard Spey Day participants attended Saturday’s Clinic. The roads were bad, the weather was bad, the learning was good. Our next shot is Saturday February 8th. Sign up today for the Spey Casting Clinic. We will see you there. Better weather is on tap. We think? Remember we have a wide selection … Read more
Silly Sub-Freezing Sunday Scenery
Snow on the ground today. Snowed Friday afternoon, Saturday, and some today as well. This image from last week looking toward Wolf Creek Bridge west of the river. It looks just like this today, but with snow. It’s cold too. Give us a shout if you are coming towards Craig and we will give you … Read more
SIMMS Wading Boots. 2 to Consider.
The SIMMS G4 BOA is a boot that many Missouri River anglers will be wearing for several years. Why? Ease of use. The RiverTek BOA, the predecessor, is a boot that many of the Headhunters staff has been wearing the past 2 seasons. Why? Ease of use. The comfort level of these boots is terrific. … Read more
Friday Foto January 3rd Fishing Report
The damn weather is the only variable that can really screw up the day. The fishing is just fine. Water temps in the 34F range with the winter flows at or about the 3K level. And holding on both accounts. Friday Foto Fishing Report | HH Fly Shop The streamer fishing has been quite good … Read more
RIO How to choose a Spey Line
Simon Gawesworth today from RIO Products discussing how to choose the ideal Spey Line. Our free clinics cover this topic as well. Sometimes the fly line selection process can be intimidating with 2 handed fly rods. Running lines, backing, shooting heads, and tips…leaders? Yah, we feel you. Need additional help? Remember that the Headhunters Staff … Read more
Cold Water Nymphing | Technique by Bob Glassen
The water temperature’s about 34 F. Pretty damn cold. You wouldn’t think the nymphing is hot, but it is. The fish are hot, too – surprisingly strong for that water temp. The thing to remember is that they are not in the fastest water. Right now, you’ll find them in medium fast to slow water. … Read more
New Years Fishing, Spey Casting Clinics, & HH Updates
The new year is upon us and we are damn excited. We never stop having a ball here at Headhunters. The excitement from learning is a driving force. We are always learning about you, the river, and advancing our fly fishing technique and skill set. A few things to put on your calender for the … Read more
The Hairdressers Midge. Mad Trout Tying Video
Ulf Borjesson with a cool tying video of The Hairdressers Midge today from the Headhunters Fly Shop Blog. Ulf has visited the Mo several times now and it is one of his favorites. Ours too Ulf. He writes a kick-ass blog called Mad Trout. Check it out when you get a few minutes this coming … Read more
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from all of us here on Montana’s Missouri River. Today @ Noon the Polar Bear Plunge here in Craig. Take this day of rest. Then plan your upcoming Missouri River Trip. It is quite busy already for the mid June til mid July time frame. Lodging and guides. If you want in, … Read more
New Boat Smell | Winter Edition
Ken Stock got himself a new boat this year. 2013. How about you? A new boat for 2014? Why not. You deserve it. Or just hook yourself up with a punch card full of guided trips. Adipose Boatworks Flow is commonly on our New Boat Smell forum. A great boat for the Missouri River. Low … Read more
Last Years Fishing Report Today
It is damn good for cold water temperatures. Yep, pretty good. Some fella’s even caught some on a dry fly yesterday. In between wind gusts. Today much calmer here in Craig. The afternoon promises 42F. We like that temperature. No freezing guides here. The gang that was out this weekend in questionable fishing weather, for … Read more
Down & Across | Scumliner Media
Our own Sara tossing a spey rod a few years back. Wintertime on the Missouri River means changing gears. Down & Across featuring Sara by Scumliner Media Grab your 2 Hander, head out, have fun. Need to demo or buy a new Spey or Switch Rod? Stop in, we got ’em from SAGE, Echo, Thomas … Read more
Because of you. Our friends, guests, and clients…
Had a customer say to us today ” You know what separates this fly shop from the rest? It’s the first rate customer service, friendliness, and professionalism of the the staff, that you are open all but a few days a year, the best guides we have been witness to, and the daily internet presence. … Read more
Benny Hill Sunday Funny Film
Fever with Benny Hill and Dilys Watling. One of my favorites as a kid. Still funny.
Sunday Scenery | Squeeky’s Dad
Sunday Scenery image from LaConner Washington. From Squeeky’s Dad. Happy Sunday. Go Seahawks. Go Steelhead. Its nice here in central Montana. Considering it’s winter. Enjoy the week ahead.
New Breed Chicks Rule & Future Flyfishers!
2 for 1 today on the Headhunters Blog. A New Breed Chicks Rule gal who happens to be a Future Flyfisher too! Millie is the angler here today, and the star! New Breed Chicks Rule! Mike said that it was the first fish Millie caught by herself. The cast, the take, the set, the fight, … Read more
Friday Foto Fishing Report | Missouri River Montana
Friday Foto Fishing Report from your good friends @ Headhunters Fly Shop and Guide Service. Good is the word. Good nymphing, can be great. Below good for the streamer fishing. About one take per hour. So, not terrible. Come in and check out our vast selection of small streamers. It seems to be the consistent … Read more
Kreelex. Just Add Vise kits are back
Check it. The Kreelex Just Add Vise kit is in stock. Kreelex Minnow. Just a few words about our Just Add Vise Kits today on the Headhunters Blog. And, Kreelex Minnows are as well. But only the Silver and Gold, the Bronze and Gold still coming… Until then, you will just have to tie your … Read more
Merry Christmas…we’re fishing this week!
Come on in and enjoy the deeply discounted products here on the Mo. And, and then go fish! Or the other way around. Your choice. Quite a few anglers on the river Wednesday the 25th. Looked like most were swinging 2 handed rods. Some single handers as well mostly tossing streamers. The nymphing bite is … Read more
Headhunters Fly Shop wishes you a Merry Christmas
From all of us, to all of you…Merry Christmas. Ben, Sara, Julie, John, and Mark here in Craig Montana hop you and your family enjoy the holidays. See you the 26th, Boxing Day for those north of the border, for normal holiday operation. See you at 8am for hot cheap coffee…
Itu’s Bones
A cool video that has been out a couple years. Worth the 10 minutes on this Christmas Eve. Any Saltwater plans in your future? Well if there are this holiday period, we wish you the best. It’s Tuesday. The holidays are here and stop working now. Most of you are anyway. Enjoy Itu’s Bones today … Read more
Holiday Fishing Report straight outta Craig Montana
Hi’s in the 40’s today with overcast skies greeting us this nearly Christmas morning. Currently 43F and calm with some light misty type drizzle! Fellers wandering around the river today. Mostly anglers again as the hunters has waned in the last week. Now it’s fishing weather. Super Secret Headhunters Fly Shop after Christmas Sale starts … Read more
29 Reasons to visit Missouri River Montana
We know you have your own reasons for visiting Montana’s Missouri River every year. Here are a few ore reasons to visit this summer. Plus, you need to try out that new SAGE Method on our hard fighting jumping Rainbows! Or that 7 weight that has not met its match wrastlin’ a deep diving bulldog … Read more
Sunday Surf Films | The Real Big Wednesday
Check out this film outside of Pipeline. Legends of Surf here. The real Big Wednesday.
What are we doing at Headhunters Fly Shop these days?
Above photo shot after our 2nd season in 2009. The shop has metamorphosed a few times since this shot. Some have asked what we are doing this year? Many think winter work at fly shops is boring. Some days it is. But the rest of the days are filled with chatting with you folks on … Read more
Winter Solstice Facts from Shannon Younger
Shannon Younger Article this morning from Tween Us. Photo Credit from Brian Lubin of Missouri River fame. So Squeeky knocked off the article, and used a photo from a local. Nice work if I don’t say so myself… By Shannan Younger from this cool Blog called Tween Us. Check it out here for more cool … Read more
Friday Foto | Winter Solstice Edition
Cool this morning. But only in the mid 20’s. It’s been much colder than that the last couple weeks. Still not many around. Hibernation I guess. Friday Foto from your favorite river. Montana’s Missouri River.
Missouri River Winter Fishing Report 12.19.13
Nearing the shortest day of the year and the the river is fishing, looking, and feeling like it is in some sort of winte rhibernation. Not for long, we hope. The Winter Solstice will come and go and the days will be getting longer again. Hooray! There are slushy icebergs in the river right now. … Read more
Order today for last minute Santa
Get in on the last minute shopping with delivery for Christmas today! Free Shipping too! If you need to get just a few more items for your fly fishing sweety-pie, call today @ 406-235-3447 Sara and her elves will pack and get that SAGE fly rod along with an Abel reel spooled up along with … Read more
50 Best Tailwaters to Fish @ Headhunters Fly Shop
50 Best Tailwaters to Fish by Terry Gunn is here in the shop. A good read this Holiday PEriod about many, well 50 Tailwaters. Is the Missouri River included? Well, hell yah. It is one of the Top 5. Right? While we are biased we believe it to be #1. If you can’t love yourself … Read more
SIMMS 2014
Check out a few of the items coming this winter. We are excited for the new products… Check out the video and make your 2014 wish list. And when you are in Craig fishing the Missouri River, make sure to stop in to the only SIMMS dealer in the area. We can also special order … Read more
Peter Skidmore explains Winter Guide Occupation Alternatives
Today’s Blog from one of our top notch Missouri River Headhunters guides Peter Skidmore. Peter sent this blog in from fantasyland. Cascade Montana. If I were on death row receiving my last meal it would be a Chicago Style Hot Dog along w/ an ice cold Busch light! No question! Hello blog readers, I’m … Read more
Deep into Fly Line Selection | A Headhunters Passion
I was fishing Montana’s Missouri River this last month with Luca Troiani of Sweetgrass Rods. He of course had a full quiver of Sweetgrass Bamboo Rods. You know the shop. The bamboo craftsmen, Jerry Kustich & Glenn Bracket were once associated with Winston Rod Co. Now, are out on their own building awesome bamboo products … Read more
Sunday Surf Films | Dicky Dale & Chantays Edition
Check out the classic Misirlou video. Love it. It makes me warm just watching the crowd dance his fret work The Chantay’s Pipeline. Another true Surf Classic!
Silly Sunday Scenery | Summer Love
Ahh, summer dry fly days. Posted up on rising trout. No rush. They are feeding. No rush here this winter either. The fish are trapped in the river. The water temps are currently in the 35F range. Pretty cold. Silly Sunday Scenery | Summer Love While the daily dry fly time frame is narrow now, … Read more
New Breed Chicks Rule | Eastern WA Edition
A couple guests of ours sent this pic to us fro New Breed Chicks Rule. Not their first time on this blog and certainly not their last wither. Nancy Goodloe holding the trout with Melody in the background. I think this is in eastern Washington. Squeeky’s old stomping grounds. New Breed Chicks Rule Love these … Read more
Missouri River Big Trout
We got some big ones. This fish caught by Jim Murray on the Mighty Mo. Missouri River Big Trout come to those who fish here. Can you target large fish? Yep. But they mostly come when you are not expecting it. The big ones that is. Jim has fished here a bundle of days and … Read more
Friday Foto | Winter Seat
You may remember this image in the summer. It was warmer. Much warmer. Planning for your summer, your Missouri River summer of 2014? It is not too early. In fact, the lodging and guiding choices in June, July, and August are slipping away from you. Just sayin’. Friday Foto It is not too early to … Read more
Do it All Fly Lines
Do It All Fly Lines? Rio Indicator Line v. Rio Perception In early October, John Arnold wrote a great Headhunters blog on fly lines for the fall. John called some of them “Floating Do-It-All Lines” and that really caught my attention. I seldom use a boat, so I’m always wading around with one rod. I … Read more
Headhunters Gift Card | Take the EZ Way Out!
Why choose gifts under all the pressure of the holidays? Just get yourself and all of your friends a Headhunters Gift Card. Headhunters Gift Card | A Smart Choice Don’t know what you want for Christmas? We do. A Headhunters Fly Shop and Guide Service Gift Card. Call today and we’ll stuff an envelope full … Read more
Abel Classic Skull and Crossbone
Abel Classic Skull and Crossbone Reels at Headhunters Fly Shop now. A perfect gift for yourself this holiday season Abel Classic Skull and Crossbone The Abel Classic brings back the traditional look and feel of an ultra-lightweight Spey reel, but with the perfect modern fit and finish expected of an Abel. Get yours here @ … Read more
Kids Fly Tying
Kids Fly Tying and Kids FLy Fishing is important for the future of our sport. Get your own kid, the neighbor kid, or any youth groups you are involved in excited about the outdoors, or the indoors tying flies. Take them out on your own or get them involved in a local club or free … Read more
The Fiberglass Manifesto 12 Days of Christmas
The geniuses over at The Fiberglass Manifesto are engaged in their annual 12 Days of Christmas. Starting yesterday. You are one day behind, sorry. The genius being Cameron Mortenson who has single handedly brought the fiberglass rod business out of the basement and back alleys into the public eye. One of our favorite bloggers, anglers, … Read more
Female Friendly @ Headhunters Fly Shop
Female Friendly today on Headhunters Fly Shop Blog. Sara dons the pages of Fly Fisherman this month with another killer read from Headhunters Alumni Jess McGlothlin. Lots of play this last year from Jess. Editors have fallen in love with her. And for Sara. We all love her. She is one of the primary fly … Read more
Diablo Kayaks SALE
Headhunters Fly Shop Diablo Demo Kayaks are on SALE! We have a couple of these very popular and user friendly Diablo Kayaks ready to go from our door to yours this holiday season. You see the kayak gang sometimes as they sneak downriver as you round the bend. They have paddled up river and gotten … Read more