We dig this product. A ton. Headhunters Fly Shop is the place that carries products that many fly shops do not. We get the cool shit, the kind of product that blows your skirt up. Hydro Flask is a high quality double walled Thermos that keeps not only soup hot, but Bourbon and Coke, cold. … Read more
Missouri River Fishing Report for the week of November 5th. Tuesday and all is well. Not many folks around and we like that. We also like the rising trout. Lots. While the hatches are not epic, the fishing is. The lack of pressure really lets those fish get comfortable. And, catchable. Missouri River Fishing Report … Read more
Squeeky’s cousin Jana with a Tiger Fish from Zambezi Lodge, Africa. It must run in the family… New Breed Chicks Rule. Zambezi Edition!
Headhunters Fly Shop & Guide Service hosted the RIO Products team this year here in Craig fishing the Mighty Missouri River this last month of October. A fun time had by all. RIO hosts a number of dealers from around this great country. Vail Valley Anglers, Mend Provisions in South Minneapolis, Shultz Outfitters in Michigan, … Read more
The Missouri River Foundation Right now, it couldn’t be better. The Missouri has the biggest trout of any river around – healthy, hefty, strong, hard fighting fish. The water runs cold and clear, the bugs thrive and the hatches are spectacular. And, there’s lots of public access. Right now… But what if there’s more upstream … Read more
It is blowing to beat the band today. Pretty shitty weather conditions [forecast] We are thinking of warmer weather, beaches, redfishing, and surfing. Football, couches, and surf films. Bundle up if you are fishing this week. Another Surf feature length film for your pleasure.
Silly Sunday Scenery Missouri River Scenery Image today is from last week. The leaves are all but gone, but I cannot stand having these images around without posting them. We are heading into the time period where there is only two colors in the canyon. Brownish Tan and Grey. That’s it! Enjoy this Sunday Image … Read more
Lots and lots of boats on the water today. Bankies too. Wind accompanied the dry fly anglers as they wait for the rise. Some bugs today and more tomorrow as we go deeper int the weekend. The weather will be changing as the season progresses. Tonight – Scattered rain showers before midnight, then a slight … Read more
Snow this week for the Friday Foto image. It is mostly gone now, with some hanging on near and around the river. More forecast for the weekend ahead? We’ll see if it materializes. Until then, enjoy the solace ont eh river as the angler number are down to a November level. Still some hangers on … Read more
Yep, it is over. the month of October is going out in style. Maybe dressed like a Brown Trout? We got a bunch of hellraisin’ anglers on the water today and tomorrow in what is been a fantastic October. Would you sell your soul for good dry fly fishing? Sometimes I would entertain the idea. … Read more
All we get is a glimpse of the elusive trout. We only get glimpses. Mere Glimpses If you break down the time we tie flies, we plan trips, we talk about trout angling around the water cooler, the leader tying, the casting practice, the actual fishing when we make it to the creek…we only allow … Read more
Not many folks out. Not many at all. Less than 5 boats total from the Dam to Cascade. Nice. If you like solace, this is your time. From now til March 1st. And some years, later. The fishing? As good as you like it to be. The dry fly fishing can be had nearly all … Read more
Check it. A nice one to get your fantasy started this morning. Calm, overcast, cool today. [forecast] Might be stalking some of these rising this afternoon. Headhunters Guide Brett Matula with this specimen.
Orange, on anything means No Trespassing. Just sayin’. Montanans don’t take kindly to folks walking around on their land. Ask first before crossing into or onto suspect properties. It is your responsibility to know where you are at. If you are on public, or private land. It is your responsibility. Orange painted on anything qualifies … Read more
This image from last week. It was sunny then. And relatively warm in the afternoons. Not so today. The BWO’s love this type of weather. Actually, the BWO’s don’t care. The fish like to eat them as they stay on top of the water longer. They hatch just fine with the sun. Cold wet wings … Read more
First smell of winter. The long winter ahead. We don’t freeze up here. The river I mean. Our brains get a little chilly. So we have trout fishing for the white months ahead. Generally not so white, kinda gray and brown. Dirty tannish sometimes too. I wouldn’t consider it “beach like.” Pirate flags in Craig? … Read more
Some random yahoo’s are gonna say the Henry’s Fork, the Madison, the Delaware? How about the Missouri River. Yeah, it was first on my list too. Fishing here is like making it to the World Series. The World Series of Flyfishing. No? You disagree? You gotta be good to make it to the end, to enjoy … Read more
Finally. A change in the weather. Although it may be a little too much. Wind blowing hard right now. Just came up in the last few minutes and the weather is rapidly changing. Cold weather with wind and snow blowing in. Check us out in the morning for Monday morning images, info, reports, and the … Read more
Good colors this last week. This front coming in today may drop the rest of the red, orange, yellow leaves to the ground. Then cover them with snow? Keep it tuned here for photo updates, per usual. Happy Sunday and enjoy this weekly Silly Sunday Scenery image. Baetis love snow.
The last day of Sunshine before the touch of winter invades us. We are enjoying light and variable winds with that ball of fire, warming us to the core. Tomorrow and the week ahead includes… [forecast] Winter Storm Warning for Sunday into Monday All reaches fishing well. The most popular? Wherever you want to be. … Read more
Fall on the Missouri River. Just awesome. Let us know if you are coming and how we can help facilitate a perfect fall excursion. It’s really quite simple. Get in your car and drive til you arrive in Craig Montana. See, easy. Fall is our favorite season…
It’s late October. How do you think it is? Do some sort of cloud dance or jig please.If your shit is freaky…it works better. It will help. Honest, Do it. Only bad casting accompanied with bad drifts can damper you chances. The fall brown trout season will keep your spirits high. Just say Brown Trout. … Read more
Missouri River Water Temps are in the right spot for a long term fly fishing session this October stretching well into the month of November. Yep, it looks real good. What are we waiting for? More cloud cover. That would help a ton. And, the hatches of late have been a touch on the light … Read more
The month is flying by…October is one of our favorite months. November is not too bad either. The weather and water temps are cooperating for a lengthy fall. Will you make it out this fall? Just remember, November is generally quiet on the river. You can have your cake, trout, and eat it too! Water … Read more
Had a client mention to me a few weeks ago just this… Of all the seasons, I think fall smells the best. I tend to agree. The colors, the fellowship, the trout. Valhalla is where we are. Lots of fun folks are around too. Non-local locals are here, Izaak’s and Joe’s are busy nightly … Read more
The Western Grebe visits us here on Montana’s Missouri River every fall. This yer it seem like there is more. Some young around for a few weeks but they have gone elsewhere. I think. They could be lurking in some odd back channel right now. Maybe. October brings us the Western Grebe. A great Missouri … Read more
Missouri River Fishing Report Good to great fishing on Montana’s Missouri River. The fishing is strong, consistent, extremely fun. We would love to have overcast skies and light rain. Alas, not for the next few days. Will the coming weekend bring us the perfect storm? 3 Time Periods for your angling this coming week. Keep … Read more
Do you ever fall into a rut? Fish the same water every trip. Fish it because you had success some time ago, some trip where you caught a bunch of beauties? Then, it just has no t been the same? Yah, we all fall into those patterns. The repeated behaviors that are not all that … Read more
The fall scenery is fall-tastic. Is that cliche? Somewhat. When you are speaking truth, it is not cliche. We are enjoying the shorter days, the nice afternoon dry fly sessions, and the overwhelming sense of the season change. Silly Sunday Scenery See you on the dry fly flats…smiling.
Dries and streamer flies should get you through the weekend ahead. Today, Saturday in the midst of a fabulous fall! Nymphers are having an absolute ball this fall. Come on out if you like any of the three disciplines. Nymph flies that are arguably on fire include any flavor or size of Pheasant Tail. The … Read more
We received over 100 great image submissions for our Girl’s Rule, Boy’s Drool photo contest. Very, very tough to judge with so many great photo’s and great fish. We were really impressed with all of the great shots. If you go through the entire set – and see all of the hawgs these women are … Read more
The Missouri River welcomes all… Come ply your trade here. Or not. We are enjoying a very nice fall. We are so fortunate to live and fish here. It’s pretty freaking awesome. Friday Foto Charlie from somewhere on the eastern seaboard. Out for a little fly fishing on Montana’s Missouri River. It’s his second year … Read more
Pissing rain and sleet for Wednesday on the Missouri River. We call that kind of weather good. Perfect. Epic by some standards. All who walked in the shop this evening, albeit cold, were raving about the fishing. Yes, they were quite pleased. Baetis, Pseudo’s, some October Caddis adults around too. Choose one of them and … Read more
Broken record report again today. Very good is the broken part. Sorry, it may be like this through the end of the month, into November, til Thanksgiving. The kick ass fishing , that part. Water temps are holding and today @ 52F. Should stabilize for a few days as we peer into the future and … Read more
A beautiful video for your enjoyment. I haven’t been as impressed with a fly fishing video since “Once in a Blue Moon”. Vermillion from Kitchen Sink Studios ®, INC. on Vimeo.
An essay today of fly fishing leaders we like for the fall. Have bundle of leaders at your disposal for all day, all wee success. Ever wonder what we use? Well, here it is folks. We have also been known to tie a few at home for the Missouri River. But, that is another blog … Read more
Unbelievable. That is the fishing report. Unbelievable. Missouri River Fishing Report from Headhunters Fly Shop & Guide Service. Yesterday’s Fishing Report and Facebook and Vimeo for additional entertainment on this fabulous, Unbelievable Tuesday!
The Missouri River is fishing as good as it ever gets. Honest. Streamer or nymph mornings with dry fly afternoons. Just simply awesome! The upper river is the place for those who want to dry fly. The central portion lends itself well to those who like the streamer bite and nymphers. The lower? Long, slow … Read more
Tomorrow is the last day we will be accepting entries for our “Girl’s Rule, Boy’s Drool” photo contest. Get your entry in now! You can go to our Facebook Page to see all of the fantastic entries we’ve received. Thanks to all the great women anglers who have submitted photo’s so far. Above is our … Read more
More hooked up gals from New Breed Chicks Rule. Annie Osborn form the Missouri River in June 2013. Thanks Annie. You rule!
Hans of Fly Fish South Dakota with today’s fly tying video. Check out the Last Chance Cripple video and get your materials form Hans! Next year, you may be able to get a few materials at Headhunters? Just sayin. For those last minute tying jags before the morning hatch. And, way more Just Add Vise … Read more
Off the hook. Off the chain. Right on time. All good my fishy friends. The fishing report for October brought to you from Headhunters Fly Shop is short and to the point. We know you gotta go, go fishing and have no time for the 90% of bullshit and 10% content. So today, content rich. … Read more
Squeeky loves Eagle shots. Especially bloody trout accompanying the bird. Have a great Saturday. College ball, Baseball’s Championship series, and trout fishing on the Missouri River. You can do all three. See you at Izaak’s tonight! Of course swapping killer dry fly stories… Silly Saturday Scenery brought to you by the information and education … Read more
Fishing is awesome, but it’s not funny. This is funny: You ready for Ski Season?
Calm, low 50’s, mostly overcast with some periods of sun. Perfect. Remember: A fishing report is just that. A report. It is old news. Who knows what is happening out there right now as I write. But my guess is lots of rising fish on Baeits, or the damn Pseudo hatch. Which can be excellent. … Read more
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
We’ve just had our first big cold-front of the fall. Real cold. The one that brings rain, sleet and snow. Temps in the 30’s. Freezing hands. You forgot the coffee? This is the front that we wait for every year because it changes the fishing. Like a light-switch things will change. The nymph rig has … 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