Missouri River Fishing Report

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 9.1.13

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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 Yet

Not Yet…

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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

Silly Saturday Scenery

Silly Saturday Scenery

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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

Missouri River September Flies

Missouri River September Dry Flies

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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

Good Morning Missouri River

A nice Welcome Back…

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Squeeky back in the house today. Scumliner has been carrying his weight and more during my hiatus to Seattle. Hope I can make him proud, and write decent content for a change. He’ll be away this coming week Atlantic Salmon fishing with Headhunters Guide Ben Hardy. A two-handed break int he midst of summer. Perfect. … Read more

Morrish Hopper

Sharpie your Hopper

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Do you use Sharpie, Pantone or Prismacolor markers to add some personalized color to your hopper patters? Lots of Missouri River guides do. So do some of the more particular local anglers. Their belief is that an “out of the box” hopper pattern will never fish as well as one with a custom paint job. … Read more

Travis Whitfield Fly Fishing

Adios Travis Whitfield

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Headhunters team member and trout nut Travis Whitfield graduated from Central Michigan University last spring, and has decided to see what he can do with that degree. After spending another summer advising our customer on fly choice, Travis has decided to accept a job offer with the Orvis Co. Yes he will be heading East … Read more

Montana Carp Throwing

A Tail only a Mother could Love.

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There’ s been a little talk about Carp around the shop lately. By a little, I mean a little too much. Anyone who knowsme , knows that any Carp talk is too much Carp talk. One of our employee’s – we’ll call him “Jake”- has been the source of the majority of Carp banter around … Read more

Craig Long Exposure

Craig After Dark

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James Vasich is on a trout bum adventure. A big one. While passing through Craig this summer he shot these cool long exposure images of Craig “After Dark”. Very cool stuff you don’t see often around these parts. These were sent to us as submissions for our “Big Sky Photo Contest”. Who knows where is … Read more

Smith Low Light Ignitor

Smith Low Light Ignitor

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Here’s an odd product that is very popular with guides and a few anglers at Headhunters. Low light sunglasses. Yes, low light shades. Kind of an oxymoron, but a very important piece of gear for those that fish dries in cloudy or early/late in the day conditions. Or ask expereinced saltwater anglers. Over the past … Read more

Montana Fly Fishing Report

Missouri River Fishing Report – Song Remains the Same Edition

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If you’re waiting for some new and exciting information regarding fly fishing on the Missouri River, you’re going to have to wait a couple more weeks. At this time of year, we’re waiting for the autumn “cool-down” for sure, but we’re really waiting for that first big, sudden cold front. And by cold, I don’t … Read more

Purple Trout Flies

Purple Trout Flies

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Yes, purple continues to be the color of choice. Purple Morrish Hopper, Purple Peanuts, Grape Slushy, Purple Weight Fly, Purple Lightning Bug, Purple Holo Prince, Purple Zebra, Purple Haze… you get the idea. It would seem kind of ridiculous to believe that all flies must be purple to work, but if we sold purple Sharpie’s … Read more

Blackfoot River Guided Fly Fishing

Blackfoot River Fishing Report – Tributary Closures

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The Blackfoot River has been fishing very well for us. Foamies,Hoppers and some “mayfly” patterns have been working well. Most of our guides have been heading over the hill once a week. Maybe more. Their customer have been happy with the fishing and enjoying the incredible scenery and solitude. In the last 10 days, flows … Read more

Mark Raisler photographer

Squeeky…I’m Out

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Squeeky’s annual Seattle sports extravaganza is this week. He will not be blogging. He will be attending 5 Mariners games and 1 Sounders “match” (or whatever the hell they call a soccer game). I’ll bet if you keep tabs on our Facebook Page you will see some great shots from Quest Field. Have a good … Read more

August Beauty

August Beauty | Fall Foreshadowing

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August is traditionally family vacation time in America and we love to take advantage of the slower pace here in Craig MT and on the Missouri River. Fewer people around as we prepare for the fall time frame. The colors are starting to change and we look forward to cooler days, cooler nights, and the … Read more

Chaco Filps

Flipflopolypse

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Get Your Chaco Flips on the Cheap! We’re moving into fall.  Kids are gathering school supplies, mornings are a bit cooler and anglers are starting to think streamers. The weather, though, still seems to be firmly fixed on “summer mode.” Bearing in mind we still have a few months of sandal wearing yet to come, Headhunters … Read more

MFC Hot Grips

MFC Hot Grips

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How bout’ these apples. Your friends will not get away with it. The theft of your nippers or Hemo’s. Nope, you are safe. These are certainly identifiable. Sharp and effective. Pick them up at your local fly shop. Or your favorite. Like Headhunters.

Busman's holiday

Busman’s Holiday

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Headhunters Busman’s Holiday. With a BBQ of course. The entire staff with some of our guides too allowed themselves a day of fun on the river. The shop was closed and we all had some fun living the dream. Lots and lots of food…Chimichurri Chix, Pork, Flank Steak, Jalo Poppers, Sausages, fresh homemade salsa’s, guac, … Read more

October Caddis Pupa

October Caddis Pupa

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Wait a few days til the weeds disappear and toss this outside the boat. Any cast that lands outside the ‘Adipose Flow’ driftboat is a good cast, Honest. October Caddis Pupa can bring on a big bite. Honest. See your local fly guru @ Headhunters Fly Shop. We got other bugs that work too. And … Read more

Missouri River Fishing Report

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 8.19.13

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Shop Closed Today, Monday,  for an employee party. Open Tuesday morning @ 6am for coffee, guide trips, shuttles… Missouri River Montana Fishing Report for August 19th. The short and sweet edition. The weather for the week is average with highs in the 80’s and nighttime lows in the mid 50’s accompanied by light winds. Historically … Read more

Off Air

Off Air | Monday August 19th

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Employee Party for our fabulous staff. An all day affair loaded with, well…food, fishing, and fun. Closing in the mid season? Bold. Yep. That is how much we appreciate these gals and guys. Off Air | Monday August 19th Open again on Tuesday Morning August 20th @ 6am for coffee. And flies.

Silly Sunday Scenery

Silly Sunday Scenery

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We like Trico’s. We got bunches. This is near the Bullpen. Actually, right in front of it. So, you don’t have to go far… Headhunters Closed tomorrow Monday for an employee party. See you Tuesday morning for coffee @ 6am.

Key West HArbor Tarpon

Key West Harbor Tarpon

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Here is an excellent video by Key West guide Will Benson of World Angling. Will is one of the best videographers in the Keys, but also cares about the resource as evidenced by  “Silver Linings”, a film about the threats posed to Key West HArbor from the cruise ship industry. Who cares about cruise ships? … Read more

Missouri River Fishing Report

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 8.16.13

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This image shot by Squeeky of New Breed Chick Allison with Headhunters Guide Peter Skidmore. Jumping Rainbow here…we got ’em in the Missouri River. Daytime temperatures will be higher than normal this weekend with the best bite int he morning. Scumliner stated in his last fishing report that most anything fished in the mornings turns … Read more

Land fo the Giants Brown Trout

Missouri River Fishing Report 8.14.13

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Above – One of our favorite summertime residents, Dick Davis, shows off a healthy Brown he caught fishing with guide Jeff Parker below Hauser. While we are still in the mid-summer doldrums, you would have to say that fishing is improving on the Missouri River. Warm weather is still in the forecast, but we’ve had … Read more

Backcountry Fly Fishing

Dudes First GoPro Video

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Stephen Caldwell sent us this link to his buddy Kasey Halcro’s first GoPro video. It’s a big moment in every man’s life when he uploads his first YouTube video. Dreaming of viral!

Kasey is sharing some backcountry Cutty fishing with us in this film, and it looks pretty cool. Literally. Everyone needs to get a little elevation and get out of the heat this time of year.

I’m sure Kasey is also learning that anyone can hit “record” on the camera. It’s the dude that sits down to edit that wins. Kasey is using iMovie, but pretty soon he will move up to FCP X, or one of the other advanced editors. He will then quit his job and spend all day trying to figure out how to use all this fancy editing software, plus motion graphics, sound editing, creating tracks on Garage Band, etc. The journey has begun.

If you need a GoPro HERO3 adventure POV camera so you can make your own flick, call the shop. We sell ’em at Headhunters, along with all the cool accessories.

Blackfoot River Cutthroat Trout

Blackfoot River Fishing Report 8.13.13

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Fly Fishing on the Blackfoot River is pretty darned good right now. While many of Montana’s freestone streams are running dangerously low – several are on hoot owl restrictions – the Blackfoot is running clear and cool. We primarily fish on the upper reaches of the Blackfoot which are nearest to us. Some of the … Read more

Missouri River September Fishing Forecast

Missouri River September Fishing Forecast

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Missouri River September Fishing Forecast is rosy. The first month of fall here on the Missouri is one of our customer favorites. Not only our customer favorites but one of our personal favorites too. The fish get hungry as they begin bulking up for the winter months ahead. They eat in October too for your … Read more

Tricos Montana

Yah, the Trico’s must be done…

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Kinda looks like they are done… Not. Spinner falls are bringing fish to the surface from Holter Dam to Cascade and many stops in between. They should be fishable for another couple weeks. The good news is the Psuedocloens are gaining strength. Until then, enjoy these Tricorythodes with friends, and beers.  

New Breed Chicks Rule | Montnaa Style

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Molly with this kick ass brown on Thursday. A hopper eater, indeed. Aided by her good friend Donna aka the 406 Food Bitch,  Molly roped this feller and a few others while on their annual summer trip to the Mighty Mo. We’ll see you gals back in the fall for streamer and baetis fishing. New … Read more

Fishing Report

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 8.9.13

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Not crowded is the theme for the week, even the month of August on the Missouri. While many believe that Montana is closed, it’s not. This is a very nice time of year as the July crowds have thinned and the fishing bounces back. 64.5F in the afternoons dropping to 62.5F in the mornings. Good … Read more

Montana Margaritaville

Montana Margaritaville – This Friday!

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Headhunters is famous for it’s last minute events, and here’s the latest. Our good friend Ron Bartek is sponsoring the first annual Ron Bartek Margarita and Ice Cream Social. Ron loves Craig, Headhunters, the Missouri River and Margaritas. He claims he is an expert Margarita mixer. To add another cool element to the mix, Chef … Read more

Missouri River Fly Fishing

Big Sky Photo Contest Winner!

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The votes have been tallied. A winner has been declared. Deciding which photo was the winner was tough with all of the great entries we had. Each judge picked their favorite 3 photos (judges were Mark Raisler, Julie Arnold, Jess McGlothlin, Sara Roholt and myself). To give an indication of how many great photos were … Read more

Twin-Kies

Two Words | Twin-Kies!

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Squeeky can sleep better tonight. And tomorrow night. You may not have heard, but this is a pretty big deal in SOL’s household. Shit, his lifestyle. Twinkies are back and better than ever. Smaller, and fewer calories. Just means you can wolf down 3, or 4. His fantastic wife Danielle saw them @ CVS Pharmacy … Read more

Missouri River Fishing Report

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 8.7.13

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Fishing is pretty good. August is here and the crowds have left for the month. They will come back when the month wanes and we move into September. Until then, it is pretty nice to have much of the river to yourselves. Some reaches are nearly vacant. The canyon is one, amongst others. Some pressure … Read more

Underwater Rainbow Trout

Big Sky Photo Contest – Ended

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Our Big Sky Photo Contest sponsored by our good friends at Howler Bros. has concluded. All images have been received, and the judging will now begin. With the use of the W.O.P.R. super computer and a couple of 18 packs, the Headhunters staff will now judge the winning photo. The winner will receive shwag from … Read more