[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The “back-to-school” lull is in full swing, and it’s pretty quiet in Craiglandia these days. Which is nice. The guides are recovering from weeks of sun stroke, and our shop staff is fishing more and harder than they usually do. Speaking of staff, we will be losing a few this week. Peter Longoria will be … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I spent a day with my friend Pat Clayton helping him shoot some underwater trout images. By helping, I mean sitting on the bank and watching him slip into the icy mountain water to take photos. Occasionally I take a few above water pictures and catch a few fish. Most people know Pat by his … Read more
Above: Ben McNinch schooling some trout with a single dry fly and the new Headhunter Fly Line. And it’s that time of year. Typically quiet on the river as school is starting and people plan for Labor Day weekend activities. Fly Fishing the Missouri is usually not on most people’s agenda for the last holiday … Read more
We’ve only got 2 spots left for our new Sub-Surface Fly Fishing School coming up at the end of September. We talk “Dry Fly” all the time, but the reality is that nymphing is an important part of most modern fly fishers game plan. You can go a day or two without nymphing, but it’s … Read more
Your Sunday Scenery shot from a cool and cloudy yesterday. The beautiful view of the Prewett Creek ‘hood from the south face at Tower Rock State Park. You should go hike it. I need help keeping the trail from getting overgrown. The weatherman says we’re supposed to return to a warmer trend this week, which … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’ve now had several weeks to fish hard with our new Headhunter Fly Line, as well as receive feedback from the many customers who have purchased one. Generally speaking, it has been fantastic, the feedback has been incredibly positive, and sales are great. We’ll likely run out before our next batch arrives. Here’s a few … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]UPDATE all the 9’ 5 weights were gone in hours as expected. We do have two 9’ #4 rods left as of Saturday AM. One of our all-time favorite Missouri River Dry Fly sticks is being closed out by G Loomis, and you can get a great deal on the few we have remaining! This … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]August, typically some of the most productive attractor fishing of the year on the Missouri. And because afternoon hatches can be slim, it’s often the only real dry fly option. Hard to cast to feeding fish when you can’t find any. We’re talking about “hopper fishing”, but also throwing other terrestrials like ant and beetle … Read more
Headhunters is stoked to announce that legendary Spey caster Mike McCune is the latest addition to our excellent guide staff. Mike has been doing a few Spey trips this year, but as we roll into autumn, we know that many of our customers will be interested in spending a day or two on the water … Read more
It looks like we’ve arrived at our typical August slow down, and exactly on time. August 10 has always been the date that anglers seem to vanish and Craiglandia enjoys a little peace and quiet. Shop staff goes from overtime to extra fishing time, and many of our guides grab family or friends and take … Read more
We’re excited to announce a long anticipated and oft requested event, our first annual Trout Spey Camp here on the Missouri River. It will involve 3 full days of Trout Spey Casting instruction, demonstration and interactive clinics, dinner presentations, and boatloads of demo gear. But most importantly it will involve lots of Spey FISHING, and … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Friday Fishing Report from Headhunters of Craig Montana Flows at 4770cfs. Above average for this time of year. We like more water. Some don’t. But some do. Water temperatures 61F-65F daily. Good there too. Not too hot. So far not a terribly hot summer. Below average for the ’19 period. Good there too. Air … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Thursday Upcoming Missouri River Events Update August Fishing Bugs: Trico’s, ants, hoppers, Callibaetis, Caddis, Spruce Moths, beetles. Trico’s steal the show on this one, at least for Headhunters. The afternoons can be filled with good attractor fishing, but not everyday. Mostly dead shit on the water that trout eat. The #1 top water diet … Read more
New Breed Chicks Rule Margaret Edition This gal, Margaret, is 70yrs young. Her first trip to the Mo. First time fishing. First Rainbow. She likes it. We like it too Margaret. Thanks for visiting us here at Headhunters Fly Shop and fishing with All Star Guide Dewey Sutphin. A great match for your first trout … Read more
Silly Sunday Scenery August Style Bunches of Trico’s out there daily. Spinner fall 843 am. Daily. I like August. But not always. This is the 3rd year in a row where we will have awesome fishing, no crowds, and you. This August will be epic. The dry fly game has been strong and it will … Read more
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Friday Foto Fishing Report 8.2.19 Good. Dry fly fishing good. Hard? Yep. The nymphers are wrecking them on Purple & Gold Weight Flies, caddis pupa, and sows and Trico nymphs, PMD nymphs, and more! Come by and let us set you up. PMD spinners still getting it done. Translucent Emergers and Pupa’s, Buzzballs, PMD Cripples, … Read more
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Re-runs today on the HH Blog.
Dry fly fishing is on. A few of us out fishing a bit. Dry fly fishing.
So you folks get re-runs.
The only difference from he film, and today is…we are fishing Trico’s today. But the ant may make an appearance after lunch.
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Tuesday Tips to Get You Outta Da Rut! Find yourself not catching more dry fly fish this year than last? Are you the guy that takes 711 casts to get the rising trout to even eat the fly, while your buddy has cast, fed, landed, and resumed drinking his just opened Coors Lite in a … Read more
Debbie does New Breed Chicks Rule #2 Second time Debbie has graced the hallowed pages of the Headhunters Blog. She and husband D.C attended the Headhunters Dry Fly School Thursday thru this morning. 3 days fishing. 3 days of dry flies. Cool presentations at Montana’s Wolf Creek Lodge, kick ass food by Kelli Wilson, education … Read more
Sunday Summer Bugs by Longoria All you need moving forward this summer is the list put together by Peter Longoria at the shop. A few standouts that Peter listed include the Trico RS2, Stenerson’s CFO Ant, Tungsten Translucent Pupa, Grape Slushy, and Burk’s Spent Hopper. Some wind in the area, and it can make the … Read more
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A re-run today on the Headhunters Fly Shop Blog.
And it is a good one with Squeeky and lead HH Guide Ben Hardy doing some fishing with videographer Scumliner shooting away.
Just like the video the evening bite can be good. Caddis? Yep. PMD’s? OK. Yes.
Saturday on the Mo. The traffic is waning. We are engaged int eh Headhunters Dry Fly School. Some wind today as well. A perfect match for the Headhunter Fly Line. We will put it to the test!
Enjoy your weekend. Hoping you are spending it outside.
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Headhunters Friday Fishing Report for Montana’s Missouri River Broken record fishing reports this time of year. Kinda like the spring fishing reports except we are not gonna tell you to fish pink flies under a bobber in slack ass water. This report is more of the same in the fly realm. With some minor additions. … Read more
All good in this fishy neighborhood Thursday today. The Headhunters Dry Fly School is picking off tonight and we could not have planned for better timing than we did. Did we know that the 2019 summer would bring strong dry fly fishing? Nope. But we have been saying our Dry Fly Prayers. And they have … Read more
New Breed Chicks Rule Janet Edition Janet fished well a couple days ago. She and Rick started their fishing trip in Craig this summer. SOL fished with Rick and his son last year here on the Mo. Janet and Rick headed to Bozeman after their time on the Missouri to the freestone side of things. … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Craiglandia Gunfight T-Shirt Order this fella up on at the Online Store, or come int he shop for this and more Headhunters Log Gear. This one spun up by Headhunters own John Arnold. So if you like one off, one of a kind, inspirational fishing gear, you have come to the right place. Our … Read more
Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report 7.22.19 Trico’s. Daily hatches grace us for the remainder of the month and the entirety of August, and some of September. PMD’s still a factor. Get some today! Spinners rule the day, during the spinner fall, mostly in the morning…per the Pale Morning Dun namesake. Caddis? Big Time. Spents, … Read more
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When I sing this tune out loud, or whistle it in the boat I am picturing the fishing connotations…
Of Brown Trout Robbing Banks of Spent caddis, all whacked on the Scooby Snacks.
Or do Rusty Spinners taste like Scooby Snacks.
Or are Scooby Snacks Trico Spinners?
Really, your choice on either side of the equation. Angler, or fish.
My Scooby Snacks consist of Beef Jerky, nice soft French cheeses, salted Italian meats, Rye Crisp, Reese’s PB Cups, Skittles…
Enjoy the Fun Lovin’ Criminals cool 90’s jam today on the Headhunters Blog.
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Silly Saturday Scenery Dry Fly Paul The Taylor party long with the Sweeney’s just fished with us on their 20th year to the Mo. 12 years with HH. Since day one. The Taylors were one of the first booked under the roof fo HH oF Craig. Thanks to you two and the Sweeney’s for putting … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Friday Missouri River Fishing Forecast July 19th Fishing this weekend will be good. Trico’s in some sort of fashion, PMD’s, Caddis, Brown Drakes, occasional Pseudo’s, and Sally’s should keep you busy fielding dry fly opportunities. The upper river is great for the dry fly angler. If you like the flat dry fly sort of … Read more
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Most of our brains are shot from the Dry Fly Bit that has been consuming us for the past month.
IT’s been good. PMD’s and Caddis have littered the water almost every day. A few clunkers tossed in there for good measure. Meaning, the bugs were light. Fish still rising, but you kinda gotta know where to find ’em on the education days.
So, having endured the last month, and in preparation for the next two months of Dry Fly Disneyland we present Steve Martin with Johnny Carson and Dog Humor.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Wednesday Workshop July Dry Fly Tips Do: Make the initial attack cleanly. Surgical. Stealthily. Fish are spooky and if they know the enemy is near, they certainly are not as excited to gobble up you’re offering. Don’t: Rush in there like a Young Bull and let the enemy know your intentions. Don’t expect the … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Monday July 15th Missouri River Fishing Report Flows are great. Nearly 6K allows for good to great dry fly app’s near banks and on dry fly flats. Water Temps just above 60F. Good. If we can sneak out of this month without getting too hot, the water temps too hot, it may mitigate the … Read more
Sunday Fly Box Image Get out your dirty caddis fly box . Employ the flies that scumliners enjoy. The dirty flavors. Need some? Come by the shop. We got dirt.
Friday Future Fly Fishers Matthew Edition Good on you Mathew. Great fish on the Missouri River. And he got it done with the dry fly. Men, those of you who think that you are not ready for the dry fly, I can tell you that Matthew has no fear. Guide Lindsey Channel can facilitate the … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Headhunters Mo River Weekend Fishing Report Oh boy. It is good. It is peak season. We are having a ball in Craig Montana and fishing the Missouri River. Here is your Headhunters Mo River Weekend Fishing Report. Flows: Mid 5K’s. Perfect. Just above historical flows. It really is nice. We love above 5K. Below? Not … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] New Breed Chicks Rule Reba Edition Reba and Cy were out this past week. Fished with HH Lead Guide Ben Hardy and wrecked ’em. But only on dry flies. Reba caught several nice ones during the two days with hubby Cy and Guide Ben. Then Cy rowed for the next two days with Reba … Read more
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About time to get out the Zirdle and the Crayfish for the late summer nymphers.
The fish do get on them as well.
Tie up a pile of Zirdles if you like summer subsurface action.
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Monday Missouri River July 8th Fishing Report The weekend is over. Lots of folks around on Saturday, fewer yesterday. About the same traffic for the remainder of the month. Then we will see you for August 2019 which will be great. Lower water temps along with 5K water is fantastic. It will get lower, and … Read more
710 Ashbury Tonight in Craig! Come on down tonight to Craig Montana Izaak’s Log Jam to see The Sleeping Giants and 710 Ashbury 420 til 1030. Enjoy the jam along with an outdoor bar, BBQ items, and dancing in the streets! See you tonight in downtown Craig. It’s gonna be beautiful! The weather is great, … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Friday July 5th Headhunters Fly Shop Fishing Report & Forecast Fishing is fantastic here on the Mo. The best water levels, water temps, hatch timing, dry fly opportunities, Craig Montana vibe, outdoor music, and fishing in some years for the July period. August is gonna rock too. So here we go into the month … Read more
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We love the 4th of July. America’s Birthday falls right in the middle of the summer. Long days, long nights, fireworks in Craig, and a fun time had by all. A great family day while many are not fishing there are a ton of fun floaters on the river and what more fun could you have than spending time with your family fishing, fellow-shipping, and celebrating America.
We will be open early at 630am getting you on the river early. Come by and say hello. Love to chat with you folks!
A traditional Headhunters BBQ will get rolling in the afternoon as we will eat and drink the afternoon away waiting til the craziness starts as dusk approaches.
SALE items on the porch and flies galore inside the air conditioned confines of the store.
Craig can be a crazy place on the 4th so plan your safe ride home before you attend this annual event.
See you in Craig this week and certainly stop by on the 4th for a visit on the porch…
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A great fly for the Mo. Squeeky’s favorite summertime app tern.
Been tossing it the past couple weeks. A good time for sure.
It is not red hot, yet. It will be.
No wing profile recognition, no negative reinforcement of the trout. Looks like garbage. The kind of garbage that trout eat. Here, on the Mighty Mo.
Buy this pattern in the shop. We have them in several sizes up to size 18. For baby junk eaters.
Buy this Just Add Vise Tying Kit in store as well. Or online.
Watch the video, then tie the fly. You cannot foul this fly up man. It looks even better if it is tied, un-neatly. Sloppy in fact. Those who tie this fly too neatly, don’t get it.
Fish it with confidence. Created for the junk eaters at Jackson Rock by Gary LaFontaine a couple decades back.
Enjoy your Hump Day. It is the day before The Weeknd starts. Be safe!
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Monday Morning July 1st Missouri River Fishing Report Hooray! July has arrived. All good here in downtown Craig Montana and the river is fishing well. PMD’s rule the day. And the night. Spinner falls can happen anytime during the day or evening. A great one the past couple evenings. Be on the lookout for the … Read more
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PMD mania. Good caddis. Brown Drakes this week maybe. Trico’s in a couple weeks. Terrestrials beyond that.
A pretty good looking next month.
Watch this video. Then call 406-235-3447 to book your late July and August guide trips and lodging reservations.
Headhunters Fly Shop. In pursuit of dry fly perfection.
Or some facsimile thereof.
Enjoy your Sunday. It’s sunny in Craig this morning. Hi of 80 today. Light winds.
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Saturday Scenery Dry Fly Brown Trout George Caudle with this dry fly brown trout fishing with HH Guide Lindsey Channel. Nice work. Long timers George and Randy are getting it done this week. Dry Fly Mania. Enjoy your weekend.
Friday Foto June 28th Missouri River Fishing Report Great dry fly fishing this past week. Will continue for the foreseeable future. It’s damn good. Hot PMD stages include the proverbial Cripple, Emerger, & Spinner. Have witnessed some dun eaters, and even had some minor success with the dun. But not a staple like the other … Read more
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Watch this if you want to catch more fish on the Mo.
Practice this Reach Mend before you get here. Lots. Ad lots.
You will only employ this cast 99 out of 100 casts on the Missouri River.
So, pretty important here.
Otherwise, you can practice casting near and around the fish rising. Eating. Waiting for the fish to inhale the fly.
Ben Hardy says…
“This is the show. Practice at home where practice should be done. Fish well when you get here. That is what pro’s do. Practice on the front end.”
You could use another slackline cast as well. Or just this one. The Reach Mend.
It is pretty important. If you want to catch fish here. Utilize it. Often.
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Top 10 PMD Dry Flies Hi-Vis Spinner PMD # 16 Rusty Spinner #16 Q’s Sparkle Flag PMD #16 Sparkle Dun PMD #16 Limestone Cripple #16 Spider Variant #18 Film Critic #16 Ninch’s Hangman PMD #16 Brooks Sprout PMD #18 Harrop’s Captive Dun #16 Tie one of these on. Don’t have one? Need a better PMD … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Headhunters Fly Shop New Craiglandia T Shirt This in store now from Scumliner Media comes this cool new LongSleeve T from Headhunters of Craig. Yes, made in house by John. Get yours today when you stop in for the best in logo wear anywhere on the Mo. Or, shop online and have it delivered … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Monday June 24th Missouri River Fishing Report All good here in Craig MT. PMD’s coming off daily. Caddis coming on strong. More every day. Look to the caddis for late afternoon or evening success. Thunderstorms possible every afternoon. Be prepared. Raingear. Cripples are king. Headhunters is the locals fly shop. For the best flies … Read more
Future Fly Fishers Kendra Edition Sunday here in Downtown Craig Montana. We bring you today on this daily blog Future Fly Fishers Kendra Edition. Yep, Kendra got this one, this brown, on a dry fly. Pretty awesome Kendra. You are making those gentlemen re-think their fly fishing discipline choice this last week. Kendra is a dry … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Tonight! UMOWA Annual Rendezvous June 22nd in downtown Craig MT Tonight! Plan to attend the Upper Missouri River Watershed Alliance Annual Rendezvous, Tonight! Saturday June 22nd. BBQ, beer, wine, silent auction items, a Missouri River update, and what is happening with our local watershed organization. Come join, meet, greet, chat, and enjoy the fellowship … Read more
It happened one day in June It is on. Day one of the PMD hatch has happened. Mark it in the calendar for June 20, 2019. Historically about, or around the 12th. But, what does history mean. So, we are in the neighborhood. Fishing as we know it is back. Fishing as we love it, … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Wednesday Missouri River Observations Flows at 6K. The reservoir is 97.9% full. At 97% the Core of Engineers takes over water flows, or eat least they own that final 3% of capacity. Check out the gauge here. Wade fishing is good. Access here on the Mo is great. But, a gentle reminder once again. … Read more
Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report 6.17.19 Well into the summer swing here fishing the Missouri River near Craig Montana. Today we again bring you the most, and really only, updated Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report 6.17.19. Fishing is good. Off the charts? Nope. But very strong nymphing along with the afternoon rising bit. And … Read more
