Headhunters Life

Things we do and see on the Missouri River Montana.

Thursday, Halloween, The Nat's WIN, and November Ahead

Thursday, Halloween, The Nat’s WIN, and November Ahead

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Thursday, Halloween, The Nat’s WIN, and November Ahead Not much to report today other than the river is quiet. Not too many around. Not one guide trip out the last couple days. And that is good. Why? Because it was just awful out there. Windy to the point of blowing small Wolf Creek children … Read more

Trout Spey Camp Roundup

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]above: Whitney Gould offers some tips to one of the casting competition competitors. WHAT A CRAZY WEEK! Somehow, we managed to set up for, hold, and clean up after a 3+ day event at the shop and get to Denver to attend the International Fly Tackle Dealer show. We’re back in Craig, and processing everything … Read more

Saturday Trout Spey Camp Update

Saturday Trout Spey Camp Update

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Saturday Trout Spey Camp Update Halfway through day 3 of our 2019 Trout Spey Camp. Sunny 52F. All is well! 7F Thursday morning. Feels good to have the sun on our backs! The anglers are out fishing the Mo. Swinging. Fun to see the group learn, progress, chat, smile, and swing. The final dinner this … Read more

Trout Spey Camp Fishing Forecast

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More winter on the way this week, which should ramp the swing fishing up another level (it’s already pretty good)! Right now we are under a Winter Storm Watch for Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by cooler temperatures for the rest of the week. Nighttime lows will be below freezing with daytime highs 40-50 degrees. While … Read more

Sunday Snow Report from Headhunters of Craig

Sunday Snow Report from Headhunters of Craig

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sunday Snow Report from Headhunters of Craig Still snowing here in Craig. Not as much as the doomsday report had got us ready for. But thankfully we were prepared. Blowing hard from the north as we write. Drifting snow around the state and the Rockies got hit pretty hard. Specifically the eastern front. Lots … Read more

Silly September Saturday Scenery

Silly September Saturday Scenery and Fishing Report

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Silly September Saturday Scenery Fall is here. Autumn may be gone with the snow from this winter event we are currently enduring, Snowing hard in Cascade with at least 2″ on the ground already this morning. Projected to be 15″+ in the next 48 hours. Yuck. But blowing hard from the North too. Snowing … Read more

Friday Foto

Friday Foto Calm before the Storm

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Friday Foto Calm before the Storm Cool, calm, overcast. That is the status today. Rained last night. Do we historically have snow this time of year? Oh yeah. Generally we have already had a spit or two of snow. Almost always. The first couple weeks of September brings an early Autumn storm. But not this … Read more

7 September Missouri River Tips

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 7 September Missouri River Tips Enjoy the outdoors. Colors changing, weather changing. Enjoy your friends. Whiskey is a nice liquid to harbor in your flask. Bring your JetBoil too. For the coffee. Dry fly caddis if you dare. Blind it out there in damn fishy water. 18″-36″ of water is a favorite hang for … Read more

Trout Spey Camp Update & Report

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fishing today is the priority, so let’s get right to the spey report. The crew is starting to get out with the two-handers now, and we’ve been running a few guided spey trips as well. Fishing the swing is pretty good right now, and will be getting better every day for the next couple of … Read more

Dangerous Type The Cars Ric Ocasek

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Dangerous Type The Cars Ric Ocasek

RIP Ric.

Big band when I was a kid. Bought several albums from Columbia House back of the magazine subscriptions including my first 2 Cars albums.

Then I was hooked on Ric Ocacek’s voice and groove.

Watching the 80’s rock stars die. Nobody lives forever. Including rock stars.

One of my favorite tunes. The Dangerous Type. The Cars.

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Friday Fly Fishing Facts. Or a Squeaky Autumnal Rant

Friday Fly Fishing Facts. Or a Squeaky Autumnal Rant

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Friday Fly Fishing Facts. Or a Squeaky Autumnal Rant A few things on my mind as we move into the fall season. Facts are what I have been entertaining the past 3 weeks. Fly fishing facts. Physics. Norms. Things of that sort. Disclaimer: If you don’t like criticism, or reality, or fly fishing realities, … Read more

Why it is important to reflect on days like today 9/11

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To understand why, how, where we come from. To respect those who came before us. To honor those who have fallen innocently. To honor and respect those who fight for our freedom. So often we forget that most of us do not fight for our freedom. Realize this today. To reflect on bad guys. To … Read more

Silly Saturday Scenery

Silly Saturday Scenery

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Silly Saturday Scenery Autumn weather. An Autumn mood. Fishing is turning for the better, I think. I feel it in my bones. Decent bite sub-surface Friday. Decent bite on the surface. Overall? Decent. Today? Could be better. Will have to fish to find out. Report tomorrow. College football, September MLB action, US Open finals, hunting … Read more

Trout Spey Camp Event Page

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] DEDICATED EVENT PAGE We’ve created an EVENT PAGE for our first annual Trout Spey Camp so you can see a complete – but fluid – itinerary. I will keep updating the page as changes and additions are made. We’ve also included more detailed description of the clinics and how the event will roll out. … Read more

Saturday Scenery

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Today you are either watching college football or fishing somewhere or spending the holiday weekend with family and friends. It’s the last weekend of the summer, so you’re not likely laying on the couch checking out the Headhunters blog. For the few that are, here’s a picture of the Craig bridge at sunrise in August. … Read more

Check out the Big Brain on Ben!

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you cruise around our shop, you’ll notice we like 2 things: 1. Fly fishing products that are useful, well made and and incorporate exceptional design. 2. Things that make us laugh. From the creative mind of Ben McNinch comes a product that ticks both boxes, our new “BMF” Amadou Boat Patch. It’s big, the … Read more

Where’s Mark?

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Probably at the Ball Park If you haven’t figured it out yet, you’re not actually reading our blog posts. Mark is long gone on vacation, and will be for a while yet. He’s on the East Coast, on a MLB baseball tour. I’m not exactly sure what he’s doing and where, but I know … Read more

Quiet Time

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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

Sunday Scenery

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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

Event Announcement: Trout Spey Camp October 10-12

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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

Thursday Missouri River Upcoming Events

Thursday Upcoming Missouri River Events Update

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[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

Craiglandia Gunfight T-Shirt

Craiglandia Gunfight T-Shirt

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[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

Robbing Banks All Whacked on the Scooby snacks

Robbing Banks all whacked on the Scooby Snacks

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Robbing Banks all whacked on the Scooby Snacks

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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Thursday Steve Martin Bit The Tonight Show

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Thursday Steve Martin Bit The Tonight Show

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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Headhunters 4th of July Celebration

Headhunters Fly Shop 4th of July Celebration

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Headhunters Fly Shop 4th of July Celebration

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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Headhunters Fly Shop New Craiglandia T Shirt

Headhunters Fly Shop New Craiglandia T Shirt

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[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

Float On Modest Mouse Video

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Float On Modest Mouse Video

Sunday and all is well.

Happy Father’s Day to all you Father’s out there.

Father’s are special. We need Dad man.

They are part of most pregnancies. And kids.

Thanks you to you Dads out there.

We hope you are fishing, napping, drinking. All three would be fine too.

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Silly Sunday Scenery

Silly Sunday Scenery

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Silly Sunday Scenery Sunny again today on our river. Rain this last couple days. Good for the river, good for the countryside. Good for you? Yep. Fish in the river. Good ones too. Eating dry flies. A few of them. Water levels dropping on the Dearborn. Water levels dropping on the primary river? Maybe. … Read more

710 Ashbury July 6th Izaak's Log Jam

710 Ashbury July 6th Izaak’s Log Jam

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710 Ashbury July 6th Izaak’s Log Jam Yes indeed. Summer is upon us and we look toward sunny skies, dry fly fishing, a nd jam bands! 710 Ashbury headed out to Craig on July 6th 420pm to dance the night away with music from the Grateful Dead. If you have not seen these fellers you … Read more

Friday Foto

Friday Foto

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Friday Foto Dry Fly Action Tye Habel with this nice larger rainbow on an X-Caddis. Yes, dry fly action has arrived. Riverwide? Daily? All day long? Blanket hatches? No. But enough to keep you busy for an afternoon. Here and there. TGIF. See you at Headhunters this weekend. Open daily 7-9. Early and late. River … Read more

Saturday Superstitious Stevei Wonder Soul Train

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Saturday Superstitious Stevei Wonder Soul Train I’d give up half of my casting skills to dance like anyone of those cats on Soul Train. Instead of practicing casting, I may have to play the music lower, in the mornings while scribing these blog posts. Superstitious? I’m not either. But I do dance by myself … Read more

Memorial Day 2019

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Memorial Day 2019 We remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. We have always honored our veterans and active duty soldiers in all military branches. Headhunters includes veterans and active duty soldiers in our annual giving regimen. But today, we bow our heads and think of those who have fallen. Here and overseas. … Read more