Now that you got yourself signed up for the Headhunters Fly Shop Spring Special you can start thinking about the PMD’s. I know I have. Squeeky’s favorite time period is June. It’s green, it’s good, it’s summer on the Missouri River. June also has PMD’s. Friday Foto Today temps near 16F. So not even close … Read more
A bundle of folks on the water yesterday. Today? Not as many. When the weather warms you Montanans exit your households and wander towards a winter fishery like the Missouri River. We got the hot free perked coffee for you. Shuttles, rooms, an enormous Missouri River specific fly selection with the right winter patterns. A … Read more
A shot from the lower river. Awesome. Love the lower river. It’s damn nice. Differing characteristics make the Missouri a must. Yah, tell your wife you must come this summer. We can write a doctor’s note if that will help… Friday Foto. The only thing missing in this foto is you.
Our good friend Luca Troiani from Sweetgrass Rods bending some bamboo on the Ruby River.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
Still miserably cold here on Montana’s Missouri River. Still beautiful though. Love looking at the scenery through the comfort of the windshield. With the heat blasting. The truck does not want to start during this deep freeze. At all. Silly Sunday Scenery | Bitter Ass Cold Edition Not a soul, not an angler on the … Read more
We are cold too. The river temps dipped to 37F this past 4 days. It should stay in that range for months. The water flows are up to 4120cfs and…? You? Work on those fly boxes for the coming week. A re-org is in order. That is true for mine…in the midst of kitchen table … Read more
An awful beautiful place, the Missouri River is. We love it. Have you made your reservation for lodging yet? For 2014? February is too late for prime time lodging options. Just sayin’. You don’t want to miss out on Missouri River memories…do you?
Don’t let the late fall season pass you by. Or, if you do…no worries. The fish are trapped in the river. And they are as healthy as they have been in the fall, maybe ever. Honest. Portends well for the future as the Rainbow Trout generally gain weight though out the winter months. Yes, gain … Read more
Silly Sunday Scenery today on the Headhunters Fly Shop Blog. It’s not snowing today. Sunday. Be sure and attend the Missouri River Foundation today 3pm @ the Oasis in Wolf Creek. BWO’s still present. Just be in the right spot at the right time. Easy. The weather is not supposed to cooperate today, with wind … Read more
Happy Friday. The Missouri River is Magical. Any time of the year. Looks like it is cooling off this weekend. Brr. Cold.
Miles Titland with this nice Brown trout a few weeks ago. Coulda been a month ago now. Enjoy the Sunday Silly Scenery image today. It is raining, sleeting and calm this morning. Reserved looks of excitement on the angler face as they fill out their shuttle forms. Streamer fishing seems to be the theme today. … Read more