Troutspey

Tuesday Trout Spey

Tuesday Trout Spey

by

Tuesday Trout Spey Starting off with 10F and light snow this morning. Not a good day for tossing the Trout Spey. You may get a couple casts off between breaking ice from the guides. Maybe. The good news is the weather is breaking for the weekend ahead. Daily air temps will be resting int he … Read more

Swing Pic

Mid Week Swing Pic

by

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Mid Week Swing Pic Enjoying the solace here on the Missouri River near Craig Montana. Witer weather has settled in for the month. It will continue through the new year, beyond into the spring months. Get used to it. I know we do. All the while fantasizing about longer days, insects popping from watery … Read more

Montana Trout Spey

Trout Spey Gear Roundup

by

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Ed Note: A re-post of this comprehensive Trout Spey Gear Roundup scribed by John this past month. We thought it important to post again as we now headlong into the TROUT2H Season. Swing Season has arrived! SWING SEASON 20-21 October is here, and that means we’re hearing the word “swing” around the shop more … Read more

Montana Trout Spey Headhunters

Two-handed Trout Season

by

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’ve started Two-handed Trout season a little earlier than normal this year. Actually, some of are swinging every month of the year, but Late October to late December are what we consider “prime time”. The fishing is pretty good right now. The fish are big and we’ve had a half dozen guided trips out this … Read more

Trout Spey Outlook

by

We’re still in Trout Spey season on the Missouri, and the swing bite remains good. As the weather and river slowly warm, the fish continue to get more active. The Rainbow trout are spawning right now in good numbers. It’s pretty easy to spot reds in and around faster 2-3 foot deep water. A sure … Read more

Two-hander Report

by

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Darn good swing fishing for early March on the Missouri, and more than a few spey anglers out searching. At least when the weather is nice. The water is still chilly, and you’ll find fish in the deep slow tanks typical of late winter. But you’ll also find some fish hanging in big shallow flats … Read more

The Dungeon Keeper

by

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kelly Galloup’s Sex Dungeon is without a doubt one of the most popular large tandem streamer patterns in the West (World?). The articulated movement, swimmy materials, and large deer hare head that pushes water making noise is a great combination. It’s an expensive fly – lots of materials and complicated – but we sell lots … Read more

Montana Spey Report

by

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Still swinging here on the Missouri River, but those water temperatures have dropped and the fish have really tanked up in those winter lies. Sink tips and gentle presentations are key, and productive spots are far fewer than they were a month ago. No surprise really, the Mo’ typically hovers just above the freezing mark … Read more

Friday Fly Tying Just Add Vise

Friday Fly Tying Just Add Vise Mozuri Minnow

by

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Friday Fly Tying Just Add Vise

The Mozuri Minnow from the vise of John Arnold. John patterned this streamer pattern from the Yozuri Minnow fished on light tackle when living in the Florida Keys. Originally tied with Walleye in mind it soon proved to catch plenty of those silly Mozuri River rainbows too!

Now a daily player and certainly an all-star in the winter months here and everywhere.

Friday Fly Tying Just Add Vise Tie this up and fish it on your streamer rod, your swing rod, and have a couple back-ups in your box!

Enjoy the video, order up Mozuri Minnow Just Add Vise Kit, and add a couple more too! Winter starts after the holidays…

[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/122352355″]

[/vc_column][/vc_row]

Strong Trout Spey – Finally

by

So we’ve now had a week straight of solid swing fishing And the river seems to have stabilized.  It’s still high for this time of year at 4600cfs, but it has stayed there for the last several days. Water temps are hovering around 36°. Sounds cold, but the trout seem too like it a lot. … Read more

Trout Spey Report

by

The swing-bite has been inconsistent this fall. I blame it on inconsistent weather and inconsistent flows from Holter Dam. Mother Nature dictates the weather, and continuing construction on the spillway at Holter Dam Is affecting the flows. The flows have been erratic, and so has the fishing. There have been a few great days, some … Read more

November Spey Report

by

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I get asked all the following question all the time: “When is the best time to swing flies with a two-hander on the Missouri River?” And I always give the same answer: “November and December”. And here we are in November. And like the rest of the year, everything seems to be a little late. … Read more

OPST Micro Skagit Rods

by

We’ve just received a handful of the new OPST Micro Skagit rods designed by Skagit legend Ed Ward. We’ve been excited to see these long-awaited rods, and feel fortunate to have gotten in on the initial small run, which was limited to 2 rods in each size. Because of the limited availability and our expected … Read more

Swing Report

by

Its been a tough last month if you have been chasing fish with a two-hander on the Missouri, but things seem to be turning on. The fish are a little grabbier and they’re eating with a bit more authority. At least some of the Brown Trout seem to be finishing up the spawn and are … Read more

Trout Spey Camp Roundup

by

[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

Trout Spey Camp Fly Contest

by

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Here’s a great group of swing flies submitted for our fly tying competition at Trout Spey Camp.  Maybe they will inspire you to get on the vice and whip up a new Trout Spey home brew of your own. Thanks so much to all the participants who took the time to tie and submit their … Read more

Saturday Trout Spey Camp Update

Saturday Trout Spey Camp Update

by

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

Friday Foto #troutspeycamp 2019

Friday Foto #troutspeycamp 2019

by

Friday Foto #troutspeycamp 2019 Fun times. Trout Spey Camp 2019. #troutspeycamp Fishing not too good. The catching part. The fishing part real swell. The swinging is good. Lots of fun trying new rods and lines and such from he product representatives in house for this even from Loomis, Nautilus, Echo, Hatch, SA, RIO, SIMMS, Orvis, … Read more

Montana Trout Spey Video

Montana Trout Spey Video Scumliner Media

by

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Montana Trout Spey Video Scumliner Media

New, no. Cool, yes.

I have watched this a ton of times. And I’m gonna watch it many more today.

I love watching good casters. It never gets old. Mental training is important in the learning process.

Lots of folks do not know what kind of learner they are. See’r, do’er, feeler, understander. I’m a Understander 1st, and a see’r 2nd. So watching Mike make those fundamental casts gets me further down the road.

Then I can go out and try to replicate the simplicity of his stroke.

And, sometimes it works. Getting on the water with a rod in your hand for countless hours is how you move forward. Very difficult to assume Rock Star status with out standing knee deep in a run for countless, hours.

Enjoy the video. One of my favorites. Tuesday today. Thursday begins the Trout Spey Camp. Looking forward to a weekend of two handed fun![/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/129327269″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Trout Spey Camp Fishing Forecast

by

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

Double Spey River Right

Double Spey River Right Video

by

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Double Spey River Right Video

A quick video today on this Sunday previous to our big Trout Spey Camp beginning this Thursday.

Funtimes ahead. The spey bite has been good with streamers primarily followed by the soft hackle. Seconded. Not attached.

The bite is improving. The water levels have dropped a bit. The water temps continue to decrease. The leaves are falling after the snow and sold snap this past weekend. We are having a ball on the Mo.

Look us up if you are heading out in the next two months. We love October and November. Great streamer and swing months. Great dry fly and nymph months. Great months!

Have a fun and family filled Sunday. We’ll be busy prepping here in Downton Craig embracing full fall-dom!

Feeling frisky today? Order some cool products delivered to your doorstep this week below![/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/194606461″]

[/vc_column][/vc_row]

Trout Spey Camp Update & Report

by

[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

Trout Spey Camp Event Page

by

[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

Sage Trout Spey HD

by

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Swing Season” is just around the corner, and we’ve even been out doing some prospecting with our ultra-light Spey Rods already. While we’re still in the middle of dry fly season, we’re starting to get some tackle questions revolving around Trout Spey gear for the fall. The biggest rod announcement of the season is the … Read more

ACR Nova Closeout!

by

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Anderson Custom Rods (ACR) has been slowly replacing their popular Nova series Spey Rods with the new “Nova 2” series. Last spring we received the 3 and 4 weights, but the 2 weight was a while in coming. But it’s on the way, so we’re closing out our last few ACR Nova 10’8” #2 models … Read more

Event Announcement: Trout Spey Camp October 10-12

by

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

Sunday Scenery

by

or is it supposed to be a Saturday? I can never remember. Mark is basking in the glorious SoCal sun this week, so here’s my ode to a Springtime Swing. Jim Chalmers getting it done on the lower river.

Gould McCune Spey Clinics Spring 2019

Gould McCune Spey Clinics Spring 2019

by

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Gould McCune Spey Clinics Spring 2019 Headhunters Fly Shop is excited to announce the ever popular Whitney Gould and Mike McCune Spring Spey Clinics coming Spring 2019. April 20th 2019: Intro to Spey Casting April 21st 2019: Intermediate/Advanced Spey Casting $200. Full day 8 hr class includes lunch and equipment if needed. Limited to … Read more

Weekend Tip: Keep Those Hands Down

by

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Look at this picture and let it burn into your memory banks. For you spey junkies planning on hitting then river this weekend, here’s a tip. In fact it’s THE tip. This is without a doubt the #1 mistake that beginning (and intermediate & sometimes advanced) spey casters make: They let their hands and arms … Read more

Spey Special Ends Soon

by

Lots of folks have taken advantage of our fall Spey Special this year. $400 for a full day guided trip with excellent and experienced Spey Casting instructors and guides like women’s World Speycasting Champ Whitney Gould. If you don’t have the gear we provide that as well! The Spey Special ends DEC 31, so just … Read more

Turkey Day Spey Report

by

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’ve got some great fishing weather in the forecast for the next couple of weeks, and Trout Spey anglers will find the fish are pretty receptive to the swung fly. Pressure has been light lately, as most Montanan’s are out in the field chasing Elk and Deer. Yesterday, Bill Hart (above) came down from the … Read more

Craig Montana November 16th

Craig Montana November 17th

by

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Craig Montana November 16th Yesterday morning in Craig. Today sunny. Cold. Tomorrow? Totally fishable. Lots of swingers on the river the past couple weeks. Headhunters Trout Spey trips out too. The week ahead looks good. Not too cold, not too warm. Looks good. See the college kids home for a break, a Mo River … Read more

$400 Guided Spey Trips

by

$400 Guided Spey Trips Booked a couple more Trout Spey trips today at the shop. Sunday and snow. Swingers too. Many of the folks who we have had the fortunate opportunity to fish with this fall have forgone the Steelhead game and come to the Mo for some trout fishing. Two Handed. A great deal … Read more

Trout Spey Report 11.5.18

by

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Break out the two-handers, November has arrived. Cooler – but not cold – temperatures over the last week have improved the swing bite, and that cold air we need is in the forecast for later this week. Trout Spey fishing should go from good to great over the next 2 weeks. Last weekend saw many … Read more

Missouri River Spey Report

by

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Trout Spey Fishing Report for Late-October We are in full “swing” on the Missouri River, and it’s easy to spot anglers exploring the Missouri River with their Trout Spey rods. Recent warm weather has hurt the fishing for both the single and two-handed crowd. “Inconsistent” would be the best word to describe our current … Read more

Headhunters Spey Especial Trout Spey Trips

by

Headhunters Spey Especial Trout Spey Trips Headhunters is hosting Full Day Trout Spey Trips for $400. October 15th thru December 31st. Lunch, snacks, and a spey rod if you need one are all included. This especial pricing trip is Spey Only. No single handed rods in the boat. A snack style lunch. Gear included if … Read more

Trout Spey Lineup 2018-19

by

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Swing Season has arrived on the Missouri River, and at Headhunters that signals the start of our “second season”. Most of our new Trout Spey rods, lines and tackle arrive in the fall. Here is a rundown of our primary selection of spey gear for the 2018-19 season. Like last season, our main focus is … Read more

Double Spey – River Right Video

by

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Double Spey – River Right Video

Hump Day on the Mighty Mo. Check out the video.

Perfect fishing weather out there. Overcast and cool. Sometimes even calm.

Good swinging too. Come on by to talk trout spey at Headhunters of Craig.

If you are not busy tossing dry flies at rising October trout you could very well be casting lasers out there swinging softies.

Your choice.

Take the rest of the week off and head on over to the Mo.

Smart.[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/194606461″ video_title=”1″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Single Handed Spey Video

Single Handed Spey Video

by

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Single Handed Spey Video w/ Simon Gawesworth of RIO

Today on the Headhunters Fly Shop Blog we bring you this fantastic video with Spey Casting Guru Simon Gawesworth of RIO Products.

We get lots of questions about this newer style of single handed casting and Simon will break down a few myths and confusion points in this informational and educational video.

Really worth watching. A couple of fellers from Spokane empty the single handed spey cast on the St. Joe in Idaho. We see a few using it here as well. Mark has been sneaking around with his for the past year. IT comes out more and more in specific situations. Swinging soft hackles, small leeches, or even overhanding long distances just for fun!

Enjoy this flick from RIO today on the Headhunters Blog. Headhunters of Craig is Your Trout Spey Shop!

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/257791524″ video_title=”1″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Missouri River Trout Spey Spring Swing Report

by

Missouri River Trout Spey Spring Swing Report In one word. Good. Some days great. The fish do make the ultimate decision. Fished with Ninch and our Sage rep Thursday and Ninth put on a show. Outfishing Kurt and I by a wide margin. Why? Lots of reasons. Ninch is a predator on the water. Not … Read more

Soft Hackle Tying Video with Hans

How to Tie a Soft Hackle with Hans

by

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

How to Tie a Soft Hackle with Hans

Today a soft hackle video with Hans S of the South Dakota Angler. We used to post a quite a few vids from Hans. A good tier. If you are in the SD region look up the SD Angler for all your fly fishing needs!

We use these a bunch in the fall. Alos during the spring session you could tie a Midge Soft Hackle, a BWO softie, and any generic mayfly or caddis soft hackles for swinging or nymphing success here fishing the Missouri River.

Perfect for the trout spey or single handed spey gang. Enjoy your Thursday.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4ZyRn3X5RI” video_title=”1″][/vc_column][/vc_row]