Fall

Go Early. Stay Late.

Go Early. Stay Late.

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Go Early. Stay Late. Head out there before the sun gets too high. The fish cannot squint. The don’t have eyelids. So take advantage of those periods when the sun is not terribly offensive. Although the fishing this past week was littered with a very good bite in the mid day period as well. So, … Read more

October November Planner

Late October November Missouri River Fishing Planner

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Late October November Missouri River Fishing Planner Good times here on the Mo. Calm today. Overcast. Moist. Cool. And yes, calm. That is the type of weather we yearn for here on the Mo in the fall session. So many good things come from the proper water temperature, right now a perfect 53F with flows … Read more

Missouri River September Fishing Forecast 2020

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Rolling into September 2020 and Covid Free in Craig Montana. All good here as we welcome Autumn with cooler daytime highs, today only forecast to reach the 60F mark. The nighttime lows are not dipping below the 40F point yet, but it Isi certainly coming soon. Time to wear your light puffy in the mornings … Read more

Friday Foto Craig Bridge Scene

Friday Foto Craig Bridge Scene

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Friday Foto Craig Bridge Scene Chillin’ on this Friday mid-month. Spey trips out this weekend. The swinging is good. Been walk wading and enjoying it. See you out there this afternoon. After accounting work. At home. With Bailey’s in the coffee. Takes the edge off of the paperwork. Unseasonable temps keep us pretty stoked. … Read more

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

Late October Weekend Missouri River Fishing Report

Late October Weekend Missouri River Fishing Report

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Late October Weekend Missouri River Fishing Report Fishing is heating up. It has not been a record fall as we write this fishing report mid day Friday October 25th. Fair fishing. Not fo the fickle. Those who fish here more often, are having more success than the anglers who are maybe here for the … Read more

Thursday October 10th Headhunters Fly Shop Fishing Report

Thursday October 10th Headhunters Fly Shop Fishing Report

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Thursday October 10th Headhunters Fly Shop Fishing Report Lots happening locally as we kick off our Trout Spey Camp 2019 this morning with a cast of thousands here in downtown Craig Montana. Spey casters from around the country and beyond have gathered here at Headhunters for this educational, informational, product showcase with reps and all … Read more

Mo River October Caddis Love

Mo River October Caddis Love

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Mo River October Caddis Love September is over and we look forward to October as it is one of our favorite months here on the banks of Montana’s Mighty Missouri River. Therefore, we proclaim our Mo River October Caddis Love. September is a good month for October Caddis. Just like March is not the … 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

The last day of Zep-tember

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The last day of Zeptember

Heading out of a strong Zep-tember in style.

This is the official film video of the Immigrant Song 1972. Produced by the band. Raw rock and roll. The way Page gets after it in the latter half of the song is pretty rad. That guy must have sold his soul. They always claim it was Plant. But we all know Page went deep.

Snowed Saturday night. Not a lot. But snow. Sleet really.

We are damn excited to move into the 10th month. October is great.

Should have a fantastic BWO event this year. All the indications are pointing that direction.

We will have to wait and see. But, don’t wait to book your fall trip to the Mo.

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Great Fishing on the Mo!

Friday Foto Great Fishing on the Mo!

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Friday Foto Great Fishing on the Mo! BWO’s off daily. The little ones. Saw the bigger ones this week too. Not the 16’s. The 18’s. More on the way. Ending September and moving gleefully into the 10th month. October rules. September is leaving us. We’re good. We thank the two previous months for breeding the … Read more

September Missouri River Fly Fishing Forecast

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September Missouri River Fly Fishing Forecast The Short September Synopsis The fishing has been as strong in August as it has in many, many years. We believe that the fishing will continue to be strong through the month of September as well. Generally September is not a terrific dry fly month but yet again we … Read more

Thursday Fishing Report Montana's Missouri River

Thursday Fishing Report Montana’s Missouri River

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Thursday Fishing Report Montana’s Missouri River Past the tipping point of October looking at the Thursday Fishing Report Montana’s Missouri River. On the short end of the month. Boy, it is happening fast. We have had 6 great ones. Maybe 6 1/2. Do not miss the 7th. It is coming. Maybe in the next couple … Read more

Montana Trout Spey Video

Montana Trout Spey Video

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Montana Trout Spey Video

This short today from Scumliner Media featuring Mike McCune. Casting, speaking, swinging, catching.

It is Trout Spey Season here on the Mo. It lasts until next April or May. So we should get after it. You should to.

We are swinging out there already.

It is hump day and a bit of overcast this afternoon. Perfect for swinging.

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Mozuri Minnow Just Add Vise Kit Video

Mozuri Minnow Just Add Vise Kit Video

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Mozuri Minnow Just Add Vise Kit Video

Getting ready for full on fall with the Mozuri Minnow Just Add Vise Kit Video today y on Headhunters Fly Shop daily blog.

John Arnold created this pattern a few years back for the Missouri River based on the Yo-Zuri plugs he saw in Florida. It works!

Mozuri MinnowSwing it, strip it, jerk it, fish it.

Enjoy your Wednesday with some fly tying at your office desk. Order up some of our famous Just Add Vise kits and get after it!

Sunny here on the river today with the bugs coming off this afternoon. The nymphing is nearly red hot and the dry fly bite damn good int eh afternoon. The streamer bite waxing.

If you want to visit please bring some cloud cover with you. And cooler fall temps. Please.

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Missouri River Fishing Report September 26

Missouri River Fishing Report September 26

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Missouri River Fishing Report September 26 All good here in this neighborhood as we move into the last week of September and have October on our minds. The fishing has us thinking that direction too. The Dry Fly Bite Getting better every day. The past few days the tiny BWO’s are out there in the … Read more

Hump Day Fishing Report Montana's Missouri River

Hump Day Fishing Report Montana’s Missouri River

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Hump Day Fishing Report Montana’s Missouri River Lots of ways to skin the cat out there. Dry, dripper, nymphing, streamer fishing. Your choice. Swinging too. It is all on here in central Montana. You can nymph them up at pretty much whatever depth you like. Some are deep with split shot. Some are deep without … Read more

A few items for Fall Fishing Magic!

A few items for Fall Fishing Magic!

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A few items for Fall Fishing Magic! Heading headlong into fall here in Craig Montana. A few times that may make your fall fly fishing adventure better when visiting the Missouri River. A few clutch times in that image. RIO Line Cleaners. I use them nearly daily. The only reason I don’t, is sometimes I … Read more

3 Hot Missouri River Rigs for the Weekend

3 Hot Missouri River Rigs for the Weekend

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3 Hot Missouri River Rigs for the Weekend We have not turned the corner but the daily river reports from anglers up and down are becoming more consistent as we move beyond the first week of September. We love September here at Headhunters because it signals he beginning of the 3rd season. Not yet winter, … Read more

Silly Sunday Scenery Fall Foreshadowing

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Silly Sunday Scenery Fall Foreshadowing Early signs of fall. Today we look at Silly Sunday Scenery Fall Foreshadowing here on the Headhunters Fly Shop Blog. Those bushes always turn red before anything else. The last week of July you see a change. A few more hot days ahead of us early this week and then … Read more

Time to Book Your Fall Fly Fishing Trip to the Missouri River Montana

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Time to Book Your Fall Fly Fishing Trip to the Missouri River Montana It is coming up quickly. The fall months of September, October and November will be here shortly. Just getting into summer? Me too, but…but it will soon be over. And these wonderful long days will be a thing of the past. Seasons … Read more

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 10.10.16

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 10.10.16 Currently snowing on this Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 10.10.16 morning. About an inch on the ground and the weather forecasters predict even more on the way for the next 36 hrs. Then Wednesday? Sun. Until then true fall like conditions persist. What does that mean? It means … Read more

Silly Sunday Scenery

Silly Sunday Scenery Wooden Boat, Dog, Fishing, Fall Colors

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Silly Sunday Scenery Wooden Boat, Dog, Fishing, Fall Colors Really great scenery this time of year. Truly great fishing too. A really quite good tiny baetis bite in the morning and the afternoons with overcast skies keeps those bugs glued to the water. Shaping up to be one of the better October periods in some … Read more

Friday Foto Fall Edition

Friday Foto Fall Edition

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Friday Foto Fall Edition Soft hackles come out of the boat box this time of year. Swinging for those finicky BWO eating trout is a great pastime. A forgotten technique. For some. Get out here and enjoy one of our favorite times of the year. Later starts, fishing til nearly dark, and whiskey that tastes … Read more

October Foto-Shadowing

October Foto-Shadowing

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] October Foto-Shadowing A few shots to get you all revved up for October and November fishing. October Foto-Shadowing You oughtta come on out. Give us a shout on our Fall Fishing Hotline 406-235-3447 or 877-DRY-FLYS. Operators standing by 7am-8pm daily! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][us_grid columns=”3″ post_type=”attachment” items_quantity=”” images=”20200,20201,20199,20198,20197,20195″ orderby=”post__in” items_gap=”4px” items_layout=”gallery_default” img_size=”us_600_600_crop” overriding_link=”popup_post_image” breakpoint_1_cols=”3″ breakpoint_2_width=”768px” breakpoint_3_width=”480px” breakpoint_2_cols=”3″ … Read more

Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report

Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report Marcie caught this bad brown on a tiny small olive mayfly. A sz 20! She is kicking off our Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report! Nymphing is on fire this week, and last, and the 8 weeks ahead of us still! Short leash, deep rig, or even in … Read more

Tuesday Missouri River Fishing Report

Tuesday Missouri River Fishing Report

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Tuesday Missouri River Fishing Report The river is active out there as we are headlong into this popular September month. Nymphers love to visit in September as the fish get off of the August slow down. Although this last August was as good as we could hope for with much better fishing than the previous … Read more

Fall is on the way

Fall is on the way

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Fall is on the way Leaves are turning now. This morning feels more like October than September. Still a few more warm days ahead. Several. Rain all night long and into today. Cooler temps all week long. Good BWO bite and time to dust off that streamer rod. Enjoy your Monday. Back to work tomorrow…

State of the Missouri River Craig Montana 8.26.16

State of the Missouri River Craig Montana 8.26.16

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State of the Missouri River Craig Montana 8.26.16 Bringing you the State of the Missouri River Craig Montana 8.26.16. Headhunters is the information source on the banks of the famed Missouri River. Keep it tuned here for your daily bite of trout information, education, and trout fishing entertainment. So how are we doing as we move … Read more

Missouri River Hump Day

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Tuesday. Just perfect.

Today Hump Day. Sunny.

Tomorrow? Perfect.

Lots of bugs up on the surface yesterday. A real honest showing. A mega hatch? No, not yet.

But certainly enough to get the upward looking trout doing push-ups.

Missouri River Hump Day
A Blue Heron stalking feral cats.

Some difficult fish out there. John and I bumped into quite a few that were damn tough. Too tough for me really. Crips, emergers, softies, duns, spinners. A fish on each one, but not as many as I would have guessed. John and I out filming a fall segment and I did not put many to the net. I whiffed on several fish.

I should really fish more.

Some easy fish must be somewhere. We did fish to some pretty obvious rising fish spots. Maybe find some fish that do not beat on often. Just a suggestion.

A bundle of weeds floating down the river. Lots. They are on the super release. Water temps slowly falling @ 1 degree/4days. Currently at 54F. Missouri River water flows are 3100cfs. We’d really like a little more water. 30% more would be welcomed.

Missouri River Hump Day

Better streamer fishing with more flow. Better dry fly fishing with more flow. Better all the way around. Will we get our normal winter upswing? Only time will tell my fishy friends.

Ghost trout-town began Monday. Much quieter on the water Tuesday. Quite nice.

Let us know how we can help when in the fishy ‘burb of Craig Montana.

And many thanks to you the reader. We write the Missouri River daily blog for you the fanatical Missouri River angler. Thank you.

 

Headhunters Fly Shop. Your Missouri River information source.

Missouri River BWO Fishing Report 10.21.15

Missouri River BWO Fishing Report 10.21.15

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Baetis are here. BWO time fishing Montana’s Missouri River.

Light hatch yesterday and the day before. It should POP soon. We would love more of those clouds and drizzle and some fall like winter weather. Bring it.

The streamer bite is not as consistent as we think it should be but our trout are eating a few.

Flows somewhat stable at these lower fall time levels. Still at 3280cfs with water temps falling slowly currently @ 55.5F. Looking and feeling good.

Missouri River Canyon Stretch Fly Fishing
Sunny weather is sure pretty. We’ll take the clouds though please!

Cooler weather on the way with some sun and daytime highs this approaching weekend in the mid-40’s at best. Hopefully the weather guessers are wrong about the sun.

Nymphing is good. Better in the afternoon. The mornings have been quirky and odd. Not all that shit-hot until the bugs come off. Then it is damn good. Deep in the morning and short to finish the day.

Some good fishing to have if you stay out late. Not a bad idea at all. No need to go at the break of dawn. Unless you have Bailey’s in your coffee and then, by all means.

Some cool groups fish the Mo in October. the RIO Products along with SAGE Rods were just here for a week plus, Blake Merwin of Gig Harbor Fly Shop in Washington bought out some cool fellers, Doc Paul is bringing out a multi-boat trip next week and we have hosted a bundle of 2 and 3 boat trips this month. Why not come out with a gang of your favorite anglers in tow. Headhunters Fly Shop can accommodate your group for lodging, catering, and guiding. One stop fly shop in Craig MT.

It may be our favorite month of the year. October is always a good one. Fun folks, fun fishing, and the dry fly fishing to rising trout that make your knees shake.

Shop open daily at 7am…stop in for a cup of piping hot perked coffee, cell coverage, and free WiFi on our porch.

Leaves falling down, Trout rising up!

Leaves falling down, Trout rising up!

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hard rain and sleet this morning. Hard rain and sleet this afternoon.

Tomorrow the same. Winter Weather advisory in effect.

Fishing this morning? Good. Not as much wind as the forecast called for.

Fishing this afternoon?  Great. A mega hatch of Pseudo’s. Mega hatch.

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Pseudo Mania

Fish rising all over the place. Certainly in all of the normal haunts.

The leaves fell from the trees this morning and continue to fall this early evening.

The anglers tough enough to battle through the first half of the day were rewarded with greatness.

Where are you on the toughness scale?

Good gear helps. SIMMS rain suits and waders will keep the cold at bay. Certainly the water. KAST gloves help too.

Put on those long johns and step knee deep into the Missouri.

Leaves falling down, trout rising up!

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Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 9.28.15

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The bulleted fishing report this Monday morning to get your engines running…

The weather is taking a turn for the better, meaning not as much sun, this week and the fish and fishermen will applaud this fall-like change.

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 9.27.15
Temps dipping…we need overcast!

The streamer anglers are arriving but they are not seeing the kind of inclement weather that they truly love. The two handers are getting revved up too and I think we will see some more about the newest in two-handed gear from John this week. Check out the OPST gear from a blog this last week.

Here is the Monday Morning Bulleted Fishing Report…

  • The high and bright sun is bullshit. Not good for those unprotected fishy eyes. Mornings and evenings prove to be good fishing times. We lean towards the evenings because of the baby baetis that can provide some good dry fly action.
  • Short leash the evening bite as well. The bugs can bring the fish nearer the surface and therefore the ‘shorty’ can be the key. A PT, GRHE, Rainbow Czech, Purple or Gold Weight Fly, WORM or something like that for the lead fly. We like a sow, small mayfly like the S&M, Micro May, Indigo Child, Red Headed Step Child, LGM, Pearl LB, Purple LB, Magic Fly, Ju-Ju BWO, and more. We got lots of Palsa Tabs in stock for your Short Leash pleasures.
  • The entire river fishing well. Your choice. Longer floats can let you skip some of the softer water. The faster paced water has been producing better than the pond like areas. Get ’em in and watch them for the soft takes we have seen in those faster lanes.
  • The traffic has picked up and Saturday was pretty busy. This week ahead? Don’t really know. We are moving out of September into a historically slower month of October. You coming?
  • A good time to get that new dry fly line on your rod. BWO’s on the horizon. Good presentations should be on your radar. We have the entire line of RIO Fly Lines along with Wulff, Airflo to compliment your favorite fly rod.
  •  Missouri River flows are below 4K at 3760cfs and water temps hiving around the 60F mark. Water temps falling as we move into the real fall period.
  • Shop open open day @ 7am for shuttles, flies, fly lines, fall clothing, HH logo wear, gloves, demo two handed rods, the only spey line selection in the canyon, and SIMMS gear.