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Troutspey Around the Corner

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Swing Season (spey season) is approaching. We’re not there yet. There’s still some big hatches to be had, as well as our epic Montana streamer fishing. But it’s getting close.

Sara, Ninch and I are starting to get the lineup card in order for winter spey season on the Missouri. We were down at the ramp today tossing the Echo Fiberglass Switch #4, with various lines. Included were the Airflow Switch Streamer and the brand new RIO Skagit Max Troutspey.

Tossed them both well, but those smaller rods seem to like the mono running line we rigged the Troutspey with.

There’s very few anglers around the Missouri River right now. Must be the smoke. It’s thick.

The quiet “slack” time allows us to walk over to the river and do some testing. Might even get a 6pack from Joe’s on the way there. Joe’s is on the way there. And back.

If you’re interested in attending one of our Spey clinics this winter, call the shop to find out about dates and sign up. The first class already has some victims.

Stay tuned for more Troutspey…[/vc_column_text][us_image image=”13798″ link=”” onclick=”lightbox”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Epic Glass Rods Montana

Epic Glass Rods at Headhunters

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Headhunters has just received some of the highly touted EPIC fiberglass fly rods from Swift Fly Fishing. These will be demo rods for customers to try, either in the casting lane or on the river. They’ve been out on the grass constantly since we unboxed them the other day.

Epic rods are built in New Zealand, and are available as both built rods or blanks. Many of the world top custom builders are using them, and the “fast glass” action is pretty remarkable. Light in the hand for glass, and pretty quick.

We have the 8′ #4, 8′ #5 and 8’6″ #6 at the shop. Whether you would be interested in purchasing one or not, I’ll promise you a smile will appear on your face when you start to throw. Come by and check them out for a few minutes or a day on the water.[/vc_column_text][us_separator show_line=”1″ line_width=”default”][us_image image=”12688″ size=”full” link=”” onclick=”lightbox”][us_separator show_line=”1″ line_width=”default”][vc_column_text]Epic rods are “studio built” in New Zealand, and you get to make a few choices when ordering. Blank color (above), reel seat color and style (limited), fighting butt and grip style. Every Epic I’ve ever seen was beautiful. The blanks are translucent and backlight makes them glow.

I’m very curious to see what the reaction to these rods will be. They are probably “niche” rods for most, but the performance is capable of using them as a daily driver. They are so fun to cast that you will want to drive them daily.

Below, Headhunters staffer Alex Husby is stretching out the line with an 805 Epic. He liked it, along with the others.[/vc_column_text][us_separator show_line=”1″ line_width=”default”][us_image image=”12689″ size=”full” link=”” onclick=”lightbox”][us_separator show_line=”1″ line_width=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row]