Actually “Linus and Lucy” is the title of this tune. Composed by Vince Guaraldi the Italian Jazz Composer who composed most of the Peanuts animated television music.
I also dig Christmas Time is Here. The ethereal wispy yet flowing track that is spun throughout the christmas special.
The wikipedia link to A Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1LUXQWzCno” video_title=”1″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPG3zSgm_Qo” video_title=”1″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I think Charlie Brown woulda felt better with a new fly reel. I know it makes some of the holiday angst go away.
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Merry Christmas Enjoy the day. Christmas is a good one to spend with friends and family. Thanks for everything this year from us to you. We love each and every last one of you! See you next year. Enjoy the day? Enjoy the whole week. Merry Christmas.
We are in the full holiday swing here at Headhunters. The phone is ringing for fly fishing gift items and we are mailing gifts not only to Santa but to husbands, wives, friends, and families before the December 25th deadline.
You want us to pop something in the mail for you? Get on our online store or just give us a shout on the Holiday Hotline 406-235-3447.
Get a HH Gift Card for any amount.
Can’t decide what to get your Missouri River fly fishing enthusiast? How about a Headhunters Gift Card. How about a Guide Trip from Headhunters? Everybody loves a guide trip.
We can package your gift and send it off to your recipient if you wish with a note card. No problem. We got your back this holiday season.
We have in stock 22 sizes of SIMMS G3 waders and can get those off in hurry too. If you have been reading lately you know that John has written a couple articles about spey rods, lines, and reels. We have the best Trout Spey selection in Montanan and beyond. Not only do we carry all the cool spey gear we are familiar with it too. Got a tip question? Give us a shout. Need a rod for trout fishing and the appropriate line match whether you are in either the Skagit or Scandi family? We got it.
Bookings being taken daily for 2016. The phone is ringing. Julie is busy getting the coming year all put together. The peak summer months are June and July. If you are interested in either of these two white hot dry fly months you should get on the stick. Call today to get your lodging booked as well as your guide on the books. February is generally too late.
A couple Wish Lists from Headhunters today on the Friday Foto Blog.
Ninch wants…
100 pk. TMC 930016
Fishpond Nomad Guide Net
Just Add Vise Kreelex Mega Kit
Sage ONE 3100 Trout Spey 11′ 3wt
Hatch Finatic 4 Plus
Stocking Stuffer: Simms Nipper
Braden wishes for…
SIMMS G3 Guide Wader
SIMMS Vapor Boot
Sage ONE 590 9′ 5wt. for dry fly fishing
Sage Accel 790 9′ 7wt. for streamers
SIMMS Bulkley Jacket
Stocking Stuffer: YETI Colster
Braden says he is shooting for the moon. Why not. Maybe he has been extra good this year?
Mark’s wish list…
SIMMS Hyalite Rain Pant
SIMMS G3 Guide Wader
KAST Raptor Glove
RIO Scandi Short VersiTip Line
Sage Trout Spey 2109 10’9″ 2wt for swinging soft hackles
Stocking Stuffer: One-two-three Fly Box
You can find most of these items on our convenient on-line store. We will ship it for free with any total over $50.
The weather is not terrific for floaty bikini type groups…too bad. On the other hand, this is great fishing weather! And the fishing is pretty damn good.
The good news for this holiday weekend is the lack of folks around other than anglers.
The floaters are nearly gone from Craig
On many hotter, much much warmer, weekends the ratio can be 50:1 floaters over anglers. The summer is nearing the end and with the change in the seasons will come the change in river usage.
This weekend will usher in that period. Full on Autumn. Followed by fall. Followed by late fall…
Rain will be be with us daily through the weekend into Labor Day Monday. Sunday may see some deprive from the cooler and wetter weather.
The river has been quiet. Nice. Some days in the recent past you may have only seen a boat or two. Or fewer. That is about to change. September is a popular month. Good to great nymphing and some Pseudo pain mixed in for good measure. Short leashers love September. Rock it from ramp to ramp. Streamer anglers begin to smile as well.
Fish all day and party night away today beginning at 4pm with our 1st Annual Browns and Brews Craft Beer Festival. Come sample some of Montana’s finest here in Craig. Live and silent auctions, live music, and a huge Labor Day SALE at Headhunters Fly Shop.
1/2 Price Flies Saturday and Sunday!
Fill your bucket with half price flies, tons of demo rods from SAGE, Orvis, Sweetgrass Bamboo, and Echo Clothing from SIMMS, Howler Bros., Freefly, Headhunters Logo wear T’s and hats, a rack full of women’s wear, and more!
Bottom Line: A good weekend to come on out and pay the river a welcome to fall visit. Fish Saturday, Sunday, and Monday too. Or just swing over for a day trip and stop in and save some cabbage on your favorite fly gear. For cheap. Hagglers welcome. Shop open at 630am for hot free perked coffee.
Lots happening on the Missouri River this spring and into the summer months. Just wanted to outline the events, hatches, and happenings in the foreseeable future.
Missouri River February 2015
Almost over. The midges are out and some an be caught on top. March will bring even more topwater activity. February has seen an increase in water temps and the streamer fishing and swinging of flies has been productive.
Missouri River March 2015
March 4th. Fly Tying @ Headhunters Fly Shop 6pm-8pm A free for all with tying and fellowship. Te final fly tying night of the year.
March 7th. Headhunters last Free 2 Handed Casting and Fishing Clinic. Full. Demo 2 Handed Rods and Switch Rods avail daily. Your 2 Handed and Switch Trout Rod HQ in Montana.
March 14th. IF4 Event sponsored by Missouri River Flyfishers Hilton Garden Inn 730pm Tickets avail at Headhunters Fly Shop and at the door. HH will be there and representing! Look for our booth at the show and stop in for some killer swag!
March 15th. Our famous Spring Special begins today and runs through the end of April. $300 Guide Trips, discounted lodging by at least 33%. The Craig Trout Camp and a few surrounding properties are on board for this fantastic inexpensive spring fishing retreat. Call today to book with our crack staff 406-235-3447. www.craiglodging.com
Midges are in full effect and we begin dreaming about the BWO’s. They will not arrive in March, but fantasy is a big part of fly fishing! Better dry fly stuff in March with good to great midging. Nymphing and streamer fishing rock star. Swinging? Pretty damn good too.
Missouri River April 2015
Headhunters Spring Special continues all month long. Discounted fishing and lodging. Midges strong, BWO’s make an appearance, steamer fishing getting stronger, nymphing is great. Busy towards the end of the month and not so much in the beginning. The fishing is good in the front end of April and we have availability of both guides and nightly housing.
April 1st. Izaak’s open for business. Hooray! Great food available in Craig for the spring summer and fall.
April 10, 11, 12. McCune/Gould 2 Handed Casting Clinics. Sold Out. These world class casting instructors and guides are here to help with Sustained Anchor casting. Very popular. The clinics filled very rapidly and we added a 3rd date. Also filled. You could call and get on a waiting list maybe if you are so inclined.
Missouri River May 2015
Cadis Fest Parade!
May 16th. 9th Annual Craig Caddis Festival and BBQ Cook-Off. 4pm til 10pm. Live music, raffles, silent and live auctions, 10+ BBQ competitors, swag, kids events, all Craig businesses open, and the sort of kick off to summer on the Missouri River. Fundraising event for the Craig VFD. Fun for the whole family.
May is a month that over half of the Headhunters Staff just loves. Quieter than the coming months and it fishes extremely well. BWO’s, Midges, March Browns, some early caddis on the lower river. Fun stuff for dry fly guys, nymphing is ridiculous, and streamer fishing is as good as it gets. Many believe the fall is the best streamer fishing, but we would argue that May is tops!
Missouri River June 2015
Long use days with great dry fly fishing. PMD’s make their appearance in the 3rd week of June. Caddis are out and becoming stronger by the day. Our highest water is during this month. What will this year bring? Only Mother Mo knows.
Drift Boat Drive-In. A Montana Film event not yet scheduled. Keep it tuned in here for updates as they come.
June and July are the two busiest months on the Missouri River. If you have not booked yet, you may have missed it. Call for your June and July reservations today. Many of the guides and lodging spots book 51 weeks in advance.
Missouri River July 2015
Trico’s, PMD’s, Caddis, terrestrials. Need we say more. Very busy month on the Mo.
Headhunters 4th of July Party. Craig comes un-corked celebrating America!
That is the latest and greatest update on your Missouri River events, happenings, and hatches for the next several months. We are experiencing a great fishing early spring. More winter is on the way, but we are enjoying the warmer temps for the time being.
Call today if you need to book any lodging or guide trips. Headhunters open 7 days a week all year long for any of your trout fishing needs. Let us know how we can help.
