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
So much to look forward to here October fishing Montana’s Missouri River Pretty stoked for the upcoming month of October here fishing Montana’s Missouri River. Once my favorite month, and still may be. I’ll tell you if it has become my fav again in November! Light(er) Traffic. So far a relatively light schedule in October. … Read more
Missouri River Fall Fishing Forecast 2020 Bring on the cloudy, wet, and snowy fall weather that we just love in October. Let’s not wait until November. We do want it in November as well but the October time frame will suit us just fine. But we are looking for the perfect day as described below… … Read more
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
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
Friday Foto Fall Drift Boat Pretty river. They all are when the leaves change. Fall is spectacular. And sometimes the fishing is white hot. Overcast skies a bit this weekend. Then sunny next week. That sucks. More rain and overcast dances will help. Dance one up tonight. In the garage if you have to. If … Read more
Mid October Missouri River Fishing Report 10.12.17 Good times in the fall months as we look at the Mid October Missouri River Fishing Report 10.12.17. We love the last couple months of traditional fly fishing here in central Montana. IT does get better everyday from here on out. All the way until Thanksgiving. Ten it gets … Read more
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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Playoff Fishing here on the Missouri River It is go time here. Playoff fishing here on the Missouri River. Excitement daily as we are headlong into the fall fishing period. And it is good! I sighted many real life BWO flies not he water yesterday. The first showing in any numbers that I have seen. … Read more
5 Tips for BWO Success Snow days coming today and tomorrow. Some don’t like the weather forecast. Others are jumping for JOY! Lets hope it doesn’t blow too hard front he north. The fish will be loving it. They are attaching their feed bags and readying themselves for a great October. I think this will … Read more
September is upon us, October coming soon! Fall is on the way. Yep. But not before some more summer. Fall does not officially start until September and the Autumnal Solstice beginning the 4th week of this pivotal month. Water temperatures will be falling and the days will becoming shorter. We are looking forward to tearing … Read more
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 10.24.16 About another month of single handed dry fly fishing. We have seen some real BWO’s around and it should pop this week. Will it? Oh, on the baetis gods really know. But we can guess. And we guess yes. Looks like we are falling at about a degree per … Read more
[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
[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
Playoff Baseball. It feels like fall when the Boys of Summer are playing fall baseball. Fish during the day and watch playoff baseball at night. October is great in my book because baseball feels good with a cocktail or two.
Kreelex Mania
Football. Both college and pro ball keep us interested in the fall time. Weekends are for football. Or fishing. Or hunting. Or…
Blue Winged Olives. The coolest fall bug there is. Afternoons can be filled with cripples, emergers, and duns. Your choice. This slate winged insect is what keeps anglers interested. Those non-local locals are here for just this reason. Our favorite fall mayfly.
Streamer Junkies. Lots of out of work guides up here on the Mo chucking the streamer rod. Lots of guests here tossing it too. Lots of us excited about those overcast afternoons presenting the big fly n search of the bigger trout that call the Missouri River home. Flashy or not so flashy that is your choice. With the lower water levels this fall you can either get it done with a floating line or a intermediate tip. Some like to dredge the center of the river with grain weights that make some tremble. Lots of ways to enjoy the streamer fishing here this fall and early winter.
Fall Colors on the Missouri River
Colors. While we do not have the colors of the east coast we do have a significant color change. We are right in the midst of it right now. Although the strong winds that we endured this past weekend blew a ton of the red, yellow, and orange leaves into the next county. We love the change int he weather including the vibrancy of fall. Enjoy it!
Swing Season. It is on the way. Nearly here. Some have gotten it going early. We have a bunch of cool two handed trout spey gear for demo and sale. Headhunters is your Trout Spey Source in all of Montana.
A Hot Toddy
Hot Toddy’s. Love me a Hot Toddy. Apres fishing hot drinks. Love it. Along with playoff baseball. How can you go wrong with Bourbon, honey, lemon, and a touch of cinnamon. Yum.
Rest. Sleep in later as the fall fishing is generally better int he afternoon. Stay up late dining Hot Toddy’s or an elixir of your choice and sleep in until those damn olives hatch.
Fewer anglers around. While there are some guides out on the water most of the traffic has gone south. Lots of folks hunting birds and bigger animals so the waters of Montana receive less pressure in the fall time.
Short Leash Nymphing. October is made for Short Leash Nymphing. The water flows are low and the fishing is good. No bugs hatching in the high and bright skies? Try this technique. It works.
Fellowship. Lots of great folks around Craig. We love chatting, discussing, and pitching shit to our friends. It really is a fun time of year. Are you in?
The Missouri River October Experience
Something for everyone here hanging out in Craig fishing Montana’s Missouri River. It’s a month full of Montana experiences. It’s a laid back no frills Missouri River October Experience.
Stay dry longer. Longer than ever? That’s what the fellows at SIMMS are saying.
Are you ready for fall yet? We are not. But we are beginning to prepare ourselves for what Mother Nature brings us in the ways of weather.
I do know from experience that you certainly do not want to be left out on the cold and rainy baetis afternoons fishing the Missouri River. October can be cruel. November with BWO’s popping before your eyes…comfort and a good reach cast come to mind.
SIMMS is all hopped up on the Gore-Tex Pro Shell and the G4 Pro, and we agree. Drier longer. A damn good thing for anglers.
We like to keep dry as well. The Mo fishes all 12 months which is different than most every other river on this Big Green Earth. Not many rivers can claim fishable waters for that length of time. We can. The shop is open daily, nearly 365 days a year.
So we get used to fishing in inclement weather. Hard to believe while it is 97F as I write this rain oriented product article. But she is hiding around the corner. We generally see snow falling from the freaking sky buy the second week in September. Not much. Usually.
So we prepare earlier than we would like. Hand warmers back in the boat. Stocking up on propane bottles for boat heaters. Cleaning the soup from last spring from the Thermos…yuck! Hope it’s not Cream of Chicken!
Gloves, warm hats, SIMMS G3 Waders and your best rain jacket. In this case the G4 Pro.
All the bells and whistles come with the King of all SIMMS Rain Gear. It is truly the leader of the pack.
We also like the SIMMS Bulkley for its waterproofness and its built in warm liner. Awesome. The SIMMS Acklins is appreciated by all that try it and the SIMMS Slick for those wanting bombproof longer shitty weather garment.
We have all you may need for the fall here fishing Montana’s Missouri River. A fully stocked fly shop with Craig Montana’s only SIMMS Dealer. Shirts, pants, waders, wading boots, hats, gloves, and many other killer SIMMS accessories available here.
As the Trico’s wane in September you can start fantasizing about cool foggy Montana mornings with October Caddis and Baetis flies on your brain. We are starting to think along those lines…
