Your waders leaking? Shouldn’t you get them ready for fall? Did you think to remind yourself of how freaking cold you were this past spring with that leak above your knee. Those wet feet? That laceration in your…
Yep. Whether you rock the only wader made in America, SIMMS, or you run an Orvis or other brand you outghtta get on the stick and send them in for repair. OR watch the video and repair them yourselves.
A good Autumn project in your garage or patio.
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Simms with a change in the G3 Guide Wading Boot this year. Cooler, tougher, leading the trend of wading boots that wear more like a shoe than a cumbersome boot of of yesteryear.
I am into support these days. And traction. The G3 Guide delivers on both accords. Comfort? Simms has always provided comfort. Longevity is the last component I like about the Simms product.
Got you covered in all respects with the boot of the year. Hike it. Wade it. Wear it. Forget about it.
I have been wearing the VaporTread Boot for the past 3 years. Nice. Light and comfortable. I’m looking for more support ad the G3 has got me sold.
Come but the shop and get into a pair of the Simms G3 Guide Boot. All sizes in stock.
Simms G3 Guide Boot Vibram
Waterproof nubuck leather & Lace‐to‐toe upper
High abrasion textile with full scratch rubber rand
Molded external TPU heel counter & heel clip
Dual‐density midsole for shock absorption
ESS plates for improved cleat retention & proprioception
Full sizes 7-15
APPROX. WEIGHT: 62.4 oz.
Simms says…
G3 Guide Wading Boot features big-time ankle support and an enhanced feel underfoot to help you get to hard-to-reach places. Our Rivertread® build gives you more feeling under your boot, so the unseen becomes easier to navigate without compromising on the overall support or traction of the boot. With proven durability to handle the wear and tear of hiking and wading day in and day out, the G3 Guide™ Boot gives your confidence to move across rocky river bottoms anywhere in the world.
Vibram® invests heavily in research and development of products never overlooking even the most minute detail. Inspired by free climbing rubber, Vibram Idrogrip is ideal on wet surfaces and improves grip on slippery terrain. Vibram Megagrip offers the ideal combination of grip and durability for maximum surface adaptability.
They are here. They have arrived. SIMMS Challenger Pull On Boots in the 14″ length are in store today.
These will be popular with the boat only crew. Never put on waders? Sounds damn good to me. Pull on your favorite hoody along with your SIMMS Pro Dry Bibs adding your SIMMS Moon Boots and off to the river you are.
A perfect compliment to the already dialed in lifestyle you have. Just add the Challenger Pull On boot from SIMMS.
A check’d fleece interior with SIMMS totally worthy Right Angle Foot bed will keep you not only foot fatigue free, warm, yet sweat free. The 14″ height is perfect for launching your drifter and kicking it inside the cozy confines of your own private dinghy. No worries on the return trip either. Step in, attach the bow rope, crank it and head to the ‘ol drinking hole.
I’ve seen a trout spey caster or two rocking it ankle deep in these either practicing a few snake rolls or swinging through a not so secret skinny run.
The neoprene upper and pull on tag in the rear of the boot will help you get them on with ease. I have been just stepping into them and shoveling the driveway. Quick run to the dump? Fooling with the sprinkler heads in your yard? Shit-kickin’ it telling fishing lies in the garage drinking with friends?
Remove them with ease finding the prominent kick-off tab on the back side of the boot. The sole is not designed for trekking in the outback. A non-marring siped sole is made for interior drifters, skiffs, or driveways. It does not posses a 4WD style tread pattern for off roading. No, this is your daily city driver.
Yes. Perfect for everyday tasks.
We have them at Headhunters. Come by and try them on.
3 for Winter from SIMMS 3 for Winter from SIMMS. We are fishing all 12 months here on Montana’s Missouri River. We like to be warm and protected from the elements.So we give you these 3 terrific items from SMMS to keep those body parts warm! SIMMS DOWNStream Jacket I love this piece. Keeps me … Read more
Black FlyDay Sale! No Gink, 5 year old tippet or dusty T-shirts here. Just top quality gear at 50% off! All of these items are closeouts, and you can find them on sale elsewhere. But can you find them at these prices? So get them while you can they will go quick. Flat rate $15 … Read more
Black Fly Day Sale @ Headhunters of Craig It’s coming soon. Starting Friday at Headhunters Fly Shop of Craig Montana. A big sale that includes deep discounts on some very popular items! SIMMS G3 Waders on sale at 50% off! Abel Super Series reels on Closeout! 50% off remaining stock! SIMMS Freestone Wading Boots on … Read more
Snow Day on the Mo Day It came. It is awesome. Fish love Snow. And some people do too! Headhunters is your only SIMMS dealer on the Missouri River. We have all of the fall and winter gear for your fly fishing pleasure. The entire selection of SIMMS G3 Waders in all of the sizes. … Read more
Labor Day Weekend Sale @ Headhunters Fly Shop Big Sale this weekend at Headhunters Fly Shop in Downtown Craig Montana. Help us clear out the summer wear and make room for the fall and winter gear. Is summer over? NOPE! ut it is time to start looking forward to cooler days and nights. And no … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Initial Impression “What an ugly boot.” That was my first thought when I saw the new Intruder Boot from Simms.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Then I got over myself and gave the boot a try. I loved it. And I wouldn’t say that unless I meant it. For wet wading, the Intruder Boot teamed with a pair of the Simms … Read more
Squeeky’s Techy Dry Fly Set-Up Rod: Sage X 9′ 5 weight. This is a sharpshooter rod. Quick, fast, hyper-accurate. Light in the hand and love casting it. Fly Line: RIO InTouch GOLD. Went back to the GOLD when the InTouch no stretch lines were introduced. Awesome! Leader: RIO Powerflex Plus 12′ 4X. Tippet: RIO Powerflex … Read more
SIMMS Intruder Boot Felt Want a wading boot for wet wading? We have just the boo for you. The IntruderWading Boot from SIMMS of Bozeman Montana will do it all. Ankle support, a neoprene inner sock that most wear with a wading sock, and a felt sole to keep you connected to the streamed…upright! This … Read more
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Shane’s Trout Spey Set Up Today on the Headhunters Fly Shop daily blog we see Shane Wilson’s Trout Spey Set Up. Shane is one of those who is enamored with the Echo TR2 rod. We can’t blame him. Most of the staff is all about it. Come in and try one out today. Saturday … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Ninch’s Trout Spey Set-Up Today we view Ninch’s Trout Spey setup. Ninch fishes the 2 hander most of the year when he is not tossing fires at rising trout. He is excited about getting out again soon when the weather warms this weekend! You can see Ninch at the next Free Trout Spey Clinic … Read more
Trout Spey Rigs: Braden Today on the Headhunters Fly Shop Blog we have Braden’s Trout Spey Rig. We thought it would be helpful if we outlined what we use here on the Missouri River during the Swing Season. Braden, and the majority of the HH Gang, swings a fly all winter long. Starting in the … Read more
SIMMS Bounty Hunter Reel Case Review This caught my eye the other day at Headhunters of Craig Montana. It looks good. The updated appeal of the new Bounty Hunter luggage line from SIMMS is attractive. Gone are the rounded edges and the presentation of the squared off modern lines look great. Open this baby up … Read more
SIMMS DOWNStream Jacket @ Headhunters Love this new outerwear piece from SIMMS of Bozeman Montana. SIMMS DOWNStream Jacket @ Headhunters. This past week we got to put it to the test for the first time this fall. And it performed well. A bit of rain and sleet greeted us on cool fall mornings. I have … Read more
SIMMS waders made int eh USA, and fixed in Bozeman Montana.
Try picking put the phone and getting someone to answer questions about your overseas made wader?
When we have problems we just pop them in the mail and let the pros take care of it.
Chris Golz is one of the masterful team in Bozeman. If you are ever in the neighborhood you should stop in for a tour of the wader making facility. Totally worth the time. Pretty cool stuff.
Enjoy your Saturday. It is wonderful here on the Mo. A bit windy today though…
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Friday Foto and River News Not quite sure what to make of this yet. After you think you have seen it all the Knotted Nymph pops up. Rumors for the last week and now it seems… Down river at the Doll House for those of you who are in the know. The Knotted Nymph is … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We love this additional option for a full zip wader offered by Montana’s own wader company, SIMMS. The SIMMS Freestone Z Wader may be for you. Don’t want to shell out the $800 for the G4Z? Then get on board with the junior version for $399. Available at Headhunters Fly Shop. We love the comfort … Read more
It really has been a cold winter. As winer should be. Most days we see temperatures in the mid 20’s with occasional days in the mid 30’s. If a fella wants to fish he needs to have the right winter fishing gear. Or go home.
SIMMS provides that kind of gear. And Headhunters has the winter gear for your winter fly fishing successes!
SIMMS Bulkley Jacket
My favorite item this year. Been wearing it all winter long and cannot go fishing without it. The warmth of the Bulkley jacket is the key. The Primaloft insulation is key. In the body and in the sleeves. A bit oversized so you can layer appropriately underneath the jacket. Internal Shingle Cuff keeps this jacket water tight while fighting, landing and releasing fish into the water. A must have for those looking for a new updated insulated Gore-Tex winter jacket!
SIMMS Kinetic Jacket
We knew this was a winner when the Headhunters guides all walked in and bought this jacket of the rack. And we see them in it daily all winter long. A good piece for daily wear. Headed out of the house to chop firewood? Out tot he lake ice fishing? Off to Tom’s IGA in Cascade for a half box of Coors Light? They are all donning the SIMMS Kinetic Jacket.
The Simms Kinetic has become a guide staple in Montana. And if all the guides are wearing it you can believe it’s touch and performs, probably beyond expectations. This “puffy on steroids” is comfortable, very warm and does not restrict movement. We consider it essential from September through May in Montana, and we always make sure it’s in our bag for any trips to Steelhead country. Worth every penny in our estimation.
SIMMS G3 Waders
The industry standard in waders. The reason you see more SIMMS Waders on anglers than any other brand? Because they don’t leak. While you can get a deal on some of those off brand waders, the fit and function of SIMMS Waders is undisputed. The Choice of Fishing Professionals Worldwide. Headhunters carries 22 sizes of the most popular SIMMS wader. Come in and get the right fit. Not many fly shops can boast that stat!
Powered by 25-percent more breathable GORE-TEX® 5-layer Pro Shell fabric, Simms’ G3 wader just got revamped for a lifetime of in-river marching orders. Wrap raw hands in the convenience of a reach-through warming pocket with stormflaps and micro-fleece lining, then reach for everything you need for successful fishing missions via an intuitive zippered chest pocket design, with integrated utility tabs that house an arsenal of in-river essentials. Patented front and back leg seam construction delivers an articulated fit that fights wear zones, bolsters wader longevity, and maximizes mobility either in the drift boat or hiking for riches well beyond road’s end.
SIMMS Guide Mid Pant
The best bottom layer that SIMMS has produced. In previous versions it wore more like your dads sweat pants. Not so with the SIMMS Guide Mid Pant. Updated fit & 4-way abrasion-resistant stretch fleece offers better warmth, breathability, mobility & wicking performance. The narrow fitted bottom of the legging slips effortlessly into your waders allowing no binding at the boot level. The bottom line on these fabulous pants is just a better wader pant. Zippered side and back pockets hold your needed items safe along with the zip fly make this the best wader pant on the market.
SIMMS ProDry Glove
The new Simms ProDry Glove is quickly becoming a favorite for winter fly fishing in Montana. The GoreTex shell is insulated and keeps your hands toasty and dry. The removable fingerless liner is perfect for those times when line management or tying knots demands some extra dexterity. We wear the whole glove when rowing or humping it through the snow, and remove the outer shell and use the fingerless liners when we’re fishing. You could also use a variety of liners if you have a favorite. The lining of the shells is slick enough to accommodate most liner gloves. You’ll probably see a few of us wearing these in the lift line as well. Mark and John like them for winter photography.
Ninch is the leading proponent of the SIMMS ProDry Glove. He just loves them. With the inner glove coming out for tying flies, fixing leaders, and greasing dry flies these gloves are for the other 3 seasons of Montana angling. Never leave home without them. The Gore-Tex outer glove keeps away those biting winter elements for continued fishing when your buddies head for the bar.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We should be waking up to an all-day snowstorm in Craiglandia this Monday morning. Sunday was a beautiful, almost windless day on the Missouri River. I spent it doing something I just don’t do that much anymore in the winter. Fishing from the boat with streamers and nymphs.
Sam and Eric from Simms Fishing came up from Bozeman to get a little trout fix before the big storm. Fishing was OK, not great by any means. If it was cold and windy I would tell you it sucked. But it wasn’t and it didn’t. We caught some very nice Rainbow’s on streamers (a couple on nymphs), a few Browns, and did it all with single handers. We saw the two-handed crowd out there. They were swinging in the usual spots.
Best rig for us was a Foxy Clouser/small bugger combo fished on an intermediate tip (Ninch/Sara/Braden can show the right little buggers). That’s all that really worked. The angler in the front of the boat ruled, as it allowed him to do a slow-swing and retrieve. Most of our fish came on that. The guy in the back pretty much got hosed.
That slow swing and retrieve is very similar to what we do on foot with our spey rods. Probably was a good day for the two-handed crowd.
Headhunters probably won’t be open today (Monday), depending on the road conditions. Julie will probably show up at some point to answer calls and count all the money, but if you need shuttles, please call in advance. If there is no answer give Julie a shout at 406-868-5473.
REPORTS
Mostly heard good but not great reports over the weekend. Everyone seemed happy, and as mentioned above, the nice weather will have something to do with that. Similar streamer reports from the Dam to Pelican. Some fish rising Saturday, but we didn’t see much surface action today. Definitely some anglers about, and a few stayed the weekend at the Craig Trout Camp.
After this storm blows through we are hoping for some nice temperatures and more good fishing conditions. A little increase in the flows would be nice. Ice fisherman are probably hoping for a good arctic blast so they can go fill some buckets up with Perch. We’re still finding them in the river as well. Inch says he talked to someone who swung up several on the Spey rod the other day. Perch an the Spey. Who-da-thunk-it.
ROADS AND RAMPS
Be careful on the highway if you do decide to venture to the river today. Last night saw some pretty good rain from Wolf Creek to Cascade while I was driving home from work/fishing. That should turn into a nice sheet of ice that will be hidden under that fresh snow. Yikes! And take care on the ramps as well the next two days.
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Lots of interest in the New SIMMS Bulkley Jacket this season. With the recent advent of winter, it has been brewing but now it has certainly arrived, this insulated SIMMS wading jacket has received positive reviews from both the staff and Missouri River anglers.
The SIMMS Bulkley Jacket is an upgrade from the preivious model. Now insulated with Primaloft this will keep you warm in all but the coldest fishing situations. The previous model was not insulated, just a shell. This is a vast improvement!
I’ve been fishing and hanging and chillin’ in this jacket for about 3 months now. Just love it. Far better than I had imagined. Really enjoy this piece. I usually layer up under the SIMMS Bulkley Jacket. I have been wearing a base layer with a wool top or hoody. Works quite well.
The length is just right for deeper wade fishing. We have not experienced high water in a few years but in this lower water era the Bulkley allows for exploratory wading without dampening your pocketed gear. High side pockets give you a place to keep your hand warmers. Better to keep those hands warm!
The external bellowed side zip chest pockets are roomy enough for larger fly boxes, tippet spools, GINK, and cigars. And that is it for pockets. You won’t lose too much gear because of the common fly fishing practice of over-pocketing. An added attraction is the YKK Aquaguard Vislon zippers will not let water enter your flies get damp.
Perfectly comfortable in the cold, or the sleet, or the rain!
The killer features that I love about the SIMMS Bulkley Jacket include the dual draw cord bottom of the jacket. Pull on it and the bottom tightens up. A single handed release allows the garment to relax. The same dual draw cord system for the hood allows the angler to pull on one cord tightening up the hood for those nasty upstream winter winds. Then a single pressure point loosens the hood for easy removal. Again in the rear of the hood is the same type of mechanism. Tug on a single cord and the volume of the hood is reduced. So the problem of an uncomfortable hood situation has been remedied with the SIMMS Bulkley Jacket.
Two layer Gore-Tex keeps this piece lighter than your average insulated wading jacket. And who does not love the Gore-Tex brand. Rain, snow, sleet, or whatever Old Man Winter can throw at you will be dashed.
Most folks just love the Primaloft Silver insulation with 100g in the body, 60g in both the hood and sleeves. Just like wool Primaloft insulation retains its insulating properties when wet. So, if you gal in, you’ll be good. A reminder…don’t fall in.
One thing that drives me nuts about most cuff systems is that they really don’t work and your line catches the Velcro tabs. But, no worries here man. The Shingle Cuff internal cuff system is bomber. Not only does the neoprene lined sleeve bottom provide a water tight barrier the velcro tightening system is rock solid. The Shingle Cuff is the way!
HEADHUNTERS STAFF SAYS: The Bulkley has long been a shop staff favorite, although we acknowledged it wasn’t the nicest jacket out there. For 2015 Simms has completely revamped the insulated Bulkley Jacket, and we would argue it is now one of the nicest fishing jackets we’ve ever seen! Quality construction using GORE-TEX and Primaloft create a super warm and dry jacket for off-season conditions. Whether you’re stomping through the rainforest in BC or trudging through thigh-deep snow in Montana, the Simms Bulkley jacket will keep you comfortable. We see the significant price increase as justified, considering the high quality of the new jacket, and the fact that we wear these nearly every day during the winter months.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Simply awesome. Those were the words I literally said out loud as I removed my Simms Vapor Boots last week. This was the third time I wore them and while I was impressed after my first two trial runs, this was the first full day I fished in them — ten hours — zero discomfort. That’s a big deal for a guy like me.
Personally, I credit the comfort to a shorter rise from the floor to the Achilles tendon. This characteristic makes them wear more like a pair of Chuck Taylor high-tops than traditional wading boots. Once you put on a pair of Vapors, in just a few steps you’ll notice the weight, or shall I say the lack thereof. With most boots, you can usually feel the extra swing weight with each step but in Vapors, you won’t feel anything at all.
In my opinion, these boots were designed for those who like to hike for miles to get to their spot and then fish for hours once in it. But for my money, that’s not the only application for this more comfortable than most wading boot. For me, I plan on keeping these kicks around for everyday use. Previously, I was wearing RiverTek™ Boa® Boots and believe me, I loved them. These boots were so comfy, I ended up dubbing them Drift Boat Slippers. After 2-plus years and at least 200 days of use, my RiverTeks are still holding strong and could easily go another spring season, however, I’ve recently opted to go with my new wading boot obsession, the Vapor.
While comfort ranks as the most important aspect I look for in a boot, I also like to show a bit of style on the water. With a mid-range price tag, Vapors feel great on your feet and by escaping the traditional bulky boot design, they have a very cool and unique style all their own. For comfort reasons, I typically go one size larger in my wading boots than my street shoe size. While in Headhunters Fly Shop, I put on a pair of Vapors in a size 11 (my everyday shoe size) and walked around for a while. They felt so good, I figured I give that sizing a shot and I was dead right. I recommend trying on a couple sizes before you buy, but don’t disregard your street size while rocking Vapors. For me, these boots feel perfect without going up in size.
While there will still be those who prefer a stiff ankle support bomber boot for deep wading in all too slick steelhead runs, for the rest of the wading crowd, the Vapor is a boot to be reckoned with and one you will definitely appreciate.
Get yourself a pair this fall for all winter comfort. Hike your ass off this coming spring and then rock them on cooler summer mornings hiking down the tracks to your favorite dry fly flat.
Headhunters is your exclusive SIMMS Dealer on the Missouri River. See us in Craig for waders, boots, clothing, gloves, and all things SIMMS.
SIMMS Top 5 for Fall here at Headhunters Fly Shop in Craig Montana.
While the weather is currently hot on the Missouri River it will turn sour as fast as your Mother-In-Law during wedding negotiations. Being prepared for any weather changes in the fall heading into winter is imperative for 4 season comfort while fishing the west.
SIMMS is the clear choice in an industry filled with high quality fly fishing gear. Based in Bozeman Montana SIMMS products are designed with the angler as the primary focus not as the secondary motive as many other manufacturers.
SIMMS Bulkley Jacket @ Headhunters Fly Shop
SIMMS G3 Bootfoot Waders
The primary way to stay warm and dry is to have a great pair of waders. The best way to stay warm in your waders is to add the boot foot option to your super dry GoreTex set of SIMMS G3 Waders. The SIMMS Bootfoot G3 is your bet friend this fall, winter, and spring. Insulated BOGS boots will keep you not only dry but as warm as your down slippers you rock at home. Easy on, easy off, and all day comfort will lead you to believe that there are no bad weather days. None. The most comfortable wader made in the USA on the market. Period.
SIMMS New and Improved Bulkey Jacket
This is the new and improved Bulkley Jacket. The previous model was moderately priced with none of the new tech-advances that the current model integrates into it’s very being.
GORE-TEX® FORTRESS STOKED BY PRIMALOFT® SILVER INSULATION
Simms’ Bulkley Jacket delivers fortress-like protection from washing-machine weather. Its waterproof breathable GORE-TEX® shell envelopes heat-generating Primaloft® Silver insulation. Storage pockets house multiple large fly boxes while the water-resistant zippers keep contents secure and dry. Shingle Cuff™ construction in the sleeves eliminates line-catching points for snag-free casts.
SIMMS Vapor Wading Boot
The best wading boot on the market. The first wading boot, in my opinion, that does not wear like a traditional clunky wading boot. The SIMMS Vapor Wading Boot slips on like a shoe and actually wears more like a shoe than a boot. Lightweight, sporty, and well designed the Vapor is one that you will truly appreciate.
The Simms Vapor Wading Boot was designed for the backcountry wader who finds himself on his feet all day. Over cobble, on the trail, and crossing the creek. We find it to be the latest and greatest lightweight wading boot front he company that has made some great ones. The Vapor made an immediate impact upon it’s release last summer. Lots of “Holy Cow, this is comfortable”. We agree.
SIMMS Cold Weather LS Shirt @ Headhunters Fly Shop
SIMMS Cold Weather Long Sleeve Shirt
This waffle lined fleece flannel will be your favorite layering piece this fall and winter. Oversized for a base layer underneath this comfortable Cold Weather LS Shirt could replace your well worn hoody!
SIMMS ProDry Gloves
Ninch of Headhunters just loves this glove. The SIMMS ProDry Glove is fully armored with GoreTex exterior and a set of fleece half fingered inner gloves for all day comfort. Need to tie on a tiny sz 20 BWO? No wires, just pop your hands from the fully waterproof outer glow and tie away. Then just stuff them back in and cast away! Get them at Headhunters this fall along with many other SIMMS GoreTex products.
We love the product line and you can only find it @ Headhunters as the exclusive SIMMS Dealer on the Missouri River.
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Drift Boat Drive-In RAIN PLAN Headhunters Fly Shop Montana Fly Fishing Film Festival Friday Nite May 15th!
Come one come all to this FREE Event in Craig MT
With the advent of Montana weather we got you covered, literally, for this Montana Fishing Film Festival. We have a 40’x20′ Circus Tent for you, us, and your neighbor to stay dry in.
We will put it up in front of Joe’s Bar in town and host the event there! Why not!
Wander over about 8pm for the pre-funk party and buy you some raffle tickets.
Some smores, beers, and Joe’s snappy cocktail service along with a ton of raffle items from Costa, SIMMS, Bitterroot Brewing Co, Montana Fly Company and Headhunters Fly Shop all benefitting the CVFD.
Coming this weekend a bonanza Friday and Saturday with the Drift Boat Drive-In this Friday nite in Craig and the 9th Annual Craig Caddis Festival and BBQ Cook-Off Saturday beginning at 4pm.
PMD Productions, SIMMS, Montana Fly Company, Craig Trout Camp and Headhunters Fly Shop presents this evening filled with Montana Fishing Films, fun, food, and swag from a few of our favorite vendors!
We will gather in front of Joe’s Bar under the 40’x20′ TENT and get the party really rolling at dusk with the movies shown outside on the Headhunters property with you and your fishy friends.
This will be our 3rd Drift Boat Drive-In and every one gets better! This FREE Event is open to all ages and is fun for the entire fly fishing family.
Come out on Friday nite, have dinner at Izaak’s and then wander into the center of this fishing town of Craig and set yourself down for an evening of fishing film fundom.
Bring your lawn chairs, BYOB or avail in town at Izaak’s or Uncle Joe’s, and your family and we will see you Friday night at the Missouri River entertainment leaders Headhunters Fly Shop.
The night before the 9th Annual Craig Caddis Festival we are hosting another Headhunters Famous Drift Boat Drive-In and the Montana Fishing Film Festival Friday May 15th at Headhunters and Craig Trout Camp!
Wow! Yes again we will party down here in Craig with this free film fest presented by PMD Productions and Headhunters Fly Shop on the banks of the Missouri River in Craig Montana.
Montana Made Films for Montanan’s playing in Craig Montana
Free BBQ, swag, vendors like SIMMS, Costa, Bitterroot Brewing Co and Montana Fly Companay on hand to chat, BS, and hand out free shit along with Headhunters Swag too. How about you. You driving down of this event?
Free Fishing Film Fest at Dusk with all of your favorite Craiglandia players.
For all of you who have attended in the past we can’t wait to see you again. For those who will be attending for the first time we welcome you.
Headhunters hosting the Drift Boat Drive-In in downtown Craig
If any of you would like to attend and set up a booth or something of the like, email mark@headhuntersflyshop.com for a conversation about your idea. For any of you who would like to donate anything to the Craig Caddis Festival benefitting the Craig Volunteer Fire Department live or silent auction or if you would like to present arts and crafts at the Caddis Fest or if you want to compete in the BBQ Cook-off email Mark as well.
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Super Slick SIMMS Jacket is our winter favorite!
We say, don’t forget about winter my fishy friend.
We so often find ourselves thinking about summer fishing behaviors when we fantasize about fishing. Flip Flops, some shorts and a SIMMS fishing shirt. I know that is where my mind often drifts. Thinking of warmer days as we trudge through the mindless winter here in central Montana.
Well the reality is just this. There simply are more days when you need to include cold weather gear here in Montana than the polar opposite.
Waders lead this winter tale as we pull them on more often in than not September thru May, sometimes even June. We live in our waders. The SIMMS G3 is our clear choice. Mid priced and bombproof. Every angler knows that SIMMS makes the only wader Made in America, the only one, and the quality of the product is guaranteed. The G3 is the warrior. You can get into the G4, but for us here on the Mo, with very little barbed wired jumping and not much bushwhacking we like the comfort and ease of the SIMMS G3 Wader.
The SIMMS Slick Jacket is our go-to winter shell. Longer for covering your SIMMS ExStream Jacket easily. “Propelled by GORE-TEX® Pro Shell fabric, with stretch, the Slick flows with your body for superior mobility, while the ultraclean outside-in design delivers snag-free performance from hood to bottom hem.” This truly is your best bet for tromping around Montana winter waters.
A simple SIMMS Zip Top Fleece is one way to go. The SIMMS ExStream Jacket is yet another. Why not be warm. Comfy in fact. Fishing is not supposed to be chore. Nope. More fish are fought when we are comfortable.
We are constantly wandering around with 2 handed rods in the winter and the Slick/Kinetic combo fits the winter Missouri River bill perfectly. Reach though pockets on the Slick allow you to find that lip shit in your interior pocket. And that flask? Oh, keep that in your outside Slick pocket for convenience.
SIMMS Kinetic Jacket @ Headhunters
If your blood runs a little warmer you may enjoy the SIMMS Kinetic Jacket. A great outerwear piece that you can wear out or hide under your Slick Jacket. Your choice. The new Simms Kinetic Jacket is just what we’ve been waiting for. A “puffball” on steroids. We love the hood for super chilly mornings and windy fall days. It’s has some stretch, which makes casting easier. It’s lightweight and the combination of synthetic materials means that when your arm gets wet while releasing that trophy, you’ll stay warm. This jacket is perfect by itself, or under a rain shell. A “must-have” for off-season trout fishing Montana’s Missouri River, or your local winter fishery!
SIMMS is for much more than just summer. It has so many more uses than just one season. SIMMS can outfit you for your other season wear. We got the goods in downtown Craig for your winter, and summer, fishing pleasures![/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][us_grid post_type=”ids” no_items_message=”” columns=”4″ items_layout=”shop_trendy” items_gap=”” ids=”6650″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][us_grid post_type=”ids” no_items_message=”” columns=”4″ items_layout=”shop_trendy” items_gap=”” ids=”8879″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][us_grid post_type=”ids” no_items_message=”” columns=”4″ items_layout=”shop_trendy” items_gap=”” ids=”8910″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Pretty good stuff from our friends over at Strike Foundry. The new video was shot in October while the Strike Foundry gang led by Marko Baxter came out and shot some video for Strike Foundry Indicators.
Fun group of fellows and they were not afraid of a good time.
Super cool drone footage too.
Thanks again Marko for including us in your Missouri River video!
Liquid Sunshine falling from the sky this morning. Rained most of the day yesterday too.
So what should you do? Put on your rain-gear and go outside. Just what any normal sound minded angler would do.
The NOAA Weather Service states: Rain. High near 54. North northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Missouri River Water Temps Falling
Trico’s today? Probably not. Probably not tomorrow either.
Hoppers? No, not really an option.
Streamers? Totally your gig today. Or give nymphing a shot.
The water temperatures have cooled with this dousing of cooler wetter weather. No worrying about getting too warm this August now. Not that we were, but it is out of the question after this weather event passes through. Temps currently holding at the 62F mark. The flows are stable at 4320cfs and all is well. Shoot not too many more degrees below the 62 mark and we may see some BWO’s? Psuedo’s for sure.
Shoot, maybe a good Psuedo hatch today! Keep your eyes open, protected from the rain and have at ‘er.
5 Tips to Keep you Dry and Warm during the Deluge
Wear the best rain gear money can buy. We like the SIMMS Stuff for sure. The Slick, Acklins, G4, the Bass Jacket…or have your buddy wrap you in Saran Wrap. Use Duct Tape for the seams.
Fish under the bridge all day. The fish don’t care, they are all wet anyhows!
Bring lots of hot coffee, soup, and/or Chicken Broth.
Whiskey!
Renegade fish from the car. Wade fishing is good when you have the protection of the car, the heater, and the option to go to Joe’s, stand by the fire, and tell some lies.
Toss streamers all day long.is the last one. May will be doing this all day. Good results in the rain. We love the rain and the cooling of the river. Feels good.
As for the dry flies and the Trico’s. We’ll see how they fare during this rain day. They are not done by any stretch so keep it tuned here for an update after the clouds part. Looks good for the front end of this coming week.
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That is all for this morning. Enjoy your weekend. Keep warm, and wear some killer rain gear. Shop is open daily @ 7am for all your Missouri River Montana Fly Fishing needs. Streamers, warm layers, raingear/waders from SIMMS and Orvis, rainpants, warm hats, and free hot coffee.
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…
“Simply Awesome.” That is the last couple words out of my mouth as I removed the SIMMS Vapor Wading Boot this last week. Headhunters says… | SIMMS Vapor Wading Boot I had worn it two other days and this had been my third use. My first guide day in it meaning the longest period on … Read more
Check out a few of the items coming this winter. We are excited for the new products… Check out the video and make your 2014 wish list. And when you are in Craig fishing the Missouri River, make sure to stop in to the only SIMMS dealer in the area. We can also special order … Read more
SIMMS ProDry Glove
