Trout Spey

Tuesday Trout Spey

Tuesday Trout Spey

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Tuesday Trout Spey Starting off with 10F and light snow this morning. Not a good day for tossing the Trout Spey. You may get a couple casts off between breaking ice from the guides. Maybe. The good news is the weather is breaking for the weekend ahead. Daily air temps will be resting int he … Read more

Saturday January 23rd Missouri River Fishing Report

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Saturday January 23rd Missouri River Fishing Report Still kinda winter here in central Montana. Cool this morning as well as yesterday with air temps dipping into the single digits. Not much snow, if any accumulations int he last couple months. Mild air temps for the most part with afternoons a solid option. More spring … Read more

Swing Pic

Mid Week Swing Pic

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Mid Week Swing Pic Enjoying the solace here on the Missouri River near Craig Montana. Witer weather has settled in for the month. It will continue through the new year, beyond into the spring months. Get used to it. I know we do. All the while fantasizing about longer days, insects popping from watery … Read more

Dick's Top Ten Winter Swing Flies

Dick’s Top Ten Winter Swing Flies

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Chronicles of Dick Magill Dick’s Top Ten Swing Flies November is one of my favorite months to swing flies on the Mo. Massive Rainbow and Brown Trout alike will absolutely destroy a swung fly. At times, the take can feel almost like your rod is getting ripped out of your hand. Savage. Here … Read more

Montana Trout Spey

Trout Spey Gear Roundup

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Ed Note: A re-post of this comprehensive Trout Spey Gear Roundup scribed by John this past month. We thought it important to post again as we now headlong into the TROUT2H Season. Swing Season has arrived! SWING SEASON 20-21 October is here, and that means we’re hearing the word “swing” around the shop more … Read more

Fall Fishing Report 2020

Wednesday November 4th Fishing Report

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Wednesday November 4th Fishing Report Another winter storm lurking out there for the latter part of the week as we continue to see non-seasonal warm temps coupled with the ubiquitous sun inspired winds. And that is how it has gone this fall. That has been our pattern. Unfortunately. 2020 is a strange one… Of … Read more

Missouri River Christmas Fishing Tips

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Missouri River Christmas Fishing Tips A couple Missouri River Christmas Fishing Tips for all of the Holiday  Anglers out there today on the Headhunters Fly Shop Blog. Headhunters Fly Shop Holiday Hours: Open today Monday 8-5. Christmas Ever Tuesday 8-Noon. The rest of the week open 8-5. New Years Day? Ohh, maybe a bit late … Read more

Friday Fly Tying Just Add Vise

Friday Fly Tying Just Add Vise Mozuri Minnow

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Friday Fly Tying Just Add Vise

The Mozuri Minnow from the vise of John Arnold. John patterned this streamer pattern from the Yozuri Minnow fished on light tackle when living in the Florida Keys. Originally tied with Walleye in mind it soon proved to catch plenty of those silly Mozuri River rainbows too!

Now a daily player and certainly an all-star in the winter months here and everywhere.

Friday Fly Tying Just Add Vise Tie this up and fish it on your streamer rod, your swing rod, and have a couple back-ups in your box!

Enjoy the video, order up Mozuri Minnow Just Add Vise Kit, and add a couple more too! Winter starts after the holidays…

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Mike says…I’d get out there this week

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Mike says…I’d get out there this week Speaking with Mike of Headhunters, on the phone, this morning at Trout Spey HQ standing in my bathrobe drinking Baileys along with a splash of coffee and he said…I’d get out there this week. Weather is conducive for fishing the Mo. Hi’s in the mid 50’s thru next … 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

Saturday Trout Spey Camp Update

Saturday Trout Spey Camp Update

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Saturday Trout Spey Camp Update Halfway through day 3 of our 2019 Trout Spey Camp. Sunny 52F. All is well! 7F Thursday morning. Feels good to have the sun on our backs! The anglers are out fishing the Mo. Swinging. Fun to see the group learn, progress, chat, smile, and swing. The final dinner this … Read more

RIO Trout Spey Lines @ Headhunters Fly Shop

RIO Trout Spey Lines @ Headhunters Fly Shop

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RIO Trout Spey Lines @ Headhunters Fly Shop

RIO Trout Spey Lines @ Headhunters Fly Shop. Yes indeed. With the snow going away in the next couple weeks we may be able to access the river out our back door here in Craig Montana. Maybe?

We have the RIO Trout Spey in both the Skagit and Scandi configurations. We also have both the Heads and the Integrated Lines. An integrated Spey Line is one that has the running line, integrated/included. Makes things pretty easy for the new spey angler.

Available in line weights 1-5, 180grains and up. Come on by and check ’em out.

We have been using this line for the last 8 months and we love it. Squeeky loves swinging soft hackles and the RIO Trout Spey Line is the ticket to ride! An easy caster that has enough horsepower to handle any of the VersiLeader sinking leaders that you need.

We also have the full line of trout spey gear from RIO, Scientific Anglers, and OPST. Tips, heads, integrated lines, all fo the IMOW & MOW tips, Sonar leaders, SA TC Tips, RIO VersiLeaders, T-8, T-11, OPST Riffle, Run, and Bucket Series tips, tippet rings, swivels, fly clips, tip wallets, line cleaners…Come on down for the only shop with all of the trout spey gear you need here in Montana, on any trout stream, and beyond.

Remember that we have the full selection of RIO Spey lines up to 600+ grains for Skagit and Scandi anglers.

Headhunters is your Trout Spey HQ. Feel free to call anytime with questions about grain weights, rod and line matching, suggestions on tips, heads, running lines, rods, and more.

Trout Spey Hotline: 406-235-3447

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January Spey Report from Richard

January Spey Report from Richard

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] January Spey Report from Richard Trout Spey Report 1.13.19 Fishing in January, what more can I say. While many across the country are drilling holes through hard water, the crew at Headhunters are chasing trout with a spey rod. In a month synonymous with the bitter cold, we have been enjoying some pretty favorable … Read more

Missouri River Spey Report

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Trout Spey Fishing Report for Late-October We are in full “swing” on the Missouri River, and it’s easy to spot anglers exploring the Missouri River with their Trout Spey rods. Recent warm weather has hurt the fishing for both the single and two-handed crowd. “Inconsistent” would be the best word to describe our current … Read more

Headhunters Spey Especial Trout Spey Trips

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Headhunters Spey Especial Trout Spey Trips Headhunters is hosting Full Day Trout Spey Trips for $400. October 15th thru December 31st. Lunch, snacks, and a spey rod if you need one are all included. This especial pricing trip is Spey Only. No single handed rods in the boat. A snack style lunch. Gear included if … Read more

Trout Spey Lineup 2018-19

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Swing Season has arrived on the Missouri River, and at Headhunters that signals the start of our “second season”. Most of our new Trout Spey rods, lines and tackle arrive in the fall. Here is a rundown of our primary selection of spey gear for the 2018-19 season. Like last season, our main focus is … Read more

Double Spey – River Right Video

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Double Spey – River Right Video

Hump Day on the Mighty Mo. Check out the video.

Perfect fishing weather out there. Overcast and cool. Sometimes even calm.

Good swinging too. Come on by to talk trout spey at Headhunters of Craig.

If you are not busy tossing dry flies at rising October trout you could very well be casting lasers out there swinging softies.

Your choice.

Take the rest of the week off and head on over to the Mo.

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Mike McCune teaches Perry Poke

Mike McCune teaches Perry Poke Scumliner Media

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Mike McCune teaches Perry Poke

Check out Mike KcCune today teaching the Perry Poke.

Trout Spey Season is underway. Spey trips out this week already.

Hooking up too.

The newest of the ne Trout Spey lines and rods are in stock now! The best from SA, RIO, OPST, and more with new heads and integrated Scandi and Skagit lines ready for you to try and buy!

Come on down to Craig and let us help you into your 2018 Swing Rod and line.

Happy Hump Day. It’s fall. It’s pretty great.

Swingers Unite.

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Two Fly Trout Spey Rig

Two Fly Trout Spey Rig

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Two Fly Trout Spey Rig Today we look at one way to rig the Two Fly Trout Spey Rig. I have been rocking this rig tied onto the end of my Sage 3110 Trout Spey rod for the last month and a half. Pretty much the same rig the entire time. Some variations did … Read more

Single Handed Spey Video

Single Handed Spey Video

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Single Handed Spey Video w/ Simon Gawesworth of RIO

Today on the Headhunters Fly Shop Blog we bring you this fantastic video with Spey Casting Guru Simon Gawesworth of RIO Products.

We get lots of questions about this newer style of single handed casting and Simon will break down a few myths and confusion points in this informational and educational video.

Really worth watching. A couple of fellers from Spokane empty the single handed spey cast on the St. Joe in Idaho. We see a few using it here as well. Mark has been sneaking around with his for the past year. IT comes out more and more in specific situations. Swinging soft hackles, small leeches, or even overhanding long distances just for fun!

Enjoy this flick from RIO today on the Headhunters Blog. Headhunters of Craig is Your Trout Spey Shop!

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Foxee Minnow Just Add Vise Video

Foxee Minnow Just Add Vise Video

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Foxee Minnow Just Add Vise Video

Last week we showcased the Mozuri Minnow. This week we hit you with the ever popular Foxee Minnow.

Just caught a couple in my boat last week with this very fly. Clousers too. Marabou Closers too. And, the Kreelex.

Love me a Foxee Clouser. Tie it up for fall success or all Trout Spey season long. Black. Or your color scheme too. Get creative.

Enjoy your Thursday. The fishing is becoming stinky hot.

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Late March Missouri River Fly Fishing Report

Late March Missouri River Fly Fishing Report

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Late March Missouri River Fly Fishing Report Water flows are above 6K coming out of the dam at 6230 currently. Then add a couple hundred at the Prickly Pear, the Dearborn, the Sheep Creep, Wagner, Prewitt, Stickney and you have above average water flows for March. That spreads the fish out. But, it also does … Read more

Missouri River Trout Spey Spring Swing Report

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Missouri River Trout Spey Spring Swing Report In one word. Good. Some days great. The fish do make the ultimate decision. Fished with Ninch and our Sage rep Thursday and Ninth put on a show. Outfishing Kurt and I by a wide margin. Why? Lots of reasons. Ninch is a predator on the water. Not … Read more

March SPEY CASTING Madness

Spots available in March SPEY CASTING Madness Women’s Session

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Spots available in March SPEY CASTING Madness Women’s Session Still spots open for the March 24 session. This Introduction to Women’s Spey Casting is presented by Whitney Gould, Sara Roholt, and Beth Langell. An all day affair filled with laughter, knowledge, casting, and fun! Call the shop today for additional information and to get yourself … Read more

Friday Foto Swingin'

Friday Foto Swingin’

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Friday Foto Swingin’ Good weekend for swinging flies. Weather? Variable. Standard. What’er you gonna do? Watch football? Tie flies. Nap on the couch. Organize flies? Clean fly lines. Surf the web. Plan your summer trip. Clean the garage? All of the above? It is mid January. Full winter depression should not set in for a … Read more

Swing Tip: Sweep to the Bank

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You should have a plan for setting the hook. When we dry fly fish we lift slow and high. In the Tarpon boat is an aggressive strip set. Bobber lobbers hit ‘em hard and fast.

Fishing a swung fly with a Spey rod is no different. You need a plan.

It’s a simple one, but many trout fisherman find it difficult to adapt. I see a lot of straight-up, high tip hook sets out on the river. And I see a lot of those fish come unpinned.

When you are swinging a fly down and across, you should prepare for the hookset by leading you line with the rod tip, not following it. Lead it gently, as if your about to pull the fly, and keep your rod tip low. Your rod tip should be below horizontal.

When a fish grabs, there will be a moment when you may have to make a decision about timing. Steelhead anglers will generally let the fish turn and take a little line before they come tight. Works great on Steelhead, but not on Trout. I’m not going to describe every kind of take you can get from a Trout, but it will range from takes you literally cannot feel to explosive strikes that can burn your finger. On those lighter takes you may want to let the fish take a bit before the hookset.

So, now you’ve decided to set the hook on a fish. You’re pretty tight to the fish already because you’re leading that swing (if you’re following your swing with the tip you may not even feel the take). Your rod tip is low and you should have the line under your finger on the grip, and your stripping hand on the line.

In one smooth motion you should sweep your rod quickly to the bank (keeping the tip low), and perform a long strip strike. If it’s a small fish or a fish that comes at you continue stripping.. long aggressive strips.

You should be hooked up now. Time to keep that rod low and towards the bank. Begin the fight in that position you finished your hookset on. As the battle progresses you can change angles however you need.

Mike McCune - Downstream Shoulder Perry Poke

Mike McCune – Downstream Shoulder Perry Poke

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Mike McCune – Downstream Shoulder Perry Poke

Today on the Headhunters Fly Shop Blog we show you a great cast demonstrated by Mike McCune. The Downstream Shoulder Perry Poke.

Shop for a new spey rod then watch this video several times.

Then go out and execute.

If it does not come all that easily to you attend one of our Trout Spey Clinics upcoming Saturday/Sunday Dec 2nd and 3rd. Call today to get yourself on board for our famous free clinics. You will learn how to cast!

Fun times here at Headhunters coming up soon. Enjoy the last day of your first holiday break.

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Winter Rewards Fishing the Missouri River

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Winter Rewards Fishing the Missouri River Trout Spey casters up all the way from Big Sky. Bill, Jason, Rob, and Todd ventured up the state to the Mighty Mo to swing a few flies. And they were rewarded with nice Missouri River trout. Happy Sunday. It is snowing here, and damn cold. Several guide trips … Read more

November Missouri River Fly Fishing Forecast

November Missouri River Fly Fishing Forecast

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November Missouri River Fly Fishing Forecast We are looking forward to the month ahead. November is great fishing. Some of the best parts of the month include the lack of anglers around. Another highlight is the fish that like to rise. Yet another is the opportunity to have the river to yourselves. Another, the quiet-ness. … 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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Labor Day Weekend Sale @ Headhunters Fly Shop

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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

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

KAST Steelhead Glove New and Improved!

KAST Steelhead Glove New and Improved!

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KAST Steelhead Glove New and Improved!

How could our #1 selling fishing glove be improved? We did not design it, we just love it. And, the crew at KAST has improved the now legendary Steelhead Glove.

The only fishable fishing glove used by anglers arose this great land has been improved on many levels.

Traditional waterproof gloves use a membrane that is nothing more than a giant bag, inserted between glove layers. Moisture is trapped inside the glove, creating a cold damp feeling. Your hands are dry, but they are still cold because you literally have a moisture barrier that inhibits breathability, and acts as a cooling layer inside the glove.

KAST Steelhead Gloves are designed to keep your hands bone-dry, give you maximum dexterity, and provide a layer of warmth when fishing in cold environments. Patented OutDry technology makes our gloves 100% waterproof/submersible, windproof, and breathable. Plus the warm fleece lining, and durable stretch shell give you the snug fit and uncompromising feel that you need in the fingertips, and an extended cuff for valuable additional coverage at the wrist. Go ahead, chase chrome in a snow squall, or tail a trophy king in frigid water, you can trust your hands will stay warm and dry.

Easy on and easy off make this glove more usable than many of the options on the market. While we consider the classic wooly fingerless glove the ultimate in fishing gloves, we cannot live without this glove for most/the rest of our day. Rowing, putting the boat in and out, releasing fish, swinging, nymphing, and all around winter hilarity.

This is a glove that the entire staff @ HH cannot live without. Created for 4 season swingers the KAST Steelhead glove tackles our cold and damp winter weather with ease. This updated model raises the bar on fishing gloves that most competitors will never achieve.

Come in and try these babies on. You will not be disappointed. Enjoy winter fishing here on the Missouri River and beyond. Order yourself a set today. They make perfect gifts for those anglers in your family that have everything.

 

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Mark Raisler Trout Spey Set-Up

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Mark Raisler Trout Spey Set-Up The break in the weather this week has got us out there fishing on the Missouri River again. Hooray! Happy Valentine’s Day too. We know you set your sweetheart up with something nice. Now, don’t forget about yourself. You deserve some love too! Facilitate your needs too. We have … Read more

Headhunters is the Trout Spey Line HQ

Headhunters is the Trout Spey Line HQ

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Headhunters is the Trout Spey Line HQ We have them all. Almost all of them. We may not have every trout spey line ever made but we have most of the bases covered including well over 100 trout spey demo lines you can try any day! Here is the current list of what Headhunters in … Read more