Firebead Ray Charles Tying Video

Firebead Ray Charles Tying Video

Firebead Ray Charles Tying Video Saturday in Craig Montana. St Pats Day tomorrow. Warm for the week ahead. Time to get out and fish. Weekend in full effect. Good swing action out there. Also getting into the pink period of…
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Missouri River Midge Hatch

Missouri River Winter Midge Hatch

Missouri River Winter Midge Hatch Mid-March has arrived and midge fishing is on our minds. On any given day you can certainly find a window of activity with fish falling for the skittering midge fly. And skitter they do. The…
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Waters of March

Waters of March | Classic Jobim

I don’t know if you are a Bossa Nova fan, but I am. Spring is here, we think, and the Waters of Defrost are occurring. If you are a Jobim fan you already know this tune. Even if you are…
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Hump Day Fishing Report Montana’s Missouri River

Hump Day Fishing Report Montana’s Missouri River Water temps are currently 35.5F. Water flows are currently 3970cfs, just shy of 4K. This author believes the flows are lower than the USGS gauge is reading. Current basin percentages are at about…
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Craig Taphouse and Stonefly Grill Open Tonight

If you are in the neighborhood this evening from 4-8pm. Downtown Craig MT on Leonard Street you will find the grub and brewhouse location serving locally brewed beers by Ten Mile Brewery and Alan’s Burgers grilled up at the Stonefly…
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ON-LINE FISHING LICENSE

Please purchase your Montana Fishing License On-line. This saves you time in the morning, helps prevent overcrowding in our store, and avoids license machine downtime, which has been common this year. Montana Fishing Licenses are available in store.

MISSOURI RIVER FLY SHOP & GUIDE SERVICE

Headhunters Fly Shop is located in the not-so-sleepy fishing village of Craig, Montana, on the banks of the world famous Missouri River. At the headwaters of America’s longest river, you’ll find one of the most prolific fisheries in the west, with incredible hatches, big trout, an extended season, user-friendly access, along with an enthusiastic and friendly fly fishing community. There’s a reason that the Missouri River is on everyone’s fly-fishing “to do” list, and many return year after year. In our fly shop, you’ll find an incredible selection of flies specific to the Missouri River, tackle to suit all budgets, the river’s best guide staff and the best customer service in Big Sky Country.

WINTER HOURS

  • OPEN 9am-5pm | Seven days a week.
  • Shuttle Service daily.
  • Lodging Available | 39 Lodging Options
  • Guide Trips Daily
  • Best Flies Under the Big Sky
  • Dry Fly HQ

EVENTS

  • Guide Trips available All Winter!
  • Swing Season on the Mighty Missouri River
  • Winter Lodging in Craig and Riverfront
  • Midging: Coming February ’24
  • Nymphing Excellence 
  • WINTER ’24 nightly lodging 

DINING OPTIONS

  • Izaaks | Craig | CLOSED for Season facebook | 406-235-3456
  • Craig Tap House | Craig | OPEN Saturday 1/13, 20, 27 & 2/10, 17, 20 4-8pm
  • Lazy I Brewery | Wolf Creek | CLOSED for SEASON| 406-203-0666
  • Missouri River Inn | Prewitt Creek | OPEN | Open Daily 12-8 
  • Mo’ River Eats | Boat Lunches | CLOSED for Season website | 406-217-2321
  • The Driftwood Bar and the Angus Bar | Cascade MT, 20 miles north of Craig | OPEN |Dine before 9pm
  • On the Fly Coffee Truck | Wolf Creek | CLOSED for Season | Coffee, Espresso, Breakfast Burritos
  • The Wolf | Wolf Creek | CLOSED for Season
  • Stonefly Cafe |OPEN Saturday 1/13, 20, 27  & 2/10, 17, 24  4-8pm | Located in Craig Tap House
  • Canyon Store | Wolf Creek |OPEN Daily 7am | Gas, convenience store, propane, light tackle fishing supplies, hot dog roller!

ACCOMODATIONS

Call our booking team 406-235-3447  ext. 1 to book guides, lodging or rental boats. We represent more lodging options than anyone on the river. 39+ currently!

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CONTACT

1-877-379-3597 or 406-235-3447

MISSION

“GREAT GUIDES, LOCAL KNOWLEDGE, CUSTOMER SERVICE. HEADHUNTERS WAS FOUNDED ON THOSE PRINCIPLES. WE UNDERSTAND THAT INFORMATION IS THE PRIMARY REASON YOU ENTER A FLY SHOP. WE ARE COMMITTED TO HELPING YOU PLAN A SUCCESSFUL TRIP, MAKE THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT DECISIONS, IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS AND CATCH MORE FISH.”