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New Scientific Anglers Spey Lite Lines

March 22, 2017

Fly Fishing Gear

Lite, Scientific Anglers, spey

A couple of months ago, Scientific Anglers sent me a few prototypes of some new “Trout Spey” lines they were working on. I’ve been fishing them regularly and have been really impressed. They cast extremely well, and feel right (not…

Casting Range

March 20, 2017

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Technique

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY! For many anglers springtime means “gear time”. Lots of things on the to-do list. Cleaning lines, tying flies, cleaning out that mess you call a boat bag, and for many it means some new equipment. In…

New Boat Smell Wilson Edition

New Boat Smell Wilson Edition

February 24, 2017

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

Adipose Boatworks, Made in Montana, Montana Grown, New Boat Smell, USA

New Boat Smell Wilson Edition Shane Wilson of Headhunters Fly Shop just got his Adipose Boatworks Flow. He is stoked! He traded in his last boat and got this beauty. Why do most Headhunters guides float this boat on the…

KAST Steelhead Glove New and Improved!

KAST Steelhead Glove New and Improved!

February 22, 2017

Fly Fishing Gear

KAST, Steelhead Gloves, Trout Spey, Winter Gear

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…

Mark Raisler Trout Spey Set-Up

February 14, 2017

Fly Fishing Gear

Mark Raisler, Squeeky Oar Lock, Trout Spey

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…

Headhunters is the Trout Spey Line HQ

Headhunters is the Trout Spey Line HQ

February 2, 2017

Fly Fishing Gear, Troutspey

Airflo, Bucket, iMOW, OPST, Poly Leader, Riffle, RIO, Run, SA, Scandi, Scientific Anglers, Skagit, spey, Spey Accesories, Switch, Trout Spey, VersiLeader, Wulff

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…

Shane's Trout Spey Set Up

Shane’s Trout Spey Set Up

January 28, 2017

Fly Fishing Gear, Troutspey

Airflo Fly Lines, Discounted Guide Trips, Echo Fly Rods, RIO, SIMMS, Trout Spey

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…

Dewey’s Trout Spey Rig

January 21, 2017

Fly Fishing Gear

Dewey, Dr Slick, Echo, Hatch, Headhunters Logo Thermos, iMOW, OPST, Orvis, RIO, Trout Spey

Dewey’s Trout Spey Rig Ed note: Today on the Headhunters Blog we have Dewey’s Trout Spey Rig. Dewey loves to swing the fly! He and Shane nymphed quite a few up on Thursday. But the real success was on the…

Sage PULSE: The XP Reincarnate

January 16, 2017

Fly Fishing Gear

Pulse, SAGE Fly Rods, Shane speaks, Shane Wilson

Sage PULSE: The XP Reincarnate Shane speaking with you today on your favorite Montana fly fishing blog from downtown Craig. Headhunters is my home and the Missouri River is our testing ground. Below are my thoughts from my favorite new…

Ninch’s Trout Spey Set-Up

January 12, 2017

Fly Fishing Gear

7wt., Airflo, Dr Slick, Echo, ninch, Ninch's Trout Spey Set-Up, OPST, RIO, SIMMS, Trout Spey

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…

ECHO Gecko @ $100!

January 10, 2017

Fly Fishing Gear, Future Fly Fishers

$100, Best Kids Rod Ever, Echo, Future Fly Fishers, Gecko, kids, Next Generation

ECHO Gecko @ $100! A few of these left in stock. The ECHO Gecko rod only for a paltry $100. ECHO has updated this rod package now available with the ECHO Gecko rod, reel, fly line, and rod tube all…

Trout Spey Rigs: Braden

Trout Spey Rigs: Braden

January 6, 2017

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Technique

braden, gear, MOW Tips, OPST, Rigging Techniques, RIO, SAGE, SIMMS, spey

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…

Two Tools Squeeky cannot live without.

Two Tools Squeeky cannot live without

January 4, 2017

Fly Fishing Gear

Hook Sharpener, Ketchum Release, Squeeky

Two Tools Squeeky cannot live without The only tool I cannot live without is the Ketchum Release Tool. No nippers? No problem. No Release Tool? I freak out. I have several back-ups in the boat if one happens to break.…

The Three Kings from Loomis, Sage, Orvis

The Three Kings from Loomis, Sage, Orvis

December 29, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear

Loomis, Orvis, SAGE, The Three Kings

The Three Kings from Loomis, Sage, Orvis We have them all here in Craig Montana at Headhunters Fly Shop. The Three Kings from the best of the best. Loomis just introduced the Asquith recently. Lots of buzz about this rod.…

Winter truly starts now...

Winter truly starts now…

December 26, 2016

Fishing Report, Fly Fishing Gear

Asquith, Covert, ECHO TR2, Helios 2, Loomis Rods, Orvis, post Christmas, RIO, SA, SAGE ONE, winter

Winter truly starts now… Christmas hangover. It will last a few days and then many will snap out of it. The River Facts And get back to reality. Winter here in Craig is the reality. Water temps are frigid 3…

Christmas Wish Lists Headhunters Gang Pt 2

December 19, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear

Christmas, Headhunters Play'as, Sushi, Wish Lists

Christmas Wish Lists Headhunters Gang Pt 2 Sara and Ben and Shane today on the Headhunters Christmas Wish Lists part 2. Shane Galvan T-4 Hatch Nippers ECHO TR2 Spey 4113 11’3″ 4wt. Yeti Rambler 64oz Yeti Hopper Flip The Echo…

Headhunters Fly Shop Gift Card. The easy way out!

December 13, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear

Christmas, Gift Card

Headhunters Fly Shop Gift Card Anytime, any amount, for anyone. A perfect gift for those in need of an easy way out. And, something thing that everyone on your fly fishing wish list will appreciate! You could get one for…

Cyber Monday ECHO Gecko Rod for Kids!

ECHO Gecko Rod for Kids!

December 12, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear, Future Fly Fishers

Echo, Future Fly Fisher, Gecko, kids

ECHO Gecko Rod for Kids! Hi Sara and Ben, Thanks for letting Paxton demo the Echo Gecko. He was so excited that it was his size and easy to cast. Catching the rainbow was icing on the cake. Real quote…

Christmas Wish Lists Headhunters Gang Part 1

December 11, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear

Christmas, Headhunters Gang, Wish Lists

Christmas Wish Lists Headhunters Gang Part 1 Our wish lists are partly in. Today we have the Christmas Wish List that we all hope Santa drops to us through the chimney. Or through your favorite Montana Fly Shop Headhunters in…

2016-17 Spey Lineup – Rods and Reels

November 29, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear, Troutspey, Uncategorized

reels, rods, spey, troutspey

The season is in full “swing” for the folks who enjoy swinging trout up on a two-hander. Most folks are done chasing Steelhead in the upper Columbia drainages, and big game season has just ended. The balmy autumn has plenty of folks…

SIMMS Bounty Hunter Reel Bag Headhunters Fly Shop

SIMMS Bounty Hunter Reel Case Review

November 22, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear

Bounty Hunter, Reel Case, Review, SIMMS

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…

SIMMS DOWNStream Jacket @ Headhunters

SIMMS DOWNStream Jacket @ Headhunters

October 18, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear

Clothing, DWR, Fall, Layering, Outerwear, Puffball, SIMMS, winter

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…

Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report

Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report

September 19, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear

dry fly, Fall, fishing report, Monday, Nymphs, Streamer

Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report Marcie caught this bad brown on a tiny small olive mayfly. A sz 20! She is kicking off our Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report! Nymphing is on fire this week, and last, and…

SIMMS Wader Maker Series The Fixer

September 17, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Video

Made in USA, SIMMS, video, Wader Makers

SIMMS Wader Maker Series The Fixer 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…

Big Half Price Fly Sale Today

Big Half Price Fly Sale Today

September 3, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear

Big Half Price Fly Sale Today Half Price Fly Sale today in conjunction with the Browns and Brews Fest. Come on down for the day and night. Float first. Drink local beers from local brewers second. Buy sale flies thirdly.…

Fishpond Drifty Boat Caddie

August 29, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Technique

Boat BAg, drifty boat caddie, fishpond, gear

I’ve been using the Fishpond Drifty Boat Caddie this summer and I’ve been loving it. Here are the main reasons why this product has become essential for my fishing: Storage I love flies. The Fishpond Drifty Boat Caddie holds all…

Althea Grateful Dead Video & GD 50th Abel

August 27, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear

Abel, Grateful Dead, Super 6N, video

Althea Grateful Dead Video & GD 50th Abel Talking about less and less…my favorite line of this one of my favorite GD tunes. Calm and not too warm yesterday. 75F in the late afternoon. Not too bad at all. Calm…

NRS Freestone For Sale!

NRS Freestone For Sale!

August 18, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear

For Sale, inflatable drift boat, NRS, NRS Freestone

NRS Freestone For Sale! We only have a couple left of the NRS Freestone. One in the box, and one demo boat for sale. We love the NRS Freestone for when we get out of the tailwater mind set and…

Sheltahats fly fishing

Fly Fishing Sun Protection

August 8, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear

protection, sun

Above: Former firefighter and fly fishing model Dwayne Sutphin sporting some of our favorite sun protection gear: a DeYoung Patterned Buff, a 12WT FreeWT shirt, and the new Osprey Hat from Sheltahats. We sell a lot of sun protection gear…

Fenwick Fenglass Small Stream Fishing

June 20, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear

Fenwick Fenglass, fly fishing gear, Pflueger Medalist, Rio LightLine, small stream

The past couple weeks I have spent several mornings fishing Little Prickly Pear Creek upstream of Wolf Creek before work. I have been trying out the new Fenwick Fenglass fly rods that we recently got into the shop. In my opinion, small stream fishing should…

Galvan Wins Yellowstone Angler 5 Weight Shootout

June 2, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear

Galvan, Shootout, Torque

The Yellowstone Angler just released the results of their 2016 5 Weight Reel Shootout. We were a little shocked to find out the winner was the Galvan Torque. Not because it’s not a great reel. It is, and it’s one of…

Dry Fly Leaders and Tippets

Dry Fly Leaders: Please Add Tippet

June 1, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Technique

dry fly, leader, tippet

Some high-tech dry fly fishing is just around the corner here on the Missouri River, and a little discussion about leader design and tippet length is in order. The leader can be the most important element to any dry fly rig. For…

Sage On the Water Tour in Craig Montana

May 13, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Technique

Sage On the Water Tour in Craig Montana Craig Caddis Fest weaken is approaching and we are damn excited. Next Saturday is the event. This year the gang at Sage has decided they better attend this annual event. So, the…

New Boat Smell

New Boat Smell Rubber Style

April 23, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear

New Boat Smell Rubber Style

Can’t remember who’s boat this was. But I do like it. A reminder that the freestone season is not that far off. We dig the Blackfoot. It also happens to be the nearest kick ass freestone nearest us here in…

Sage PULSE Video

April 17, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Video

Headhunters Fly Shop, missouri river, PULSE Rod, SAGE, video

Sage PULSE Video The Sage PULSE video featuring Mark from Headhunters Fly Shop in Craig Montana. Come in and test one out if you wish. We love both the Sage PULSE 590-4 and the 690-4. Perfect rods for the Missouri…

The Missouri River Fly Line Source is Headhunters in Craig - Headhunters Fly Shop

Missouri River Fly Line Source is Headhunters in Craig

April 3, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear

Airflo, Fly Line, Missouri River Fly Line Source, OPST, RIO, Scientific Anglers, Wulff

Missouri River Fly Line Source In downtown Craig Montana you will find your Missouri River Fly Line Source. You can judge a fly shop by a ton of different parameters like customer service, friendliness, accurate information, the attention to detail in…

Do Drift Boat Anglers need Waders?

Do Drift Boat Anglers need Waders?

March 29, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear

Do Drift Boat Anglers need Waders? In the past few years most of the Headhunters Guides have gone this route when they can. Sans waders. Of course we wear waders many, many days throughout the season. But if you are…

Sage MOD Rod Review

Sage MOD Rod Review

March 3, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear

Fly ROd, MOD, Review, SAGE

Sage MOD Rod Review A short Sage MOD Rod Review today from the Missouri River. The latest rod introductions from Sage include the MOD, BOLT, and the PULSE. The PULSE has been the sales winner for us at Headhunters. A…

New Abel Reels in Stock

February 24, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear

We’ve just received a new batch of new graphics from Abel, and also a NEW REEL! Yes, the long awaited for Abel SD (Sealed Drag) reel is here, and we have two in stock, We actually received a couple late…

Snowshoe Midge

Top 10 Tailwater Midge Flies

February 22, 2016

Bugs, Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

Dry Flies, February, flies, Midge, patterns, tailwater, winter

Top 10 Tailwater Midge Flies These Top 10 February Top 10 Tailwater Midge Flies are sure to please your Missouri River fancy. The midge hatch has begun in ernest and manny anglers are asking about the correct midge patterns to…

SIMMS Freestone Z Wader

SIMMS Freestone Z Waders

February 21, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear

Freestone Z Wader, Headhunters Fly Shop, SIMMS

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…

Montana troutspey

In Defense of Switch Lines…. Just Kidding.

February 16, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Technique, Troutspey, Uncategorized

spey, switch. lines

Lately I’ve seen a resurgence in the dreaded “switch” line. Particularly on newer spey rigs purchased regionally. At our last clinic there were no less than 3 new outfits present rigged with switch lines. All were recommended as part of a rod/reel/line…

Galvan Torque Reels

Galvan Torque Reels – The Elegant Workhorse

February 8, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear

Galvan, Galvan Torque Reels - The Elegant Workhorse, Headhunters Online Store, Torque

Galvan Torque Reels – The Elegant Workhorse Ed. Note: Shane has been with Headhunters for about a year. He and his wife Kelly are here for the long haul. A former Henry’s Fork angler and employee Shane loves the Missouri.…

YETI Hopper

YETI Hopper 20qt & 30qt

February 4, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear

Cooler, Hopper, Soft-Sided, YETI, YETI Rambler 20oz

YETI Hopper @ Headhunters Fly Shop While many of you already own a YETI hard sided cooler some of you cannot stay away from the soft sided Hopper. We agree. A fabulous overpriced item again from YETI. And amazingly…

ECHO Gecko

Get your kids an ECHO Gecko

January 28, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear, Future Fly Fishers

Echo, Future Fly Fishers, Kids rods

The #1 selling kids rod in the World! The reason? Because it is clearly the best tool for your kids. Bar None! The common conversation among parents who are looking to get their children into fly fishing goes something like…

% SIMMS Winter Favorites

5 SIMMS Winter Favorites

January 20, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear

Craig MT's only SIMMS Dealer, SIMMS, Winter Clothing

5 SIMMS Winter Favorites 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…

Spey Resource – Deneki Outdoors

January 7, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Travel, Troutspey

Spey junkies are constantly hounding us for opinions, info, gear reviews, line recommendations and technical advice. I don’t think everyone who stops by or emails a question needs an answer. They just want to get a discussion going. It’s winter after…

Adipose Flow New Boat Smell for the New Year

Adipose Flow New Boat Smell for the New Year

December 31, 2015

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Video

Adipose, Flow, New Boat Smell, video

Adipose Flow. New Boat Smell for the New Year I picked up my new Adipose Flow yesterday. I’m pretty stoked. Not long ago I thought I would row my Clackacraft Guide LP for life. I would have been just fine…

Tying the Pink Lightening Bug

Tying the Pink Lightning Bug

December 28, 2015

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Video

flies, fly tying, HEadhunters, Just Add Vise, Pink, products, winter

Tying the Pink Lightning Bug Today on the Headhunters Fly Shop Blog we tie the Pink Lightning Bug. In conjunction with our popular Just Add Vise brand this video is purely simple. No talking, no postulating about materials, and no…

You’ll Also Need a Reel…

December 17, 2015

Fly Fishing Gear

Spey rods garner all the attention when it comes to gear, but we get just as many questions about the right reel, and what budget reels are available for a new spey set-up. We posted some information on our current…

Montana Trout Spey

2015-16 Spey Rod Lineup

December 15, 2015

Fly Fishing Gear, Troutspey, Uncategorized

Here is the 2015-16 Spey rod lineup at Headhunters for those interested in casting and fishing with two-hands. With the introduction of micro-spey rods in the last couple of years, we definitely are seeing a switch in both what we carry…

iMOW Tips In Stock

December 13, 2015

Fly Fishing Gear, Troutspey

During swing-season, MOW tips are one of our biggest selling items. You always find you want (need?) another size for a specific spot or conditions. Unfortunately, RIO has been out of these for some time. It’s always good to run…

Weekend Re-Cap here in Craig Montana

Weekend Re-Cap here in Craig Montana

December 7, 2015

Fishing Report, Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

craig, December, Gift Card, missouri river, Montana, winter

Monday morning here in Craig Montana. A fun weekend here on the Mighty MO. Our first of several Free Spey Clinics went off without a hitch on Saturday. A few cancellations left us with a smaller group of about 15.…

Vedavoo. Made in the USA, Headhunters

Vedavoo. Unique, USA Made, Headhunters

December 5, 2015

Fly Fishing Gear, Troutspey

Headhunters Fly Shop, USA Made, Vedavoo

A unique item for those you are shopping for that don’t like the run of the mill mega produced overseas items. Vedavoo Made in the USA buy real people for real outdoor activities. This sling pack is perfect for those who…

Simms Bulkley

SIMMS Bulkley Jacket Review

November 28, 2015

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Video, Troutspey

Bulkley Jacket, gear, Jacket, Raingear, Review, SIMMS, SIMMS Bulkley Jacket, Trout Spey

SIMMS Bulkley Jacket Review A good piece for 8 months a year! 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…

RIO Powerflex Plus Trout Leader and Tippet

November 18, 2015

Fly Fishing Gear

RIO, RIO Powerflex Plus Trout Leader and Tippet, RIO Products

The RIO Powerflex Plus new leader and tippet is stronger. 20% stronger! That is the upshot of this new product from RIO. Stronger! The only thing you have to worry about are bent hooks! RIO Powerflex Plus trout leaders and…