Mark Raisler, Author at Headhunters Fly Shop

Tuesday Fishing Report Montana’s Missouri River near Craig Photo Credit Rob Baldwin All good here on the Mo. May-like weather in the Rockies has presented a week or so of unstable systems moving through releasing precipitation daily here in central…

At least the hurricane force winds kept the flags flying all day.

Memorial Day

May 29, 2023

Un-Fishing

Memorial Day

Memorial Day We honor those who died while serving. One day is clearly not enough. We should honor them everyday. But today we can show how we feel by raising the flag. Take a moment and reflect on those who…

Friday Fishing Report and NBCR

May 26, 2023

fishing report, friday, New Breed Chicks Rule

Friday Fishing Report and NBCR Mo River Flows approx. 8K. Probably rising this week with the forecast including rain. LPP at about 225cfs. No issues. The Dearborn down to 600cfs this week, now crawling back up. Will have add’l color…

DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT – CRAIG FAS OVERFLOW PARKING – COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED

May 25, 2023

DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT – CRAIG FAS OVERFLOW PARKING – COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED Ed Note: Lots of talk about this proposed additional parking location in downtown Craig MT. Get your 2 cents into the GOV. Link the related doc’s below and…

Top Tips for Wednesday

May 24, 2023

Fly Fishing Technique

Spring, tips

Top Tips for Wednesday A few tips to get you through the week and how to handle your fishing here on the Mo. Top Tips for Tuesday include… Get on early or get out late. Busy during the day. First…

Monday Tying Kits Half Chicken

May 22, 2023

fly tying, HH Only, JAV, Kit, Tuesday Tying Kits Half Chicken

Monday Tying Kits Half Chicken A local classic that I first saw fishing with Mark Daly and LT back in the day. Don’t know who created it, but one of those two certainly had their hands in it. Both long…

Saturday Smoky Scenery

May 20, 2023

Headhunters Life, Landscape

May, Scenery, smoke

Saturday Smoky Scenery Smoke still in the air. Will continue for a while? Don’t know. Tune in to our Voicemail Recording Fishing Report Weekly Update 406-235-3447 ext 3 for 4 minutes of rambling from Squeeky about the current conditions, flows,…

Weekend Fly Fishing Report Montana’s Missouri River

May 19, 2023

Weekend Fly Fishing Report Montana’s Missouri River Writing this report not he porch here at Headhunters of Craig and the smoked smells of Izaaks Restaurant wafting though the fishing ‘burb of Craig are making me hungry. Check out the menu…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 5.28.15

Smoke on the Water

May 18, 2023

Smoke on the Water Smoke in the air this week. Pretty bad on this Thursday. Viz less than 5 miles. How will it look this weekend? No idea. Guessing it will stick around. Flows up a bit this week. Warmer…

Just Add Vise Kit Frenchie w/ Video

May 17, 2023

Just Add Vise Kit Frenchie w/ Video

Just Add Vise Kit Frenchie w/ Video Love this fly. We love this bug and so do the trout. A hyper popular spring, summer, and fall pattern. It is one we occasionally run out of. The pre-tied version! Yes, it…

Mo River Eats Missouri River Lunches

May 16, 2023

Mo River Eats Missouri River Lunches

Mo River Eats Missouri River Lunches Kelli has been doing a great job for us here at Headhunters for several years and she will do a great job for you too. If you are traveling this summer to the Mo…

Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report 5.15.23

May 15, 2023

BWO, Caddis, fishing report, March Brown, May, May 15th, Midge, Sow

Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report 5.15.23 Flows forecast to go to 6K today. Will it happen? It could. Flows currently 6360cfs. DB 851cfs, LPP 324cfs. Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report 5.15.23gthjn trips somewhat colored. Not enough to factor into…

Celebrating Mom’s Today

May 14, 2023

Celebrating Mom’s Today Hooray for Mom’s today. Mom’s have been supporting fishing behaviors from men for many generations. Some stay home preferring to let the boys go fishing. Other Mom’s get after it. We love both! Thanks Mom’s out there…

CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY WITH FREE FISHING

May 12, 2023

CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY WITH FREE FISHING No fishing licenses will be required Mother’s Day weekend, May 13 and 14. So grab your gear and your gal and head out to enjoy Montana’s countless rivers, streams, lakes and reservoirs. Montanans have…

Friday Foto

May 12, 2023

Friday Foto Becoming green here on the Mo. Anglers around from all over the state. Flows somewhat decreasing. Rain and thunderstorms today, and throughout the weekend. Bring, or buy, ranger on site. Some dry fly action when the sun comes…

Water Levels Dropping Thursday

May 10, 2023

Water Levels Dropping Thursday Water levels scheduled to drop to 6100 cfs Thursday. Water levels from he Dearborn dropping currently Wednesday eve @ 895cfs. Waffling up and down a bit in the daytime high temps and nighttime lows. A common…

Tuesday Fishing Report from Headhunters of Craig

May 9, 2023

fishing report, May, Spring

Tuesday Fishing Report from Headhunters of Craig Bulleted today… Water Temps currently near 50F. Water Flows Mo: 7360 cfs Water Flows Dearborn River: 1040 cfs and falling. Currently. Cleaner than the last week. Looks like it could be fishable, on…

It’s Dry Fly Season! The Headhunter Fly Line

May 8, 2023

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

BWO, DFO, Dry Fly Line, Fly Line, Introducing the Headhunter Fly Line

The Headhunter Fly Line Today speaking about the Headhunter Fly Line. A dry fly line designed by Headhunters manufactured by RIO for our dry fly obsessions! It is finally dry fly season here on Montana’s Missouri River. And no better…

You Belong to Me Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters Duet

May 7, 2023

Un-Fishing

Bernadette Peters, Duet, Steve Martin, You Belong to Me

You Belong to Me Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters Duet I love his scene. It is the HH Blog today, Sunday, written by Sparky. With my favorite comedian Steve Martin. And the quite lovely voice of the very talented Bernadette…

Missouri River Montana May Water Forecast

May 6, 2023

Flow, Forecast, May, Projection

Missouri River Montana May Water Forecast Higher water? Yes, this month and next. Average? Yeah, it is. A normal winter here in Montana had us upset for the duration, but it is not uncommon in the space of time, but…

Cup ‘O Pizza

May 5, 2023

Bernadette Peters, Cup 'O Pizza, Steve Martin

Cup ‘O Pizza Hockey Night app’s? Weekend Kentucky Derby race time snacks? Cup ‘O Pizza, of course. Rumor has Cup ‘O Pizza opening a storefront in downtown Craig soon. Gotta be next to one of the shops? Or otherwise? Could…

UV Para Ant Just Add Vise Tying Kit

May 3, 2023

UV Para Ant Just Add Vise Tying Kit

Fly Fishing Video

UV Para Ant Just Add Vise Tying Kit UV Para Ant Fly Tying Kit The ant is a popular fly for the Missouri about 6 months of the year. Those who do not believe in the ant, that is OK.…

Tuesday Mo River Water Update 5.2.23

May 2, 2023

fishing report, Higher Flows, May, Spring, water

Tuesday Mo River Water Update 5.2.23 Rising water levels throughout the state including the Mighty Mo. Currently 6K. The Dearborn blown. Fishable below the confluence? Maybe. Pretty dirty. The lower reach? Yeah, probably would work. Little Prickly Pear tossing bit…

Monday May Day Montana’s Missouri River Fishing Report

May 1, 2023

6K flows, fishing report, May, May Day, Spring

Monday May Day Montana’s Missouri River Fishing Report Water temps climbing as well as the water flows from most every creek, river, stream in the state. May is here, spring has arrived, we hope, and do not see temps drop…

Dry Fly Super Bowl still a few months away

Great Days with Jim

April 29, 2023

Jim Arkin

Jim caught a bundle of fish. Was he the best technician? Nope. A very good angler? Yep. Fun in the boat? The best. A good person to spend the day with was Jim. His long time Mo River and beyond…

Watercraft inspection stations open across most of Montana

April 27, 2023

This just in from Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Watercraft inspection stations open across most of Montana 2,000 watercraft inspected so far this year HELENA – With the exception of Eureka, watercraft inspection stations are open. All vehicles transporting any…

Fly Fishing Report Tuesday April 25th

April 25, 2023

fishing report, Late April

Fly Fishing Report Tuesday April 25th Nice day on the river Monday with air temps reasonable. Really fun time. Flows creeping upwards @ 5790cfs. Will be higher this month and through June as we endure this higher water period. Water…

Missouri River April May Fly Fishing Forecast

Missouri River Late April May Fly Fishing Forecast

April 23, 2023

Birds, Bugs, Fishing Report, Fly Fishing Technique, Nature

April, birds, Bugs, Forecast, May, Populations, Trout, Water LEvels, Weather

Missouri River Late April May Fly Fishing Forecast Snow on the ground. Green grasses below the white cover. Next week better air temps. And maybe less snow on the ground here locally. This water update article along with fishing predictions…

Neil Young Heart of Gold

April 22, 2023

Neil Young Heart of Gold Saturday. Good day for a listen to Neil Young and his guitar, harmonica. On stage. Solo. Like a good dry fly session. You, your rod, one fly. Knee deep.

Soon, it will be green.

April 21, 2023

it will be green., Soon

Soon, it will be green. When the snow lifts from this sacred ground, it will be green. Until then, white-ish. Water temps crawling upwards as the calendar moves forward and the water flows increasing as well. Look for flows in…

It’s a Damn Snow Globe

April 20, 2023

April Blues, Snow, Spring, Spring Winter

It’s a Damn Snow Globe As of Thursday morning here in Craig Montana It’s a Damn Snow Globe. When will it stop? Spring is a long time coming this year. Is it normal weather pattern. Yes, it really is. But…

Craig Boat Ramp Meeting May 4th Craig Fire Hall

April 18, 2023

Boat Ramp Overflow Lot, craig, FWP

Craig Boat Ramp Meeting May 4th Craig Fire Hall Keeping you up to fate here on the HH Blog. Your information source of all things Missouri River. Found in my email this am… I wanted to pass along our latest…

JAV Fruit Roll Up Fly Tying Kit and Video

April 17, 2023

Fly Tying Friday, JAV, video

JAV Fruit Roll Up Fly Tying Kit and Video A great 12 month fly here on the Mo is the Fruit Roll Up. A leech pattern that fish truly enjoy. Anglers too. An interesting profile and great leechy action make…

Silly Sunday Scenery Trout Spey Cast

April 16, 2023

cast, Image, January, Silly Sunday Scenery Trout Spey Cast, Trout Spey

Silly Sunday Scenery Trout Spey Cast A nice January Weekend here in central Montana. Air temps breaking through the 50F mark. And anglers are out. Enjoy your Sunday outside.

Tax Day Fishing Report 4.15.23

April 15, 2023

Tax Day Fishing Report 4.15.23 Flows falling a bit to 5400 cfs with water temps climbing to nearly 38F today. Looks like the temps rising 1/4 to 1/2 degree per week. BWO’s on the surface at 42F plus. So a…

Friday Foto

April 14, 2023

Friday Foto Stunning morning here on the Mo. Sun is out, snow on the ground, anglers and excitement in the air. You fishing this weekend? We are open daily 8am. Shuttles yes. Daily yes. Restrictions? Nope. Book in advance? nope.…

Thin Mint JAV Tying Video

April 11, 2023

Homegrown, JAV, Just Add Vise, Order it up online @ Headhunters, Thin Mint, Thin Mint JAV Tying Video

Thin Mint JAV Tying Video Possibly on one of the best sellers in any fly shop the last several years has been this Woolly Bugger-esque pattern. Many just call this a Woolly Bugger, and they are right. But the materials…

5 for ’23

April 10, 2023

5 for ’23 Clean your fly lines. #1 tool to get you to float higher! Mend easier. Cast farther! Do you change your oil frequently, enough? New tires on your ride? Do you wear clean underwear? Do you wear a…

Snow Water Equivalent Map Montana

April 9, 2023

Snow Water Equivalent Map Montana Some trust this map. Others don’t. You choose. It is year to date. So changes happen quickly! Warm weather will melt some of that snow away. And encourage the winds to wake.

Saturday Water Flow Predictions

April 8, 2023

Saturday Water Flow Predictions

Saturday Water Flow Predictions What will happen?

Friday Foto

April 7, 2023

Friday Foto Nice weather this weekend! Yesterday pretty nice as well. Hope you catch a couple. Look for those midge out there. There are some looking up! Streamer guys liking it too. Fish moving a bit further for the fly…

Headhunters 15th Anniversary is Today!

April 4, 2023

14th Anniversary, Birthday, Headhunters Rules!, World's Best Fly Shop?

Headhunters 15th Anniversary is Today! Yes. Today is the 1st day of our 16th year. The first 15 are in the archives. Lots of thanks to the many who have helped us through the first 15. You are our focus.…

Neil Young Comes a Time Video

April 3, 2023

Comes a Time, Neil Young

Neil Young Comes a Time Video A good one for Monday. Have a good Monday. Neil Young “Comes a Time” A man, a guitar, a harmonica, on a stage. Not dis-similar to a man, a rod, a fly, in a…

Sunday Sermon

April 2, 2023

Sunday Sermon Lots of fishing media out there these days. We recognize that we are part of the problem, not the solution. We produce entertainment, information, education and customer service messages daily. So do many out there. Too many? That…

More important than fly fishing

March 31, 2023

Cancer, Jimmy V, Speech

More important than fly fishing I’ve watched this speech number of times over the last nearly 30 years. Jimmy V gives a great speech. Not everybody can give a great speech. In fact very few can. Very few. Jimmy Valvano…

Fishing and Baseball. Spring Training and Opening Day

Fishing, Baseball, Spring Training, and Opening Day.

March 30, 2023

Fishing and Baseball. Spring Training and Opening Day

Opening Day of Baseball has arrived. Hooray! I think it is the true sign of the start of summer. I know that the lunar cycle date is later in June. The traditional start of summer. Or is it Memorial Day…

Just Add Vise Kits back in stock!

March 29, 2023

JAV, Just Add Vise, Spring, tying

Just Add Vise Kits back in Stock! Headed into the tying season before summer arrives, and spring is happening, soon!? So get to the bench and knock out some of your favorite Missouri River patterns before your trip. Since SOL…

Headhunter Fly Line Review

March 28, 2023

Fly Fishing Gear

Advanced, DFO, Dry Fly Line, Headhunter Fly Line, Review

Headhunter Fly Line Review A look at the Headhunter Fly line today on the Headhunters Fly Shop Blog. Yes, a Headhunter Fly Line Review from the Headhunters of Craig. Un-biased? Nope. Honest? Yep. We released this line July 4th 2019.…

Missouri River Spring-ish Week

March 27, 2023

MArch, Midge, Spring

Missouri River Spring-ish Week All good here in downtown Craig Montana. A couple big events this past week in Craig include the opening of Izaak’s Restaurant for the season. Open 5 days a week, Wednesday thru Sunday, for the remainder of…

Silly Sunday Scenery

March 26, 2023

Headhunters Life, Photography

Craig MT, friday foto, missouri river, photography

Silly Sunday Scenery The Missouri River is Magical. Any time of the year. Looks like it is gonna get green, the grass, as we move towards the latter week of March. Still some damn cold days ahead. Sleep in, come…

Tailwater Sow Bug Tying Video & JAV Kit

March 25, 2023

Tailwater Sow Bug Tying Video

Tailwater Sow Bug Tying Video This is the bug you need for spring, summer, and winter too. If you fish the Mo, then you know you need this. Love to tie this from the bend of an oversized Adams fishing…

Friday Foto Late March

March 24, 2023

boat, friday foto, MArch

Friday Foto Late March Angler activity all week long. A change from the past 4 1/2 months. Is spring upon us? Maybe. Probably more winter-ish weather ahead of us. In central Montana we are never too far away from a…

Why we fish?

March 23, 2023

Fish, Question, Why?

Why we fish? We often ask anglers in the boat, on the shop porch, in conversation Why do you fish? As many answers as there are stars in the sky. No right or wrong ones. And that is refreshing. We…

If you only do one thing today, CLEAN YOUR FLY LINE!

March 23, 2023

Fly Fishing Gear

Clean your fly lines, Fly Line, New Fly Line, OPST, RIO, Scientific Angler, Wulff

If you only do one thing to prepare for the 2022 fly fishing season, CLEAN YOUR FLY LINE TODAY! I could not be more adamant about this task. The fly line, as mentioned below is the most important pice of…

Squeeky’s 2023 Guidelines

March 22, 2023

Guidelines, SOL

Squeeky’s 2023 Guidelines Disclaimer: The balance of the HH guide list will gladly fish you with whatever presence or discipline you desire. This is Mark’s ruleset headed into the coming season. Not everyone associated with the HH Guide Crew. Ran…

Tuesday Fishing Report

March 21, 2023