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Reality, Truth

This may be your Fly Fishing Day Snowing today, but just a bit. Yesterday high and bright with some southern wind to greet us in the morning. I fished a couple fellers from Bozeman who had purchased the Henry’s Fork…

Shop Small November 26th

November 16, 2016

Shop Small November 26th The time is coming for that shopping blitz known as Black Friday. Yeah, the mobs arriving at stores at midnight has been lessened the past few years, but still fanatical shopping time in the states. Today…

If you missed a few days…that would be OK

November 15, 2016

late fall, No Bugs, November, Swinging

If you missed a few days…that would be OK Blowing and no bugs. That is the current situation here on the Missouri River. But the streamer fishing is good. The swinging is good. And the mood is good. It’s quiet.…

What I want to be when I Grow Up.

November 14, 2016

Brainstew, Green Day, Punk Rock

I think I want to be a Punk Rock Star. I haven’t always wanted to be one. But later in life I definitely think it would be cool. I’m not nearly cool enough though. And I recognize that. Fishing guide…

Silly Sunday Scenery November 13th Edition

November 13, 2016

Silly Sunday Scenery November 13th Edition

Silly Sunday Scenery November 13th Edition It’s damn pretty out here. The snow should be coming. Then we will be cold, snowy, and pretty. A great week lies ahead. One week closer to the holiday period. One week closer to…

Missouri River Fishing Report 11.12.16

November 12, 2016

Missouri River Fishing Report 11.12.16 Good nymphing. Not too good dry fly. Inconsistent streamer fishing. So that is the upshot of the fly fishing here not eh Missouri River this mid November. Will it change? That is the only thing…

Friday Foto

November 11, 2016

friday foto

Friday Foto Friday. Late Fall. 70F. Not much time left until winter is here. Would like to see a bit of fall, before bitter cold weather starts. Fall is fun. Let’s have some. Please.

Future Fly Fishers Awesome Daughter Edition

November 10, 2016

Awesome!, Future Fly Fishers, Future Fly Fishers Awesome Daughter Edition, Future New Breed

Future Fly Fishers

Great email from a Headhunter yesterday with this fantastic pic of his daughter. James sent it along for us! Thanks James. Future Fly Fishers are our heroes. She will certainly grow up to be on our other favorite post titled…

Hump Day in Montana

November 9, 2016

November Fly Fishing

Hump Day in Montana Whether you like or dislike the events of yesterday…the trout do not care. The river does not care either. So we move on as we commonly do in the insulated river world that we live in…

Vote Trout 2016

November 8, 2016

Vote Trout 2016

Vote Trout 2016 We don’t care if you vote Brown, Rainbow, Brook, or Cutthroat Trout this election. Just be clear on your stance. I have always been a fan of the Brown Trout. Regal, predatory, strong, aggressive, and tolerant of…

November Missouri River Fishing Report 11.7.16

November 7, 2016

November Missouri River Fishing Report 11.7.16 The water temperatures are above normal. How much above normal? We saw temps like we are having this week, currently 51F, the last 3 years. But 4 years ago, 2013, we saw water temps…

SIMMS G3 Waders In Stock!

November 6, 2016

Fly Fishing Video

SIMMS G3 Waders In Stock! We have the SIMMS G3 Waders in stock daily here at Headhunters in Craig. It certainly is the time of year when flip flops and board shorts do no apply. Swing Season is here and…

RIO How to Fish a Soft Hackle

November 5, 2016

Fly Fishing Video

RIO How to Fish a Soft Hackle Fishing the soft hackle near dark has been really quite good the last week or two. But you gotta stay out later. Not terrific during the mid day though. But with the bugs,…

Friday Foto Spey Season is in Season

November 4, 2016

friday foto, Spey Season, Trout Spey

Friday Foto Spey Season is in Season Throwing the Trout Spey rod daily as we move into November. Friday today. Sunny. Let’s dismiss the sun and get into the real fall. Bring it. We are heading into a weeks worth…

Thursday Sunset

November 3, 2016

Thursday Sunset Stunning views out late fishing Montana’s Missouri River. Swinging soft hackles with Simon Gosworth of RIO. Fun times this week with industry anglers in town. The streamer bite yesterday, following a pretty good showing Tuesday…pale in comparison. But…

Missouri River Streamer Fishing Update

November 2, 2016

Missouri River Streamer Fishing Update Better yesterday than the previous several weeks. A few boats out fishing streamer exclusively yesterday fared pretty well. The wind was not too horrible and the clouds obscured the sun for a while. We boated…

November 1st Missouri River Montana Fishing Report

November 1, 2016

November, The next season

November 1st Missouri River Montana Fishing Report Fishing along in November. Happy last season of the year. The Spey Season. TroutSpey is here and we love it. Still some single handed love to be had and we are having it.…

3 Ways to get your hands on Brown Trout

October 31, 2016

Fly Fishing Technique

Brown Trout, Techniques

3 Ways to get your hands on Brown Trout A few quick techniques to get your hands on Brown Trout on the Missouri River. And beyond. You gotta be on the river. That is the common theme. Fishing more gets…

Saturday Missouri River Fishing Report 10.29.16

October 29, 2016

browns, BWO, Craig Lodging, Fall, Rianbows, Trout Fishing

Saturday Missouri River Fishing Report 10.29.16 Some BWO’s around but not tons of them. We are hoping that we will see far more this weekend. Today, tomorrow, and Halloween for sure. The weather on Monday looks fishy for sure. Rain…

Friday Foto Classic Shuttle Vehicle Breaking Away

October 28, 2016

Bicycle Movie, Bike, Breaking Away, Coming of Age, friday foto, Pink Floyd, Shuttle

This Classic Shuttle Vehicle has not fallen from style…ever. The cheapest way to fish with your drifter. No overpriced shuttle done by some fly shop who is already overcharging for flies, rods, free coffee… This bike at Stickney Creek FAS…

Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles Living for the City

October 27, 2016

Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles Living for the City This is classic. Love both of these entertainers. This is a little slick for my liking with the orchestra, backup singers, and brass section. A bit overproduced. But the soul is…

Who’s in your Boat?

October 26, 2016

Dwayne Sutphin

Crack Anglers, Dewey speaks, Fishing Partners, Headhunters Staff

Who’s in your Boat? Who’s in your boat for a day of fishing? Sometimes includes the guide, sometimes you are the guide, sometimes you may be stuck with your rotten neighbor, and even sometimes family! Can be good?! Can be…

Attn DFO’s One Month Left

October 25, 2016

Bugs, Fishing Report

DFO's, dry fly, Swingers, troutspey

Attn DFO’s One Month Left Saw the new web site banner that John updated this morning and was reminded that we getting short. The time left to throw that dry fly at a specific target is waning. And if you…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 10.24.16

October 24, 2016

BWO, Fall, October

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 10.24.16 About another month of single handed dry fly fishing. We have seen some real BWO’s around and it should pop this week. Will it? Oh, on the baetis gods really know. But we can…

Silly Sunday Scenery BowFace

October 23, 2016

Rainbow

Silly Sunday Scenery BowFace Pretty nice day today. Cold this morning at 33F. Clear. Today partly could with hope of more. BWO’s and clouds. Yesterday in the Craig region I saw some true baetis. Today? More? I’m sure I’ll be…

October Missouri River Fly Fishing Report 10.22.16

October 22, 2016

October Missouri River Fly Fishing Report 10.22.16 All is well here in the 406. The only thing we would like to see is more overcast skies. Yep. Overcast skies, 45F, moist, and wind free. Calm. Eerily calm. Yes indeed, the…

Friday Fall Foto

October 21, 2016

Headhunters Life, Uncategorized

Friday Fall Foto

Friday Fall Foto Last third of October is upon us. You better get that rod out of the case on e more time. Or two more times. Or three. Streamer fishermen are just getting their arms all lubed up. How…

Headhunters Fly Fishing Schools

October 20, 2016

Education, Fly Fishing Fellowship, Headhunters Fly Fishing Schools, Reach Casts

Headhunters Fly Fishing Schools Lots of education offered by Headhunters Fly Shop in Craig Montana. The leader in information, education, entertainment, and customer service on the famed banks of the Missouri River. Coming up this weekend we have our second…

Hump Day Brown Trout

October 19, 2016

Fishing Report, Headhunters Life

Brown Trout, Fall, Wednesday

Hump Day Brown Trout As I stated a couple days ago…the lid is about to come off this baby. Folks always ask me if I would call, email, let them know when the fishing is great. It is almost that…

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…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report October 17th 2016

October 17, 2016

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report October 17th 2016 The lid is about to come off this place. You are now reading the Missouri River Montana Fishing Report October 17th 2016. The most updated fishing report on the planet. Certainly in our…

Headhunters Advanced Fly Fishing School See Jane Fish

October 16, 2016

Headhunters Advanced Fly Fishing School See Jane Fish Jane putting her new skills to work here on the Missouri River. The Headhunters Advanced Fly Fishing School ends today with another session starting this coming Thursday. Something you may want to…

Silly Saturday Scenery

October 15, 2016

Not Epic Yet, Silly Saturday Scenery

Silly Saturday Scenery It is sure nice here on the Mo. It is not epic fishing, yet. It is merely damn good. Short leashing is on fire. Mid length nymphers rejoice. Dry fly anglers still searching for the change of…

Montana Trout Spey Video Scumliner Media

October 14, 2016

Troutspey

Montana Trout Spey Video this Friday in October. Enjoy. The fishing is great. A bit windy here in Central Montana. Spey Season is coming on the Missouri River. Get on board. Check out more from Scumliner Media.

Short and Sweet Missouri River Fishing Report

October 12, 2016

Fall, fishing report

Short and Sweet Missouri River Fishing Report Things are all good here in central Montana. The snow came, and the snow went. At least from the roadways. Still some good snow in the hills that started us off in the…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 10.10.16

October 10, 2016

Dry Flies, Fall, Fly Fishing, October

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 10.10.16 Currently snowing on this Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 10.10.16 morning. About an inch on the ground and the weather forecasters predict even more on the way for the next 36 hrs. Then Wednesday?…

Guide, Rental Boat, Wade Fish

October 8, 2016

Guided Fly Fishing, Map, missouri river, rental boats, wade fishing

Guide, Rental Boat, Wade Fish A natural progression for some who visit the Missouri River any time of the year. Get guided one day. Rent a boat the next. And wade fish to finish out the week. Hire a Guide…

Friday Foto Fall Edition

October 7, 2016

Fall, Foto, Soft Hackle

Friday Foto Fall Edition Soft hackles come out of the boat box this time of year. Swinging for those finicky BWO eating trout is a great pastime. A forgotten technique. For some. Get out here and enjoy one of our…

Keeping Warm on the River

October 6, 2016

Headhunters Life, Uncategorized

COLD, Rain, tips, Warm, winter

The first really cold week is behind us, and some of our visitors got to enjoy some downright cold and wet weather. If you didn’t have all of the right cold weather gear on Monday, you froze. And we definitely…

October 5 Fishing Report

October 5, 2016

Fishing reports are all over the place right now. As is the weather. And your options. Typically fall in Craiglandia, and we love it. Is it easy fishing like April? No, but it’s really damn good and you can choose…

Early Swing Season Tips

October 4, 2016

Fly Fishing Technique

The two-handed crowd is beginning to show up for the fall streamer experience. Last year I stated it was a bit early. I still think that, with the opportunity to present dry flies to 20-inchers on a daily basis, but…

October Foto-Shadowing

October 2, 2016

colors, Fall, Images, October, October Colors, phot

October Foto-Shadowing A few shots to get you all revved up for October and November fishing. October Foto-Shadowing You oughtta come on out. Give us a shout on our Fall Fishing Hotline 406-235-3447 or 877-DRY-FLYS. Operators standing by 7am-8pm daily!

Silly Saturday Scenery Man with Dog Edition

October 1, 2016

Silly Saturday Scenery Man with Dog Edition The sun ends today as we head into weather that gets our blood pumping. Overcast along with moisture makes us happy. The bugs like it. The fish like it. Anglers like it. What’s…

2016-17 Spey Clinics

September 30, 2016

Fly Fishing Technique, Headhunters Life

clinics, spey, troutspey

MONTANA TROUTSPEY The Swing Season is upon us, and we are starting to line up our free Spey Clinics for the 2016-17 season. Folks are asking about it and many have already swung a fish or three this season. Our…

Jana Noges New Breed Chicks Rule

September 29, 2016

New Breed Chicks

Jana Noges New Breed Chicks Rule We love having females in the boat. They generally out fish their male counterparts. Are you gonna ring your wife, or girlfriend? Why not bring her out this fall with you to finish off…

Mid-Week Missouri River Update

September 28, 2016

BWO, Fall, fishing report

Mid-Week Missouri River Update The sun is out, the bugs are not, the subsurface bite is on. The sun will go away as we roll over this hump day and look towards the weekend. Rain on Saturday. Back to fall…

New Breed Chicks Rule Great Falls Edition

September 27, 2016

New Breed Chicks Rule Great Falls Edition

New Breed Chicks

New Breed Chicks Rule Great Falls Edition Patty B. with this nice rainbow trout on Friday. Fishing with Headhunters All Star Brett Matula. Tuesday and all is well. Sunny and warm this week. Winter, or near fall as we get…

Missouri River Late September Fishing Report

September 24, 2016

BWO's, Dry Flies, Fall, fishing report, September

Missouri River Late September Fishing Report Pretty good on the river this week. Nymphing is categorized in the rockstar area. Pretty good The blind dry fly game is coming on as well. The headhunting is pretty damn good in the…

Friday Missouri River Fog Foto

September 23, 2016

Friday Missouri River Fog Foto Craig Boat Ramp. Launching. Fading into the fog. Friday Missouri River Fog Foto. It’s about to get real good here…

Yellowstone is more valuable than GOLD!

September 21, 2016

Conservation, Uncategorized

Consevation, video, YellowStone River, Yellowstone Valley Business Coalition

Yellowstone is more valuable than GOLD! We keep saying NO to mining in Montana. We still say NO. Not too much more to it that that. No mining near our National Treasures. Period.

A week for dries and streamers

September 21, 2016

A week for dries and streamers The weather is perfect. Gentle rain, overcast, and cool. Maybe some mega hatches of baby Baetis. Will you be ready for action? A clean fly line…

Foxee Minnow Tying Kit JAV

September 20, 2016

Foxee Minnow Tying Kit JAV

Foxee Minnow Tying Kit JAV Pretty crucial for Missouri River fall streamer fishing. This perennial locals favorite works! The weather this week has us thinking more and more about chucking the big fly for big fall brown trout. Rainbows too.…

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…

Sunday Brown Trout

September 18, 2016

Sunday Brown Trout

Sunday Brown Trout More of these on tap this fall! Don’t put that fly rod in the closet yet…

SIMMS Wader Maker Series The Fixer

September 17, 2016