UMOWA BOAT RAFFLE
UMOWA BOAT RAFFLE RO Drift Boat Raffle held by Upper Missouri Watershed Association. Tickets available on this link here. 2022 RO LSG 16′ Drift Boat w/ Sawyer Oars and YETI Cooler. $100 ticket / 200 Toal will be sold. Drawing…
Read More Getting Warmer with State River Restrictions
Getting Warmer with State River Restrictions No restrictions here fishing Montana’s Missouri River. Water temps currently peaking at 69F, today. The warmest it has been this year. Will it continue upwards? The forecast for the near future is better as…
Read More Don’t let the summer pass you by…
Don’t let the summer pass you by… Headed into August and pretty good here on Montana’s Mighty Mo. A great hopper year. Not always a great hopper river. In fact, rarely do the fish respond in the manner they seem…
Read More Hello late July
Hello late July Good to great dry fly fishing the past 2 months. Will it continue into August? Maybe. The air and water temps climbing with the 100F weather we are having. Not uncommon though. Weeds getting bad. Subsurface really…
Read More Weekend Fishing Report 7.28.22
Weekend Fishing Report 7.28.22 A nice late July here on the banks of the Missouri River near Craig Montana. Thanks Tim Plaska for the cool Craig Bridge Trico image! Water temps 65F. Dropped a bit this week. Will likely continue…
Read More Squeeky’s Trico Box
Squeeky’s Trico Box Top row left moving right… Sinky type Trico’s. Glass beads, silver beads, o beads. Sunken Trico Spinners. More sinky flies and an Adams. A couple King’s River Caddis and a spinner or two. Harrop’s Hi-Viz Spinners and…
Read More Top 5 July Missouri River Fly Fishing Tips
The top 5 Tips to get you through the month of July. Dry Fly fishing is here in force and those who want to step it up can. If you need to go the the next level consider some of…
Read More Weekend Missouri River Fishing Report 7.22.22
Weekend Missouri River Fishing Report 7.22.22 Theo with this nice brown on a PMD recently Welcome to the weekend. So good for som may out there in Headhunters Land. Specifically if you like dry fly fishing to rising trout, or…
Read More Squeeky’s Top 5 Don’ts of July
Or should it be the bottom 5 don’ts of the month? Your choice. I wrote a blog a few years back of the Top 10 Worst Fly Fishing Products and got a ton of flack about it. So if you…
Read More Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 7.18.22
Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 7.18.22 The update is as follows. The fishing is fantastic in the morning, good in the afternoon, worthwhile in the evening. Those who like to get it done head out early and take advantage of…
Read More Water Ups and Downs
Water Ups and Downs We like consistency. So do trout. But, this is what we are currently witnessing. Does not seem to bother those rising trout.
Read More Friday Foto July Sunshine
Friday Foto July Sunshine Dawn Patrol. Reserved for those who like to rise early. Trico Spinner Falls Daily. Witnessed a few of the most amazing Trico hatches this author has ever seen. Biblical in nature. July. It’s awesome.
Read More Nymph & Dry Fly SALE! Only $1
Nymph & Dry Fly SALE! Only $1 Check out the Nymph & Dry Fly Prices at only $1 Online here. Been selling a ton of nymphs and now you can get in on these fly-tastic dry fly prices here at Headhunters…
Read More Monday Morning Montana Missouri River Fishing Report 7.11.22
Monday Morning Montana Missouri River Fishing Report 7.11.22 Good to great fishing out there. Nymphers of course rocking them. Dry Fly Anglers are here from far and wide. Not too many stripping, or swinging. If any art all. When the…
Read More Silly Sunday Scenery Tricos Image
Silly Sunday Scenery Tricos Image. It’s gonna be hot this week. Temps reaching the Hi 90’s. Nearly the century mark. Trico’s today from the only daily blog here on Montana’s Missouri River. The Headhunters Fly Shop Blog. Enjoy the week…
Read More Water is up. Cows like water. Fish like water.
Water is up. Cows like water. Fish like water. Water levels up this week. Last week at 4K. This week above 5K. Next week? We think it may fall. Or not. Trico’s have arrived in full. Fish are eating them.…
Read More State of Montana’s Missouri River 7.5.22
State of Montana’s Missouri River 7.5.22 Rating? Oh I think a 9. Not overly stuffed today. July 5th. This since was the day that the cork came out. But that month is now June. And July plays second fiddle. Not…
Read More Happy 4th of July
Happy 4th of July Rain again today. It does make it safer fro they fireworks gang. Although last night was the big one here locally. But I bet it’ll be loud again in Craig on Independence night. Trico’s on the…
Read More Silly Sunday Scenery July 3rd 2022
Silly Sunday Scenery July 3rd 2022 Rain day here in Craig. Calm. 58F. Dead grey skies. Slow start in a trout town for a family holiday. The air temps coupled with liquid sun will keep the tubers at bay. The…
Read More Friday Fishing Report Montana’s Missouri River 7.1.22
Friday Fishing Report Montana’s Missouri River 7.1.22 Great fishing this past month. Good nymphing, good dry fly fishing. Flows flat at 4010cfs. Water Temps 59F. PMD’s daily. Spinners show in the morning if no thunderstorms, or heavy wind events. Of…
Read More Headhunters Fly Shop Reach Cast Video
Headhunters Fly Shop Reach Cast Video Watch this if you want to catch more fish on the Mo. Great PMD fishing the past 2 plus weeks. The caddis are coming in strong. Skittering around en masse yesterday, even on the…
Read More Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report 6.27.22
Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report 6.27.22 The fishing is good. Lots of anglers here. Flows 4K. Temps 58F. PMD’s daily. Still river wide. Waning in some areas. The remainder will continue for another 4 weeks? Or a bit shorter,…
Read More Vacation: Dirty Heads Video
Vacation: Dirty Heads Video You don’t like what you are doing…change it. You can control your life. You can choose the outcome. You can. You are in control. You don’t like what you are doing? Change it. For all the…
Read More Wednesday Updated Fishing Report Montana’s Missouri River
Wednesday Updated Fishing Report Montana’s Missouri River Glows falling to 5K cfs today, and soon flows at 4100cfs. The rain didi not change things much here. LPP is flowing clean and low. The Dearborn is the dame with flows at…
Read More Monday Morning Montana Missouri River Fishing Report 6.20.22
Monday Morning Montana Missouri River Fishing Report 6.20.22 Raining hard here today. Expecting an inch. That is a bunch. Will the two trips blow out? The Dearborn and Little Prickly Pear? Probably. Will it damage the fishing here? Ohh, maybe…
Read More Silly Saturday Scenery PMD Brown Trout Edition
Silly Saturday Scenery PMD Brown Trout Edition Kelley caught this on a PMD Spinner. Also successes on the PMD Cripple. And, the Buzzball. Flows good today. Falling to 6300 cfs. Father’s Day coming up tomorrow. Take your dad fishing! All…
Read More Weekend Update Mo River Fishing Report House of Headhunters
Weekend Update Mo River Fishing Report House of Headhunters River at 8740cfs. Historically pretty average. But, up from the scant 3K cfs flows we were staring at for the remained of 2022. We will take it. The last storm, in…
Read More 5 Tips for Missouri River Mid June
5 Tips for Missouri River Mid June Yes there is dry fly fishing. Not all day long yet, but that is coming. Missouri River water flows are fluctuating between 5K and 7.5K. Will we see lower flows? Oh yes, soon.…
Read More Headhunters Fly Shop June 15th Missouri River Fishing Report
Headhunters Fly Shop June 15th Missouri River Fishing Report Water levels coming up. Looks like 6390cfs today. Will it go higher? We don’t think so, but we did not see the current affairs looking quite like they have in Montana…
Read More New Breed Chicks Rule Ashley Edition
New Breed Chicks Rule Ashley Edition Ashley with this fate Rainbow this past week. er first trip to the Mo. Not her last. She stung several on a nymph rig and one beauty on a PMD dry. Fantastic. See you…
Read More Monday Morning Missouri River Water Flow Update
Monday Morning Missouri River Water Flow Update Lots of speculation about the water flows, our winter, projected low flows, the rainy and cooler than normal June, and… Just spoke with Stephanie Micek of the Montana Office Bureau of Reclamation/Department of…
Read More Seeking Perfection
Seeking Perfection John Gryzbek Thanks John G for submitting. I have read it several times and it is sinking in. This author is really enjoying the words here in this poem. Very nice. “Good drifts near fish”… words from an…
Read More Water Flows for our resources here in Central Montana
Water Flows for our resources here in Central Montana The Mighty Mo has dropped. A testing op. at the dam gave us this hiccup. Not extra water from Canyon Ferry Reservoir. Nope. Best case scenario is filling the lake to…
Read More Mid June Weekend Missouri River Fishing Report
Mid June Weekend Missouri River Fishing Report Only the hits for this weekend update fishing report from Headhunters of Craig Montana. Make sure you swing in while in Downton Craig open daily. Flows 4750cfs Water temps 53-56F PMD’s. Yup. The…
Read More PMD’s, the next couple weeks, and a Covid Update
PMD’s, the next couple weeks, and a Covid Update Pale Morning Duns PMD’s this week big time. Not the big hatch yet, but very close. The PMD weather has been perfect though. High humidity of us at 79% this am.…
Read More June is Good
June is Good The classic If you know, you know. And, if you don’t? Keep reading this blog. We’ll let you in on a few secrets. June is Good.
Read More 10 Questions with Chef John of Izaak’s
10 Questions with Chef John of Izaak’s Izaak’s Restaurant of Craig Montana is open for business this summer. The familiar full parking lot with smoke wafting from the large box smoker out back along with Scotty behind the bar crafting…
Read More Montana Reds Food Truck in Craig
Montana Reds Food Truck in Craig A new Burger option in downtown Craig with Montana Reds Food Truck Great house made burgers including the Mushroom Burger, the BBQ Bacon Burger, basic Cheeseburger, and the flagship Poblano Pepper Burger. Fresh Cut…
Read More PMD Forecast June 2022 Missouri River Montana
PMD Forecast June 2022 Missouri River Montana Lots of folks in with questions about the Pale Morning Dun. Our answer? Yes, that can be a tough one out there. And then sometimes, easy. But mostly in the middle of those…
Read More New Breed Chicks Rule Emma Edition
New Breed Chicks Rule Emma Edition Emma came to the Mo and enjoyed it. To say she is a gleeful angler is an understatement. Her first time here, not her last. And yes, she out-fished all of the boys in…
Read More Silly Memorial Day Scenery
Silly Memorial Day Scenery Good looking lines on this classic Montana Boat Builders Skiff. Always been an attractive boat in the water, and out. Love the clean sexy design. A few of them on the Mighty Mo. We honor those…
Read More Memorial Day 2022
We Honor those who have fallen today. 3pm is the time to observe a moment of silence. Honor. Respect. Remembrance. In traditional observance, the flag of the United States is raised briskly to the top of the staff and then…
Read More Memorial Day Weekend Fishing Report, Weather, and Family
Memorial Day Weekend Fishing Report, Weather, and Family Big Family Weekend Ahead! Fun times for all this holiday session. Outdoors, family, fly fishing. Fun. And Rain. Lots of it. Bring rain gear or get it at Headhunters. Your choice. Bugs.…
Read More SALE FLIES!
SALE FLIES! Spring and nearly Summer on the Mo. Time to get some sale items, like cheap flies! SALE. FLIES! Head over to the Sale Page and gobble up these savings. A buck a fly! Yes, 1 dollar. $1/ea. That…
Read More Missouri River Montana Top Nymphs for late May
Brush Hog Translucent Pupa Tung Dart Purple Weight Fly Jig Crack Back Bullet Brown Tungsten French Jig Lucent Tag Perdigon Olive and Cream Tailwater Sow Bug Caviar Scud Fish Finder Worm Perdigon Nymph Black Quilldigon Natural Perdigon Baetis Split Case…
Read More Mid Week Update from the Missouri River Information Source
Mid Week Update from the Missouri River Information Source Hey good morning. If you read this blog stop on by the Headhunters HQ in Craig next time you are in town. Looking for alternate greatness? Tired of the same old…
Read More Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report 5.23.22
Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report 5.23.22 Flows 3k. Water Temps 51F. Caddis showing somewhat. BWO’s still red hot. March Browns, say goodnight. Although there are some last minute micro local events. PMD nymphs in the water column. Caddis pupa…
Read More Spring Creek Opener happened Saturday!
Spring Creek Opener happened Saturday! The Dearborn and Little Prickly Pear opened Saturday. This past weekend. And not many fished them. Certainly not many, if any anglers floated the Dearborn. Phone calls yes. Potential shuttles yes. Actual rubber floating the…
Read More Skwala Fishing Carbon Jacket is for Spring Weather like TODAY!
Skwala Fishing Carbon Jacket is for the Spring! Spring weather typically will bring many conditions throughout the fishing day. This spring is no different. Today winter like conditions, along with spring like conditions, mixed with the NORTH WIND (upriver yuck!)…
Read More Clean Drain Dry Protect our Montana Waters
Clean Drain Dry Protect our Montana Waters Clean. Drain. Dry. Do it every time. Guides, outfitters, and rec boaters must do this daily. Then and only then can you stop the rapid destruction of your, yes your waters. That means…
Read More Headhunters Fly Shop Missouri River Fishing Report 5.19.22
Headhunters Fly Shop Missouri River Fishing Report 5.19.22 All good here on the Mighty Mo. Cori with the Brown Trout today. Shot by John, hubby, who fishes all the time! And skis, and recreates…good for both of you, enjoying the…
Read More New Breed Chicks Rule Sheri Edition
New Breed Chicks Rule Sheri Edition A good one from Sheri today. Nice work. Brad shot the image. Thanks for sending it our way Brad. Better keep Sheri fishing. Looks like that is her talent! Have a great image of…
Read More Monday Day Hot Tip
Hump Day Hot Tip You know, a fella could take a shot of his fishing license on his cell phone and keep it in his pocket, the phone. And the fishing license. But so many fellers forget to bring their…
Read More Silly Saturday Scenery
Silly Saturday Scenery Rainbow. Double Rainbow. What does it all mean? How long will the March Browns stick around? Maybe not an issue as the Mo Day’s Caddis will pick up the slack. June is full. Late July has a…
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