Missouri River Fishing Report HEadhunters Fly Shop Craig Montana

Friday and all is well. Water levels 3050cfs. Water Temps 45F+.

All reaches fishing. Craig Bridge Closed. Remember that when floating and understanding the logistics of the floaty and shuttle.

BWO’s and Midges present. Nymphing good with Zebra’s, several dark flavored PErigins, Two Bit Hookers, Pill Poppers, worms and th like. Come on in and we will outline the flies, the techniques, including the reach that you want to fish. Your information source on the banks of the Mighty Mo here in Craig. 1367 bins of flies ready for fun! The Best Flies Under the Big Sky.

Streamer fishing quite good. Better than average consistency in this casting intensive sport. Intermediate sink tips are good and appropriate for the water levels and conditions. Dry fly lines can be good as well used in the appraise situations and skinny water regions. Some anglers, those who are all in on this meaty fly application, like heavier tips as well. Some even plying the waters with full sink lines. Not many. A few out there are enjoying getting to the fish that do not get shown too many flies. Intermediate/sink 3/sink 5 can get there as well. Want to know more about the fly lines that can get you to the fish that others do not present to, come and by and we will help fill in your information gaps in the streamer fishing knowledge.

White flies are hot in the streamer game. Silver too.

Nymphers are getting it done. Remember that rainbow trout are spawning. If you catch a few post spawn, or fish over REDDS, we suggest that you move on. Beating up spewing fish is analogous to kicking pregnant women in the stomach. Vivid enough for you? That is an analogy we think will hit home. Don’t harass those trout having sex. It is private time. Making more trout. That is a good thing. Catching spawning trout repeatedly goes against the grain of positive trout growth.

Swingers Unite. A great time to swing a fly on your Trout Spey Rod. Scandinavian lines are a good option for the water levels. Enjoy casting? Scandi lines are fun. to throw. Demo rods and fly lines available at your Trout Spey Source here on the Missouri River.

Headhunters Fly Shop open daily 8am. Shuttles, guide trips, demo rods, wader rentals, nightly lodging rentals, lots and lots of flies, and friendly voices here at Headhunters of Craig. See you on the water.