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More closures at Montana FAS sites?

April 2, 2020

Fishing Report, Headhunters Life

More closures at your local FAS sites? Some closures dropped down by the Fish Wildlife and Parks folks two days ago could be expanded as we make our way through the days, weeks, and months ahead. While some larger group…

Can’t make all this s**t up!

April 1, 2020

Headhunters Life

Coronavirus, COVID-19

A gnarly spring storm ripped into Craiglandia yesterday afternoon, covering the region with 1-6” of snow. Super windy as well. I hurried home from the shop on the front end of the storm, and decided to take a short nap.…

Somewhere in the Middle of Montana Monday

Somewhere in the Middle of Montana Monday

March 30, 2020

Headhunters Life

Somewhere in the Middle of Montana

Somewhere in the Middle of Montana Monday Monday morning here in central Montana. Sunny, hi forecast of 57F. Not much wind. A pretty nice Monday. We are sending out online orders this morning to you out there in TroutLand. Tying…

Silly Sunday Scenery Summer

Silly Sunday Scenery Summer Ahead

March 29, 2020

Headhunters Life

Silly Sunday Scenery Summer Ahead

Silly Sunday Scenery Summer Ahead At the end of this long tunnel we are in… Sit a couple chairs by the river.

Make that list man

Make that list man

March 28, 2020

Headhunters Life

Make that list man Started writing this morning without a title, without a blog topic, without a direction for my day, without the fly shop open, without a purpose. And that is bad. Awful. Dangerous! No direction is like being…

Spring Sunshine, Snowpack, and Surprises

March 26, 2020

Headhunters Life

Spring Sunshine

Spring Sunshine, Snowpack, and Surprises Been pretty nice here on the river. Good fishing, good weather, fresh air. But, as I write this Wednesday evening it is snowing hard, with an inch on the ground in the past 30 minutes.…

Cabins & Shuttles & Rental Boats… No Go.

March 24, 2020

Headhunters Life, Uncategorized

Unfortunately, we have decided to close down our lodging at the Craig Trout Camp here at Headhunters. This closure will run from now until April 1, at which point we will re-assess. We made this decision after discussing it over…

Flies… To Go!

March 24, 2020

Headhunters Life

And of today, the front door at Headhunters will be locked and we are asking customers to use the “takeaway” window on the Side of the building, AKA the “beer drinking porch”. Trying our best to help everyone keep their…

Weekend Recap

March 23, 2020

Headhunters Life

Whoa, what a weekend. Saturday saw the masses descend on Craig and the Missouri River. While there were plenty of fisherman, there was plenty more folks just getting out of the house and enjoying some flawless March weather. Sunny with…

Silly Sunday Scenery

Silly Sunday Scenery

March 22, 2020

Headhunters Life

Silly Sunday Scenery

Silly Sunday Scenery Craig MT. Snow AM. Sun PM. No wind all day long. Happy Sunday from downtown Craig MT.

Saturday March 21st

March 21, 2020

Headhunters Life

Saturday March 21st

Saturday March 21st Spring in Craig Montana. And in your neighborhood too. The earliest spring equinox in 124 years. It snuck right past me! Maybe you too? Sunny Saturday March 21st. 3rd day of Spring. 50F and yes, sunny. Anglers…

Fishing & Weekend Operations

March 20, 2020

Headhunters Life

Headhunters is still open, and we’re getting a number of calls asking if we will be open this weekend. Answer: Yes, we will and are. We’re really here as a service provider at this point. Shuttles, lodging, guide trips and…

Thursday Throwback

Throwback Thursday Mayflies on the Water

March 19, 2020

Headhunters Life

Mayflies, Throwback Thursday

Throwback Thursday Mayflies on the Water Plugging along here in downtown Craig Montana handling the international health issues the best we can. We are fielding phone calls and questions about the future daily. Call us if you have any concerns.…

COVID-19/Coronavirus Operations Update

March 15, 2020

Headhunters Life

Coronavirus, COVID-19

edited 3/26/20 HEADHUNTERS WILL BE CLOSED FROM SATURDAY, MARCH 28 thru FRIDAY APRIL 10. THE STATE OF MONTANA HAS IMPLEMENTED A “STAY AT HOME” ORDER DURING THAT PERIOD. ALL NON-ESSENTIAL BUSINESS’ MUST CLOSE. FISHING IS ALLOWED, AS LONG AS SOCIAL…

Closed This Weekend… Saturday for Sure, Sunday Probably

March 12, 2020

Headhunters Life

A nasty Winter Storm is forecasted to descend on Craiglandia this weekend, so we are just going to close The shop down Saturday and Sunday. No point in asking our staff to work in what looks to be un-fishable conditions.…

Thursday Throwback Ants

Thursday Throwback Ants

March 12, 2020

Headhunters Life

Thursday Throwback Ants

Thursday Throwback Ants High water this coming year? We don’t think so. This image of creepy ants is from 2010. A high water year for sure. Does not look like we will see this kind of run-off this year. Unless…

Friday Foto It's March

Friday Foto It’s March!

March 6, 2020

Headhunters Life

friday foto, MArch

Friday Foto It’s March 71F today on the river. Calm for the morning session, windy for the afternoon. Tonight possible snow flurries. Again on Saturday nite too. Montana. Spring. Normal. SNAFU. The fishing is picking up. Along with the springlike…

Back of the House 2010

Back of the House 2010

February 29, 2020

Headhunters Life

Back of the House 2010

Back of the House 2010 Looking at the back of the shop about ten years ago. That Parrothead sign is important to me. I’m gonna refinish it soon. Maybe this next week. Saturday on the Mo. Kinda warm, windy, not…

In defense of Dry FLy Anlgers

In Defense of Dry Fly Anglers

February 27, 2020

Fly Fishing Technique, Headhunters Life

dry fly article, fly fishing technique, missouri river, Squeeky's Rants, team Headhunters

I wrote a recent blog reminding us, we, the industry need to be a aware of the wants and needs of all anglers. Reminding us that whether you be a nympher, a streamer junkie, or a dry fly fanatic there…

Winter Day Dreaming

February 24, 2020

Headhunters Life

Daydreaming, Dick Magill. Angler, Richard Writes, Summer

Winter Day Dreaming Another installment of Dick Magill. Angler. Thanks for the great summer story today Richard. I too am looking forward to the summer season. Not that I don’t like spring, and I don’t really like winter…summer keeps my…

The Police Live at Beat Club 1978

The Police Live at Beat Club 1978

February 22, 2020

Headhunters Life

Beat Club, Punk, The Police, The Police Live at Beat Club 1978, UK Band

The Police Live at Beat Club 1978 Showed off the Chameleons this past week. But they do not compare to the talent in this late punk band. The Police. The Police had a hand in shaping the music of the…

Friday Foto Hardy Country

Friday Foto Hardy Country

February 21, 2020

Headhunters Life

Friday Foto Hardy Country

Friday Foto Hardy Country Windy. Warmer. Still winter like here in the canyon and beyond. The weekend even warmer. And probably windy. February is nearly over. Hooray. My least favorite part of the year. By a wide margin. March is…

Spring Special

Headhunters Annual Spring Special coming March & April 2020

February 17, 2020

Headhunters Life

Headhunters Annual Spring Special March & April 2020 Yes, your favorite Missouri River Fly Shop is yet again running discounted spring guide trips. Lodging in the area is on sale too. You will have to call up the friendly folks…

Post-Punk Weekend Hit

Post-Punk Rock Weekend Hit

February 15, 2020

Headhunters Life

Post-Punk Rock Weekend Hit

Post-Punk Rock Weekend Hit Don’t Fall. The Chameleons 1983. Punk Rock Weekend Hit. Take the hit. Enjoy.

#TBT from Headhunters of Craig

#TBT from Headhunters of Craig

February 13, 2020

Headhunters Life

#TBT from Headhunters of Craig

#TBT from Headhunters of Craig The shop when we signed the lease in November 2007. It has changed a bit since then. More changes ahead? Of course. We do not believe in static behaviors. That is for the rest. Staying…

Sunday Surf Flick 1965 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational

Sunday Surf Flick 1965 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational

February 9, 2020

Headhunters Life

Sunday Surf Flick 1965 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational

Sunday Surf Flick 1965 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Snow on the ground here in Craig. Blowing pretty hard around the river. Some may stay home and watch this cool Hawaiian Surf Flick. Others may tune into the XFL!

Headhunters Fly Shop is looking for a few good men and women!

Last Call: Headhunters Fly Shop Hiring Summer Staff 2020

February 3, 2020

Headhunters Life

Fraternity of Fly, Headhunters Fly Shop Hiring Summer Staff, Headhunters Training, World Class Dry Fly World

Want to join the Have some great resumes on tap at the shop already with interviews being conducted as we write! But it is not too late to get your resume in to mark@headhuntersflyshop and sara@headhuntersflyshop.com Why not work with…

Old Faithful

Ditching Old Faithful

January 29, 2020

Fly Fishing Technique, Headhunters Life

Dick Magill, Ditching Old Faithful, Headhunters Crack Staff, Richard, science, Streamers

Ditching Old Faithful From our revealing Dick Magill, Angler Series comes todays blog by crack staffer and writer Richard. Want to speak with Dick Magill? Stop in and see him weekly @ Headhunters of Craig. When you are on the…

PMD's and Cheap Trick

It’s just like the First Day of PMD’s

January 28, 2020

Headhunters Life

Cheap Trick, PMD's, Rock and Roll, Squeeky's Rotted Mind, The 70's

It’s just like the First Day of PMD’s You know, the first good day. That is what Cheap Trick’s “Ain’t that a Shame” Live at Budokan ’78 makes me feel like. You gotta turn this up to 11. Then push…

Silly Sunday Scenery Trout Spey Cast

Silly Sunday Scenery Trout Spey Cast

January 26, 2020

Headhunters Life

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.

Of Caddis and Summer

Of Caddis and Summer

January 20, 2020

Headhunters Life

Caddis, Deep Freeze, MLK, Of Caddis and Summer, Summer

Of Caddis and Summer 50F outside today. Did some yard work, turned the compost pile, fooled around in the garage with fly gear. And saw my favorite fly box. Bought it for a dollar at Bob Ward’s Bozeman 25 plus…

Frozen Friday Foto

Frozen Friday Foto

January 17, 2020

Headhunters Life

Frozen Friday Foto

Frozen Friday Foto Slushy in the canyon. Frozen below Pelican Point on the lower. Free up top. And the air temps may crawl out of the cellar.

Fly Fishing Resolutions

Fly Fishing Resolutions

January 13, 2020

Headhunters Life

Fly Fishing Resolutions

Fly Fishing Resolutions Great photo above of Guide Eric Mondragon fishing with friend Carl and Golden Trout-Dog (TD) a couple years back. This image is what spawned me to write out my fly fishing resolutions. That image signifies all that…

Craiglandia. Sunday. January. 2020.

Craiglandia. Sunday. January. 2020.

January 12, 2020

Headhunters Life

Craiglandia, Damn Cold, Headhunters Winter, Lonely Craig, winter

Craiglandia. Sunday. January. 2020. Big day for the Seahawks. Gotta beat the Packers. Gonna be tough inside Lambeau today. Snow on the ground. It’s tough in Craiglandia this morning too. Snow on the ground. Temps plummeting into the too cold…

Friday Foto The Beginning

Friday Foto The Beginning

January 10, 2020

Headhunters Life

Friday Foto The Beginning, trico

Friday Foto The Beginning Snowing and freezing here in Craig today. 6 months from the Trico hatch. That is my motivation today. Thinking about the future. And warm weather. And dry fly fishing. And Trico’s. The beginning. Friday Foto. It…

A first look at our water forecast in 2020

January 9, 2020

Fishing Report, Headhunters Life

2020, guesswork, Predictions, snow pack, Water Flows, winter

A first look at our water forecast in 2020 John and I recently spoke about the water levels for the first time this winter. While we are not scientists, biologists, water managers, degreed in any way that would make us…

Silly Sunday Scenery

Silly Summer Sunday Scenery

January 5, 2020

Headhunters Life

Silly Sunday Scenery

Silly Summer Sunday Scenery John Ewing casting at rising fish this past summer. John is a non-local local fishing the Missouri River at least a couple times a year traveling from Maine. A long time Missouri River lover and he…

Happy New Year Headhunters of the World

January 1, 2020

Headhunters Life

Happy New Year Headhunters of the World

Happy New Year Headhunters of the World Happy New Year to all of you out there in Blog-land, the Headhunters Stratosphere, and friends from all walks of life. We wish you all the best in the year to come. Achieve…

Joe’s Craig Bar Polar Bear Plunge

December 31, 2019

Headhunters Life

Craig Bar, Joe's, Joe's Bar, New Years Day, Polar Bear Plunge

26th or 27th Annual Joe’s Craig Bar Polar Bear Plunge Wednesday January 1st @ the Craig Boat Ramp @ High Noon! News coverage attends yearly. You dress yourself up or down in some sort of bathing suit coverage. Immediately following…

Christmas Spey by Jeff Kennedy

Christmas Spey by Jeff Kennedy

December 25, 2019

Headhunters Life

Christmas Spey by Jeff Kennedy, Jeff Kennedy, spey, Spey Pattern

Christmas Spey by Jeff Kennedy Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah. Wishing you the best today, this week and throughout the upcoming year. Thanking all of you for a fantastic 2019. Looking forward to a wonderful 2020. A cool Christmas…

You'll Shoot your Eye Out!

You’ll Shoot your Eye Out!

December 24, 2019

Headhunters Life

You'll Shoot your Eye Out!

You’ll Shoot your Eye Out! Spey casting is easier than shooting your Red Ryder. You won’t shoot your eye out with a 11′ 3wt. Merry Christmas from all of us here in Craig! Don’t Shoot your Eye Out!

Sunday Surf Flick

Sunday Surf Flick WSL Jaws

December 22, 2019

Headhunters Life, Un-Fishing

Sunday Surf Flick WSL Jaws

Sunday Surf Flick WSL Jaws This may be more difficult than a long dry fly cast in the wind. One thing for sure, fly fishing on the Mo is less dangerous. And maybe as exciting? Happy Holidays. Shop open daily…

Sunday Scenery

Swing Season Sunday Scenery

December 15, 2019

Headhunters Life

Dearborn, Sunday Scenery, Swing Season, Trout Spey

Swing Season Sunday Scenery Swinging this Sunday. Happy Holidays. If you are in the neighborhood swing by for a cup of coffee. And a fishing chat. Get your hands on a Headhunters Fly Shop Gift Card for you, your neighbor,…

Fish Smoker Friday

December 6, 2019

Headhunters Life

Cheese, Fish, NYC, salmon, Smoked, Trout, video

Fish Smoker Friday Been smoking cheese and fish for a couple weeks now. I always feel, near the end of the month long smoking session, that I have got ‘er dicked. I have it figured out. I am on, in…

Monday is the last Day for Deals!

December 2, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

50% FLIES ENDS TODAY! Today is the last day for our Black Friday celebration, so if you want to save 50% on Flies (use code: FLY50) or 25% on Just Add Vise Fly Tying Kits (use code: JAV25), or swipe…

Small Business Saturday in Downtown Craig

Small Business Saturday in Downtown Craig

November 30, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

Small Business Saturday in Downtown Craig

Small Business Saturday in Downtown Craig Howdy out there in Trout Land. It is Small Business Saturday in Downtown Craig. Lots happening at the shop. Good sales items are finding their homes and a few are gonna make it into Santa’s…

Black Friday Sale!

November 29, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

Here Ya Go! Below you’ll find our specials available from today through Monday here on our online store, over the phone or in the house. Winter Storm: Due to the recent Winter Storm that left area roads sketchy, we may…

Thanksgiving 2019

November 27, 2019

Headhunters Life, Landscape

Thanksgiving 2019

Thanksgiving 2019 Happy Thanksgiving. Here’s hoping you are spending it with your family and friends. If not today, then a memorable sometime in the near future. We are in a blizzard. Getting kinda used to it. Might be our 9th…

Snow, Holiday Schedule, and Thanksgiving

Snow, Holiday Schedule, and Thanksgiving

November 27, 2019

Headhunters Life

Thanksgiving 2019

Snow, Holiday Schedule, and Thanksgiving Driving home Wednesday mid day Craig to Cascade was an event. And I don’t spook easy. Not that I was spooked, but I do recognize when travel becomes sketchy and unnecessary. And that is today…

Thanksgiving Week Weather/Fishing Forecast

Thanksgiving Week Weather/Fishing Forecast

November 26, 2019

Headhunters Life

Thanksgiving Week Weather/Fishing Forecast

Thanksgiving Week Weather/Fishing Forecast Icons filled with snow flakes for the entire week. Temps not rising above freezing beyond the Thursday Holiday thru the weekend. North winds. Hopefully not too serious at least some of the days. We will be…

Black Friday… it’s this Friday!

November 25, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

This weekend Headhunters will have a few very special deals for our annual Black Friday Sale. In typical fashion, our staff has picked a few special and limited items for the pre-holiday sale season (if there is a “pre-holiday” season…

Summer 2020

Summer 2020

November 24, 2019

Headhunters Life

Summer 2020 The first of the Holiday weeks. This is a big one. You will see family and friends. Drink a bit. Tell some lies. Watch some football. Maybe fish. Definitely Nap. A call to you to discuss your 2020…

Friday Foto November 22

Friday Foto November 22

November 22, 2019

Headhunters Life, Landscape

Friday Foto November 22

Friday Foto November 22 Moving into late November. Turkey Day next week. Enjoy your weekend.

Winter is around the corner

Winter is around the corner

November 19, 2019

Headhunters Life

Winter is around the corner Snowing Tuesday afternoon. This may be the last of fall. Not that we had much fall around these parts. A smattering of guide trips out this last week and coming this weekend. This could be…

Beastie Boys Live Glasgow 1999

Sunday Beastie Boys Glasgow 1999

November 17, 2019

Headhunters Life

Beastie Boys, Live Music, Recharge your batteries man, sunday

Sunday Beastie Boys Glasgow 1999 Best concert I never went to. Honest. I am a huge Beastie Boys fan with influences that include jazz, funk, punk, soul, 70’s and 80’s beats, rock and beyond. A diverse music knowledge flows through…

Friday Foto Craig Bridge Scene

Friday Foto Craig Bridge Scene

November 15, 2019

Headhunters Life

craig, Fall, friday foto, winter

Friday Foto Craig Bridge Scene Chillin’ on this Friday mid-month. Spey trips out this weekend. The swinging is good. Been walk wading and enjoying it. See you out there this afternoon. After accounting work. At home. With Bailey’s in the…

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