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Howard and Bob's Excellent Adventure

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Howard and Bob’s Excellent Adventure Howard and Bob caught fish all over the state on grasshoppers this past week. This hopper double on the Mo. Great fishing n the Blackfoot as well with Mark of Headhunters. Awesome couple of days…

Why it is important to reflect on days like today 9/11

September 11, 2019

9/11, Honor, Positive Behaviors, Why it is important to reflect on days like today 9/11

To understand why, how, where we come from. To respect those who came before us. To honor those who have fallen innocently. To honor and respect those who fight for our freedom. So often we forget that most of us…

Silly Saturday Scenery

September 7, 2019

Silly Saturday Scenery

Silly Saturday Scenery Autumn weather. An Autumn mood. Fishing is turning for the better, I think. I feel it in my bones. Decent bite sub-surface Friday. Decent bite on the surface. Overall? Decent. Today? Could be better. Will have to…

Howard, Bob, and the Blackfoot

September 6, 2019

and the Blackfoot, Bob, Howard

Howard, Bob, and the Blackfoot Fished the Blackfoot on Thursday. It was good. Several nice Cutthroat on hoppers. A couple on droppers. Light traffic, fabulous weather, no wind, and great conversation. And the fishing was good. A turn for the…

Trout Spey Camp Event Page

September 2, 2019

Headhunters Life, Troutspey

camp, spey, Trout

DEDICATED EVENT PAGE We’ve created an EVENT PAGE for our first annual Trout Spey Camp so you can see a complete – but fluid – itinerary. I will keep updating the page as changes and additions are made. We’ve also…

Sunday Funnies?

September 1, 2019

Headhunters Life, Un-Fishing

Comic, Fly Fishing

If you’re old enough, you get it. Maybe.

Saturday Scenery

August 31, 2019

Headhunters Life, Photography

Today you are either watching college football or fishing somewhere or spending the holiday weekend with family and friends. It’s the last weekend of the summer, so you’re not likely laying on the couch checking out the Headhunters blog. For…

Check out the Big Brain on Ben!

August 27, 2019

amadou, BMF

If you cruise around our shop, you’ll notice we like 2 things: 1. Fly fishing products that are useful, well made and and incorporate exceptional design. 2. Things that make us laugh. From the creative mind of Ben McNinch comes…

Where’s Mark?

August 24, 2019

Probably at the Ball Park If you haven’t figured it out yet, you’re not actually reading our blog posts. Mark is long gone on vacation, and will be for a while yet. He’s on the East Coast, on a MLB…

Quiet Time

August 21, 2019

Above: Ben McNinch schooling some trout with a single dry fly and the new Headhunter Fly Line. And it’s that time of year. Typically quiet on the river as school is starting and people plan for Labor Day weekend activities.…

Sub-Surface School Sept. 26-30

August 20, 2019

Fly Fishing Technique, Headhunters Life

We’ve only got 2 spots left for our new Sub-Surface Fly Fishing School coming up at the end of September. We talk “Dry Fly” all the time, but the reality is that nymphing is an important part of most modern…

Sunday Scenery

August 18, 2019

Your Sunday Scenery shot from a cool and cloudy yesterday. The beautiful view of the Prewett Creek ‘hood from the south face at Tower Rock State Park. You should go hike it. I need help keeping the trail from getting…

NFG – Mike McCune joins our Guide Staff

August 14, 2019

Headhunters Life, Troutspey

Headhunters is stoked to announce that legendary Spey caster Mike McCune is the latest addition to our excellent guide staff. Mike has been doing a few Spey trips this year, but as we roll into autumn, we know that many…

Event Announcement: Trout Spey Camp October 10-12

August 12, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Tying, Headhunters Life, Troutspey

We’re excited to announce a long anticipated and oft requested event, our first annual Trout Spey Camp here on the Missouri River. It will involve 3 full days of Trout Spey Casting instruction, demonstration and interactive clinics, dinner presentations, and…

Thursday Upcoming Missouri River Events Update

August 8, 2019

Fishing Report, Headhunters Life

Bugs, crowds, events, Summer, Thursday Upcoming Missouri River Events Update

Thursday Upcoming Missouri River Events Update August Fishing Bugs: Trico’s, ants, hoppers, Callibaetis, Caddis, Spruce Moths, beetles. Trico’s steal the show on this one, at least for Headhunters. The afternoons can be filled with good attractor fishing, but not everyday.…

Introducing the Headhunter Fly Line

August 5, 2019

Introducing the Headhunter Fly Line

Introducing the Headhunter Fly Line Yes, it has arrived. Introducing the Headhunter Fly Line. A dry fly line designed by Headhunters manufactured by RIO for our dry fly obsessions! After years of trying every fly line on the market –…

Silly Sunday Scenery August Style

August 4, 2019

Headhunters Life, Landscape

Silly Sunday Scenery August Style

Silly Sunday Scenery August Style Bunches of Trico’s out there daily. Spinner fall 843 am. Daily. I like August. But not always. This is the 3rd year in a row where we will have awesome fishing, no crowds, and you.…

Craiglandia Gunfight T-Shirt

July 23, 2019

Craiglandia Gunfight T-Shirt Order this fella up on at the Online Store, or come int he shop for this and more Headhunters Log Gear. This one spun up by Headhunters own John Arnold. So if you like one off, one…

Robbing Banks all whacked on the Scooby Snacks

July 21, 2019

Dry Fly Only, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Music Video

Robbing Banks all whacked on the Scooby Snacks When I sing this tune out loud, or whistle it in the boat I am picturing the fishing connotations… Of Brown Trout Robbing Banks of Spent caddis, all whacked on the Scooby…

Silly Saturday Scenery

July 19, 2019

Dry Fly Only, Headhunters Fly Line, Paul Taylor, reach cast, Reach MEnd, Silly Saturday Scenery

Silly Saturday Scenery Dry Fly Paul The Taylor party long with the Sweeney’s just fished with us on their 20th year to the Mo. 12 years with HH. Since day one. The Taylors were one of the first booked under…

Thursday Steve Martin Bit The Tonight Show

July 18, 2019

Thursday Steve Martin Bit The Tonight Show

Thursday Steve Martin Bit The Tonight Show Most of our brains are shot from the Dry Fly Bit that has been consuming us for the past month. IT’s been good. PMD’s and Caddis have littered the water almost every day.…

Monday July 15th Missouri River Fishing Report

July 15, 2019

Monday July 15th Missouri River Fishing Report

Monday July 15th Missouri River Fishing Report Flows are great. Nearly 6K allows for good to great dry fly app’s near banks and on dry fly flats. Water Temps just above 60F. Good. If we can sneak out of this…

Sunday Fly Box Image

July 14, 2019

Sunday Fly Box Image Get out your dirty caddis fly box . Employ the flies that scumliners enjoy. The dirty flavors. Need some? Come by the shop. We got dirt.

710 Ashbury Tonight in Craig!

July 6, 2019

710 Ashbury Tonight in Craig!

710 Ashbury Tonight in Craig! Come on down tonight to Craig Montana Izaak’s Log Jam to see The Sleeping Giants and 710 Ashbury 420 til 1030. Enjoy the jam along with an outdoor bar, BBQ items, and dancing in the…

Headhunters Fly Shop 4th of July Celebration

July 3, 2019

Headhunters Fly Shop 4th of July Celebration, Headhunters Holidays

Headhunters Fly Shop 4th of July Celebration We love the 4th of July. America’s Birthday falls right in the middle of the summer. Long days, long nights, fireworks in Craig, and a fun time had by all. A great family…

Saturday Scenery Dry Fly Brown Trout

June 29, 2019

Fishing Report, Headhunters Life

Saturday Scenery Dry Fly Brown Trout

Saturday Scenery Dry Fly Brown Trout George Caudle with this dry fly brown trout fishing with HH Guide Lindsey Channel. Nice work. Long timers George and Randy are getting it done this week. Dry Fly Mania. Enjoy your weekend.

Top 10 PMD Dry Flies

June 26, 2019

Bugs, Fishing Report, Headhunters Life

Top 10 PMD Dry Flies

Top 10 PMD Dry Flies Hi-Vis Spinner PMD # 16 Rusty Spinner #16 Q’s Sparkle Flag PMD #16 Sparkle Dun PMD #16 Limestone Cripple #16 Spider Variant #18 Film Critic #16 Ninch’s Hangman PMD #16 Brooks Sprout PMD #18 Harrop’s…

Headhunters Fly Shop New Craiglandia T Shirt

June 25, 2019

Buy Online, Headhunters Fly Shop New Craiglandia T Shirt, Headhunters Logo Wear, In Store, Scumliner Media

Headhunters Fly Shop New Craiglandia T Shirt This in store now from Scumliner Media comes this cool new LongSleeve T from Headhunters of Craig. Yes, made in house by John. Get yours today when you stop in for the best…

It happened one day in June

June 21, 2019

It happened one day in June

Bugs, Headhunters Life

It happened one day in June It is on. Day one of the PMD hatch has happened. Mark it in the calendar for June 20, 2019. Historically about, or around the 12th. But, what does history mean. So, we are…

Float On Modest Mouse Video

June 16, 2019

Father's Day, Float On Modest Mouse Video

Float On Modest Mouse Video Sunday and all is well. Happy Father’s Day to all you Father’s out there. Father’s are special. We need Dad man. They are part of most pregnancies. And kids. Thanks you to you Dads out…

Silly Sunday Scenery

June 9, 2019

Silly Sunday Scenery

Silly Sunday Scenery Sunny again today on our river. Rain this last couple days. Good for the river, good for the countryside. Good for you? Yep. Fish in the river. Good ones too. Eating dry flies. A few of them.…

710 Ashbury July 6th Izaak’s Log Jam

June 8, 2019

710 Ashbury July 6th Izaak’s Log Jam Yes indeed. Summer is upon us and we look toward sunny skies, dry fly fishing, a nd jam bands! 710 Ashbury headed out to Craig on July 6th 420pm to dance the night…

Friday Foto

June 7, 2019

friday foto

Friday Foto Dry Fly Action Tye Habel with this nice larger rainbow on an X-Caddis. Yes, dry fly action has arrived. Riverwide? Daily? All day long? Blanket hatches? No. But enough to keep you busy for an afternoon. Here and…

Hump Day June Water Flow Projections

June 5, 2019

Hump Day June Water Flow Projections

Hump Day June Water Flow Projections Dropping flows Thursday to below 6K. 5800 is the cubic feet/second forecast. Rain this weekend. But the weather guy is balking a bit as we near the hallowed days off. I predict lower than…

Silly Sunday Scenery Smoky Skies

June 2, 2019

Silly Sunday Scenery Smoky Skies

Silly Sunday Scenery Smoky Skies Yes, the smoke from fires to the North of us have already smoked our skies. But, we hope it will blow right on out of here. It does blow here you know. Jared and Max…

Saturday Superstitious Stevei Wonder Soul Train

June 1, 2019

Saturday Superstitious Stevei Wonder Soul Train

Saturday Superstitious Stevei Wonder Soul Train I’d give up half of my casting skills to dance like anyone of those cats on Soul Train. Instead of practicing casting, I may have to play the music lower, in the mornings while…

Friday Foto Last of May

May 31, 2019

Friday Foto Last of May

Friday Foto Last of May A few more days of mud. The Dearborn is falling rapidly. Nearing 2000cfs press time Friday evening. Fishable by the front end of next week. You may want to float it. You certainly want to…

Memorial Day 2019

May 27, 2019

God Bless America!, Memorial Day 2019, Military, Veterans

Memorial Day 2019 We remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. We have always honored our veterans and active duty soldiers in all military branches. Headhunters includes veterans and active duty soldiers in our annual giving regimen. But…

Silly Saturday Scenery

May 25, 2019

Silly Saturday Scenery

Silly Saturday Scenery Rainbow. Double Rainbow. What does it all mean? Raining here in the canyon, and beyond. A bundle of rain on the easter front fo the Rockies. It’ll come down the Dearborn. Mud. Coming. Sunday. How long will…

Summer is Coming Game of Thrones T’s

May 24, 2019

Game of Thrones, Headhunters Logo Gear, Headhunters Swag, Summer is Coming, Summer is Coming Game of Thrones T's

Summer is Coming Game of Thrones T’s If you are a fan, you gotta have this T from House of Headhunters! Game of Thrones is a hot topic, and so is this Headhunters only apparel. Order yourself and your friends…

Craig Caddis Fest and BBQ Cook-Off Saturday May 18th

May 16, 2019

Craig Caddis Fest and BBQ Cook-Off Saturday May 18th

Craig Caddis Fest and BBQ Cook-Off Saturday May 18th Pretty stoked for our annual Fundraiser for the Fire Department this coming Saturday May 18th! We will see you in Craig! 13thAnnual Craig Caddis Festival & BBQ Cook-Off Saturday May 18th …

Happy Mother’s Day

May 12, 2019

Happy Mother's Day!, Mom

Happy Mother’s Day A day late? Most Mom’s are familiar with this behavior. Yes. I know mine is. My wife and I did send flowers on time. But this post is belated. We love Mom’s. Mom’s are the reason that…

Silly Saturday Scenery

May 11, 2019

Headhunters Life, Landscape

Silly Saturday Scenery

Silly Saturday Scenery Sunny too. Today mid 70’s. Tomorrow Mother’s Day mid 80’s. Love it. Happy early Mother’s Day. Have a great day today and tomorrow. We are. It’s sunny. Nicest day this year. Until tomorrow.

Smith River Comment Period Ending May 10th

May 7, 2019

Conservation, Headhunters Life

Smith River Comment Period Ending May 10th

Smith River Comment Period Ending May 10th If you care about the Smith River, Montana’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) needs to hear from you. Until May 10, 2019, the DEQ is accepting comments on the draft Environmental Impact Statement…

Monday, May, Neil Young, and Harvest Moon

May 6, 2019

Harvest Moon, Neil Young, SOL Ramblings

Monday, May, Neil Young, and Harvest Moon Dull, dreary, Monday, May, Neil Young, and Harvest Moon. The harvest moon is later in the year. A true harvest moon comes near the autumnal equinox. I worked in agriculture in my teen…

Hump Day Hot Tip

May 1, 2019

Hump 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…

Where is 7wt?

April 26, 2019

Where is 7wt.?

Where is 7wt? Raining here on the Eastside Friday nite. Saturday brings wind. Sunday brings snow. Where is 7wt?

Boat Safety with Richard

April 22, 2019

Boat Safety, Richard Magill

Boat Safety with Richard With the water now over 9,500 cubic feet per second here on the Mo, it is fair to say that we are finally experiencing a bit of Spring runoff. The water can be fast, deep, and…

Sunday Swing Trout Happy Easter

April 21, 2019

Sunday Swing Trout Happy Easter

Sunday Swing Trout Happy Easter Raining here in Craig Montana. Happy Easter. This Sunday Swing Trout will brighten our day as we remember the 75F weather and good fishing from this previous week. And, last Tuesday we had snow. A…

Friday Foto Fishing Report 4.19.19

April 19, 2019

Fishing Report, Headhunters Life

DFO, fishing report, Friday Foto Fishing Report 4.19.19, Nymphers, Strippers, Swingers, Weekend on the Mo!

Friday Foto Fishing Report 4.19.19 I liked the Yes and No format earlier this week. It fits my rapid posting early morning style, and needs. So here we head into another Montana Weekend in downtown Craig. Love to see you!…

A Fistful of Whitey

April 18, 2019

After dropping a few pics on Social Media, we’ve been getting quite a few queries about when these will be on our online store. Well they’re up, so grab a few for yourself, and they make great gifts for your…

Caddis Fest Live Auction Art

April 17, 2019

Caddis Fest Live Auction Art, Community Fundraiser, Volunteer Fire Department

Caddis Fest Live Auction Art Original Caddis Fest Art by Greg Meyer. He donated last year as well. Happy buyers at the live auction Caddis Fest & BBQ Cook-Off Saturday May 18th. Buy it this year will proceeds going directly…

Friday Foto Spring Water

April 12, 2019

Friday Foto Spring Water

Friday Foto Spring Water It’s great to be out there daily. We are so fortunate to live and breathe the Majestic Missouri River. It does not escape us. The privilege to drift this dry fly Disneyland. Wonderful. Enjoy your weekend.…

New Boat Smell Dewey’s Adipose

April 9, 2019

New Boat Smell Dewey's Adipose

New Boat Smell Dewey’s Adipose Love the spring. New Boat Smell everywhere. Dewey got himself a new Adipose Flow this spring. Cool color, cool slippery bottom for this cool drifter. You getting a new boat this year? Why not…

Sunday Tribute Video Nirvana

April 7, 2019