Neil Young Comes a Time Video
Neil Young Comes a Time Video A good one for Monday. Have a good Monday. Neil Young “Comes a Time” A man, a guitar, a harmonica, on a stage. Not dis-similar to a man, a rod, a fly, in a…
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Sunday Sermon
Sunday Sermon Lots of fishing media out there these days. We recognize that we are part of the problem, not the solution. We produce entertainment, information, education and customer service messages daily. So do many out there. Too many? That…
Read MoreMore important than fly fishing
More important than fly fishing I’ve watched this speech number of times over the last nearly 30 years. Jimmy V gives a great speech. Not everybody can give a great speech. In fact very few can. Very few. Jimmy Valvano…
Read MoreFishing, Baseball, Spring Training, and Opening Day.
Opening Day of Baseball has arrived. Hooray! I think it is the true sign of the start of summer. I know that the lunar cycle date is later in June. The traditional start of summer. Or is it Memorial Day…
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Silly Sunday Scenery
Silly Sunday Scenery The Missouri River is Magical. Any time of the year. Looks like it is gonna get green, the grass, as we move towards the latter week of March. Still some damn cold days ahead. Sleep in, come…
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Friday Foto Late March
Friday Foto Late March Angler activity all week long. A change from the past 4 1/2 months. Is spring upon us? Maybe. Probably more winter-ish weather ahead of us. In central Montana we are never too far away from a…
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Why we fish?
Why we fish? We often ask anglers in the boat, on the shop porch, in conversation Why do you fish? As many answers as there are stars in the sky. No right or wrong ones. And that is refreshing. We…
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Squeeky’s 2023 Guidelines
Squeeky’s 2023 Guidelines Disclaimer: The balance of the HH guide list will gladly fish you with whatever presence or discipline you desire. This is Mark’s ruleset headed into the coming season. Not everyone associated with the HH Guide Crew. Ran…
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Izaak’s Opening Thursday March 23rd
Izaak’s Opening this Thursday March 23rd Hooray. Izaak’s announcing opening day is this Thursday March 23rd. Izaak’s will have us smiling with Margarita’s and mouth watering ribs, nachos, delightful chicken wings and the fantastic fresh sheet presented by Izaak’s throughout…
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Friday Foto
Friday Foto A streamer fish today on the HH Blog. Sunny and cool this morning. A bit warmer tomorrow and Sunday followed by snow again next week. Winter for another couple days here in central Montana, and then some more…
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Hump Day Cold, side of Snow
Hump Day Cold, side of Snow Not anywhere near the ZERO mark this morning but still cold at 25F. The Untouchables Bridge this morning was stunning. A white blanket of snow began while we slept and will continue though today.…
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Silly Sunday Scenery
Silly Sunday Scenery Not snowing currently. This image from stock files. But, it is still winter like here in the canyon. A brief 50F event tomorrow then fading a bit into the 40’s for the week ahead. Springlike weather on…
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March is for Midgers
March is for Midgers This morning snowing lightly. 12F. No wind. Quite nice. Highs all week long will not reach out of the 30’s. This weekend ahead may bring some pleasant daytime temps. But, midgies do not mind the cold.…
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Guide Jokes
Guide Jokes What’s the difference between God and a fishing guide? God doesn’t think he’s a fishing guide.
Read MoreBig Audio Dynamite Rush Video
Big Audio Dynamite Rush Video A throwback today on the Headhunters Blog. This author digs it. Enjoy.
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Friday Foto March 3rd
Friday Foto March 3rd A nice Saturday for fishing? Not terrible to day either. Not Amy around. Strange, strange, albeit normal, weather for fishing the front end of the year. The back end of last year too. Portends well for…
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Silly Sunday Scenery February 26th
Silly Sunday Scenery February 26th 53F today. Slight wind. Not terrible. Best day all year. So far. Late February. March around the corner. See you there.
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Spring Training means Spring is near
Spring Training means Spring is near Baseball has officially returned for the spring. Next, summer, then fall. Ahh, baseball season falls right in line with fishing season. Along with the casting practice we’ve been talking about the past few weeks…
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Headhunters Closed Tuesday-Thursday
Headhunters Closed Tuesday-Thursday Blowing hard last night. 60 mph locally. Now snowing, sideways. Will continue for the next couple days. Temps not crawling above the Zero mark beyond tonight will keep us at bay for this period. So, see you…
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February Friday Foto
February Friday Foto Fishing along here in Craig. Winds have kept our hats pulled down low . Winds have kept the wave action high. Not quite as windy as the forecast today, yet. Looks like snow for the next several…
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HH Fly Shop Hiring for 2023
HH Fly Shop Hiring for 2023 Update: We have hired a few new shop all-stars for the 2023 season, but still need a few more to join the ranks this season. Love to speak with you about your future on…
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Super Sunday
Super Sunday Big game today. Cloudy here today. Midges showing today? Don’t forget about your valentine. I’d suggest a box of chocolates flies! May be closed early today.
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Dry Fly Applications w/ SAGE R8 Fly Rod Missouri River Video
Dry Fly Applications w/ SAGE R8 Fly Rod Missouri River Video Not terrible out there this week. Nearly 50F, and certainly brought joy to all of us here in Craig. Summer foreshadowing? Boy, we thought so! Cool video with Mark…
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Spite Hill Caster
Spite Hill Caster Just dreaming on this Monday. Reminding myself, and all of you out there, to practice casting. I practice in my garage with my practice rod. The inclement weather, and the damn incessant wind , will keep the…
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Silly Sunday Scenery
Wolf Creek Bridge, in the snow. We hope it no blow, no Mo. Sunday, today. February is short, hooray! Tie midge flies, if you wish. Because soon trout will steadily rise, and we will dry fly fish.
Read MoreFortunate Youth Thursday
Fortunate Youth Thursday Not as cold, but equally as windy as the past week. looks like more wind on the way as we move towards the First February weekend. The fishing should pick up, as the weather allows us to…
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Winter returns to Craig Montana
Winter returns to Craig Montana And the rockies. That is the grander result. Snow in Craig today. And tomorrow. And Sunday will be cold. Below Zero Cold. So we wait again for the break. We believe we will be on…
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Silly Sunday Scenery Winter Trout Edition
Winter trout release. Windy again today. 34F. Sunday. Football on the TV. Not one angler in the shop yet today…they will come. Late start I guess. Enjoy your week ahead. Remember to send in any broken rods and/or reels as…
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Silly Saturday Scenery
Silly Saturday Scenery Really nice fishing weather this weekend. And lots of anglers out and about. Several shuttles already in the books this morning. You fishing this weekend? We are.
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Missouri River Fly Fishing January Forecast
Missouri River Fly Fishing January Forecast January Missouri River Weather Forecast Pretty stable for the next ten days with air temps in the mid 30’s at night along with daily highs in the mid 40’s. Lots of cloud cover predicted…
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Essential Addt’l Items for your Drift Boat
Everybody has the basics in their drift boat. YETI Ice Chest, spare oar, extra oar lock, spare boat plug, rain jacket, a heater when it’s cold, gloves… Pictured above are some of the things that I feel are necessary for…
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Summer Booking Alert!
Summer Booking Alert! Guides and Lodging are scarce in June and July. This is your last real warning about June and July. As we stand, only Swiss cheese like availability for guides and lodging in June or July. Late July…
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Happy New Year 2023!
Happy New Year 2023! Thanking you and all of our friends and guests. Thank you for a very nice 2022. Looking forward to the best yet? Always hoping. The true drive of any angler. Hope. We hope to see you…
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Polar Plunge in Craig at High Noon tomorrow
Polar Plunge in Craig at High Noon tomorrow Joe’s Bar once again sponsoring, meaning they are open to warm you up after the dip, the big New Years Day event in downtown Craig High Noon New Years Day! Wear your…
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December 30th Summer Dreamin’, again.
December 30th Summer Dreamin’, again. Can’t help but think about summer. Tomorrow is the final chapter of 2022. Bring on the new year. What will it bring? Water, bugs, sunshine. My top 3. Cold here today. Cold feeling. Temps in…
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Merry Christmas from Headhunters
Merry Christmas from Headhunters Thankful for the past year. Thankful for you, our guests. Thankful for this great river. Til we meet again, we love and appreciate the Headhunters out there. Happy Holidays from all of us here in downtown…
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Silly Sub-Zero Sunday including Shop Hours this Week
Silly Sub-Zero Sunday Looking damn cold outside for the next few days. Highs may not reach above the zero Fahrenheit threshold. Too cold to fish? Nope, ice fishing is always good when it’s cold. Fly fish? Yeah, too cold. Looks…
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Sunny Saturday with Snow the week ahead
Sunny Saturday with Snow the week ahead Looks like a bundle of cold and snow ahead of us this week ahead. Bundle up, if you come on down. Continuing to be a real winter here in central Montana. Will it…
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The Current Winter Outlook
The Current Winter Outlook Cold. More snow. That’s good. All courtesy of the BOR. More cold weather with wetter skies on the way. Bring it. Currently sunny and mid 30’s today. Love it. May bring an, an angler out today.…
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When we were younger Wednesday
When we were younger Wednesday An image of long time guest Joe and the author, when they were both younger. I believe this image was taken in 2001, or 2002. Yep, 20 years ago. I fished with Joe my first…
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Too Cold to Dream?
Too Cold to Dream? Almost. Snowing this am with the mercury reading 5F. Winds from the North at 10-15mph. Wind chill values well below ZERO. I like the look of falling snow. The feel. The fantasy. Out in it 8-10…
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Squeeky’s Thought of the Day
Squeeky’s Thought of the Day The weather has not been conducive for trout fishing in central Montana for the past 5 weeks. The last day I guided was November 5th. It blew as hard as it has, while I’ve been…
Read MoreCity Life Rebelution Video
City Life Rebelution Video Fishing as much as you wish? Is this how you planned it? You know, your life. SOL’s advice to the youth that step into the boat, or frequent Headhunters porch is this… You can control your…
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UMOWA & Upper Missouri Waterkeepers Giving Tuesday
UMOWA & Upper Missouri Waterkeepers Giving Tuesday Our local watershed organizations always need money. We here at Headhunters believe in both of these organizations. We donate to both of theme as well. Today is a good day to donate. Giving…
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Silly Saturday Scenery and Small Biz Saturday
Silly Saturday Scenery and Small Biz Saturday Come by today for a shuttle, a new rod, flies, HH Logo Gear. All of that stuff. Yep, open per usual. Daily. The weather yesterday and today the best this month! Honest. Air…
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Thanksgiving 2022
Thanksgiving 2022 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 between storms in Craig Montana. A spit of snow yesterday, a…
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Friday Frigid Foto
Friday Frigid Foto Snowed this wee a couple days. Put a white coating on the river. Water temps falling fast. 41F this morning. Water flows 3280cfs. Air temps this am 2F. Yes, damn cold. Un-fishable?!?! Quiet. Quiet on the river. Except…
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Thank You Izaaks, Craig Trout Camp, Craig Tap House and more! Updated
Thank You Izaaks, Craig Trout Camp, Craig Tap House and more! Want to give a big shout out there the great local businesses in Craig Montana that help our guests enjoy the time here in this dusty fishing ‘burb of…
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Silly Sunday Scenery
Throwback image today this Sunday in November. Way back to the first couple years at the shop. The original sign shown here of this shop. Steve Butt and The Parrothead Fly Shop. A few still around that were contemporaries of…
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Montanans Fish in the Winter
Montanan’s Fish in the winter. Or ski. Or both. Some even nordic ski around here when there is enough snow on the ground. And recently we had enough to ski a bit. November is a great month to work on…
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Friday Foto Untouchables Winter Bridge
Friday Foto Untouchables Winter Bridge Cold and snowy. Friday. Winter. The air temps have crawled above the freezing mark. But not all that nice out there yet. Looks like highs int he 30’s this weekend. 30’s next week as we’ll…
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Monday Morning, 12F, Winter.
Monday Morning, 12F, Winter. Monday and winter seems to have arrived. Looks like it will be colder tomorrow as well. Things, fishing included, have slowed. Today, stopped. The fishing has been good. A few rising in the pm. Nymphers are…
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Silly Saturday Scenery | Fall Colors Edition
The Missouri River welcomes all… The silence is nearly deafening this past week. We loved it. More late fall like weather on the docket the week ahead. Snow and such. We are enjoying a very nice fall. The niceties of…
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Friday Foto Fall Drift Boat
Friday Foto Fall Drift Boat Pretty river. They all are when the leaves change. Fall is spectacular. And sometimes the fishing is white hot. Windy AF today and tomorrow. Quite nice Thursday. Relatively calm albeit bright. More rain and overcast…
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2022 Adipose Flow Drift Boats For Sale
SOLD! 2022 Adipose Flow Drift Boats For Sale UPDATE: Both boats sold! Thanks. Check back again 11/23 for another round of rental boats for sale! This years Adipose rental boats for sale. Made in February/March these two are ready for your…
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Silly Sunday Scenery
Howling again on Sunday. Today. Blowing over 20mph. Blowing pretty hard. Overcast though. That helps, or the chop on the water helps?!?! Those trout out there look real, real, healthy. Big dogs. Get in on some of the fatty bows…
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