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Autumn Leaves, Bill Evans, Bill Evans Trio, Jazz Standards

Autumn Leaves, again Posted several, maybe 4 or 5 versions of this killer jazz standard on this very blog. This year, Bill Evans, plays Autumn Leaves. If you like jazz, and standards at that, then it would behove you to…

At least the hurricane force winds kept the flags flying all day.

Memorial Day

May 29, 2023

Memorial Day

Memorial Day We honor those who died while serving. One day is clearly not enough. We should honor them everyday. But today we can show how we feel by raising the flag. Take a moment and reflect on those who…

You Belong to Me Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters Duet

May 7, 2023

Bernadette Peters, Duet, Steve Martin, You Belong to Me

You Belong to Me Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters Duet I love his scene. It is the HH Blog today, Sunday, written by Sparky. With my favorite comedian Steve Martin. And the quite lovely voice of the very talented Bernadette…

Fortunate Youth Thursday

February 2, 2023

Fortunate Youth, Music, Raggae

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…

City Life Rebelution Video

December 4, 2022

City Life Rebelution Video, Life Choices

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…

After the Guide Season…

October 27, 2022

Audrey Hepburn, Best Party Scene Ever, George Peppard, Guides Party!, Holly Golightly

After the Guide Season… This comes from Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Holly Golightly likes to party. We do too. Specifically after the 240 day trout season here on the Mo. Guides will be sleeping in, fishing a bit stripping, swinging, and…

Veterans Day

November 11, 2021

Veteran's Day

Veterans Day Veterans Day 2021 is being celebrated to present special thanks, paying respect and love to the military men and women, who devoted their whole life for serving their homeland and they gave many sacrifices for the comfort of their…

Rise. Herb Albert.

August 22, 2021

'79, Hrb Albert, Rise

Rise. Herb Albert. A big tune in ’79. I remember it well. Great title as well. Although no connection with the rise (forms) we like. I also love(d) Tijuana Taxi from ’65. My folks had that LP. I wore it…

Whatever Gets You Through the Night John Lennon

August 4, 2021

John Lennon, Music, video

Whatever Gets You Through the Night John Lennon Great track to get stuck in your head today. Sir Elton John on backup vocals. The duet version is sweet too. Happy Hump Day. Warm and smoky here in Craiglandia. The Harris…

Harris Mountain Fire 7.27.21 Update

July 28, 2021

2021, fire, Harris Mtn, Wildfire

Harris Mountain Fire 7.27.21 Update Lots of smoke in the immediate area. Lots of smoke throughout Montana. We have not had cancellations due to smoke in the air. Anglers fishing without problems. If you have concerns about your upcoming trip…

COVID Vax Clinic Craig Montana TODAY @ Headhunters Fly Shop 10-12

April 22, 2021

craig trout camp, HH Fly Shop, L & C County Health

COVID Vax Clinic Craig Montana TODAY @ Headhunters Fly Shop 10-12 The nuts and bolts of this COVID Vaccine Clinic are Thursday April 22nd 10am til 12pm Noon Second Dose available read below 1st Dose available read below Open to…

Izaak’s Restaurant in Craig Hiring

April 22, 2021

Food, Headhunters Life, Un-Fishing

Call Chef John!, craig, Help Wanted, Hiring, Izaaks, Job, Summer, trout bum

Izaak’s Restaurant in Craig Hiring Spoke with Chef John over a iller plate of Ribs preceded by his Wold Class Smoked Chicken Wings last night and he reminded me that Izaak’s is still looking for a couple key integral staffers…

The Movement | Dancehall | Sugarshack Sessions

December 13, 2020

Dancehall, Raggae, Sugarshack Sessions, Sunday Ragge Flick, The Movement, video

The Movement | Dancehall | Sugarshack Sessions If you have not tuned into the Sugarshack Sessions, you will know what to do today if you are not a NFL fan. The Movement is one of my fav’s. If you need…

Sunday Surf Flick

December 6, 2020

Flick, sunday, Surf

Sunday Surf Flick The long board. Pretty cool. Hangin’ ten. Kinda like a beautiful spey cast. Enjoy your Sunday. Time to think about your next your spey trip. We have great spey educators here at Headhunters. Get yours on the…

SIMMS Wader Repair Video

August 22, 2020

Fly Fishing Video, Un-Fishing

How to, Repair, SIMMS, SIMMS Wader Repair Video, video, Wader

SIMMS Wader Repair Video: How to Your waders leaking? Shouldn’t you get them ready for fall? Did you think to remind yourself of how freaking cold you were this past spring with that leak above your knee. Those wet feet?…

Sunday Surf Flick WSL Jaws

December 22, 2019

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 Funnies?

September 1, 2019

Comic, Fly Fishing

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

Sunday Tribute Video Nirvana

April 7, 2019

Grunge, Kurt Cobain, Nirvana, Tribute

Sunday Tribute Video Nirvana Kurt Cobain passed 25 years ago this week. April 5th 1994. A pretty big part of my youth was mis-spent drinking, dancing, and enjoying live music in the Pacific NW. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Had an album…

Imagine

December 25, 2018

Imagine

Imagine Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and a very late Happy Hanukkah to you all. Enjoy friends and family. Think about the future. Imagine.

We Remember

September 10, 2018

We Remember

We Remember We remember 9/11. We take today to honor America. Raise the flag high. We remember.

Izaak’s of Craig For Sale

March 25, 2018

Izaaks

Izaak’s of Craig For Sale Izaak’s opening April 5th! Thursday thru Sundays for a few weeks to start with 4-9pm! Awesome. We can’t wait until se can saddle up to the bar and enjoy fantastic BBQ and more! New items…

Taking today off…

March 6, 2018

Taking today off...

Taking today off… Everybody needs a day off. Even us. Today is one of those days…

Stealing Happy Hours 311 Video Live

February 23, 2018

Stealing Happy Hours 311 Video Live

Stealing Happy Hours 311 Video Live If I have something like this weaving through my brain helping endure the winter months I get closer to summer. Today is Friday. This month is getting closer to over as well. Thankfully. If…

SpaceX: Falcon Heavy Launch Video

February 10, 2018

SpaceX: Falcon Heavy Launch Video

SpaceX: Falcon Heavy Launch Video If you have not seen this… It is awesome. The re-entry and landing of the booster rockets is simply amazing. Next seasons fly rod tech may come from SpaceX? Maybe?

Thank You Veterans

November 11, 2017

Thank You Veterans Honoring all of you out there who have served. We thank you. We here at Headhunters are humbled by your commitment to the United States serving in commonly difficult situations and times. We thank you. You hold…

Best Goalie Hockey Fight Ever!

September 10, 2016

Goalie, Hockey Fight

Best Goalie Hockey Fight Ever! From 1998 Patrick Roy v. Chris Osgood. A good Saturday diversion. Cool this morning, warm this afternoon. Windy all day. Nymphing pretty good. Not many anglers on the water. Saw some Callibaetis. A few Green…

Saturday Cinema – Thunderbolt and Lightfoot Locations

July 16, 2016

Lightfoot, Thunderbolt

We’re huge fans of the 1974 film Thunderbolt & Lightfoot, and not just because it’s filmed in this area. It’s a must-see modern Western starring two great actors. We’ve written about it before, and some feedback clued us into the…

Things To Do: Tower Rock State Park

May 28, 2016

Rock, state park, Tower

We’re often asked what other activities there are to do around Craig if you’re not fly fishing, and hiking is at the top of the list for many. Unfortunately the Missouri River is surrounded by private land and hiking on…

A bit of help for Harper

March 31, 2016

Guide Stephen Caldwell, Harper, Help Children

A bit of help for Harper Just saw this piece on Facebook and wanted to post immediately. Our friend and Missouri River guide Stephen Caldwell, his wife Torrey and their little girl Harper need a bit of help. Harper is…

Freezout Lake Snow Goose Migration

March 22, 2016

Area Attractions, Birds Bugs and Wildlife, Nature, Photography, Un-Fishing

Freezout, geese, Snow

The Freezout Lake Snow Goose migration occurs each spring, and is a very popular event for nature lovers in the Great Falls area. Julie and I have logged many days at Freezout – but in the fall and with guns.…

Xtreme Saturday

September 26, 2015

Mt. Bike, Unreal

Un-fishing for your Saturday enjoyment, because it’s one of the coolest video’s I’ve ever seen. A perfect aerial drone shot and flawless ride, 4 minutes long. TRAILER FOR UNREAL – You can download it on iTunes

Denali – for Dog Lovers

June 14, 2015

denali, flet soul media, video

From the guys at Felt Soul Media comes what might be the best Vimeo/online short I’ve ever experienced. There’s no fly fishing in this one. It’s for dog lovers. It got 2.5 MILLION views yesterday alone, so odds are good…

Montana Cinema – Thunderbolt and Lightfoot

March 21, 2014

montana cinema, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot

Who doesn’t love a movie that was filmed in your backyard? While Montana isn’t known as a location for motion picture filming, we have had a few excellent Hollywood productions filmed here. Of course you all know and make fun…

Superbowl Week at Headhunters

January 28, 2014

We’re big Superbowl fans around here. When you live in North Central MT in the winter, events like the Superbowl help you mark the time as the long winter passes by. Mark and I are Puget Sound natives, so the…

Winter Solstice Facts from Shannon Younger

December 20, 2013

Shannon Younger Article this morning from Tween Us. Photo Credit from Brian Lubin of Missouri River fame. So Squeeky knocked off the article, and used a photo from a local. Nice work if I don’t say so myself… By Shannan…

Flyfishing is bereft of humor

November 15, 2013

Honest. (Some) Flyfishers are a serious folk. RIP Worst Flyfishing Products Blog. 2 folks, out of a ton of readers could not handle it… Flyfishing is bereft of humor. Trust me. I’m a humorless guide.

No Trespassing Tuesday Morning

October 13, 2013