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Saturday in Craig Montana

February 26, 2022

Headhunters Life

craig, February

Saturday in Craig Montana Sunny and windy this morning. Some anglers drifting around. Trickling in, as the river trickles by. Shuttles daily. Guide trips this coming week? Maybe. More and more calls wondering about the current status of the river.…

February Friday Foto Snowing Again!

February Friday Foto Snowing Again!

February 11, 2022

Headhunters Life

February, friday foto, Snow

February Friday Foto Snowing Again! Snow Showers this morning yielding to fabulous fishing weather this weekend. We would prefer a longer snow session as just a couple inches falling from the not so generous skies today. Looks like another hit…

Missouri River February Fishing Forecast 2022

February 7, 2022

clinics, Dates, February, Flows, Forecast, Hatches, missouri river, Montana, Vacation Planning, Weather, winter

Missouri River February Fishing Forecast 2022 Welcome to February. Football is nearly over, baseball may not be coming on time, and the fishing has been above average. We are getting nearer to spring ’22 everyday and we for one are…

#TBT Headhunters Fly Shop OG Dry Fly Video

February 20, 2020

Fly Fishing Video

#TBT, #TBT Headhunters Fly Shop OG Dry Fly Video, dry fly, February, HH All Stars, video

#TBT Headhunters Fly Shop OG Dry Fly Video This is our original promo video from 2009. HH opened the doors April 4th 2008. Scumliner’s first video for HH of Craig. Of course he then went on to shoot some killer…

Shane Wilson Netjob guide

Mid February Fly Fishing Report Montana’s Missouri River

February 14, 2020

February, fishing report, Mid February Fly Fishing Report Montana's Missouri River, Midge, nymph, Streamer, Swing, winter

Mid February Fly Fishing Report Montana’s Missouri River Fished yesterday with HH Guide Shane Wilson and friend Adam Craig to Stickney. Had a great time. Fished a couple hours. Not hard. Social yes, fishing yes, lots of fishing energy, no.…

Since my brain is fried, I may as well organize flies.

Since my brain is fried, I may as well organize flies.

February 21, 2018

Bugs, Headhunters Life

Annual Hell, February, flies, Organization

Since my brain is fried, I may as well organize flies. Here I go. Winter is not over. It feels like it is just beginning. And flies do not sort themselves. As a fishing guide I have lots of flies.…

Fishski Video

Fishksi Video today in snowy, cold Montana

February 15, 2018

Fly Fishing Video

February, fishski, Scumliner Media, video, winter

Fishksi Video Fishksi Video today in snowy, cold Montana from Scumliner Media. Seemed appropriate as we move through this week of more and more snow. The weekend will pound us as well. Stack it up! So the Missouri River slopes…

Winter Storm

Montana’s Winter Storm and Water Predictions

February 8, 2018

Headhunters Life

February, Montana's Winter Storm, SWE, Winter Storm

Montana’s Winter Storm Dumping right now as I write this Winter Storm Blog Thursday morning in Cascade Montana. Weather Underground says…snow expected, possibly heavy at times. Total snow accumulations of 2-5 inches are expected, with 8-16 inches expected in the…

February Top 5

February Top 5

February 1, 2018

dry fly, February, Midges, Top 5, Trout Spey

February Top 5 Not my favorite month. Not too much going on. Slow. My February Top 5 below this Thursday February 1st. Midges may happen mid month. That is a breath of fresh air. Lends itself to spring thoughts. Already…

One Month ’til Midges?

January 18, 2018

Bugs, dry fly, February, Forecast, Midges, One Month 'til Midges?

One Month ’til Midges? Spending the week in Western Washington as the hard rain has got me thinking…One Month ’til Midges? I did not start out with this exact thought. It started with the hard rain, and being thankful that it…

Missouri River Midge Hatch

Missouri River Winter Midge Hatch

March 9, 2016

Bugs, Fishing Report

February, Midge, missouri river, winter

Missouri River Winter Midge Hatch Early March has arrived and midge fishing is on our minds. On any given day you can certainly find a window of activity with fish falling for the skittering midge fly. And skitter they do. The…

Montana Winter Fishing

Montana Winter Fishing Report 2.25.16

February 25, 2016

Dry Fly Report, February, Missouri River Montana Fishing Report, Montana Winter Fishing, Nymphing, Streamers

Montana Winter Fishing Montana Winter Fishing has brought us weather warmer than average. River level lower than average. Fishing about average. Some days. The weather of course seasonably warm with some daytime highs int eh id 60’s like this Friday.…

Snowshoe Midge

Top 10 Tailwater Midge Flies

February 22, 2016

Bugs, Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

Dry Flies, February, flies, Midge, patterns, tailwater, winter

Top 10 Tailwater Midge Flies These Top 10 February Top 10 Tailwater Midge Flies are sure to please your Missouri River fancy. The midge hatch has begun in ernest and manny anglers are asking about the correct midge patterns to…

Missouri River Top 10 February Nymphs

Missouri River Top 10 February Nymphs

February 18, 2016

February, flies, Missouri River Winter, Nymphs, patterns, Top 10, winter

Spring like weather has brought out the shut in February anglers here on Montana’s Missouri River. While many are swing the 2 handed Trout Spey rod the rest are tossing the good ‘ol nymph fly. Here is a photo hit…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 2.13.16

February 13, 2016

February, Missouri River Montana Fishing Report, Winter Fishing

If you base the fishing on just the weather this week you would give it a 10! The fishing is heating up. We reserve the 10 fishing rating for the summer with fantastic dry fly fishing. But I think we…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 2.27.15

February 27, 2015

February, Missouri River Montana Fishing Report, winter

Winter is back. Temps this weekend may not creep above freezing. Not many anglers out at all. Should you come? Should you tie flies at home? Should you draft your fantasy baseball team or get prepped for Spring Training? Your…