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knot tying, knots, RIO, Technique, video, Zack Dalton

Seven Knots from Zack @ RIO Zack Dalton of RIO takes us through a few of the knots you should know heading out on the water. No more Monday Night Football? Go nuts. Tie knots. Happy Humpday.

Artifishal by Patagonia

December 8, 2019

Artifishal by Patagonia, salmon, steelhead, video

Artifishal by Patagonia Very cool and well done video about coastal waters and management thereof. Worth the watch on this snowy Sunday here in Craig Montana. And between football games, tying flies, and naps today!

Fish Smoker Friday

December 6, 2019

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…

Watch before you Cast A short by Orvis

December 5, 2019

learning, Observation, Orvis, Patience, video, Watch before you cast, Watch before you Cast A short by Orvis

Watch before you Cast A short by Orvis This is a great short from our friends over at Orvis. We love to watch fish rise, fish feed either on the surface or subsurface. Learning about fish feeding behavior is fun.…

Somewhere Out West

December 1, 2019

Fireball, Sara, Scumliner Media, Somewhere out West, video

Somewhere Out West One of the best from Scumliner Media. Enjoy. Back to work tomorrow. Yuck. Watch it twice, share it with friends. And, yes, that is real life during Craig winters… Dead Drifter Hoodie, Buff, Sticker Kit $82.90 Select…

Fruit Roll Up JAV Video

November 7, 2019

Bugs, Fly Fishing Video, Fly Tying

Fruit Roll Up, Fruit Roll Up JAV Video, Headhunters Own, JAV, Just Add Vise, Tying Kits, Tying Video, video

Fruit Roll Up JAV Video Love this pattern. Has been responsible for many trout during the Swing Season. You like stripping? Yeah, we do too. It works! Tie this feller up this winter or this late fall for 2019, and…

Double Spey River Right Video

October 6, 2019

Double Spey River Right, Spey Cast, video

Double Spey River Right Video A quick video today on this Sunday previous to our big Trout Spey Camp beginning this Thursday. Funtimes ahead. The spey bite has been good with streamers primarily followed by the soft hackle. Seconded. Not…

Soul Saturday If you want me to stay Sly and the Family Stone

March 16, 2019

If you want me to stay, RHCP, Sly and the Family Stone, video, Walk Up Music

Soul Saturday If you want me to stay Sly and the Family Stone Super groovy. Sly has a killer voice! A legendary group from the past. Sly and the Family Stone made up of many family, Stone, members and a…

Summertime Covers

February 24, 2019

Gershwin Cover, Jazz, Miles, No more snow!, Summer Foreshadowing, Summertime, video

Summertime Covers Summertime is a few months away. Shucks. Snowing hard in Craig today. And the week ahead. Not many hints of summer out there. The river is frozen. It is wintertime. Not Summertime! Been singing this tune to myself…

Montana Spey Video Scumliner Media

November 4, 2018

Scumliner Media, Spey Especial, Trout Spey, video

Montana Spey Video Scumliner Media A cool vid this morning from Scumliner Media. Spey Specials on the Mo. It’s time for you to play with a two hander.

Just Add Vise Tungsten Dart

November 1, 2018

fly tying, Fly Tying Kits, Just Add Vise Tung Dart, video

Just Add Vise Tungsten Dart This fly works. Been fishing it in the canyon reach for months. It probably has another couple weeks of life this fall. A great fly starting in May and running into November. Tie them up…

Mike McCune teaches Perry Poke Scumliner Media

September 26, 2018

Mike McCune, Mike McCune teaches Perry Poke, spey, Swingers, Technique, Trout Spey, video

Mike McCune teaches Perry Poke Check out Mike KcCune today teaching the Perry Poke. Trout Spey Season is underway. Spey trips out this week already. Hooking up too. The newest of the ne Trout Spey lines and rods are in…

Just Add Vise Zirdle Bug Tying Kit Video

May 6, 2018

Exclusive, fly tying, Fly Tying Materials, Headhunters Own, JAV, Just Add Vise, video, Zirdle Bug

Just Add Vise Zirdle Bug Tying Kit Video High water means more bigger bugs. Yep. Big fly big water theory. Some say it. Some even mean it. If you are headed this way in the spring, summer, or fall you…

Single Handed Spey Video

April 5, 2018

RIO, Simon Gawesworth, Single Handed Lines, spey, Trout Spey, video

Single Handed Spey Video w/ Simon Gawesworth of RIO Today on the Headhunters Fly Shop Blog we bring you this fantastic video with Spey Casting Guru Simon Gawesworth of RIO Products. We get lots of questions about this newer style…

Foxee Minnow Just Add Vise Video

March 31, 2018

Bugs

Foxee Minnow, Foxee Minnow Just Add Vise Video, Streamer, Trout Spey, video

Foxee Minnow Just Add Vise Video Last week we showcased the Mozuri Minnow. This week we hit you with the ever popular Foxee Minnow. Just caught a couple in my boat last week with this very fly. Clousers too. Marabou…

Rainbow Czech Nymph Just Add Vise Kit, Video

March 22, 2018

fly tying, JAV, Just Add Vise, Rainbow Czech Nymph, Scumliner Media, tying, video

Rainbow Czech Nymph Just Add Vise Kit, Video The legendary Rainbow Czech Nymph offered by Headhunters Fly Shop of Craig Montana. Included is the video above. Come by the shop picking up the Just Add Vise Rainbow Czech Nymph Tying…

Spring Training in Montana

March 14, 2018

dry fly, Spring Training in Montana, video

Spring Training in Montana Tomorrow starts the Spring Special here at Headhunters of Craig. Cheap guide trips and cheap lodging. Yes it is coming, Spring we mean. Warm out all week and snow tomorrow. April is the big push for…

Fishksi Video today in snowy, cold Montana

February 15, 2018

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…

How to Avoid Twist and Memory of a Fly Line Video

February 11, 2018

Fly Line, Fly Line Memory, Maintenance, RIO, Twist, Un-twist, video

How to Avoid Twist and Memory of a Fly Line Video From RIO this informative video about How to Avoid Twist and Memory of a Fly Line Video. I don’t see this everyday but when I do it is trouble. A…

Not Mine, Ours. Smith River Video from TU

February 4, 2018

Save Our Smith, Smith River, Smith River Mine, TU, video

Not Mine, Ours. Smith River Video from TU Super Bowl Sunday. Enjoy the game. Save the Smith. www.smithriverwatch.org

SIMMS Challenger Pull On Boots

January 23, 2018

Fly Fishing Gear

14", Challenger Pull On Boot, Lifestyle Gear, SIMMS, video

SIMMS Challenger Pull On Boots They are here. They have arrived. SIMMS Challenger Pull On Boots in the 14″ length are in store today. These will be popular with the boat only crew. Never put on waders? Sounds damn good…

Somewhere Out West Video

January 21, 2018

Scumliner Media, Somewhere out West, video

Somewhere Out West Video This video does not need an introduction. Happy Sunday.

Orvis Helios 3 Video

January 16, 2018

Accuracy, Fly ROd, Headhunters Fly Shop, Helios 3, Orvis, video

Orvis Helios 3 Video This is a really great rod. Whether you want the distance (D) version or the feel (F) version you will be overjoyed with either. Popular with fishing guides, shop staff, and the you alike, this rod…

How to Tie a Soft Hackle with Hans

January 11, 2018

fly tying, SD Angler, Soft Hackle, video

How to Tie a Soft Hackle with Hans Today a soft hackle video with Hans S of the South Dakota Angler. We used to post a quite a few vids from Hans. A good tier. If you are in the…

Montana Boat Builders Jason Cajune Video

January 6, 2018

Jason Cajune, Made in Montana, video, Wood Boats

Montana Boat Builders Jason Cajune Video These truly are the most beautiful boats you will see on the river. Sara has one she bought second hand a few years ago, the skiff model. Super killer. A great sneak boat. I…

One of the coolest Christmas Songs

December 24, 2017

Headhunters Life, Un-Fishing

Christmas Music, Headhunters Holiday, Peanuts, video

One of the coolest Christmas Songs Actually “Linus and Lucy” is the title of this tune. Composed by Vince Guaraldi the Italian Jazz Composer who composed most of the Peanuts animated television music. I also dig Christmas Time is Here.…

One of the great John Cusack Quotes

December 23, 2017

Classic 80's Films, John Cusack, video

One of the great John Cusack Quotes What do you want to do? Are you doing it? Did you have a crossroads decision at one point? We all did. This is a fantastic scene with John Cusack in Say Anything…

Mayfly Madness Video

November 30, 2017

Bugs, Fly Fishing Video

Hatch, Insects, Mayflies, video

Mayfly Madness Video Check this out. From Nat Geo site here on YouTube. You may have already seen this. But if not, check it out. It is super cool! Thursday here in central Montana. Still fishing a ton. No folks…

Mike McCune – Downstream Shoulder Perry Poke

November 26, 2017

Perry Poke, Trout Spey, video

Mike McCune – Downstream Shoulder Perry Poke Today on the Headhunters Fly Shop Blog we show you a great cast demonstrated by Mike McCune. The Downstream Shoulder Perry Poke. Shop for a new spey rod then watch this video several…

Just Add Vise Video Kreelex

November 4, 2017

fly tying, Just Add Vise, Kreelex, video

Just Add Vise Video Kreelex A got to have pattern for th winter on the Mighty Mo. Summer too. But truly important for the next 6 months. Come by and get yourself a Just Add Vise Kit, or call us…

How to Clean a Fly Line Part 1

October 10, 2017

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Technique

Fly Line Health, RIO, video

How to Clean a Fly Line Part 1 I love clean fly lines. Who doesn’t? Today on the Headhunters Blog we have a vid from RIO about how to get it clean. Want ultimate performance from your fly line? Clean…

Mozuri Minnow Just Add Vise Kit Video

September 27, 2017

Fall, Fly Pattern, fly tying, HH Exclusive, JAV, Just Add Vise Kit, Streamer, Trout Spey, video

Mozuri Minnow Just Add Vise Kit Video Getting ready for full on fall with the Mozuri Minnow Just Add Vise Kit Video today y on Headhunters Fly Shop daily blog. John Arnold created this pattern a few years back for the…

Fly Shop Strong – ECHO Fly Fishing

August 18, 2017

Echo, Fly Rods, Fly Shop Strong, video

Fly Shop Strong – ECHO Fly Fishing A great Friday Video. We agree with this message. Thanks ECHO for making this. Thanks to ECHO for being so cool. Tim Rajeff is a fantastic fellow. They are the easiest vendor to…

Always Worth the Trip Video Scumliner Media

August 13, 2017

Always Worth the Trip, Blackfoot River, Freestone, Headhunters Summer, Saturday, Scumliner Media, Summer, video, Wet Side of the Mountains

Always Worth the Trip Video Scumliner Media The Blackfoot is a wonderful freestone river just over the Continental Divide from Craig Montana. A one hour jaunt to the Blackfoot and a days worth of fun. Big floaty flies that we…

AntMusic

July 30, 2017

Bugs

80's, Adam Ant, Ants, Terrestrials, video

AntMusic Happy Sunday. 100F here today for us. It’s hot. Ants are in the mix, on the menu, and should be a part of your dry fly day. Blind fish it. Sight fish it. As long as you fish it.…

Dead Flies Don’t Swim Video July 5th

July 5, 2017

Dead Flies Don't Swim, July, Scumliner Media, trico, video

Dead Flies Don’t Swim Video July 5th Yep. Trico’s. Shot late July a few years back. All the regular things apply here. First cast. Good drifts. Great presentations. Deead drifts…etc. Because, dead flies don’t swim bro.’ Ever. Enjoy this flick…

Montana Vets Montana Waters Promo Film

July 3, 2017

Fly Fishing Video, Headhunters Life

Big Hole, Carroll Jenkins, David Decker, Montana, Montana Vets Montana Waters Promo Film, Veterans, Veterans Programs, video

Montana Vets Montana Waters Promo Film Check it out today on the Headhunters Blog a short film about Montana Vets Montana Waters. An org for Montana Vets by Montana Vets. This killer film today on the Big Hole in SW…

X Caddis Tying Video Just Add Vise Kits

June 22, 2017

Craig Mathews, fly tying, video, X Caddis

X Caddis Tying Video Just Add Vise Kits These legendary tying its come with everything you need for tying 25 flies. And a video to boot! Slow it down, speed it up, pause it…you are the boss! Folks love these…

Live Fishing With Mark Raisler and Visit Montana

May 21, 2017

Braden Lewis

missouri river, SIMMS, Spring Fishing, video

Fly Fishing in CraigWe’re live and Missouri River fly fishing in Craig with Simms Fishing Products and Headhunters Flyshop.Posted by Visit Montana on Friday, May 19, 2017Live Fishing With Mark Raisler and Visit Montana A few days ago, Mark Raisler…

Clean. Drain. Dry.

February 25, 2017

Conservation

Clean. Drain. Dry., conservation, FWP, video

Clean. Drain. Dry. Do this. Commit. Clean. Drain. Dry. Make it part of your daily routine. But only if you like fishing Montana waters. Honest. Do this. Do not spread Aquatic Nuisance Species to non-contaminated waters. Clean. Drain. Dry. Wash…

F3T Time – Convergence

January 25, 2017

Conservation Hawks, Convergence, video

The Fly Fishing Film Tour is starting it’s way across the country, and here’s a trailer for one of the features titled “Convergence” from our friends at Conservation Hawks. CONVERGENCE, the new film from Conservation Hawks, explores the essence of…

The Super Salmon – Worth your 25 minutes

January 13, 2017

peterson, salmon, Super, video

The Super Salmon by Ryan Peterson is a fantastic conservation video featuring Alaska’s Susitna River and threats it faces from a proposed dam. Following the incredible journey made by a Salmon, the film features the people and places that call this river…

It’s Fly Tying Time Just Add Vise Kits!

December 30, 2016

fly tying, Headhunters Own, Just Add Vise, Kits, video

It’s Fly Tying Time Just Add Vise Kits! It is tying time in America! Post Christmas Blues got you down? Well perk up with the JAV KITS and tie up some spring and summer flies. May of us try to…

T-Motion Carpology Part 2 Video

December 26, 2016

Adipose Boatworks, carp, T-Motion Theater, Todd Moen, Tracy Allen, video

T-Motion Carpology Part 2 Video Carp video today. Happy Christmas. Go Seahawks. Enjoy your day. Enjoy your friends and family. From all of us at HH.

Friday Flick – Cadent

December 9, 2016

Cadent, video

Everyone loves the fall, and this will only remind you why. Judging by the mega-views on Vimeo, you’ve probably already seen it, but we thought worth posting as it’s so good. This should be in the “Best of the Web”…

Shooting Line can be a Drag – More from Mike McCune

December 7, 2016

mccune, Mike, troutspey, video

More from the Godfather, Mike McCune. One of the most common questions I get at our spey clinics is “how do I manage and handle my running line while spey casting?”. I try to avoid answering this. It’s a personal…

Arnold’s Mozuri Minnow Tying Video

December 2, 2016

JAV, Online Store, Tying Kits, video

Arnold’s Mozuri Minnow Tying Video This from the Just Add Vise Tying Kits video vault. A popular streamer that we not only strip in the fall we just as often swing it. The fall and winter months here on the…

Switch it Up Video Scumliner Media

November 27, 2016

Sara Roholt, Spey Season, Trout Spey, video

Switch it Up Video Scumliner Media Spey Season is here. In full swing as they say… Reminder that Headhunters has all you need in the trout spey, 2 handed game. From OPST, SA, RIO, and Airflo. Well over 250+ spey fly…

Shit Skiers Say Video

November 20, 2016

Shit Skiers Say, Snow, video

Shit Skiers Say Video In homage to the lack of snow here in the west we post Shit Skiers Say today on the Headhunters Blog. Not much in the way of fall or even winter weather as of late. Nothing…

Rainbow Czech Nymph Tying Video JAV

October 11, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Video

24/7, JAV Kits, Just Add Vise, Online Shopping, Rainbow Czech Nymph, tying, video

Rainbow Czech Nymph Tying Video JAV RAINBOW CZECH NYMPH The legendary Rainbow Czech was popularized on the Missouri River by the crew at Headhunters. Works every day of the year. We’ve put together this Rainbow Czech Nymph Fly Tying kit…

Yellowstone is more valuable than GOLD!

September 21, 2016

Conservation, Uncategorized

Consevation, video, YellowStone River, Yellowstone Valley Business Coalition

Yellowstone is more valuable than GOLD! We keep saying NO to mining in Montana. We still say NO. Not too much more to it that that. No mining near our National Treasures. Period.

SIMMS Wader Maker Series The Fixer

September 17, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Video

Made in USA, SIMMS, video, Wader Makers

SIMMS Wader Maker Series The Fixer SIMMS waders made int eh USA, and fixed in Bozeman Montana. Try picking put the phone and getting someone to answer questions about your overseas made wader? When we have problems we just pop…

River Nomads Video

September 15, 2016

bull, Trout, video

Pat Clayton – CEO at Fisheyeguy Photography – and I put together another “Life Aquatic” nature video, this time featuring some of the original Montana natives… Bull Trout. Took some work and some bushwhacking but we got some very nice footage,…

Althea Grateful Dead Video & GD 50th Abel

August 27, 2016

Fly Fishing Gear

Abel, Grateful Dead, Super 6N, video

Althea Grateful Dead Video & GD 50th Abel Talking about less and less…my favorite line of this one of my favorite GD tunes. Calm and not too warm yesterday. 75F in the late afternoon. Not too bad at all. Calm…

SIMMS Wader Makers Clay Krull

August 25, 2016