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Our good buddy Max from Great Falls is always looking for the next species. He’s hit quite a few in his less than 20 years. While all of you are obsessing over the quality of CDC in the wings of…
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Arctic Seasons – Video
Here is a sweet video that came through the feeds the other day. Incredible footage and fishing from those inspired filmmakers in Scandinavia (I think?). These guys from Northern Europe always seem to combine great footage with some emotional narrative.…
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Latest Issue – Catch Magazine
The latest Issue of Catch Magazine is out. Some great articles and incredible photos in this one. Really cool photo spread on Africa, and some great shots from the Salmonfly Hatch on the Henry’s Fork. Todd Moen shows you some…
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If a Guy Went Fishing Tonight…
…he might have a pretty good shot of watching a great Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) show while standing in a Montana trout stream. He’d have to stay out a little later than usual. The bugs might be done and he’d…
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New Trout Spey Stuff – Video
When Mike McCune and Whitney Gould were here in April on their annual Montana spey fishing tour, I had the opportunity to spend a couple of days fishing with Mike and talking about the new “Trout Spey” gear he has…
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Memorial Day – Public Lands
During the upcoming Holiday Weekend, many Montanan’s will be out in the RV or tent enjoying our public lands. While we are not blessed with a great deal of public land in our immediate area, an hour drive can put…
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Montana Fishtales – Video
I recently spent a few days down in the Ruby Valley fishing with an old friend. Mike Stack and I used to guide together down in the “5 Rivers” area (Madison, Jefferson, Ruby, Beaverhead, Big Hole), and it is truly…
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Craig Caddis Festival 2015
A driving downpour did not deter hundreds of folks from attending the 2015 Craig Caddis Festival this weekend and helping support our local Volunteer Fire Dept. We’d be lying if we said we weren’t concerned about the participation level at 4:00pm.…
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Team Headhunters Vedavoo Gear
We’ve just received a new shipment of gear from Vedavoo, that dope “handmade in the USA with USA materials” company. Designer Scott Hunter puts a lot of thought into every piece of gear he makes. It’s not always obvious when…
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Ben Hardy Raffle Winner!
Guest blogger today folks, Ben Hardy here, writing from the couch on a rainy Saturday. I’m hanging with the newest member of the Headhunters crew, 11 week old Clara Lucille Hardy. The Boston Marathon is set for Monday, and Jon…
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Win A Trip With Ben Hardy – Last Call!
Here’s how you can help support Cancer Research and if you’re lucky, win a 2 day/2 night guided fly fishing trip on the Missouri River with guide Ben Hardy. This is your last chance as the drawing for the raffle will…
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McCune-Gould Spey Clinic this Weekend
Just so you know. This Friday, Saturday and Sunday we will be hosting Mike McCune & Whitney Gould’s Spey Casting clinics. The classes filled up long ago, so don’t call the shop to sign up. You’ll have to wait until…
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Izaak’s Opening Day
Opening Day at Izaaks has become almost as important to Montana anglers as the small creek opener. We’ve been getting calls for weeks asking, “when is Izaaks going to open?” Last night was it. The Pacifico’s were served up just…
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Changes Coming Soon
Spring is not coming. It’s here. Though I’m certain we will still see a few wet & heavy blizzards in the next 2 months, you can see by the forecast that both air and water temperatures are ahead of where…
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Tuesday Moving Pictures
More strange Cinemagraphs from scumliner. What are they good for? Not sure, but I sure like them. Pretty spacey. Might take a second to load, so be patient. Three different ones this week, starting off with guide Beth Hood: Next my…
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No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.
Penang Street Food
No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.
The Mist of Madagascar
No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.
J.R.R. Tolkien
No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.
Morocco Road Trip
No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.
The Noise – Elixir
No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.
Dublin Drinks
No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.
Robert Louis Stevenson
No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.
Street Art Festival
No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.
Aurora Nights – Elixir
No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.
History of Brooklyn
No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.
Penang Street Food
No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.
J.R.R. Tolkien
No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.
The Mist of Madagascar
No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.
The Noise – Elixir
No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.
Dublin Drinks
No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.
Morocco Road Trip
No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.
Robert Louis Stevenson
No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.
Street Art Festival
No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.
Aurora Nights – Elixir
No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.
Howler Bros. Spring 2015
The Howler Bros. Spring 2015 Collection is out. In typical Howler Fashion, a dope new video goes along with it. This is pretty much what my life is like every day. Don’t hate me. Lots of cool new stuff from our…
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Weekly Cinemagraph – Ninch
This might be a new feature on the Headhunter. Cinemagraphs are pretty cool, huh? Enjoy this one and let us know what you think.
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Aurora’s and Chinese Spacejunk
A little un-fishing today at Headhunters. Which I normally do not do. Most of my ‘un-fishing’ activities are not blog worthy. But I’ve been creeping around at night chasing the Aurora Borealis with my camera this week, and got a…
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Online Trout Flies!
We’ve been slowly working on a ‘real’ webstore over the winter, and it’s actually got a few products on it. A much nicer user experience than our previous clunker. Some of you know we’ve been working on this because you’ve been…
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FTA – Last Nights Efforts
FTA was on last night with a good crowd, good times and some very good efforts. AS winter fly fishing has become the norm around here, most were tying for the ‘now’ and not the ‘later’. Here’s what I saw……
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Call to Action for Dave Faltings
Serious stuff today, and a ‘Call to Action’ from me to the fly fishing community. None of my usual sarcasm today. This is really important stuff to me, and anyone else who knows Dave Faltings. ‘SUPER’ DAVE FALTINGS If you’ve spent…
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Public Lands Rally – Helena MT
Some of the local fly fishing community attended the Public Lands Rally in Helena yesterday, along with hundreds of other hunters, backpackers, hikers, kayakers, snowmobilers, etc. We were there voicing our support for keeping Montana’s public lands Federally managed. The…
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Slow or Low
A busy weekend means that we get to hear a lot of fishing reports. And we can tell you that for Friday and Saturday – and much of the last week – they’ve been all over the place. Streamer guys…
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Holiday Weekend Fishing Forecast
What will the fishing bring today? Hard to say, but we think it should be pretty good. It’s going to be a little busy this weekend, with the 4 day holiday, and shitty to crappy skiing conditions many places. Or…
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Back to Spey
Ok, I did a bobber report the other day. I hope you liked it, and that it helped you find success on the Missouri. If so, you should know that I made it all up. I only swing a two…
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2015 Year of the Net
Here, we observe Missouri River guide Beth Hood using a long handled net to capture a nice sized Missouri River Rainbow. Good form. The team at Headhunters has noticed that net sales, questions and available options have all increased in…
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Bobber Report 2.11.15
Enough of the Spey, you say. What’s up with the “normal” winter fishing techniques? You know, bobbers and such. Though we haven’t been talking about it that much, those who have been chasing the bobber this winter have had great…
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Additional McCune-Gould Class April 10th
Due to the demand for Mike McCune and Whitney Gould spey instruction, we have added another class session on Friday April 10th. This gives you one more chance to experience these great instructors in a 3:1 student to instructor ratio.…
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Trout Spey
HAVE WE CROSSED A LINE? We wrapped up Spey clinic #3 this weekend, with 2 to go. It was a great group and the weather was fantastic. A SE wind forced the class to stick to their left shoulder for…
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Ninch & John’s Fishing Report
Ninch and I decided to try a little lower river action the other day, what with the unseasonably warm and balmy, shirtsleeve weather. The ice that locked up the lower river for a month is long gone. The wind was…
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Fishing in the Dark
I was cruising around the river last night seeing who’s out enjoying this wonderful weather, and listening to “deflate-gate” coverage on ESPN Radio. Temperatures were balmy. Lots of anglers up around the dam. Chasing the unheralded Walleye and Burbot no doubt (unheralded…
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Fly Tying Night Efforts
Fly Tying Night in America resumed last night in Craig, MT. We kind of announced it at the last minute, and folks came from both directions – Helena and Great Falls – as well as locally. Some pretty nice efforts last night.…
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