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Riviera Paradise Stevie Ray Vaughn Riviera translates as Coast. While we do not live on the coast we do reside on the banks of Mother Mo. So this tune has always had a place in my heart and it is associated…

Silly Saturday Scenery

October 2, 2021

Autumn, boat, net, Steve Collie, Wolf Creek Bridge

Silly Saturday Scenery HH Guide Steve Collie scooping one out fishing with the Ron Vogel group today above the Wolf Creek Bridge. Autumn is here. It is beautiful. Quite busy fo rah first week of October as well. Lots of…

September 30 Mo River Fishing Report

September 30, 2021

September 30 Mo River Fishing Report Flows about 3K. Will stay that way for the remainder of 2021. Temps in the primary trout range of 54F-58F. The fish are hot, will move for a fly, and… BWO’s? Not yet. Soon?…

Wednesday Fishing Report Haiku by Ricky

September 29, 2021

Wednesday Fishing Report Haiku by Ricky Swinging is Rad now Big Browns are eating Streamers Fall Trout are Hungry

Hmmm. How do you account for this?

September 27, 2021

Hmmm. How do you account for this? Are the USGS river gauges accurate? 3080cfs is what the Holter Dam gauge reads. 2530cfs is what the Cascade gauge reads. 2530cfs in Cascade MT Strange huh. Lower water downstream of Holter Dam.…

Autumn Leaves. Freddie Hubbard.

September 26, 2021

Autumn Leaves, Autumn Leaves. Freddie Hubbard., Jazz Standard, Missouri River Fall Jazz

If you know this tune you will love Freddie Hubbard playing this most important of this non-American Jazz Standard written by the French and the English lyrics added by Johnny Mercer in ’47. Autumn Leaves played by American horn player…

Friday October Caddis Box

September 24, 2021

Bugs

Friday October Caddis Box Have seen a few flying around. This is the time if you want to get one on the October Caddis Dry Fly. Trichoptera Dicosmoecus SO toss it out there and hope. Drift well. And cast again.

Fish the Center

September 23, 2021

Fly Fishing Technique

Fish the Center

Fish the Center If you are an edge, or are bank centric, fish the center river for a change. Yep. Lots of action out there in the middle. Check it. Then take a mental picture and remember it when the…

Thursday Fishing Report Montana's Missouri River

Missouri River Fishing Report 8.20.21

September 20, 2021

Adams, Ant, Autumn, Fall, flies

Missouri River Fishing Report 8.20.21 Headed into the final stretch of September. We like it. Good water, seasonally appropriate water and air temperatures while we witness the seasonal change here in Craig Montana. Water temps 59.5F. Flows 3000cfs. Upper river…

Kitty’s Back Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band

September 19, 2021

Kitty’s Back Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Bruce and The E Street Band. A great rock and roll roller. Loud. And awesome. Happy Sunday. Raining here.

Silly Saturday Scenery

September 18, 2021

Silly Saturday Scenery WInd. Fall. Colors. Sunshine. And Sunday rain.

9.16.21 Missouri River Fishing Report

September 16, 2021

Autumn, fishing report, September

9.16.21 Missouri River Fishing Report Lovely autumn weather we have been having here in central Montana. Hi’s in the 70’s, lows in the 40’s. Water temps at 60F-ish. Flows 3100cfs. Streamer fishing pretty damn good on any given day. White…

7 September Missouri River Tips

September 15, 2021

Fly Fishing Technique, Headhunters Life

7 September Missouri River Tips

7 September Missouri River Tips Enjoy the outdoors. Colors changing, weather changing. Enjoy your friends. Whiskey is a nice liquid to harbor in your flask. Bring your JetBoil too. For the coffee. Dry fly caddis if you dare. Blind it…

Why it is important to reflect on days like today 9/11

September 11, 2021

9/11, Honor, Positive Behaviors, Why it is important to reflect on days like today 9/11

To understand why, how, where we come from. To respect those who came before us. To honor those who have fallen innocently. To honor and respect those who fight for our freedom. So often we forget that most of us…

Friday Fishing Report Headhunters Fly Shop

September 10, 2021

Friday Fishing Report Headhunters Fly Shop Flows oh so low at 3100cfs. Back up 10% since the bottoming out of 2800cfs last week. Water temps in the good range at 60F-63F range for the last week. Cooler nights this coming…

Low Water Fall Ahead

September 8, 2021

Low Water Fall Ahead Rolling along slowly, and lowly, at 2810 as I write this blog. That is low. Lowest in 15 years. The drought years of 2001 thru 2007 looked just like this. Some years a bit higher, but…

Overcomplicating. Andy speaks on the blog today

September 7, 2021

Andy McEwen

Overcomplicating. Andy speaks on the blog today Overcomplicating. A trap so easy to get caught in while fishing a technical tailwater like the Missouri River as we move from late summer into autumn. Fish simple patterns with impeccable drifts instead…

No Code, No Discount

September 4, 2021

John Arnold

It’s not really that difficult. You add the flies you want to your cart then at checkout there’s a field that says “coupon code”, next to a button that says “apply coupon code”. On the right you will see your…

50% off of any fly in the shop? Yes!

September 3, 2021

50% off of any fly in the shop? Yes! Labor Day weekend is here, and that means our annual fly sale is happening. You can get any fly in the shop at 50% off this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 4th…

Labor Fly Day Sale @ Headhunters of Craig!

September 1, 2021

50% OFF FLY SALE Saturday and Sunday, fly sale, Holiday SALE, Labor Day, sale

Labor Day Fly Sale @ Headhunters of Craig! Big Fly Sale @ Headhunters this weekend. Saturday and Sunday Only. Come by the shop and see us this weekend. Killer deals! Fill up your boxes for the fall, the winter, and…

Trout Spey Camp? No. Trout Spey Guide Trips? Yes.

August 31, 2021

Trout Spey Camp? No. Trout Spey Guide Trips? Yes. As we navigate the current Covid world we unfortunately are not gonna host our now world famous Trout Spey Camp this fall. Total Bummer. Although we will be guiding Trout Spey…

Silly Sunday Scenery

August 29, 2021

Autumn, sunday, WC Bridge

Silly Sunday Scenery Autumn.

Friday Fishing Report Missouri River Montana 8.27.21

August 27, 2021

Friday Fishing Report Missouri River Montana 8.27.21 Flows 3320cfs. Temps 61F. Weekend weather cooler than normal. Hi’s int he low 70’s and night time lows in the 40’s. Looking good for the fall season and the autumn that followed the…

Craig Caddis Festival Saturday August 28th 3pm

Craig Caddis Festival Saturday August 28th 4pm

August 25, 2021

CaddisFest

Craig Caddis Festival Saturday August 28th 3pm BBQ @4pm What to expect at this year’s Caddis Festival: AWESOME FUN! -The parade kicks off the afternoon – don’t miss it! Line up at 2:45 at the fire station to participate and…

Monday Fishing Report

August 23, 2021

Monday Fishing Report River temps 63F at dam. Cooler as you head downstream. Flows are 3300cfs. Kinda creeping up. Strange. Streamer fishing pretty good in the low light hours. Small, dark, ripping it quickly. Swinging? Some fellers out there doing…

Rise. Herb Albert.

August 22, 2021

Headhunters Life, Un-Fishing

'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…

Silly Saturday Scenery

August 21, 2021

Silly Saturday Scenery

Silly Saturday Scenery Sandy approves of trout by Conor. Raining hard today. Water temps still falling. Hoot Owl gone. Parking lots empty today on this river cleanup day. Saturday.

Bashin’ Trash August 21, 2021

August 20, 2021

Bashin' Trash, conservation, Sunriver Watershed Group

Conservation

Bashin’ Trash August 21, 2021 Want to help keep it clean out here? Yeah, we do too. Attend, RSVP, this clean-up event August 21st. Sponsored by SunRiver Watershed Group including all of the water based conservation groups in our region.…

Friday Fishing Report Missouri River Montana

August 19, 2021

Conservation, Fishing Report

August, Crawfish, fishing report, friday, Hopper, Pseudocloeon, trico, Trout, Zirdle

Friday Fishing Report Missouri River Montana New shop hours this week as we move into autumn. And the water temps have fallen to 60F this past couple days, rebounding to 63 currently. More cool weather this week will keep them…

Hoot Owl Restrictions lifted on the Missouri River

August 17, 2021

John Arnold

Today, Montana FWP lifted the “Hoot Owl” restrictions on the Missouri River between Holter Dam and the Cascade boat ramp. Yes, you can again ply the waters of the Mo’ with rod in hand through the afternoon and evening. No…

Off Air | Friday August 13th

August 13, 2021

Shop Open daily 530-8pm. Guide trips and lodging and shop staff ready to help in any way you need this grasshopper and Crawfish season. The Blog will be Off Air for a few days. We know how hard that can…

August Days

August 12, 2021

August Days

August Days Hot, mostly. Smoky, some days now. At least some blue skies this past week. Hooray. Hoot Owl in effect through who knows. Fishing daily must end at 2pm. Trico’s in the morning if you have the patience. Hoppers…

Sandy Sunday Scenery

August 8, 2021

Sandy, Sandy Sunday Scenery

Sandy Sunday Scenery PLongoria’s great pup Sandy. Best pic I’ve seen all month. You look good Sandy. Great in fact. Happy Sunday Sandy. Shop closed at 4pm Sunday for employee party!

Weekend Update 8.7.21

August 7, 2021

August, fishing, Hoppers, Info, report, Trico's

Weekend Update 8.7.21 The weekend update including the fishing report and local updates for all things Missouri River Montana including greater Craiglandia. Headhunters Fly Shop Closed early Sunday 8.8.21 4pm for employee party. Shop open daily 530am for all yer…

Whatever Gets You Through the Night John Lennon

August 4, 2021

Headhunters Life, Un-Fishing

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…

FWP Harris Mtn Fire Update

July 31, 2021

FWP, Harris Mtn Fire, Holter Lake

FWP Harris Mtn Fire Update Firefighting Needs Could Lead to the Closure of Lower Holter Reservoir From Log Gulch Campground to Holter Dam The lower end of Holter Reservoir may be closed this week to allow fire-fighting resources access to…

Friday Foto Steven Johnson Carp

July 30, 2021

carp

Friday Foto Steven Johnson Carp The shop gang is out there hunting for Carp. And bagging a few.

Harris Mountain Fire 7.27.21 Update

July 28, 2021

Headhunters Life, Un-Fishing

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…

Tokyo Ska Paradise Skaravan

July 27, 2021

Tokyo Ska Paradise Skaravan Long time Ska band Tokyo Ska Paradise with their cover of jazz standard Caravan. Enjoy on this Tuesday. Smoky here. Fish rising. Not many folks around. Tuesday and the Tokyo Ska Paradise band!

Rain.

July 25, 2021

Rain

Rain. Bring it. It would help. Tremendously.

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 7.24.21

July 24, 2021

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 7.24.21 Fire down the road at the Harris Mountain event. InciWeb status updated a couple minutes ago. Check out the the local news station updates. About ten miles to our NE. Smoke here but no more…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report plus 5 Late July Tips

July 22, 2021

fishing report, July, missouri river, tips

The fishing report is as follows today on the Headhunters Fly Fishing Blog and Fishing Report Page. Missouri River Montana Fishing Report The old adage again comes into play as we state to many that the fishing is..as good as…

Missouri River Hoot Owl begins Wednesday 7.21.21

July 20, 2021

Conservation, Fishing Report, Headhunters Life

Missouri River Hoot Owl begins Wednesday 7.21.21 This just in. Missouri River Hoot Owl begins Wednesday at 2pm. Fishing hours are 12am to 2pm. No fishing beyond 2pm. Nothing will change for the guided trips out of Headhunters Fly Shop.…

Sunday July 18th Fishing Report

July 18, 2021

Sunday July 18th Fishing Report Flows 3300 cfs. Water temps reached 68F at the dam yesterday, Saturday, but today held at 65F. Regulations coming? Fish early. Off early. Shop open at 530am for all your early morning needs including shuttles.…

Friday Foto

July 16, 2021

Friday Foto Kurt Michels out with long time Headhunters John and Sean Sweeney. Father and son been fishing here a long time. beyond the 20 year mark. Good morning for the dry fly. Patience is certainly an asset when tossing…

Hump Day Fishing Report

July 14, 2021

Hump Day Update All good on the local fire theme. The Rock Creek Fire is now contained and under wraps. NEar miss here in Craig Montana. Water temps at the dam 62F-66F. Flows 3350. A good bump has helped d…

Rock Creek Fire Update Monday

July 12, 2021

2021, fire, Rock Creek, Safety

Rock Creek Fire Update Monday All good as we move into Monday morning here in Craig Montana. Light smoke yesterday with high winds early evening tapering off into the 9pm hour. Looks like 80% containment as of last night. Hope…

Craig Montana, Missouri River, Rock Creek Fire Update

July 11, 2021

Craig Montana, Missouri River, Rock Creek Fire Update Craig? Safe. Fire was pretty close last nite across the hi-way to the SW. Rock Creek Fire. See the updates on the InciWeb Site here. Craig is open. No evacuation. Roads open.…

Friday Fishing Report Missouri River Montana

July 9, 2021

Friday Fishing Report Missouri River Montana Flows 3K. Water temps at the Dam 63F-66F. We are in peak season. Lots of anglers out there. Lots of non-anglers out there. Summer and Montanans are recreating. Shop open daily 6am. Shuttles daily.…

#TBT Hardy Bougle

July 8, 2021

#TBT Hardy Bougle

#TBT Hardy Bougle Throwback Tuesday with Jim Arkin’s Hardy Bougle. He loves this reel. And had it by his side fishing the Mo for nearly 20 years. Happy Thursday. What is your favorite reel?

Clean. Drain. Dry.

July 7, 2021

Conservation, Headhunters Life

aquatic invasive species, Cldan, conservation, Drain, Dry

Clean. Drain. Dry. Follow these rules and stop the spread/growth of invasive species here and beyond. Your duty as an angler, boat owner, all around good human being. I pull the weeds from my craft at the boat ramp daily.…

Monday July 5th Missouri River Fishing Report

July 5, 2021

Caddis, DFO, DFO's, PMD, Summer, trico

Monday July 5th Missouri River Fishing Report Dry fly bite good. Posted up or runnin’ blind. Caddis yes. PMD’s yes. That posted up game can be difficult. 1 hint here: If you let the fish know that you are after…

Happy 4th of July!

July 4, 2021

4th, Independence Day, July

Happy 4th of July! Happy 4th. Be safe. Or go nuts. Safely. Historically a slow fishing weekend here on the Mo. Family time. But, with the temps rocketing upwards and a high of 99F forecast for today there will be…

What will happen if the Mo falls under a Hoot-Owl restriction?

July 3, 2021

Conservation, Headhunters Life

What will happen if the Mo falls under a Hoot-Owl restriction? If the weather, the water conditions, and the direction/protection of Montana’s resources require Fish, Wildlife, and Parks to enable a Hoot-Owl restriction we will… Respect and adhere to the…

July Missouri River Water Trends

July 2, 2021