Missouri River Fly Fishing Report - Page 21 of 63

#TBT from Headhunters of Craig

#TBT from Headhunters of Craig The shop when we signed the lease in November 2007. It has changed a bit since then. More changes ahead? Of course. We do not believe in static behaviors. That is for the rest. Staying…

2020 Fly Fishing Film Tour Stoke Trailer

February 11, 2020

2020 Fly Fishing Film Tour Stoke Trailer

2020 Fly Fishing Film Tour Stoke Trailer Tonight in Helena Montana Grandstreet Theater 7pm. A whole lotta fishing tonight, in the capitol.

Sunday Surf Flick 1965 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational

February 9, 2020

Sunday Surf Flick 1965 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational

Sunday Surf Flick 1965 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Snow on the ground here in Craig. Blowing pretty hard around the river. Some may stay home and watch this cool Hawaiian Surf Flick. Others may tune into the XFL!

Guiding 4 the Future

February 8, 2020

Fishing Outfitters of Montana, FOAM, G4F, Guiding for the Future

Guiding 4 the Future A great cause. Shane Wilson and I attended this past year. Shane was the outstanding student of the course, scoring a perfect score on the final exam. And winning a sweet Sage Ignitor courtesy of Sage…

TBT Squeeky’s 1st Fly Shop Gig

February 6, 2020

TBT Squeeky's 1st Fly Shop Gig

TBT Squeeky’s 1st Fly Shop Gig This was my first fly shop gig. My first fly fishing mentor Pat Ward opened this little shop, even a bit smaller than HH, in Gold Creek on the Naches River. The Naches is…

Where Do Your Flies Live?

February 5, 2020

Dick Magill. Angler, Richard Magill, Where Do Your Flies Live?

Another installment from Richard today on this very blog. The wildly popular Dick Magill. Angler series speaks of fly boxes, winter, and the tying bench today. Enjoy. Happy Hump Day. Book your spring trip. Discounts galore! Where Do Your Flies…

How a Practice Rod is Helping Me Catch More Fish!

February 4, 2020

2020. Your Best Year!, ECHO Micro Practice Rod, ECHO MPR, Orvis Practicaster, Practice Casting

Fly Fishing Technique

How a Practice Rod is Helping Me Catch More Fish! One of my Fly Fishing Goals this year is to Cast Better. And getting out to the lawn, to the river, or the park is not always easy with daily…

Fly Fishing Film Tour in Helena Tuesday Nite February 11th!

February 4, 2020

Fly Fishing Film Tour in Helena Tuesday Nite February 11th!

Fly Fishing Film Tour in Helena Tuesday Nite February 11th Helena, MT 2020 Fly Fishing Film Tour Grandstreet Theatre Feb 11, 2020 at 7:00 PM (MST) Helena, Montana The Pat Barnes Missouri River chapter of Trout Unlimited is proud to bring…

High Winds in Central Montana?

January 31, 2020

fishing report, Nymphing, winter

High Winds in Central Montana? Yes. Only when the winter temperatures peak the 50F mark. We are forecast for 60F tomorrow. With increased winds. Winds Winter fishing is here on the Mo and we have seen lots of anglers out…

Ditching Old Faithful

January 29, 2020

Fly Fishing Technique, Headhunters Life

Dick Magill, Ditching Old Faithful, Headhunters Crack Staff, Richard, science, Streamers

Ditching Old Faithful From our revealing Dick Magill, Angler Series comes todays blog by crack staffer and writer Richard. Want to speak with Dick Magill? Stop in and see him weekly @ Headhunters of Craig. When you are on the…

It’s just like the First Day of PMD’s

January 28, 2020

Cheap Trick, PMD's, Rock and Roll, Squeeky's Rotted Mind, The 70's

It’s just like the First Day of PMD’s You know, the first good day. That is what Cheap Trick’s “Ain’t that a Shame” Live at Budokan ’78 makes me feel like. You gotta turn this up to 11. Then push…

Friday Goto Sara & a Pot of Dry Fly Gold

Friday Foto Sara & a Pot of Dry Fly Gold

January 24, 2020

New Breed Chicks

booking, friday foto, http://www.craigtroutcamp.com, Sara

Friday Foto Sara & a Pot of Dry Fly Gold We are still a couple months from daily dry fly activity on the Missouri River here in Craig Montana. But each day we get closer. Water levels for the summer…

The Dungeon Keeper

January 23, 2020

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Tying, Troutspey

Kelly Galloup’s Sex Dungeon is without a doubt one of the most popular large tandem streamer patterns in the West (World?). The articulated movement, swimmy materials, and large deer hare head that pushes water making noise is a great combination.…

Overlooked Fly Fishing Gear

January 21, 2020

Overlooked Fly Fishing Gear

Fly Fishing Gear

Overlooked Fly Fishing Gear A post by Dick Magill from Headhunters of Craig. Thanks Dick, appreciate the insight today. Fly fishing has come a long way over the years. The technological advances in the sport have opened many different possibilities…

Classic 1939 Rod Manufacturing Video

January 19, 2020

Classic 1939 Rod Manufacturing Video Cool vid today not eh HH Blog. Playoff Football on TV. The Australian Open starts too. Weather’s the best it has been in at least a week on the river today. Temps well above freezing!…

How to Choose a Sink Tip Video

January 18, 2020

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Video

How to Choose a Sink Tip Video

How to Choose a Sink Tip Video Saturday. A good day to watch a video about choosing a streamer line. That is step one. Step two is to call your fly shop and get a couple. Our number is 406-235-3447.…

Frozen Friday Foto

January 17, 2020

Frozen Friday Foto

Frozen Friday Foto Slushy in the canyon. Frozen below Pelican Point on the lower. Free up top. And the air temps may crawl out of the cellar.

Weekend Fishing Forecast

January 16, 2020

#dickmagill, fishing report, Richard Writes, winter

Weekend Fishing Forecast Richard writing the Blog today. Thanks Richard. Glad you survived the arctic temps this week! Here we are in the middle of January. As I’m writing this fishing report, air temps are struggling to get above zero…

Casting Tip Today from Tim Rajeff

January 15, 2020

Fly Fishing Technique, Fly Fishing Video

Casting Technique, Echo, missouri river, Off Shoulder Cast, Tim Rajeff, video, your brother in law

Casting Tip Today from Tim Rajeff One of the great casters, instructors, and minds in todays fishing world. He also makes some pretty popular rods by the name of ECHO. Tim today talks about Off-Shoulder casting. Truly an important cast…

Fly Fishing Resolutions

January 13, 2020

Fly Fishing Resolutions

Fly Fishing Resolutions Great photo above of Guide Eric Mondragon fishing with friend Carl and Golden Trout-Dog (TD) a couple years back. This image is what spawned me to write out my fly fishing resolutions. That image signifies all that…

Craiglandia. Sunday. January. 2020.

January 12, 2020

Craiglandia, Damn Cold, Headhunters Winter, Lonely Craig, winter

Craiglandia. Sunday. January. 2020. Big day for the Seahawks. Gotta beat the Packers. Gonna be tough inside Lambeau today. Snow on the ground. It’s tough in Craiglandia this morning too. Snow on the ground. Temps plummeting into the too cold…

Sipping Dry Saturday

January 11, 2020

missouri river, Sharptail Media, Simon Perkins, Sipping Dry Saturday

Sipping Dry Saturday Saturday here on the Mo. Fishable today. A couple cabins rented. Several boats on the water. Coffee drinkers at the shop. Swingers on the water. And summer conversations on the shop phone. Anglers locking in summer guides…

Friday Foto The Beginning

January 10, 2020

Friday Foto The Beginning, trico

Friday Foto The Beginning Snowing and freezing here in Craig today. 6 months from the Trico hatch. That is my motivation today. Thinking about the future. And warm weather. And dry fly fishing. And Trico’s. The beginning. Friday Foto. It…

A first look at our water forecast in 2020

January 9, 2020

Fishing Report, Headhunters Life

2020, guesswork, Predictions, snow pack, Water Flows, winter

A first look at our water forecast in 2020 John and I recently spoke about the water levels for the first time this winter. While we are not scientists, biologists, water managers, degreed in any way that would make us…

Seven Knots from Zack @ RIO

January 8, 2020

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.

Montana Spey Report

January 7, 2020

Fishing Report, Troutspey

Still swinging here on the Missouri River, but those water temperatures have dropped and the fish have really tanked up in those winter lies. Sink tips and gentle presentations are key, and productive spots are far fewer than they were…

Successful Situations

January 2, 2020

Fly Fishing Technique

Successful Situations

Successful Situations Two traits that make fishing some dry fly fishing guides popular with guests is the ability to put the angler consistently into successful situations. Just like good sports coaches, strong educators, great fishing guides…they all have the ability…

Happy New Year Headhunters of the World

January 1, 2020

Happy New Year Headhunters of the World

Happy New Year Headhunters of the World Happy New Year to all of you out there in Blog-land, the Headhunters Stratosphere, and friends from all walks of life. We wish you all the best in the year to come. Achieve…

Joe’s Craig Bar Polar Bear Plunge

December 31, 2019

Craig Bar, Joe's, Joe's Bar, New Years Day, Polar Bear Plunge

26th or 27th Annual Joe’s Craig Bar Polar Bear Plunge Wednesday January 1st @ the Craig Boat Ramp @ High Noon! News coverage attends yearly. You dress yourself up or down in some sort of bathing suit coverage. Immediately following…

Stripping in the Cold

December 27, 2019

Fishing Report, Fly Fishing Gear

7wt., Dick Magill, gear, Holiday Hours, Streamer, winter

Stripping in the Cold Another piece from Richard “Dick” Magill from HH of Craig. Dick has been out fishing a ton and fished most of Christmas Day as well. He’s in the shop today and did our first installment of…

Fly Tying Thursday Classic Rainbow Czech

December 26, 2019

Fly Fishing Video, Fly Tying

Fly Tying Thursday Classic Rainbow Czech

Fly Tying Thursday Classic Rainbow Czech If you don’t have this fly in your Missouri River box we know one of two things about you. Wither you are a dry fly guy, or you have not fished the Mo before.…

Christmas Spey by Jeff Kennedy

December 25, 2019

Christmas Spey by Jeff Kennedy, Jeff Kennedy, spey, Spey Pattern

Christmas Spey by Jeff Kennedy Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah. Wishing you the best today, this week and throughout the upcoming year. Thanking all of you for a fantastic 2019. Looking forward to a wonderful 2020. A cool Christmas…

You’ll Shoot your Eye Out!

December 24, 2019

You'll Shoot your Eye Out!

You’ll Shoot your Eye Out! Spey casting is easier than shooting your Red Ryder. You won’t shoot your eye out with a 11′ 3wt. Merry Christmas from all of us here in Craig! Don’t Shoot your Eye Out!

Missouri River Christmas Fishing Tips

December 23, 2019

Christmas, dry fly, Fishing Tips, Nymphing, Swing, Trout Spey, winter

Missouri River Christmas Fishing Tips A couple Missouri River Christmas Fishing Tips for all of the Holiday Anglers out there today on the Headhunters Fly Shop Blog. Headhunters Fly Shop Holiday Hours: Open today Monday 8-5. Christmas Ever Tuesday 8-Noon.…

Sunday Surf Flick WSL Jaws

December 22, 2019

Headhunters Life, Un-Fishing

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…

Endless Winter @ Headhunters Fly Shop

December 21, 2019

Endless Winter @ Headhunters Fly Shop

Troutspey

Endless Winter @ Headhunters Fly Shop This image by John and it is available on a cool hoody at your favorite fly shop. A great swing bite out there. See you in Craig this holiday season. Or next June. Trout…

Swinging with Dick

December 19, 2019

Troutspey

Echo, Loomis, Richard Magill, Swinging with Dick, Trout Spey

Swinging with Dick Ed Note: An article today from Richard Magill, Dick, who works in the shop. Dick is headed into his 3rd year here on the Mo and has no intentions of leaving soon. He fishes a ton. When…

Fail Safe Headhunters Gift Card

December 17, 2019

Christmas, Fail Safe Headhunters Gift Card, Gift Card, Gifts, HEadhunters

Fail Safe Headhunters Gift Card Still looking for that fly fishing gift? Want to make the right decision for the angler in your life? Want to get him or her something they will love? From a small business, with personality,…

Strong Trout Spey – Finally

December 16, 2019

Troutspey, Uncategorized

So we’ve now had a week straight of solid swing fishing And the river seems to have stabilized. It’s still high for this time of year at 4600cfs, but it has stayed there for the last several days. Water temps…

Swing Season Sunday Scenery

December 15, 2019

Dearborn, Sunday Scenery, Swing Season, Trout Spey

Swing Season Sunday Scenery Swinging this Sunday. Happy Holidays. If you are in the neighborhood swing by for a cup of coffee. And a fishing chat. Get your hands on a Headhunters Fly Shop Gift Card for you, your neighbor,…

Trout Spey Report

December 11, 2019

Fishing Report, Troutspey

The swing-bite has been inconsistent this fall. I blame it on inconsistent weather and inconsistent flows from Holter Dam. Mother Nature dictates the weather, and continuing construction on the spillway at Holter Dam Is affecting the flows. The flows have…

Monday Missouri River Imagery

December 9, 2019

Monday Missouri River Imagery

Monday Missouri River Imagery Cruising through December here in downtown Craig Montana. Cold this mooring with daytime air temps approaching 32F. Freezing for the high temp today. It is pretty. A few Trout Spey Trips out today as Whitney, Beth,…

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.…

Wednesday Workshop: How to get better at fishing, without fishing

December 4, 2019

Fly Fishing Technique

Accuracy, Assumptions, Casting, Do it, Practice, Squeeky Speaks

Wednesday Workshop: How to get better at fishing, without fishing We have lots of questions like “How can I get better at fishing?” Our answer is always watch more YouTube vids at work Fish more. But if you cannot spend the amount…

#Giving Tuesday UMOWA

December 3, 2019

#Giving Tuesday UMOWA, #GivingTuesday, UMOWA

#Giving Tuesday UMOWA Upper Missouri River Watershed Alliance, UMOWA, would like a few bucks from you today. Why not throw a few casts at the organization that watches the Missouri River and has improved bank lines, brought about awareness of…

Monday is the last Day for Deals!

December 2, 2019

50% FLIES ENDS TODAY! Today is the last day for our Black Friday celebration, so if you want to save 50% on Flies (use code: FLY50) or 25% on Just Add Vise Fly Tying Kits (use code: JAV25), or swipe…

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… The Headhunter Dry Fly Master Kit $129.84 Select…

Small Business Saturday in Downtown Craig

November 30, 2019

Small Business Saturday in Downtown Craig

Small Business Saturday in Downtown Craig Howdy out there in Trout Land. It is Small Business Saturday in Downtown Craig. Lots happening at the shop. Good sales items are finding their homes and a few are gonna make it into Santa’s…

Black Friday Sale!

November 29, 2019

Here Ya Go! Below you’ll find our specials available from today through Monday here on our online store, over the phone or in the house. Winter Storm: Due to the recent Winter Storm that left area roads sketchy, we may…

Snow, Holiday Schedule, and Thanksgiving

November 27, 2019

Thanksgiving 2019

Snow, Holiday Schedule, and Thanksgiving Driving home Wednesday mid day Craig to Cascade was an event. And I don’t spook easy. Not that I was spooked, but I do recognize when travel becomes sketchy and unnecessary. And that is today…

Thanksgiving Week Weather/Fishing Forecast

November 26, 2019

Thanksgiving Week Weather/Fishing Forecast

Thanksgiving Week Weather/Fishing Forecast Icons filled with snow flakes for the entire week. Temps not rising above freezing beyond the Thursday Holiday thru the weekend. North winds. Hopefully not too serious at least some of the days. We will be…

Black Friday… it’s this Friday!

November 25, 2019

This weekend Headhunters will have a few very special deals for our annual Black Friday Sale. In typical fashion, our staff has picked a few special and limited items for the pre-holiday sale season (if there is a “pre-holiday” season…

Summer 2020

November 24, 2019