Missouri River Fly Fishing Report - Page 3 of 64

Looking pretty good out there. Both the Missouri River below Holter Dam and out local tributary Dearborn River both in great shape for late May and June ahead. Missouri River below Holter Dam currently falling at 5680 cfs. Looks like…

Of Caddis and Summer

May 30, 2024

Caddis, Deep Freeze, MLK, Of Caddis and Summer, Summer

Of Caddis and Summer 60F outside today. Did some yard work, turned the compost pile, fooled around in the garage with fly gear. And saw my favorite fly box. Bought it for a dollar at Bob Ward’s Bozeman 25 plus…

“Oar Boy”

May 29, 2024

anchor rope, fishable spring Missouri River, missouri river

A good looking Adipose on the river. This one from our friend John downriver of Craig. We love the Seafoam Green color as it reminds us of the salt and sunny Tarpon dreams. Will you get a new boat this…

Bald Eagle on Brown Trout

May 28, 2024

Birds, Nature

Bald Eagle, birds, sunday, Wildlife Images

Bald Eagle on Brown Trout Saw this Bald Eagle on Brown Trout an afternoon in the lower canyon. He was getting after this Brown Trout. A 20″ fish for sure. Entertainment, information, education, and customer service are paramount to the…

Last week, this week, next week.

May 27, 2024

Took the week off from writing. Last week. This week back. A good mental break. Fished the Dearborn twice, and the Mo twice. Variable. Unstable. Hit and miss. Those are all words used to describe the past week of fishing.…

At least the hurricane force winds kept the flags flying all day.

Memorial Day

May 26, 2024

Un-Fishing

Memorial Day

Memorial Day We honor those who died while serving. One day is clearly not enough. We should honor them everyday. But today we can show how we feel by raising the flag. Take a moment and reflect on those who…

Missouri River Trout Confusion

May 19, 2024

fishing report, Monday

John and I talked about this recently. The May trout confusion factor. Yes, sometimes we think we got this thing all figured out. News Flash: We, the collective angler(s), we don’t. Living and fishing here for decades will teach you…

Blondie. Rapture.

May 18, 2024

Headhunters Life, Un-Fishing

1981, Blondie, Rapture

Weekend Tips from Headhunters of Craig

May 17, 2024

Dearborn River, fishing report

Weekend Tips from Headhunters of Craig Windy here in Craig Montana this morning. Is it windy here all the time? No. But almost. Average wind speed in our neighborhood is 12.4 mph. Chew on that for a minute. And practice…

Friday Foto May 17th 2024

May 16, 2024

Uncategorized

Friday Foto May 17th 2024 A classic Woodie Drifter, a train bridge, anglers, the Missouri River. Happy Friday.

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 5.16.24

May 15, 2024

fishing report, fly fishing technique, Guide Trips, missouri river, Spring Fishing

The water downriver is clearing already. The LPP Creek has about half the volume of mud as it was yesterday. Today, half as much again. Good vis all the way to Craig. The water is green but not dirty. I’d…

Words of Dry Fly Wisdom

May 14, 2024

Fly Fishing Technique, Headhunters Life

BWO, DFO, Guide Suggestions, Midge, Trust Me. I'm a Guide, Wisdom

Words of Dry Fly Wisdom Thinking about the dry fly bite this am before heading to the water today. Some things never change. Fish are wild animals. They are not trained. They do not understand that you did not practice…

Meditate. Monday. Updates.

May 13, 2024

fishing report, March Brown, May, Midge, Mother Day Caddis, Spring Run-Off

Meditate. Monday. Updates. Water levels on the river primary stable. A bit of upward movement from the deluge this past mid week. Tributaries have been slowly growing and the river proper is somewhat off color in sections. Little Prickly Pear…

Happy Mothers Day

May 12, 2024

Brown Trout, Sunday Brown Trout

Happy Mothers Day Happy Sunday. Happy Mothers Day. Super sunny ands warm this weekend. Perfect for Mom’s. Happy Sunday. We rejoice in the names of your mothers today. Hope you are spending it with yours. Squeeky holding a fish that…

Rain makes small impact on the Missouri River

May 10, 2024

Rain the past couple days. Over 2″ fell on the region. Prickly Pear and Dearborn rivers peaked yesterday. Now will follow a long slow fall the next week. Some dirt in the water below both. Impacting the fishing? Nope. A…

Friday PSA: NRS Throw Bag Video

May 9, 2024

Uncategorized

Today this very important video by NRS. Watch it. Twice. Then practice tossing your throw bag. And re-stuffing properly. And keep it within hands reach in your fishing craft. Throw Bags can Save Lives. Thank to NRS. Throw bags…

Saturday Missouri River Fishing Report from Your Information Leader in Craig

Will the Missouri River see a rise in water levels?

May 8, 2024

Dearborn River, HH Predictions, Little Prickly Pear, LPP, May, Rain, runoff, Water LEvels

Will the Missouri River see a rise in water levels? Currently raining hard. 1.65″ in the last 24 hours. More to come. How much? Who knows. Forecast for a another few hours of rain. Will the Missouri River see more…

May Missouri River Fishing Forecast 2024

May 7, 2024

Fishing Report, Fly Fishing Technique

BWO, Caddis, DFO, dry fly, Hatch Chart, March Brown, May, May Missouri River Fishing Forecast, missouri river, Mother's Day, Nymphing, River Flows, Streamer, Timing

May Missouri River Fishing Forecast Today on the Headhunters Fly Shop Blog you get the May Missouri River Fishing Forecast. What to expect, wish for, and believe for the month ahead. Things to look forward to in May include… More…

I sit quietly on a bank with no Agenda nor to do list

Monday. Missouri River. May.

May 6, 2024

Fly Lines, Mondays, Raisler letting his brain wander, Sipping trout

Monday. Missouri River. May. Great words from John G in the comments yesterday. Long time Mo River angler fishing along with friends and family this past week on the river. Was not able to hook up with the fellas, but…

The Voice of a Wade Angler

May 5, 2024

Fly Fishing Technique, Headhunters Life

Boat Anglers, Respect, Rules, The Voice of a Wade Angler

I used to be a wade fisher. A wade angler. A bankie. Fishing a nice riffle on Montana’s Missouri River Fly Fishingare. I get out and wade fish often. The liberty of the boat is the difference. I can get…

UMOWA Upper Missouri River Watershed Alliance Annual Rendezvous Friday May 31st

May 4, 2024

Conservation

UMOWA

What: Upper Missouri River Watershed Alliance Annual Rendezvous Friday May 31st 3-8pm. Where: Craig TapHouse & Stonefly Grill 161 Leonard St, Craig MT Who: You, the supporters of the Upper Missouri River Watershed Alliance. All welcome to this easy going…

Friday Foto Near Spring Edition

May 2, 2024

Friday Foto Near Spring Edition

Friday Foto Near Spring Edition Nearing spring but ‘ol man winter still has a seat at the table. Lots of anglers over here for the week and weekend ahead nymphing, swinging, stripping, and looking for some rising midge and BWO…

Hump Day Missouri River Summer Water Projections

May 1, 2024

fishing report, Information Source., Spring flows

Hump Day Missouri River Summer Water Projections NOPE. This is stock file PHOTO. The Dearborn is not blown. We will not see this kind of runoff this year 2024. Unless we have a large rain event in the Rockies. Stock…

New Boat Smell 2024 Adipose Flow Rental Boat(s)

April 30, 2024

Adipose Boatworks, Adipose Flow, Rental Boat

Uncategorized

New Boat Smell 2024 Adipose Flow Rental Boat(s) One the lot. The injection Molded new Adipose Flow at HHFS in Downton Craig Montana. Book your rental boats today for the summer by calling 406-235-3447 ext. 1 Love the new boat…

Monday Morning Montana’s Missouri River Fishing Report

April 29, 2024

April, fishing report

Monday Morning Montana’s Missouri River Fishing Report Water Flows 3860cfs. Water Temperatures 45F. Nymphers loving the lower water levels and getting them on Tailwater Sow, Pill Popper, Firebead Rays, Bubble Yum, Rainbow Weight Fly, Tungsten Jig Brush Hog, Tungsten Jig…

ONLY 1 LEFT! 2023 Adipose Flow Drift Boat For Sale @ Headhunters of Craig Now $14,500

April 28, 2024

Fishing Report, Fly Fishing Gear

2023 Adipose Flow, For Sale

2023 Adipose Flow Drift Boats For Sale For Sale 1 SOLD! 1 Available Adipose Drift Boats Flow Model. Used as rental boats on Montana’s Missouri River Craig Montana. Gentle rivers provides pretty damn clean gently used rental boats. These 2…

Missouri River Dry Fly Fishing Report April 26th

April 26, 2024

Fishing Report, Fly Fishing Technique

DFO, Dry Fly Report, Raisler Rant Included

Missouri River Dry Fly Fishing Report April 26th This is a dry fly fishing report. Nymphing is great. Streamer fishing and trout spey is hit and miss. Un-real dry fly opportunities in the past month. Continues to get better. Water temps…

Drift Boat 101 Clinic Saturday April 27th in Craig

April 25, 2024

Fly Fishing Technique, Headhunters Life

Adipose Boatworks

Saturday April 27th Adipose Boatworks presents Drift Boat 101 Clinic in Craig. Meeting time: 10am @ Izaak’s in Craig What’s Provided: Lunch, cool swag, education, Come for the day and enjoy learning the in’s and outs of drift boating. Breaking down…

G. Loomis Trout Spey Rod Demo Daze Saturday and Sunday

April 24, 2024

Fly Fishing Gear, Troutspey

Demo Daze, Loomis, Short Spey, Trout Spey

G. Loomis Trout Spey Rod Demo Daze Saturday and Sunday\ This weekend at your favorite Trout Spey Shop in Craig we present to you G. Loomis Short Spey Demo’s this weekend at Headhunters Fly Shop in Craig. What: Loomis IMX-PRO…

Headhunters Fly Shop Fishing Report 4.22.24 Montana’s Missouri River

April 23, 2024

Headhunters Fly Shop Fishing Report 4.22.24 Montana’s Missouri River Pretty killer out there on the river right now. Flows are good, temps are good, fishing is good. Water Temps: 44F. Rising. Water Flows: 3560cfs. Stable. Nymphers: Lots up at the…

Silly Sunday Lower Canyon Scenery

April 21, 2024

sunday

Silly Sunday Lower Canyon Scenery Long time Mo River angler Shawn Thompson hooked up. Stunning scenery. Fantastic guy. Happy Sunday. Warmer this week ahead. River is in fine shape.

Orvis Helios Models Defined w/ Shawn Combs

April 19, 2024

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Video

Helios, Orvis, video

Orvis Helios Models Defined w/ Shawn Combs You’ve seen a few videos about this rod already I’m sure. The hype is pretty big. Does it stand up to other rods in the category? And what is the difference between the…

How to locate Spring Nymph Water

April 18, 2024

Fly Fishing Technique

missouri river, School, Spring Nymph Water, Technique, tips

How to locate Spring Nymph Water Lots of discussion every morning at the shop about How to locate Spring Nymph Water here fishing Montana’s Missouri River. I fully understand the confusion. Sometimes we are all confused as to where the…

Midge “R” OK

April 15, 2024

April, Midge

Midge “R” OK A few BWO out there. Billions of Midge. I’d have both in my box. Headhunters is your dry fly source on the banks of Montana’s Missouri River. Honest. V2 of the Headhunters Fly Line now available. Same…

Dory Land – A Short Film

April 14, 2024

Fly Fishing Video

Dory Land, Idaho

Dory Land – A Short Film Truly good. Dory’s. One of the reasons I wanted to become a guide. The boats. Loved this short. If I did not land here in Craig I certainly could have seen myself behind the…

Saturday Scenery in Paradise

April 13, 2024

Landscape

Spring, Sunny Saturday

Saturday Scenery in Paradise Sunny today. 75F. Spring on the Mighty Mo.

Missouri River Fishing Report 4.12.24 Headhunters Fly Shop

April 12, 2024

April, fishing report

Missouri River Fishing Report 4.12.24 Headhunters Fly Shop Weather: Warm. Air temps higher than average int eh mid 70’s for the weekend. Some wind, of course. Water Temperatures: 42F. Rising quickly. Water Flows: 3660 cfs. Up and down. No understanding…

Missouri River Water Advisory Board Meeting Update 2024

April 9, 2024

Missouri River Water Advisory Board Meeting Update 2024 Attended the Annual Meeting with above title Monday April 8th. Always informative the 5 member speaking group presented the current upper river/lake report for fish including perch, walleye, and rainbow populations, DEQ…

Solo. April 7th 2024

April 7, 2024

Headhunters Life, Uncategorized

fishing report, Solo, Spring, sunday

Solo. April 7th 2024 Solo. Fishing Solo? There are times to go it alone with a long stick in your hand. I love to fish alone. Just as much as I like to fish with others. Letting thoughts bounce around…

An April Reminder to not Tread on Redd

April 6, 2024

Conservation, Headhunters Life

Etiquitte, Rainbow, Redd, Spawn, Spawning, Trout

An April Reminder to not Tread on Redd A reminder today regarding the Rainbow Trout Redds currently in the Missouri River. Don’t step on them. They, the eggs and trout doing the fragile incubation and spawning dance of tomorrows trout…

The Thing about Fly Fishing is…is that it is for everyone.

April 5, 2024

The Thing about Fly Fishing is…is that it is for everyone. If you ask 100 fly fisherman why they fish, you may get 100 different answers. But I would speculate that many of the answers would include fellowship, friendship,…

Headhunters 11th Birthday is today April 4th

Headhunters 16th Birthday is today April 4th

April 4, 2024

Happy Birthday, Headhunters Life

Headhunters 16th Birthday is today April 4th photo: Jess McGlothlin Media It all started in a Tiki Bar in the lower Florida Keys. This idea. The fly shop idea. Every friend of ours said exactly the same thing upon hearing…

Mo River HH Fly Shop Tuesday Fishing Report

April 3, 2024

April, fishing report, Spring

All good here this spring. Lower than average waters, nothing we can control (honest), about average water temps, average bite for the season, sun is out, rain and snow on the way. That is the short hit for the report.…

Missouri River April May Fly Fishing Forecast

Missouri River April Fly Fishing Forecast

April 1, 2024

Birds, Bugs, Fishing Report, Fly Fishing Technique, Nature

April, birds, Bugs, Forecast, May, Populations, Trout, Water LEvels, Weather

Missouri River April May Fly Fishing Forecast No foolin’ today on the HH Blog. Your information source on the Montana’s Majestic Missouri River. Keep us in mind as you pass through Craig this spring. The friendly fly shop in Craig!…

Friday Foto Brown Trout Edition

March 29, 2024

Headhunters Life, Photography

Silly Sunday Scenery Brown Trout Edition

Friday. Weekend full of overcast weather here. Mid 40’s, light winds. We’re out tossing a few flies at Montana trout. Wish you were here. Headhunters open daily including Sunday Easter. The most open fly shop in the world? Shuttles daily.…

Wading through March! Thursday Fishing Report

March 28, 2024

fishing report, Spring, Trout Spey, Wading

Wading through March! While many are out there chasing the bobber, albeit slowly, the remainder are swinging the fly through Missouri River runs with success. Yes, the swing can be quite good as we wade through MARCH! Swingers are getting…

Missouri River July Caddis Flies Video

March 28, 2024

August Dry Fly Fishing, July Dry Fly Fishing, team Headhunters, video

Fly Fishing Video

As we move through, or just into this dryer than normal spring, we cannot help but think about July and swarming caddis flies. July & August bring sun, dry flies dawn til dusk, along with caddis flies in your ears.…

Be Deliberate – Nymphing Tips

March 25, 2024

Braden Lewis

Fly Fishing Technique

fly fishing technique, Nymphing, Nymphs, winter

Headhunters Guide Braden Lewis with this reminder to be better today on the Headhunters Blog. Be deliberate in your actions when you are fishing. Lately we have been doing a lot of nymphing and having a lot of success, especially…

The Montana Song Dick Noel, plus fishing report

March 23, 2024

The Montana Song Dick Noel

The Montana Song Dick Noel Snowing. Saturday. The Montana Song by Dick Noel. Status Quo here in downtown Craig Montana. Anglers around. BWO’s on the mind, Midge around. Clusters, singles, cripples, emergers. Nymphers getting ’em. Deep, slow, and medium slow…

Friday Foto

March 22, 2024

Headhunters Life, Photography

Silly Sunday Scenery, wind

Trout on the Mo. Tons of Rainbows and some Brown Trout too. Spring seems to have arrived along with variable weather patterns. Sunny and nearly 70F last week. Snow and rain and wind and such, this week. Springtime in Montana…

Thursday, Izaaks Opening Dates, Weekend in the Rockies

Izaaks Opening Today, Weekend in the Rockies

March 21, 2024

Fishing Report, Headhunters Life

fishing report, Izaaks, MArch

Izaak’s Opening Today, Weekend in the Rockies Local News: Izaaks Opening today March 21st! So very hungry and damn excited we are this time of year when Izaak’s opens its doors today! Welcome back Chef John and the well known…

Skwala Trout & About Spring Sale

March 19, 2024

Fly Fishing Gear

sale, Skwala, Spring

Skwala Trout & About Spring Sale Remember your childhood excitement on the eve of opening day? Trout seasons are mostly a thing of the past, but certain communities, especially back East and in the Midwest, still treat the April Trout…

FWP, MSU seek help from anglers who catch tagged fish in upper Missouri River Basin

March 17, 2024

FWP, Tagged Fish, Upper Missouri River Basin

Conservation

New Release from Montana FWP: Not on the Missouri River reach we fish. Nope, the farther up the drainage than where we fish. Join in if you wish. PSA from HH of Craig FWP, MSU seek help from anglers who…

Firebead Ray Charles Tying Video

March 16, 2024

Fly Fishing Video, Fly Tying

Firebead Ray Charles Tying Video, fly, tying, video

Firebead Ray Charles Tying Video Saturday in Craig Montana. St Pats Day tomorrow. Warm for the week ahead. Time to get out and fish. Weekend in full effect. Good swing action out there. Also getting into the pink period of…

Waters of March | Classic Jobim

March 14, 2024