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Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 9.25.15

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 9.25.15

September 25, 2015

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 9.25.15

Fishing well into the last week of September. Warmer temperatures have made for sleeveless afternoons and decent action towards dark. Could you fish from 4 til dark? Oh yeah. The small dry fly action late in the day is pretty…

OPST Skagit Gear

September 24, 2015

Fly Fishing Gear

Commando, Lazar, OPST

OPST – short for Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics – is a new player in the Spey market, but with very old roots. Owners Ed Ward and Jerry French are part of the crew that invented Skagit lines and techniques. In…

Why Wade Fishing is a Good Teacher

Why Wade Fishing is a Good Teacher

September 24, 2015

Fly Fishing Technique

Missouri River Technique, Why Wade Fishing is a Good Teacher

Yes sir Wade Fishing is a Good Teacher. A great teacher indeed. Many Missouri River anglers are boat centric. A big resource with lots of water is served well with a drift boat. You can see and fish so much…

Don’t Forget to Wash Your Boat!

September 23, 2015

ANS, boat, clean, Montana

Above: Montana guide James Whitescarver cleaning every inch of his drift boat. A few years ago, preventing the spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) was all the talk. Wader manufacturers were producing non-absorbent boots with Vibram soles, Facebook was littered with…

First Peoples Buffalo Jump

Things To Do: First Peoples Buffalo Jump

September 22, 2015

Area Attractions

Buffalo Jump, First Peoples

More often than you’d think, customers ask us what to do on a day off from the river (yes, some do take a day off!). In the immediate area we have 3 attractions. Boat tours of the Gates of the…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 9.21.15

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 9.21.15

September 21, 2015

Headhunters are out there and finding some good fish to cast to. Still a good rise not he Trico’s and with these warmer afternoons the fish will get right on a properly presented grasshopper as well. We had really good…

Missouri River Week in Review: Images

Silly Sunday Scenery

September 20, 2015

Silly Sunday Scenery

Windy this morning here on the Missouri. Then high sun has kept some of the anglers at bay. Been pretty quiet on the river. Still some late season holdout Trico’s around and giving some fisher dudes dry fly opportunities. Enjoy…

Saturdays on the River

September Saturdays on the Missouri River

September 19, 2015

Looks like we are back into the late summer mode here on the Mo. Last week shitty weather with good fishing and now after a couple days of warmer and that big ball of fire in the sky we have…

Friday Foto

Friday Foto Crazy Trico Eyes

September 18, 2015

Headhunters Life

Bugs in your eyes I’ve heard of…Bugs on your eyes? Two Trico’s gracing the glasses of Mike yesterday morning. He is one buggy dude. Straight outta Cape Cod fishing with the Headhunters gang the past couple days. Fun fellers and…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 9.17.15

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 9.17.15

September 17, 2015

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 9.17.15

I felt that was kind of a soft effort yesterday. Liked the concept. Dis-liked the article. My apologies to those of you who read it. Can’t get back that 7 minutes can you. Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 9.17.15 Big…

New Breed Chicks Rule Julie Edition

New Breed Chicks Rule Julie Edition

September 17, 2015

New Breed Chicks

New Breed Chicks Rule Julie Edition

My college roommate’s wife Julie with this Brown Trout on a hopper. I have to take Mark and his wife Julie, his name also Mark, fishing for free because of the pain I put him through in college. Just ask…

Montana's Missouri River A river designed for all skill sets.

Montana’s Missouri River A river designed for all skill sets.

September 16, 2015

missouri river, Skill Set

I have always said that the greatest thing about the Missouri River is that it is designed for all skill sets. Whether you be a rank beginner that has never held a fly rod or the top rod on your…

Montana Troutspey, spey fly fishing

I guess we’re starting Troutspey a little early…

September 15, 2015

Headhunters Life, Troutspey, Uncategorized

SAGE, spey, troutspey

It seems like everyone is Jonesing to Spey. We still have several weeks of great dry fly and streamer action left! You’ll still be in shirt sleeves 6 weeks from now! But anglers are coming by, asking for the “swing”…

Winter Spey Clinic Dates

September 14, 2015

Headhunters Life, Troutspey

clinic, Gould, mccune, spey

We’ve set the dates for the 2015/16 Spey Clinics at Headhunters. As usual, these dates are somewhat tentative, as we occasionally move them due to weather. But we make every attempt to keep those dates solid. We get quite a few…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 9.13.15

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 9.13.15

September 13, 2015

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 9.13.15

A fish caught by long time Headhunters client John Tomlinson outta Seattle WA. Little Green Machine was the fly in skinny afternoon short leash water. Is short leash the answer? Sometimes yes, and other times no. Deep nymphing is still…

WOMEN’S SPEY CLINIC

September 12, 2015

Headhunters Life, Troutspey

clinic, spey, women

Headhunters Spey Casting instructors Sara Roholt and Beth Hood will be holding their first Women’s Spey Clinic this fall on November 14. Class size will be limited to 6-8 anglers. Rods will be provided and this class will be geared…

Time to Comment on Proposed Fishing Regulations

September 11, 2015

Montana FWP has proposed several changes to fishing regulations that fly anglers should be aware of. A couple are controversial, including changes to the Upper Madison, and the proposal to allow keeping 1 native Cutthroat per day. Weren’t we told they were…

More Creepy Night Photos

September 11, 2015

Aurora, night, photography

Friday Foto’s this week include more creepy night photos. Who does this? More people than you think. I actually got busted on a couple of spots around Craig the other night. Just like fishing. They beat me to the spot.…

It’s a good time for the Blackfoot River

September 10, 2015

Fly Fishing Video, Nature

It's a good time for the Blackfoot River

September is a great month for heading across the divide and checking out Montana’s Blackfoot River. John shot this video about a year ago with 3 trips to the Blackfoot with Mark. Pretty cool shit. It is Always Worth the…

New Breed Chicks Rule Daily Double Edition

New Breed Chicks Rule Daily Double Edition

September 10, 2015

New Breed Chicks

New Breed Chicks Rule Daily Double Edition

Outfitter Mitch Kowalski of Skinny Water Anglers sent this photo to us yesterday. An awesome New Breed Double by Roberta Peet & Karen Amero with a nice double the other day here on the Missouri River. Thanks gals and thanks to Mitch…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 9.8.15

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 9.8.15

September 8, 2015

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 9.8.15

Still inside of the slower weeks here on the Mo. The 10th is the line that we will cross and the anglers will be back here in force. Why? Historically the rest of the Montana rivers fish well the month…

Labor Day Sale, Browns and Brews Craft Beer Fest Success, and long weekends!

September 6, 2015

Fishing Report, Headhunters Life

Browns and Brews, Headhunters Fly Shop Big Labor Day Sale!, sale

Back in the shop this morning after a great Browns and Brews Craft Beer Festival here in Craig. Good attendance despite the inclement weather. Really good man. The rain came in sheets for a wile then opened up into a…

Montana Made Weekend for Missouri River Anglers

Montana Made Weekend for Missouri River Anglers

September 5, 2015

Headhunters Life

Craig Party, Headhunters Holiday, Montana Made Weekend for Missouri River Anglers, sale

The weather is not terrific for floaty bikini type groups…too bad. On the other hand, this is great fishing weather! And the fishing is pretty damn good. The good news for this holiday weekend is the lack of folks around…

Friday Foto

September 4, 2015

Headhunters Life, Landscape

It’s gonna be a good weekend rain or shine here in Craig Montana. Come out and see the river, the beer fest, the folks, Izaak’s, Joe’s, and Headhunters Big Sale. Enjoy your kick off day to the weekend. Run hard…

The Music Never Stopped…Labor Day Rain or Shine!

September 3, 2015

Headhunters Life

Oh, it’s on for the weekend ahead. A couple big events in your favorite trout town Saturday and Sunday September 5th and 6th. Browns and Brews Fest Craig Montana Going down rain or shine! Browns and Brews, Craig MT’s first…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 9.2.15

September 2, 2015

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 9.2.15

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 9.2.15 As John mentioned in yesterdays fishing report…all over the board. But here are some facts about September. September is more consistent than August. Hoppers still work in September. October Caddis too. And the thing…

Montana Bird Hunting

Opening Day – Montana Bird Season

September 2, 2015

Birds, Headhunters Life

Today was the upland bird opener in Montana, and for many one of the most anticipated days of the year. Hunting birds over pointing dogs is cultural in North Central Montana. More than just a weekend-warrior activity. I had the pleasure…

Badfish TV

September 1, 2015

Fly Fishing Video, Headhunters Life

A pretty cool new website called BADFISH.tv appeared a few weeks ago. For those who like fly fishing videos, this is a one stop shopping option, an aggregator of all fishing videos. Or most. It’s based on a very…

Fly Shop mornings

Missouri River Fishing Report 9.1.15

September 1, 2015

fishing report, Montana

“All over the place” could be the best term to describe fishing conditions right now. Early starts for some (above image), hoppers for others. Streamers are working great. Some days. So are Callibaetis. Some days. Nymph fishing on the upper…

Bray Gulch Fire Holter

New Fire at Holter Lake

August 31, 2015

Headhunters Life

Bray, fire, holter

KRTV (Great Falls) reported that the BLM campgrounds on Holter Lake were evacuated/closed this afternoon, due to a new fire above the Lake. I went up last night to take a look as there wasn’t much information on the news.…

More Smith River Mine Oposition

August 31, 2015

American Rivers, KC, SIMMS, Smith River, Walsh

Our friend KC Walsh – owner of Simms Fishing Products – recently was a guest blogger over at American Rivers, as part of their Americas Most Endangered Rivers Series. Like many others, KC is voicing his position to a proposed…

Slack

August 30, 2015

Headhunters Life

Traditionally the slowest time of year around Craig, late August and early September can be eerily quiet. This year is no exception. Yes we have some early am guide trips leaving, and the weekends do see a few folks around,…

Smoke and Fire Report

August 29, 2015

Headhunters Life, Uncategorized

air quality, fire, forest, smoke

Woke up early this morning and I could see the sky. Meaning I could see some definition, clouds, the sun itself. It’s been a few days. Very thick fire smoke has been plaguing North Central MT for a while now.…

Troutspey Around the Corner

August 29, 2015

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

Echo, fiberglass, glass, spey, troutspey

Swing Season (spey season) is approaching. We’re not there yet. There’s still some big hatches to be had, as well as our epic Montana streamer fishing. But it’s getting close. Sara, Ninch and I are starting to get the lineup…

Friday Foto

August 28, 2015

Adel, Foto, montains, photo, smoke

My favorite local mountain. You’ve seen plenty of these shots from me. I don’t remember the name, even though it’s been told to me numerous times. I call it “the Mountain”. Covered in smoke right now.

Late Summer Season Missouri River Flies

Late Summer Season Missouri River Flies

August 28, 2015

Fly Fishing Gear

Late Summer Season Missouri River Flies

Flies for smoky skies. The fish don’t seem to mind. They are protected by water. Clear as mud right? Happy Friday to all. Shop open daily 630am till 830pm. Come on out with your beer goggles on. That may help…

In the Life of a HEadhunter

In the Life of a Headhunter

August 27, 2015

Headhunters Life

Shop boy Johnny Ewald with this post today from his perspective of working at Headhunters Fly Shop in Craig. So what is it really like to work for a fly shop located on arguably one of the most famous Blue…

The Sleeper may be the PULSE

The Sleeper may be the PULSE

August 26, 2015

Fly Fishing Gear

The Sleeper may be the PULSE

I cast the new SAGE PULSE today. I have fished the SAGE MOD as well as the SAGE BOLT this summer already. Like the MOD, could take or leave the BOLT, and love the PULSE. It is the price point…

Headhunters Events Calendar

Headhunters Events Calendar

August 25, 2015

Headhunters Life

Headhunters Events Calendar

Winding down with summer proper and we are looking forward to the change of seasons. With that comes an entire set of autumn activities. Get some of these dates on your calendar because we know that you too have a…

New Breed Weekend

Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report

August 24, 2015

Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report

The smoke comes and goes. Yesterday it returned. Saturday she was nice and clear. Today? I think the smoke will hang around. Check out the air quality report here. The weather this week will be warm and smoky. Hi’s…

False Overcast

Montana Summer Fire False Overcast

August 20, 2015

Fishing Report, Nature

August, Montana Summer Fire False Overcast

While we are not on fire here int he canyon the rest of the state is pretty hot. And smoky. We are smoky too. False overcast is what we call it. Not as bad as some of the summers past…

Headhunters Fly Shop Missouri River Fishing Report 8.19.15

August 19, 2015

Headhunters Fly Shop Missouri River Fishing Report 8.19.15

Headhunters Fly Shop Missouri River Fishing Report 8.19.15 Mid Week fishing report comes with some bright spots. It’s not like fireworks are going off but the water temps and weather have been quite nice. The water temps are down in…

The Godfathers. Birth. School. (Fish.) Work. Death.

The Godfathers. Birth. School. (Fish.) Work. Death.

August 18, 2015

Headhunters Life

Cool hipster video from the 80’s sot of sensation The Godfathers. Like the tune, but the Godfathers forgot one very important part of the equation. Fish. This young week here on the Missouri River is going well. Rain coupled with…

SAGE One Outfit

SAGE ONE 590 Outfit @ Headhunters Fly Shop

August 17, 2015

Fly Fishing Gear

SAGE ONE 590 Outfit @ Headhunters Fly Shop

ACCURACY STARTS WITH YOUR EYES. IT ENDS WITH THE FLY IN FRONT OF THEIRS. Forget what you know about outfits. Our all-new ONE Outfit is for fly fishers who know what they’re doing and who recognize that we’ve assembled our…

Big Labor Day Sale and Local Brewing Festival

August 17, 2015

Headhunters Life

brews, browns, dollar flies, Labor Day, sale

Labor Day Sale on the Deck! It’s hard to believe that Labor Day is approaching, but it is. Soon we will be talking Baetis instead of Hoppers, and worrying about proper layering instead of proper hydration. Good. And with the…

New Breed Chicks Rule

New Breed Chicks Rule

August 16, 2015

Headhunters Life, Photography

New Breed Chicks Rule

Alex on the Mighty Mo this last week. She and her husband popped up from Billings for a touch of fly fishing on the Missouri. The Bighorn used to be their favorite river. No longer. They we quite pleased with…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 8.15.15

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 8.15.15

August 15, 2015

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 8.15.15

Cooler weather as we get into Saturday and we like that kind of day(s). Cooler is better! Coming this weekend? More ahead this month as we are keepin’ on keepin’ on. The generally anemic Missouri River hopper bite is on…kind…

Friday Foto

August 14, 2015

foot, friday, milky way, photography

More creepy night photos from John. Julie, Adair and I were out watching the Perseid Meteors the other night and couldn’t help stop and take this shot of the Milky Way over Craig.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=243&v=rb6aXPu-MTY

The Making of a Marlin

August 14, 2015

Costa, Marlin, Washed Ashore

Sara and I saw this incredible sculpture at the entrance to the ICAST/IFTD show in Orlando last month. Really amazing. Your eyes couldn’t stop looking at all the little bits of trash it was created from. Most of it was…

Simms Summertime Fishing

August 13, 2015

Fly Fishing Video

beatie, SIMMS, video

From the Simms Video Library Fly Fishing Videographer RA Beattie spends of day with sometimes Headhunters guide Tony Valeriano and Eric Adams on the Missouri River in SUPER SLO MOOOOOOTION… Cool stuff. Check out more at Simms Fishing.

Nixon Blaster Fishing

Fly Hacker: Camp & Boat Tunes

August 13, 2015

Fly Fishing Gear, Uncategorized

Flyhacker, Nixon, panel, solar, speaker

Whether it’s a casual float/fish day with the family, the front of a flats skiff, or around the campfire in Steelhead camp, more and more folks are taking their music/media into the outdoors. It’s so easy now. You’re iPhone can…

More Animas Info From Duranglers

August 12, 2015

Animas, Duranglers, Mining

Several comments on the toxic mining mess on the Animas River near Durango, CO. (It’s Like Deja Vu…) Glad you’re all in. And yes, as reported initially, the EPA is to blame (several of you pointed this out) and appears…

Mother Daughter Madison River Montana

Madison River Report

August 12, 2015

Headhunters Life, Uncategorized

A brand new Otter Raft from NRS has been sitting on it’s trailer in my garage since May. Pathetic. Last weekend, Julie and decided it was time to get it wet. Our search for some good flows for a family…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 8.11.15

August 11, 2015

August, Craig MT, fishing report, Izaaks

Getting through the month ain’t easy all the time. But this last week has been better than the previous, yet again, and we are encouraged with the bite…at least yesterday. Understand that comment above? Me neither. Some catching them and…

Tippet and Leader Article

Tippet and Leader Article

August 10, 2015

Fly Fishing Technique

One of the most common questions I receive in the boat concerns the reasoning behind the leader and tippet I am using. I am sure that the saltwater guides, steelhead, salmon, and bass guides receive the same questions. It is…

YETI Rambler vs. Tervis Tumbler Test and Review

YETI Rambler vs. Tervis Tumbler Test and Review

August 10, 2015

Fly Fishing Gear

Tervis Tumbler, YETI, YETI Rambler 20oz

The jury is in and we have a winner. I set out to test the validity of the claims on YETI Coolers website about this supposed best insulated tumbler of all time. The reviews from their very own website were…