Missouri River Fly Fishing Report - Page 8 of 64

Flow, Forecast, May, Projection

Missouri River Montana May Water Forecast Higher water? Yes, this month and next. Average? Yeah, it is. A normal winter here in Montana had us upset for the duration, but it is not uncommon in the space of time, but…

Cup ‘O Pizza

May 5, 2023

Bernadette Peters, Cup 'O Pizza, Steve Martin

Cup ‘O Pizza Hockey Night app’s? Weekend Kentucky Derby race time snacks? Cup ‘O Pizza, of course. Rumor has Cup ‘O Pizza opening a storefront in downtown Craig soon. Gotta be next to one of the shops? Or otherwise? Could…

Tuesday Mo River Water Update 5.2.23

May 2, 2023

fishing report, Higher Flows, May, Spring, water

Tuesday Mo River Water Update 5.2.23 Rising water levels throughout the state including the Mighty Mo. Currently 6K. The Dearborn blown. Fishable below the confluence? Maybe. Pretty dirty. The lower reach? Yeah, probably would work. Little Prickly Pear tossing bit…

Monday May Day Montana’s Missouri River Fishing Report

May 1, 2023

6K flows, fishing report, May, May Day, Spring

Monday May Day Montana’s Missouri River Fishing Report Water temps climbing as well as the water flows from most every creek, river, stream in the state. May is here, spring has arrived, we hope, and do not see temps drop…

Dry Fly Super Bowl still a few months away

Great Days with Jim

April 29, 2023

Jim Arkin

Jim caught a bundle of fish. Was he the best technician? Nope. A very good angler? Yep. Fun in the boat? The best. A good person to spend the day with was Jim. His long time Mo River and beyond…

Watercraft inspection stations open across most of Montana

April 27, 2023

This just in from Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Watercraft inspection stations open across most of Montana 2,000 watercraft inspected so far this year HELENA – With the exception of Eureka, watercraft inspection stations are open. All vehicles transporting any…

Fly Fishing Report Tuesday April 25th

April 25, 2023

fishing report, Late April

Fly Fishing Report Tuesday April 25th Nice day on the river Monday with air temps reasonable. Really fun time. Flows creeping upwards @ 5790cfs. Will be higher this month and through June as we endure this higher water period. Water…

Neil Young Heart of Gold

April 22, 2023

Neil Young Heart of Gold Saturday. Good day for a listen to Neil Young and his guitar, harmonica. On stage. Solo. Like a good dry fly session. You, your rod, one fly. Knee deep.

Soon, it will be green.

April 21, 2023

it will be green., Soon

Soon, it will be green. When the snow lifts from this sacred ground, it will be green. Until then, white-ish. Water temps crawling upwards as the calendar moves forward and the water flows increasing as well. Look for flows in…

It’s a Damn Snow Globe

April 20, 2023

April Blues, Snow, Spring, Spring Winter

It’s a Damn Snow Globe As of Thursday morning here in Craig Montana It’s a Damn Snow Globe. When will it stop? Spring is a long time coming this year. Is it normal weather pattern. Yes, it really is. But…

Craig Boat Ramp Meeting May 4th Craig Fire Hall

April 18, 2023

Boat Ramp Overflow Lot, craig, FWP

Craig Boat Ramp Meeting May 4th Craig Fire Hall Keeping you up to fate here on the HH Blog. Your information source of all things Missouri River. Found in my email this am… I wanted to pass along our latest…

JAV Fruit Roll Up Fly Tying Kit and Video

April 17, 2023

Fly Tying Friday, JAV, video

JAV Fruit Roll Up Fly Tying Kit and Video A great 12 month fly here on the Mo is the Fruit Roll Up. A leech pattern that fish truly enjoy. Anglers too. An interesting profile and great leechy action make…

Silly Sunday Scenery Trout Spey Cast

April 16, 2023

cast, Image, January, Silly Sunday Scenery Trout Spey Cast, Trout Spey

Silly Sunday Scenery Trout Spey Cast A nice January Weekend here in central Montana. Air temps breaking through the 50F mark. And anglers are out. Enjoy your Sunday outside.

Tax Day Fishing Report 4.15.23

April 15, 2023

Tax Day Fishing Report 4.15.23 Flows falling a bit to 5400 cfs with water temps climbing to nearly 38F today. Looks like the temps rising 1/4 to 1/2 degree per week. BWO’s on the surface at 42F plus. So a…

Friday Foto

April 14, 2023

Friday Foto Stunning morning here on the Mo. Sun is out, snow on the ground, anglers and excitement in the air. You fishing this weekend? We are open daily 8am. Shuttles yes. Daily yes. Restrictions? Nope. Book in advance? nope.…

Thin Mint JAV Tying Video

April 11, 2023

Fly Fishing Video, Fly Tying

Homegrown, JAV, Just Add Vise, Order it up online @ Headhunters, Thin Mint, Thin Mint JAV Tying Video

Thin Mint JAV Tying Video Possibly on one of the best sellers in any fly shop the last several years has been this Woolly Bugger-esque pattern. Many just call this a Woolly Bugger, and they are right. But the materials…

5 for ’23

April 10, 2023

5 for ’23 Clean your fly lines. #1 tool to get you to float higher! Mend easier. Cast farther! Do you change your oil frequently, enough? New tires on your ride? Do you wear clean underwear? Do you wear a…

Snow Water Equivalent Map Montana

April 9, 2023

Snow Water Equivalent Map Montana Some trust this map. Others don’t. You choose. It is year to date. So changes happen quickly! Warm weather will melt some of that snow away. And encourage the winds to wake.

Saturday Water Flow Predictions

April 8, 2023

Saturday Water Flow Predictions

Saturday Water Flow Predictions What will happen?

Friday Foto

April 7, 2023

Friday Foto Nice weather this weekend! Yesterday pretty nice as well. Hope you catch a couple. Look for those midge out there. There are some looking up! Streamer guys liking it too. Fish moving a bit further for the fly…

Headhunters 15th Anniversary is Today!

April 4, 2023

14th Anniversary, Birthday, Headhunters Rules!, World's Best Fly Shop?

Headhunters 15th Anniversary is Today! Yes. Today is the 1st day of our 16th year. The first 15 are in the archives. Lots of thanks to the many who have helped us through the first 15. You are our focus.…

Neil Young Comes a Time Video

April 3, 2023

Comes a Time, Neil Young

Neil Young Comes a Time Video A good one for Monday. Have a good Monday. Neil Young “Comes a Time” A man, a guitar, a harmonica, on a stage. Not dis-similar to a man, a rod, a fly, in a…

Sunday Sermon

April 2, 2023

Sunday Sermon Lots of fishing media out there these days. We recognize that we are part of the problem, not the solution. We produce entertainment, information, education and customer service messages daily. So do many out there. Too many? That…

More important than fly fishing

March 31, 2023

Cancer, Jimmy V, Speech

More important than fly fishing I’ve watched this speech number of times over the last nearly 30 years. Jimmy V gives a great speech. Not everybody can give a great speech. In fact very few can. Very few. Jimmy Valvano…

Fishing, Baseball, Spring Training, and Opening Day.

March 30, 2023

Fishing and Baseball. Spring Training and Opening Day

Opening Day of Baseball has arrived. Hooray! I think it is the true sign of the start of summer. I know that the lunar cycle date is later in June. The traditional start of summer. Or is it Memorial Day…

Just Add Vise Kits back in stock!

March 29, 2023

Fly Fishing Video, Fly Tying

JAV, Just Add Vise, Spring, tying

Just Add Vise Kits back in Stock! Headed into the tying season before summer arrives, and spring is happening, soon!? So get to the bench and knock out some of your favorite Missouri River patterns before your trip. Since SOL…

Missouri River Spring-ish Week

March 27, 2023

MArch, Midge, Spring

Missouri River Spring-ish Week All good here in downtown Craig Montana. A couple big events this past week in Craig include the opening of Izaak’s Restaurant for the season. Open 5 days a week, Wednesday thru Sunday, for the remainder of…

Silly Sunday Scenery

March 26, 2023

Headhunters Life, Photography

Craig MT, friday foto, missouri river, photography

Silly Sunday Scenery The Missouri River is Magical. Any time of the year. Looks like it is gonna get green, the grass, as we move towards the latter week of March. Still some damn cold days ahead. Sleep in, come…

Tailwater Sow Bug Tying Video & JAV Kit

March 25, 2023

Fly Fishing Video, Fly Tying

Tailwater Sow Bug Tying Video

Tailwater Sow Bug Tying Video This is the bug you need for spring, summer, and winter too. If you fish the Mo, then you know you need this. Love to tie this from the bend of an oversized Adams fishing…

Friday Foto Late March

March 24, 2023

boat, friday foto, MArch

Friday Foto Late March Angler activity all week long. A change from the past 4 1/2 months. Is spring upon us? Maybe. Probably more winter-ish weather ahead of us. In central Montana we are never too far away from a…

Why we fish?

March 23, 2023

Fish, Question, Why?

Why we fish? We often ask anglers in the boat, on the shop porch, in conversation Why do you fish? As many answers as there are stars in the sky. No right or wrong ones. And that is refreshing. We…

If you only do one thing today, CLEAN YOUR FLY LINE!

March 23, 2023

Fly Fishing Gear

Clean your fly lines, Fly Line, New Fly Line, OPST, RIO, Scientific Angler, Wulff

If you only do one thing to prepare for the 2022 fly fishing season, CLEAN YOUR FLY LINE TODAY! I could not be more adamant about this task. The fly line, as mentioned below is the most important pice of…

Squeeky’s 2023 Guidelines

March 22, 2023

Guidelines, SOL

Squeeky’s 2023 Guidelines Disclaimer: The balance of the HH guide list will gladly fish you with whatever presence or discipline you desire. This is Mark’s ruleset headed into the coming season. Not everyone associated with the HH Guide Crew. Ran…

Tuesday Fishing Report

March 21, 2023

Tuesday Fishing Report

Tuesday Fishing Report Pretty good this last weekend. Mostly nymphers out there as the weather allowed many to come out of their winter nest and fish. Water temps still in the tank as winter is still enforcing its force. 34.5F…

Spring Training Video

March 20, 2023

Fly Fishing Video

dry fly, Sara Spring Training, Spring Training Video, video

Spring Training Video It is here. Spring is here in Craig. We felt it last week. Super busy this weekend again. Lots and lots of boats, wade anglers, and guide trips out there. Spring lodging is happening as well. Always…

Izaak’s Opening Thursday March 23rd

March 19, 2023

Craig MT, Eastside Eats, Izaaks, Opening March 23rd 2023, The most open restaurant in Craig MT

Food, Headhunters Life

Izaak’s Opening this Thursday March 23rd Hooray. Izaak’s announcing opening day is this Thursday March 23rd. Izaak’s will have us smiling with Margarita’s and mouth watering ribs, nachos, delightful chicken wings and the fantastic fresh sheet presented by Izaak’s throughout…

Boat Ramp Etiquette FWP Video

March 18, 2023

Boat Ramp Etiquette FWP Video

Fly Fishing Video

Boat Ramp Etiquette FWP Video Be polite. Be prepared. Don’t block others. So the right thing. Follow the Golden Rule. All that stuff. Enjoy your week. Warmer temps here. Feels good.

Friday Foto

March 17, 2023

Brown Trout, MArch, Streamer, winter

Friday Foto A streamer fish today on the HH Blog. Sunny and cool this morning. A bit warmer tomorrow and Sunday followed by snow again next week. Winter for another couple days here in central Montana, and then some more…

Hump Day Cold, side of Snow

March 15, 2023

HArdy Creek, Spring, Untouchables Bridge

Hump Day Cold, side of Snow Not anywhere near the ZERO mark this morning but still cold at 25F. The Untouchables Bridge this morning was stunning. A white blanket of snow began while we slept and will continue though today.…

Missouri River Montana March 12th Fishing Report

Missouri River Montana Mid-March Fly Fishing Tips

March 14, 2023

dry fly, MArch, March Tips, Mid Month Fishing, Nymphers Unite, Streamer Report, tips

Missouri River Montana Mid-March Fly Fishing Tips More snow on the horizon as I look at the weather report currently forecasting snow Tuesday and Wednesday. A couple inches today and tomorrow. I’d rather not be anywhere else if those damn…

Monday March 18th Missouri River Fishing Report

Monday March 13th Missouri River Fishing Report

March 13, 2023

March Fishing Report

Monday March 18th Missouri River Fishing Report The river is open and the fishing is pretty good. And if you didn’t know, or notice…spring is scheduled to arrive next week. If Mother Nature is on the same page as the…

Silly Sunday Scenery

March 12, 2023

Silly Sunday Scenery

Silly Sunday Scenery Not snowing currently. This image from stock files. But, it is still winter like here in the canyon. A brief 50F event tomorrow then fading a bit into the 40’s for the week ahead. Springlike weather on…

Missouri River March Fishing Forecast

March 8, 2023

Birds, Bugs, Fishing Report

Bugs, Flows, Hatches, MArch, Missouri River March Fishing Forecast, Weather

Missouri River March Fishing Forecast Things to think about in March Day 8 3rd month here on the Missouri River. The Missouri River March Fishing Forecast looks strong. Below average water levels and warming water temps are what we will…

The Cars. Moving in Stereo

March 7, 2023

Analogy, Moving in Stereo, The Cars, video

The Cars. Moving in Stereo I’ve always thought that we, anglers, need to move in stereo with the fish. So therefore I dig this tune. It calls to me, to the trout, to move in stereo Life’s the same, I’m…

March is for Midgers

March 6, 2023

Fishing Report, Headhunters Life

Midge

March is for Midgers This morning snowing lightly. 12F. No wind. Quite nice. Highs all week long will not reach out of the 30’s. This weekend ahead may bring some pleasant daytime temps. But, midgies do not mind the cold.…

Silly Sunday Scenery PMD Brown Trout Edition

Guide Jokes

March 5, 2023

Guide Jokes What’s the difference between God and a fishing guide? God doesn’t think he’s a fishing guide.

Big Audio Dynamite Rush Video

March 4, 2023

BAD, Big Audio Dynamite, Rock & Roll, video

Big Audio Dynamite Rush Video A throwback today on the Headhunters Blog. This author digs it. Enjoy.

Friday Foto March 3rd

March 3, 2023

friday foto, TGIF

Friday Foto March 3rd A nice Saturday for fishing? Not terrible to day either. Not Amy around. Strange, strange, albeit normal, weather for fishing the front end of the year. The back end of last year too. Portends well for…

Skwala 1st Anniversary Sale 20% off thru Sunday March 5th @ Headhunters of Craig

March 1, 2023

Happy Anniversary, Skwala

Fly Fishing Gear

Skwala 1st Anniversary Sale 20% off thru Sunday March 5th @ Headhunters of Craig Happy to be the 1st fly shop carrying Skwala Fishing Products, happy to announce the 1st Anniversary Sale at 20% off all Skwala gear thru Sunday…

May Missouri River Tips for Fly Fishing success!

Stop SB 497 and Protect Montana’s Public Stream Access, Contact Your State Senator Immediately!

February 28, 2023

Conservation

Stop SB 497 and Protect Montana’s Public Stream Access, Contact Your State Senator Immediately We need your help to protect the integrity of Montana’s Stream Access Law. Contact your state Senator and ask them to vote NO on SB 497 immediately!…

MLB Pitch Clock vs. Dry Fly Trout Clock

February 27, 2023

Fly Fishing Technique

cast, Casting Clock

MLB Pitch Clock vs. Dry Fly Trout Clock Ahhh, an interesting dichotomy. As many of you know, MLB fans, that there are some rule changes this season around the league. A pitch clock has been installed for the speed of…

Silly Sunday Scenery February 26th

February 26, 2023

Headhunters Life, Landscape

Silly Sunday Scenery February 26th 53F today. Slight wind. Not terrible. Best day all year. So far. Late February. March around the corner. See you there.

The Comprehensive Guide to Guided Fishing Trips

Spring Training means Spring is near

February 25, 2023

Spring Training means Spring is near Baseball has officially returned for the spring. Next, summer, then fall. Ahh, baseball season falls right in line with fishing season. Along with the casting practice we’ve been talking about the past few weeks…

How we learn physical skills in fly fishing

February 23, 2023

Fly Fishing Technique

How we learn physical skills in fly fishing Perfect practice. That is how we learn physical skills. Golfers do not learn how to drive the ball, by playing golf. Nope. You do not learn how to improve your swing, by…

The Montana Story 40 Years of Success Video

February 22, 2023