Missouri River Montana Fly Fishing Report

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I think we are turning the corner on spring. The indicator birds have arrived. The Robins and Starling last week. The Bluebirds a couple days ago. Yesterday the Osprey came home for the summer. The Goldeneye are on their way…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 3.28.14

March 28, 2014

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Looking up daily here on Montana’s Missouri River and here in Craig. We’ve been fishing daily and the clients have been able to keep themselves warm with the trout action. Not too much on the dry, none really, but there…

Missouri River Hump Day Trout

March 26, 2014

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Missouri River Hump Day Trout is a Brown Trout with Headhunters Guide Jared Edens. Fishing in reaches other than the top end is in vogue as we move through the latter week of March. It’s WFO. Yo. This is the…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 3.25.14

March 24, 2014

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The short fishing report from the info source Headhunters this morning. The last week brought us snow and cold temps. This week, starting today brings us much warmer temperatures and no snow. Just rain. Fishing is good. For many it…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 3.23.14

March 23, 2014

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Looks like a better week coming at us. We are moving from snow and 30’s to sun and 40’s to rain and 50’s. You like apples? Tumultuous and wonderful all in the same breath. Fishing? Good. Folks wandering around in…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 3.22.14

March 22, 2014

Clean, clear and just fine. The answer to many phone calls today. Yes, this is normal. Normal happens here on the Missouri River, and probably your home river too, so rarely that sometimes we forget that river flows int he…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 3.20.14

March 20, 2014

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Rising Tide. The flows are now at 6500cfs+ and it is fishing well. Remember that it is not 3K anymore and the water is moving faster. And, and it is deeper. Where do Missouri River Trout live? Having said that…

Missouri River Fishing Report 3.18.14

March 18, 2014

Missouri River is looking up. The water flows are moving upwards and now holding at 5900cfs. They may have moved again in the recent hours. We’ll see how the water shakes out as we move into the tail end of…

Friday Foto Fishing Report

March 14, 2014

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The water is up since the last report, since the last weekend, since the last snow and wind and rain events. Tonight? The Fly Fishing Film Tour stops into Great Falls at the Hilton Garden Inn @ 7:30pm. But the…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 3.11.14

March 12, 2014

Fishing Report, Headhunters Life

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Daytime highs in the 40′ and approaching the 50’s as we move through this 2nd week of March. Some folks have looked outside, agreed with the weather, and made their way out to the river. And how happy they were.…

Precipitation Report & Runoff Predictions

March 11, 2014

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Snotel Reports We’re really starting to cross the line between a “good” snow year, and a “big” snow year. The low spots in the state are in far western MT, where the lower Clark Fork and the Kootenai are at…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 3.8.14

March 8, 2014

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Awful nice out this March. We seem to be free of the below zero stuff. Thankfully. Today and tomorrow are just perfect. Perfect for us as we see warmer temps, in the hi 40’s and low 50’s. The fish are…

Missouri River March Fishing Report

March 5, 2014

The weather has turned. And we are thankful. This weekend’s Sp[ey Clinic has filled, but a few more spaces in the May 3rd & 4th McCune/Gould Clinic available. Weather? Nice. In the low 50’s yesterday. Felt like 85F to us!…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 3.3.14

March 3, 2014

Welcome to March. The landscape is filled with snow, shelf ice, a bundle of birds visiting the only open water in Timbuktu! The weather is heating up this week with air temps in the tolerable range. That below zero shit…

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February 28, 2014

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Snowing, windy, cold, snow on the ground, more coming…winter in Craig today and for the weekend. Yes, more snow and cold on the way as we negotiate the late February time frame here in Craig Montana. When will it end?…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 2.21.14

February 21, 2014

Last Saturday we had a banner day. Clear blue skies coupled with a daytime temperature in the mid 40’s. This morning an inch of snow on the ground and blueing skies. What will the weekend bring? Check out the forecast…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 2.18.14

February 18, 2014

Coming out of the holiday weekend we feel great. Lots of anglers around on Saturday as the weather cooperated the first time in months. Sunny, calm, and just right! As the week moves onward we see temps drop and precip…

Missouri River Presidents Weekend Fishing Report

February 14, 2014

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Is winter over here in central Montana? No. But Old Man Winter is giving us a break this holiday weekend! A lighter weather report will allow fishing this weekend without too much pain. The boat ramps are pretty much cleared.…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 2.12.14

February 12, 2014

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The cold spell is over. At least for the time being. I’m sure we will get back to it. The last couple days the Headhunters Crew headed outside, braving the elements, actually felt like 40F yesterday and today after climbing…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 2.3.14

February 3, 2014

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Congrats Seahawks. With the Seahawks win, in honor of the 12th Man…retail 12% off this week thru Saturday. Not valid on guide trips, lodging, and not valid on all retail items…but most! Snow all of last week with this week…

Missouri River Trout Numbers High

January 30, 2014

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Trout Number high again this year on Montana’s Missouri River according to biologists. We are looking strong. Real strong again with trout numbers high, average fish size high, and advance bookings high as well. Sara says get your friends together…

Missouri RIver Montana Fishing Report 1.29.14

January 29, 2014

Winter. Still winter here fishing Montana’s Missouri River. While the weather dictates the number of folks plying their winter fishing trade the fish simply don’t care how hard it blows, how much snow is falling, or if you’d rather be…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 1.23.14

January 23, 2014

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Great reports from all anglers. Anglers are out on a daily basis too. Many nimpers, some swingers, and an occasional dry fly Nazi’s. Cabins all full for the week, yet open for the weekend. Yep, fully booked here in this…

Last Years Fishing Report Today

December 30, 2013

It is damn good for cold water temperatures. Yep, pretty good. Some fella’s even caught some on a dry fly yesterday. In between wind gusts. Today much calmer here in Craig. The afternoon promises 42F. We like that temperature. No…

Friday Foto Fishing Report | Missouri River Montana

December 27, 2013

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Friday Foto Fishing Report from your good friends @ Headhunters Fly Shop and Guide Service. Good is the word. Good nymphing, can be great. Below good for the streamer fishing. About one take per hour. So, not terrible. Come in…

Holiday Fishing Report straight outta Craig Montana

December 23, 2013

Hi’s in the 40’s today with overcast skies greeting us this nearly Christmas morning. Currently 43F and calm with some light misty type drizzle! Fellers wandering around the river today. Mostly anglers again as the hunters has waned in the…

Missouri River Winter Fishing Report 12.19.13

December 19, 2013

Nearing the shortest day of the year and the the river is fishing, looking, and feeling like it is in some sort of winte rhibernation. Not for long, we hope. The Winter Solstice will come and go and the days…

Missouri River Big Trout

December 13, 2013

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We got some big ones. This fish caught by Jim Murray on the Mighty Mo. Missouri River Big Trout come to those who fish here. Can you target large fish? Yep. But they mostly come when you are not expecting…

Missouri River Trout Numbers Good

December 4, 2013

Check out the original FWP Article here… Look at the Helena IR article from this spring here Independent Record Eve Byron Missouri River Trout Numbers Good HELENA (AP) — Chances are, if you had a “trout on” while fishing on the…

Cyber Monday Fishing Report

December 2, 2013

The fish do not seem to respond to the same sort of stimuli as we do… I’m pretty sure they are not aware of the super deals online today. Quiet here on the river today. Will be for the week…

Headhunters Sunday Surf Flick | Big Wednesday

December 1, 2013

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Headhunters Sunday Surf Flick on this Holiday Thanksgiving weekend. Football, naps, and senseless laptop retail fun. Fishing has been damn good this last week and this weekend. Enjoy this trailer of Big Wednesday. It’s Scumliner’s favorite surf movie. Buy it…

Holidays Fishing Report | Damn Good

November 26, 2013

It is really quite good. Good weather, good streamer bite, fantastic nymph angling…all good my fishy friends. Water temps in the low 40’s with low flows and fish gobbling the streamer. White, yellow, flashy are all on fire. On fire.…

Missouri River Turkey Week Fishing Report

November 25, 2013

Missouri River Turkey Week Fishing Report is real, real good. Whether it be roasted, BBQ’d, deep-fried, or smoked you won’t be the turkey this week fishing the Missouri River. Warm and unseasonal weather this last weekend and for the foreseeable…

Missouri River Friday Fishing Report 11.22.13

November 22, 2013

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Still here, still fishing, still damn good. Dr. Harvey stopped by again this week from eastern Washington for a winter trout bite. Looks like it was OK. Headhunters Guide Nick Stipech and the gang braved the wind adn did well!…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 11.20.13

November 20, 2013

The best part of the fishing day is the solace on the river. The Missouri River Montana Fishing Report is good. Pretty damn good. A few boats out daily and that is about it. A few bird hunters too. The…

Missouri River Monday Fishing Report 11.18.13

November 18, 2013

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Slower this weekend on the Missouri River. What will a Missouri River Monday bring? Probable slowness. On the river, slowness. Not the fishing part. The people part. Maybe the fishing part too. Til the afternoon., then it will pop! Supposed…

Missouri River Transitions Fishing Report 11.15.13

November 14, 2013

Sara said it best on Thursday. Transitions. We are in a transition period that could last a few weeks. Perfectly put Sara. We re indeed in a period of transition, of change, of well, cooling. On all fronts. The fish…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 11.12.13

November 12, 2013

All is well on Montana’s Missouri River. Quiet too. The holiday weekend has passed us by and we will move into relatively soft pressure until March, mid March sometime. We love it as the pace slows to the winter crawl.…

Headhunters Fly Shop Holiday Weekend Missouri River Fishing Report

November 8, 2013

Yesterday we had a short and sweet fishing report. We may have the same today. Just blowing harder is all. The fish will rise in the leeward shores. If you can find one…positive attitudes are something that dry fly anglers…

Missouri River Fishing Report 11.6.13

November 6, 2013

The big bugs are here. Yesterday not many on the surface for long. Wind blew 15mph most of the day. Which seems like 30mph. But, it’s not. Missouri River Fishing Report Cold in the morning. Have coffee with Bailey’s to…

Missouri River Fishing Report 11.5.13

November 5, 2013

Missouri River Fishing Report for the week of November 5th. Tuesday and all is well. Not many folks around and we like that. We also like the rising trout. Lots. While the hatches are not epic, the fishing is. The…

Missouri River Weekly Weather & Surf Film Sunday

November 3, 2013

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It is blowing to beat the band today. Pretty shitty weather conditions [forecast] We are thinking of warmer weather, beaches, redfishing, and surfing. Football, couches, and surf films. Bundle up if you are fishing this week. Another Surf feature length…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 11.2.13

November 2, 2013

Lots and lots of boats on the water today. Bankies too. Wind accompanied the dry fly anglers as they wait for the rise. Some bugs today and more tomorrow as we go deeper int the weekend. The weather will be…

Missouri River Halloween Fishing Report 10.31.13

October 31, 2013

Yep, it is over. the month of October is going out in style. Maybe dressed like a Brown Trout? We got a bunch of hellraisin’ anglers on the water today and tomorrow in what is been a fantastic October. Would…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 10.30.13

October 30, 2013

Not many folks out. Not many at all. Less than 5 boats total from the Dam to Cascade. Nice. If you like solace, this is your time. From now til March 1st. And some years, later. The fishing? As good…

Snowy Missouri River Monday Fishing Report 10.28.13

October 28, 2013

This image from last week. It was sunny then. And relatively warm in the afternoons. Not so today. The BWO’s love this type of weather. Actually, the BWO’s don’t care. The fish like to eat them as they stay on…

Missouri River Fishing Report 10.26.13

October 26, 2013

The last day of Sunshine before the touch of winter invades us. We are enjoying light and variable winds with that ball of fire, warming us to the core. Tomorrow and the week ahead includes… [forecast] Winter Storm Warning for…

Friday Fishing Report | Just say Brown Trout

October 25, 2013

It’s late October. How do you think it is? Do some sort of cloud dance or jig please.If your shit is freaky…it works better. It will help. Honest, Do it. Only bad casting accompanied with bad drifts can damper you…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 10.23.13

October 23, 2013

The month is flying by…October is one of our favorite months. November is not too bad either. The weather and water temps are cooperating for a lengthy fall. Will you make it out this fall? Just remember, November is generally…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 10.21.13

October 21, 2013

Missouri River Fishing Report Good to great fishing on Montana’s Missouri River. The fishing is strong, consistent, extremely fun. We would love to have overcast skies and light rain. Alas, not for the next few days. Will the coming weekend…

Missouri River Fishing Report 10.19.13

October 19, 2013

Dries and streamer flies should get you through the weekend ahead. Today, Saturday in the midst of a fabulous fall! Nymphers are having an absolute ball this fall. Come on out if you like any of the three disciplines. Nymph…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 10.17.13

October 17, 2013

Pissing rain and sleet for Wednesday on the Missouri River. We call that kind of weather good. Perfect. Epic by some standards. All who walked in the shop this evening, albeit cold, were raving about the fishing. Yes, they were…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 10.16.13

October 16, 2013

Broken record report again today. Very good is the broken part. Sorry, it may be like this through the end of the month, into November, til Thanksgiving. The kick ass fishing , that part. Water temps are holding and today…

Missouri River Fishing Report 10.15.13

October 15, 2013

Unbelievable. That is the fishing report. Unbelievable. Missouri River Fishing Report from Headhunters Fly Shop & Guide Service. Yesterday’s Fishing Report and Facebook and Vimeo for additional entertainment on this fabulous, Unbelievable Tuesday!

Missouri River Fishing Report 10.14.13

October 14, 2013