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Foxee Minnow Tying Kit JAV

Foxee Minnow Tying Kit JAV Pretty crucial for Missouri River fall streamer fishing. This perennial locals favorite works! The weather this week has us thinking more and more about chucking the big fly for big fall brown trout. Rainbows too.…

Just Add Vise Clouser Crayfish Tying Video @ Headhunters Fly Shop

August 19, 2024

Bugs, Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Video

Clouser Crayfish, fly tying video, JAV, Just Add Vise

Popular fly this time of year. Guides and guests alike are tossing this big fly up front and getting it deep…or shallow. Try one with a tiny mayfly dangling off of his Crayfishy tail. Come in and get the Crayfish…

Sharpie your Hopper

August 13, 2024

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Technique, Headhunters Life

Do you use Sharpie, Pantone or Prismacolor markers to add some personalized color to your hopper patters? Lots of Missouri River guides do. So do some of the more particular local anglers. Their belief is that an “out of the…

CraigFlyShop.com is LIVE!

July 27, 2024

CraigFlySHop, Fly Shop Store, Online Retail, www.craigflyshop.com

CraigFlyShop.com is LIVE! It has arrived. In-house design and implantation by my biz partner John has brought us the newest of our web stores with this beauty at www.Craigflyshop.com If you got a few minutes to day to peruse the…

2.0! New Edition! Headhunter Fly Line for Serious Dry Fly Only Anglers

July 10, 2024

Advanced, DFO, Fly Line, Headhunter, Line, Proprietary

Headhunter Fly Line for Serious Dry Fly Only Anglers Editor Edit: 2.0 Version of the Headhunters Fly Line now in Staock at HH of Craig. Add to the already terrific dry fly specific taper is RIO SlickCast coating. Way more…

Skwala Soul-Stice this Weekend Sale

June 22, 2024

Summer fishing should be soulful—long days, dry flies, tasty beverages, late-night campfires on gravel bars. We’ve you covered when it comes to sun protection, so you can focus on getting your mind (and your cast) right. Hook yourself up with…

Missouri River Montana PMD Box

June 9, 2024

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Technique, Headhunters Life

Fishing Tips, fly fishing technique, Missouri River Montana PMD Box, Pale Morning Duns, Squeeky's PMD Tips

Pale Morning Duns are part of your day here fly fishing Montana’s Missouri River in June. We love June as the bugs participate more willingly everyday. While the weather this last week has been really shitty, the fishing has stood…

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…

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…

Orvis Helios Models Defined w/ Shawn Combs

April 19, 2024

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…

Skwala Trout & About Spring Sale

March 19, 2024

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…

Think Pink. Again.

March 1, 2024

Nymphs, patterns, Think Pink, winter

Think Pink. Again. Winter is still here. Warmer this past week but the snow and winter like conditions are on our doorstep. Again. So what do we do? Think Pink. Again. Above are common pink patterns that produce well during…

Friday Foto Headhunters Holiday Shot

December 15, 2023

Christmas, friday foto, Gift Card, Headhunters Holiday, Wish List

Friday Foto Headhunters Holiday Shot We are in the full holiday swing here at Headhunters. The phone is ringing for fly fishing gift items and we are mailing gifts not only to Santa but to husbands, wives, friends, and families…

Kreelex. Just Add Vise kits

December 4, 2023

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Technique, Fly Fishing Video, Fly Tying

Check it. The Kreelex Just Add Vise kit is in stock. Kreelex Minnow. Just a few words about our Just Add Vise Kits today on the Headhunters Blog. And, Kreelex Minnows, fly patterns, are stocked as well. In many color…

Missouri River Winter Fishing Checklist

November 8, 2023

Missouri River Winter Fishing Checklist, RIO VersiLeader

Missouri River Winter Fishing Checklist. All the stuff you need for your winter excursion. Whether you be fishing at your local pond or here on the Missouri you need to be prepared in a different way than you would be…

Headhunter Fly Line Review

October 1, 2023

Advanced, DFO, Dry Fly Line, Headhunter Fly Line, Review

Published a few years ago. Reposting today as we head into the fall session here on Montana’s Missouri River near Craig. The Headhunter Fly Line continues to sell extremely well. Better than we would have speculated when it debuted and…

RIO Compostable Spool

September 15, 2023

Conservation, Fly Fishing Gear

Compostable Spool, RIO, video

RIO Compostable Spool Hey now. Compostable Spool. RIO Products Idaho Falls, Idaho. Happy Friday. Cooler weather. Autumn, in full swing. Love it! Swingers getting out there finding some jewels. Stop in for the best in Swing Gear. We got it!…

Monday Upper River Image

August 28, 2023

Monday Upper River Image Hangin’ Loose on the Upper River this Monday in late August. Knocking on the door of Autumn. Bring it.

Just Add Vise Zebra Midge Tying Kit

August 8, 2023

Just Add Vise, Kits, Midge, Midge Patterns, Online Store, patterns, video, Zebra

Just Add Vise Zebra Midge Tying Kit The best nymph for the Mighty Mo? Open to discussion. But you could argue that more fish have been caught on this pattern than any other nymph. So why not tie a bundle…

It’s Dry Fly Season! The Headhunter Fly Line

July 15, 2023

BWO, DFO, Dry Fly Line, Fly Line, Introducing the Headhunter Fly Line

The Headhunter Fly Line Today speaking about the Headhunter Fly Line. A dry fly line designed by Headhunters manufactured by RIO for our dry fly obsessions! It is finally dry fly season here on Montana’s Missouri River. And no better…

Skwala Solstice Sale June 21-25

June 17, 2023

Skwala

Skwala Solstice Sale June 21-25 Celebrate the longest days with the gear built for the longest days of the year. Get yourself kitted out for the summer fishing months with the best sun protection gear is all the land. Make…

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

March 23, 2023

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…

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

March 1, 2023

Happy Anniversary, Skwala

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…

Dry Fly Applications w/ SAGE R8 Fly Rod Missouri River Video

February 8, 2023

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Video, Headhunters Life

Core, DFO, dry fly applications, HH of Craig, R8, SAGE, video

Dry Fly Applications w/ SAGE R8 Fly Rod Missouri River Video Not terrible out there this week. Nearly 50F, and certainly brought joy to all of us here in Craig. Summer foreshadowing? Boy, we thought so! Cool video with Mark…

Squeeky’s Winter Bobber Set-Up

January 17, 2023

bobber, Indicator Leader, Pink Flies, RIO, Sage PULSE

Squeeky’s Winter Bobber Set-Up Looks like most of you will be either be swinging flies on your Trout Spey rod or nymphing for the next several months. I too will be engaging in both of these winter disciplines until we…

Essential Addt’l Items for your Drift Boat

January 4, 2023

Drift Boats, Headhunters Life

Everybody has the basics in their drift boat. YETI Ice Chest, spare oar, extra oar lock, spare boat plug, rain jacket, a heater when it’s cold, gloves… Pictured above are some of the things that I feel are necessary for…

Christmas Week Ahead / Last Chance Mailing!

December 19, 2022

Christmas Week Ahead / Last Chance Mailing! Last Chance Mailing today, Or tomorrow. Or we will send it next week if Santa is gonna be late this year. Either way, we will make that angler in your family much happier…

Euro Kit Christmas Special!

December 12, 2022

Deal, Euro, Free Flies!, Kit, Nymhing, Rod, Special

Euro Kit Christmas Special! Euro/Competition nymphing has been one of the fastest growing sectors of the fly fishing industry in recent years. Many anglers have applied these different techniques to their local waters and have seen their catch count increase. …

Deep(er) Thoughts on the Headhunter Fly Line

December 10, 2022

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Technique

Deep(er) Thoughts, Headhunter Fly Line, Review

Deep(er) Thoughts on the Headhunter Fly Line We wanted to design a line for us. For Headhunters. A couple days ago we published the Headhunter Fly Line Review. As I thought about that blog, I recognized that I left out the…

Rainbow Czech Nymph Tying Video JAV

November 22, 2022

24/7, JAV Kits, Just Add Vise, Online Shopping, Rainbow Czech Nymph, tying, video

Rainbow Czech Nymph Tying Video JAV RAINBOW CZECH NYMPH The legendary Rainbow Czech was popularized on the Missouri River by the crew at Headhunters. Works every day of the year. We’ve put together this Rainbow Czech Nymph Fly Tying kit…

SALE FLIES!

May 27, 2022

flies, sale

SALE FLIES! Spring and nearly Summer on the Mo. Time to get some sale items, like cheap flies! SALE. FLIES! Head over to the Sale Page and gobble up these savings. A buck a fly! Yes, 1 dollar. $1/ea. That…

Missouri River Montana Top Nymphs for late May

May 26, 2022

missouri river, Nymph flies, Nymph Patterns, Top Nymphs for May

Brush Hog Translucent Pupa Tung Dart Purple Weight Fly Jig Crack Back Bullet Brown Tungsten French Jig Lucent Tag Perdigon Olive and Cream Tailwater Sow Bug Caviar Scud Fish Finder Worm Perdigon Nymph Black Quilldigon Natural Perdigon Baetis Split Case…

Skwala Fishing Carbon Jacket is for Spring Weather like TODAY!

May 20, 2022

Available at Headhunters, Skwala, Skwalal Fishing Products

Skwala Fishing Carbon Jacket is for the Spring! Spring weather typically will bring many conditions throughout the fishing day. This spring is no different. Today winter like conditions, along with spring like conditions, mixed with the NORTH WIND (upriver yuck!)…

Sage R8 Fly Rod Nymphing Applications & Video w/ Matt Heron

April 20, 2022

Available at HH of Craig, Debut, Fly ROd, Multi Application Fly Rod, SAGE, Sage R8

Sage R8 Fly Rod Nymphing Applications & Video w/ Matt Heron One of 3 Sage R8 Videos to be released in conjunction with this flagship rod release from Sage Fly Rods. We will post the streamer version later with Steve…

Sage R8 Video

March 26, 2022

Fishing Report, Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Video, Headhunters Life

Come on by for a demo, Headhunters Sells Sage, Sage R8, SOL, video

Sage R8 Video Looking forward to the release of the next generation of Sage Fly Rods in early April. Headhunters will have a full rack of the Sage R8 in the most popular Mo River sizes 4-7wts. Until then, we…

2002 Hyde Drift Boat For Sale $4200 OBO

March 17, 2022

2002 Hyde Drift Boat For Sale On the lot today. This 2002 Hyde Drifter Pro Staff Model. In fair shape will need some attention in the oar lock area. Has a repair in the storage unit in bow of boat.…

Skwala Debut @ Headhunters Fly Shop

March 11, 2022

Outerwear, Skwala, soft goods, Spring, winter

Skwala Debut @ Headhunters Fly Shop Here at Headhunters Fly Shop we super excited and honored to be the first fly shop to carry the new Skwala brand. The Skwala line is designed for anglers like you and us. Anglers…

New Product Video. Skwala

March 3, 2022

Skwala Video Proud to be an exclusive dealer of a new product line outta Bozeman Montana. Skwala Product streaming into the Headhunters Flagship Store Downtown Craig Montana in the coming weeks. As always, we will keep you our favorite anglers…

Sage G5 Trout Spey Rod Review

February 4, 2022

Fly Fishing Gear, Troutspey

Headhunters Fly Shop, Trout Spey G5

Sage G5 Trout Spey Rod Review Shop All Star Dick Magill with the Sage G5 Trout Spey Rod Review today. Dick fishes with a Trout Spey rod most of the time. His single handed c pst is much better than…

Headhunter Fly Line BACK IN STOCK!

January 31, 2022

Headhunter Fly Line Video

Headhunter Fly Line BACK IN STOCK! The hyper popular Headhunter Fly Line is BACK IN STOCK. Yes, the often asked for Headhunter LIne is BACK IN STOCK in weights 4, 5, and 6! Prepare yourself for 2022 with your new…

Stripping streamers in the dark

January 29, 2022

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Technique

Fly Line, HH Ramblings, Match, Perfect, reel, Rod, Streamer

Stripping streamers in the dark Trout do not have eyelids. They can’t squint. They cannot buy sunglasses. Trout do not like sun in their eyes… Unless there are a ton of bugs on the surface. Then they can make an…

Dead Drifter T’s are Live!

June 5, 2021

Dead Drifter, HH Logog Gear, T's

Dead Drifter T’s are Live! Get them while they are hot! And in stock. One of our most popular logo’s the past 10 years has been the Dead Drifter. Yep, designed by Hannah Uhde this T will make you smile.…

Just Add Vise Kits Return

April 27, 2021

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Tying

fly tying, Headhunters Product, HH Proprietary, Homegrown, JAV, Just Add Vise, Kits, tying

Just Add Vise Kits Return The highly popular Just Add Vise, JAV, kits have returned. For now 14 kits available in the store and most of these are available online. One year ago they sold rapidly as we were trapped…

Talking About Tippet, Leader, etc

March 1, 2021

etc., leader, Steve Collie, tippet

Talking About Tippet, Leader, etc Ed Note: Steve Collie speaking to you today about way deeper topics than SOL generally does. So soak this in folks as content this good only graces these pages occasionally. Steve educates us today with…

RIO SlickCast Test Video

January 16, 2021

Fly Line, RIO, SlickCast, video

RIO SlickCast Test Video Slippery fly lines use RIO SlickCast! The new line of RIO Fly Lines utilizing this technology and an improved core make the new series of RIO Elite Fly Lines something to behold. Come by the shop…

18 Days til Christmas

December 7, 2020

Headhunters Fly Shop, Online Store, Santa, Shop, Shopping

18 Days til Christmas A reminder to you out there in Headhunters Land that the days are slipping past as Christmas races towards us. Another reminder that shopping with Fly Shop Small is damn important to us and the other…

Dick’s Top Ten Winter Swing Flies

November 30, 2020

Dick Magill, flies, missouri river, patterns, spey, Swing, Top 10, Trout, Trout Spey, TROUT2H

The Chronicles of Dick Magill Dick’s Top Ten Swing Flies November is one of my favorite months to swing flies on the Mo. Massive Rainbow and Brown Trout alike will absolutely destroy a swung fly. At times, the take can…

Black Friday Sale!

November 27, 2020

Fly Fishing Gear, Uncategorized

Black Friday, sale

From today through Sunday we will have a few select items at special prices for “Black Friday”. You can find everything on our sale page in our webstore. A lot of these items, like our “Dry Fly Master Kit”, make…

Trout Spey Gear Roundup

November 12, 2020

Fly Fishing Gear, Troutspey

2 Handed Rods, Fly Rod Review, gear, Leaders, lines, OPST, reels, Review, RIO, Running, SA, Scientific Anglers, spey, Spey Lines, Swing, tips, Trout Spey, Trout Spey Lines, Trout Spey Reels, TROUT2H

Ed Note: A re-post of this comprehensive Trout Spey Gear Roundup scribed by John this past month. We thought it important to post again as we now headlong into the TROUT2H Season. Swing Season has arrived! SWING SEASON 20-21 October…

How a Fly Line is Made RIO Products

April 5, 2020

Fly Line, Manufacturing, RIO, The Headhunter Fly Line, USA, video

How a Fly Line is Made RIO Products Cool video from RIO Fly Lines today on the Headhunters Fly Shop Blog. The Headhunter Fly Line is manufactured by the Idaho Falls gang. Not very often when you get a peek…

New Fly of the Week Rusty Trombone

March 7, 2020

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Tying

New Fly of the Week Rusty Trombone

New Fly of the Week: Rusty Trombone 7wt bringing in new flies for the season at Headhunters Fly Shop. We have always been know as the go to shop for flies in the canyon and many know us as carrying…

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

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…

How to Choose a Sink Tip Video

January 18, 2020

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.…

Stripping in the Cold

December 27, 2019