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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

Fly Fishing Gear

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

How to Choose a Sink Tip Video

January 18, 2020

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Video

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

Stripping in the Cold

December 27, 2019

Fishing Report, Fly Fishing Gear

7wt., Dick Magill, gear, Holiday Hours, Streamer, winter

Stripping in the Cold Another piece from Richard “Dick” Magill from HH of Craig. Dick has been out fishing a ton and fished most of Christmas Day as well. He’s in the shop today and did our first installment of…

Monday is the last Day for Deals!

December 2, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

50% FLIES ENDS TODAY! Today is the last day for our Black Friday celebration, so if you want to save 50% on Flies (use code: FLY50) or 25% on Just Add Vise Fly Tying Kits (use code: JAV25), or swipe…

Small Business Saturday in Downtown Craig

Small Business Saturday in Downtown Craig

November 30, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

Small Business Saturday in Downtown Craig

Small Business Saturday in Downtown Craig Howdy out there in Trout Land. It is Small Business Saturday in Downtown Craig. Lots happening at the shop. Good sales items are finding their homes and a few are gonna make it into Santa’s…

Black Friday Sale!

November 29, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

Here Ya Go! Below you’ll find our specials available from today through Monday here on our online store, over the phone or in the house. Winter Storm: Due to the recent Winter Storm that left area roads sketchy, we may…

Black Friday… it’s this Friday!

November 25, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

This weekend Headhunters will have a few very special deals for our annual Black Friday Sale. In typical fashion, our staff has picked a few special and limited items for the pre-holiday sale season (if there is a “pre-holiday” season…

OPST Micro Skagit Rods

November 6, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear, Troutspey, Uncategorized

We’ve just received a handful of the new OPST Micro Skagit rods designed by Skagit legend Ed Ward. We’ve been excited to see these long-awaited rods, and feel fortunate to have gotten in on the initial small run, which was…

Screamin’ Deal! Echo TR Rod, Reel & Line Combo with Gift Card

October 29, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear

Sara and Ben put together this fantastic deal on our best selling Trout Spey outfit! The ECHO TR is paired with an ECHO Ion 6/7 disc drag reel and loaded with our favorite mono shooting line and the excellent Airflo…

Headhunter Fly Line Video

Headhunter Fly Line Video

October 26, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Video

Headhunter Fly Line Video, In Store, Online Store, Order Online

Headhunter Fly Line Video Check out our proprietary Headhunters Fly Line designed by Headhunters, for Headhunters. Watch the video. Buy the fly line. Raise the bar on your dry fly game. Saturday here on the Mo. Snowing. 4th snow of…

Mo River October Caddis Love

Mo River October Caddis Love

September 30, 2019

Bugs, Fly Fishing Gear

Caddis, DFO, Fall, Headhunters Fall, Images, Mo River October Caddis Love, Swing it up man

Mo River October Caddis Love September is over and we look forward to October as it is one of our favorite months here on the banks of Montana’s Mighty Missouri River. Therefore, we proclaim our Mo River October Caddis Love.…

Headhunters Surf T

September 5, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear

Headhunters Surf T

Headhunters Surf T Autumn weather brings on the need for a long sleeve T some mornings. Soon a hoody or puffball to start the day, over your Headhunters Surf Logo T. We love the long sleeve shirt. Breathes well, protects…

Check out the Big Brain on Ben!

August 27, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

If you cruise around our shop, you’ll notice we like 2 things: 1. Fly fishing products that are useful, well made and and incorporate exceptional design. 2. Things that make us laugh. From the creative mind of Ben McNinch comes…

G Loomis NRX LP Closeout!

August 16, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear

G. Loomis, NRX LP, sale

UPDATE all the 9’ 5 weights were gone in hours as expected. We do have two 9’ #4 rods left as of Saturday AM. One of our all-time favorite Missouri River Dry Fly sticks is being closed out by G…

Event Announcement: Trout Spey Camp October 10-12

August 12, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Tying, Headhunters Life, Troutspey

We’re excited to announce a long anticipated and oft requested event, our first annual Trout Spey Camp here on the Missouri River. It will involve 3 full days of Trout Spey Casting instruction, demonstration and interactive clinics, dinner presentations, and…

Headhunters Dead Drifter Logo Gear

August 3, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear

Headhunters Dead Drifter Logo Gear

Headhunters Dead Drifter Logo Gear Very popular at the Headhunters Shop in Craig is are the 3 current Dead Drifter Logo times. T’s, Stickers, and two colors of Buff’s! Get on board today! Follow the Dead Drifter link and shop…

Sunday Summer Bugs by Longoria

Sunday Summer Bugs by Longoria

July 28, 2019

Bugs, Fly Fishing Gear

Sunday Summer Bugs by Longoria

Sunday Summer Bugs by Longoria All you need moving forward this summer is the list put together by Peter Longoria at the shop. A few standouts that Peter listed include the Trico RS2, Stenerson’s CFO Ant, Tungsten Translucent Pupa, Grape…

Craiglandia Gunfight T-Shirt

Craiglandia Gunfight T-Shirt

July 23, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

Craiglandia Gunfight T-Shirt Order this fella up on at the Online Store, or come int he shop for this and more Headhunters Log Gear. This one spun up by Headhunters own John Arnold. So if you like one off, one…

Headhunters Fly Shop New Craiglandia T Shirt

June 25, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

Buy Online, Headhunters Fly Shop New Craiglandia T Shirt, Headhunters Logo Wear, In Store, Scumliner Media

Headhunters Fly Shop New Craiglandia T Shirt This in store now from Scumliner Media comes this cool new LongSleeve T from Headhunters of Craig. Yes, made in house by John. Get yours today when you stop in for the best…

Sage X Tactical Green and Teal have arrived

Sage X Tactical Green and Teal have arrived

April 23, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear

Sage X Tactical Green and Teal have arrived Arrival. Swing on in a pick one up. A great front end of the 2019 fishing season gift, to yourself. A winner whichever way you may go. Tactical Green. or Teal. Your…

Boat Safety with Richard

April 22, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

Boat Safety, Richard Magill

Boat Safety with Richard With the water now over 9,500 cubic feet per second here on the Mo, it is fair to say that we are finally experiencing a bit of Spring runoff. The water can be fast, deep, and…

Leonard Flies

Leonard’s Awesome Flies

April 16, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Tying

Avid Angler, Leonard's Awesome Flies, Rising Water, Spring, Tuesday

Leonard’s Awesome Flies Not my first cup of Leonard’s Awesome Flies. Hopefully not my last either. Long time Headhunters friend Leonard ties some real nice patterns. Always thinking and tying creative Missouri River flies. He ties flies for a couple…

Sunday Swing Fly Pattern

Sunday Swing Fly Pattern

April 14, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear

Sunday Swing Fly Pattern

Sunday Swing Fly Pattern The Six Pack is the lead fly in this Sunday edition of Swing Fly Patterns. The second below is the Twin Lakes Special. Both great. The water levels still up and you must use a boat…

Top Ten Mo River Trout Spey

Top Ten Mo River Trout Spey

March 25, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear

Headhunters Fly Shop, Richard Magill, spey, Spring, Top Ten Mo River Trout Spey, Trout Spey

Top Ten Mo River Trout Spey Ten Things I Like to Have On The Water Even though rain is falling as I write this, winter is almost over as we passed the spring demarcation last week. People are starting to…

Fly Arrivals this week @ HH of Craig

Fly Arrivals this week @ HH of Craig

February 23, 2019

Fly Fishing Gear

Fly Arrivals this week @ HH of Craig

Fly Arrivals this week @ HH of Craig Jig Woolly Bugger Peacock/Black and Peacock/Brown both #8. Gonna be good for our swing crowd. And for the strippers! Tak’s Mini Rainbow #8 Olive Missing Link #20 Squirmy Wormie Jig Hot Pink…

Popular Flies Back in Stock

December 10, 2018

Fly Fishing Gear

Ninch is keeping those bins full, and many of our best selling (and fishing) patterns that have been tough to find for awhile are now “In Stock”. All of these patterns will be “Out of Stock” again at some point,…

A couple Christmas ideas

December 2, 2018

Fly Fishing Gear

A couple Christmas ideas

A couple Christmas ideas Flies are always a good idea for the angler in the family. Call the shop and we can get a box put together for your loved ones. This is a common thing for us here at…

Missouri RIver Nymphing Techniques

Missouri River Nymphing Techniques | Short Leash

October 11, 2018

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Technique

Some tips on how we do the short leash today on Headhunters Fly Shop Blog. We use Palsa Tabs for the indicator on this rig. But you can get away with yarn, small Thingamabobbers, or a smaller indicator of your…

2FER TUESDAY Tailwater Sow Bug BOGO

2FER TUESDAY Tailwater Sow Bug BOGO

September 10, 2018

Fly Fishing Gear

2FER TUESDAY Tailwater Sow Bug BOGO, 50% Off, BOGO, Online Sale

2FER TUESDAY Tailwater Sow Bug BOGO Tailwater Sow Bug Tuesday September 11th 2 for $2.50! Sizes 12, 14, 16 HEADHUNTERS SAYS Sow Bugs are the most important food source for trout in many western tailwaters (and spring creeks!), and the Missouri…

2FER TUESDAY Translucent Pupa BOGO Online Fly Sale

2FER TUESDAY Translucent Pupa/Emerger BOGO Online Fly Sale

August 28, 2018

Fly Fishing Gear

2FER TUESDAY Translucent Pupa BOGO Online Fly Sale

2FER TUESDAY Translucent Pupa/Emerger BOGO Online Fly Sale Here we go Tuesday with the Translucent Pupa Caddis Pattern that we all love. The secret to many a guides late spring and summer successes are due to the Translucent Pupa Caddis.…

2FER TUESDAY Ninch's Peanut BOGO Online Sale!

2FER TUESDAY Ninch’s Peanut BOGO Online Sale!

August 20, 2018

Fly Fishing Gear

2FER TUESDAY BOGO, 2FER TUESDAY Ninch's Peanut BOGO Online Sale!, 7wt., BOGO, Online Sale, Peanut Pattern

2FER TUESDAY Ninch’s Peanut BOGO Online Sale! Tuesday 2FER TUESDAY is on at Midnight Tuesday. 24 hrs of goodness. Get the famous Ninch’s Peanut pattern in a bevy of colors tonight! And, all day Tuesday. This is not only effective…

2FER TUESDAY Czech Nymph BOGO

2FER TUESDAY Czech Nymph BOGO

August 14, 2018

Fly Fishing Gear

2FER TUESDAY Czech Nymph BOGO, BOGO, Czech Nymph, Headhunters Online Fly Shop, Online Sales, Rainbow Czech Nymph, UV Czech Nymph

2FER TUESDAY Czech Nymph BOGO This weeks Aug 14th Online Sale is dedicated to the one and only Czech Nymph. Tuesday Buy One Get One Free Headhunters Super Sale starts Monday Night @ Midnight! This pattern was our #1 selling…

Foxee Clouser Minnow BOGO

2FER TUESDAY Foxee Clouser Minnow BOGO

August 6, 2018

Fly Fishing Gear

2FER TUESDAY BOGO, BOGO, Foxee Clouser Minnow, Online Sales

2FER TUESDAY Foxee Clouser Minnow BOGO Swingers and strippers like this fly for two reasons. Catches fish. Easy to throw. And today, cheap. Buy one, get one free BOGO Online Only sale today at Headhunters Fly Shop. A great deal…

SOW Bug BOGO

2FER Tuesday Tailwater Sow Bug HH Fly Shop Weekly Fly BOGO

July 30, 2018

Fly Fishing Gear

2FER Tuesday Tailwater Sow Bug HH Fly Shop Weekly Fly BOGO

2FER Tuesday Tailwater Sow Bug HH Fly Shop Weekly Fly BOGO This fly rules. The Tailwater Sow Bug is one of our top 5 sellers at Headhunters of Craig Missouri River Super Shop. It is attached to most nymph rigs…

Hi-Vis Trico Spinner 2FER TUESDAY BOGO

Hi-Vis Trico Spinner 2FER TUESDAY BOGO

July 23, 2018

Bugs, Fly Fishing Gear

2FER TUESDAY, BOGO, Hi VIs Trico Spinner, Hi-Vis Trico Spinner 2FER TUESDAY BOGO, Online Only, Online Sales

Hi-Vis Trico Spinner 2FER TUESDAY BOGO This weeks Hot Fly from Headhunters of Craig is the ever popular Harrop’s Hi-Vis Trico Spinner. An awesome fly that we are using daily. Big Trico spinner falls daily at 845am on the Mighty…

BOGO 2FER TUESDAY Split Case PMD JULY 17TH

July 17, 2018

Fly Fishing Gear

2FER TUESDAY BOGO, BOGO 2FER TUESDAY Split Case PMD JULY 17TH, Online Store, PMD

BOGO 2FER TUESDAY Split Case PMD JULY 17TH Our weekly BOGO Fly Sale is live! Today, Tuesday July 17th save a bundle and two for the price of one! Th Split Case PMD is a big seller here at Headhunters…

2FER TUESDAY Harrop's Para Spinner Rusty or PMD

2FER TUESDAY Harrop’s Para Spinner Rusty or PMD

July 2, 2018

Fly Fishing Gear

2FER TUESDAY Harrop's Para Spinner Rusty or PMD, BOGO, fly sale, Tuesday

2FER TUESDAY Harrop’s Para Spinner Rusty or PMD Big Time flies on sale today July 3rd @ Headhunters Online Shop! 2FER TUESDAY Harrop’s Para Spinner Rusty or PMD. Yes sir-ee. Choose either the PMD color, a pale green in 16, 18,…

2FER TUESDAY BOGO CFO ANT

2FER TUESDAY BOGO CFO ANT

June 18, 2018

Bugs, Fly Fishing Gear

BOGO, CFO Mini Ant, Terrestrials

2FER TUESDAY BOGO CFO ANT Tuesday is here. And once again Headhunters offers up to you our favorite anglers 2FER TUESDAY BOGO CFO ANT. Buy one, get one. Live at Midnight tonight thru the midnight Tuesday. All day long. Tuesday. Awesome…

2FER TUESDAY BOGO All Czech Nymphs

June 11, 2018

Fly Fishing Gear

2FER TUESDAY BOGO All Czech Nymphs, Amex Czech, BOGO, Rainbow Czech, UV Czech Nymph

2FER TUESDAY BOGO All Czech Nymphs 2FER TUESDAY Buy One Get One fly sale at Headhunters Fly Shop in Craig Montana. All styles and sizes of Czech nymphs on sale including the ever popular Rainbow Czech Nymph, the underground guide…

2FER TUESDAY BOGO Peep Show Dark

2FER TUESDAY BOGO Peep Show Dark June 5th

June 4, 2018

Fly Fishing Gear

2FER TUESDAY BOGO Peep Show Dark, Buy one, get one free, Headhunters Online Fly Shop, Online Only, Peep Show, sale, Your favorite fly shop

2FER TUESDAY BOGO Peep Show Dark June 5th One of our favorite PMD nymphs fishing Montana’s Missouri River. The weather side fellers dig this thing too based ont he handfuls they grab whilst visiting the east side, Headhunters Fly Shop…

Douglas Rods Upstream Plus Fly Rod @ Headhunters of Craig Montana

May 30, 2018

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Video

Douglas Rods, Upstream Plus, Upstream Series

Douglas Rods Upstream Plus Fly Rod @ Headhunters of Craig Montana The Upstream PLUS provides more power than the Douglas Upstream ultra-lite series. It gives the angler a solid up-locking reel seat for fighting larger fish. Most importantly, it provides…

2Fer Tuesday BOGO Little Green Machine

May 28, 2018

Fly Fishing Gear

BOGO, fly sale, LGMBOGO, Little Green Machine, Online Store, Two-Fer Tuesday

2Fer Tuesday BOGO Little Green Machine Our debut Fly Sale today with 2Fer Tuesday BOGO Little Green Machine. Available online only. Offer good for Tuesday only. Ends at Midnight May 29th. The Little Green Machine is hugely popular on the…

Headhunters Fly Shop has your Flies!

Headhunters Fly Shop has your Flies!

May 17, 2018

Fishing Report, Fly Fishing Gear

2018, high water, SJW, Sow Bugs, Sows, Spring Flies, Worms, Your fly source on the Mo

Headhunters Fly Shop has your Flies! The best and largest selection of Spring-Time Flies in the Missouri River canyon! Headhunters Fly Shop has your Flies! All of the favorite springtime high water flies are available at Headhunters of Craig. And lots…

Top 15 Missouri River May Nymph Patterns

April 30, 2018

Bugs, Fly Fishing Gear

7 wt. says..., ninch, Top 10 Missouri River Montana Spring Nymph Patterns

Top 15 Missouri River Montana Spring High Water Nymph Patterns Some days it sure feels like there are not 10 patterns that are effective. And other days it fishes well and most every reasonable spring Montana pattern is getting some…

2 Must Have Fly Fishing Items

2 Must Have Fly Fishing Items

February 20, 2018

Fly Fishing Gear

Hook Sharpener, Ketchum Release

2 Must Have Fly Fishing Items The only two I gotta have with me at all times. The Ketchum Release is #1. Use it to keep fish handling to a minimum. If you have it attached to your net, you…

Simms G3 Guide Wading Boot

SIMMS G3 Guide Wading Boots

February 5, 2018

Fly Fishing Gear

G3 Guide Boot, SIMMS, Vibram, Wading Boots

SIMMS G3 Guide Wading Boots Simms with a change in the G3 Guide Wading Boot this year. Cooler, tougher, leading the trend of wading boots that wear more like a shoe than a cumbersome boot of of yesteryear. I am…

RIO Nymphing Leader

RIO Nymphing Leader

February 2, 2018

Fly Fishing Gear

Nymphing Leader

RIO Nymphing Leader The next 4 months you may need something like this on the end of your fly line. Nymphing Leader? Why should I rock a nymphing leader you day. Can’t I just use a regular tapered leader, something…

SIMMS Challenger Pull On Boots

SIMMS Challenger Pull On Boots

January 23, 2018

Fly Fishing Gear

14", Challenger Pull On Boot, Lifestyle Gear, SIMMS, video

SIMMS Challenger Pull On Boots They are here. They have arrived. SIMMS Challenger Pull On Boots in the 14″ length are in store today. These will be popular with the boat only crew. Never put on waders? Sounds damn good…

High And Dry @ Headhunters Fly Shop

High And Dry @ Headhunters Fly Shop

January 20, 2018

Fly Fishing Gear, Uncategorized

High And Dry @ Headhunters Fly Shop If you spill this on your shirt, it won’t stain it for life. And, it floats your flies…High and Dry. Damn fine products. Available @ Headhunters Fly Shop of Craig. Stock up on…

3 for Winter from SIMMS

3 for Winter from SIMMS

December 19, 2017

Fly Fishing Gear

Insulated, Keep you Warm!, SIMMS, Trout Spey Clothing, Winter Gear

3 for Winter from SIMMS 3 for Winter from SIMMS. We are fishing all 12 months here on Montana’s Missouri River. We like to be warm and protected from the elements.So we give you these 3 terrific items from SMMS…

Black Fly-Day Sale

Black FlyDay Sale!

November 23, 2017

Fly Fishing Gear

Abel, Black Fly-Day Sale!, Demo Rods, Finatic, Freestone Wading Boot, G3 Waders, Hatch Reels, SIMMS, Super Series

Black FlyDay Sale! No Gink, 5 year old tippet or dusty T-shirts here. Just top quality gear at 50% off! All of these items are closeouts, and you can find them on sale elsewhere. But can you find them at…

How to Clean a Fly Line Part 1

How to Clean a Fly Line Part 1

October 10, 2017

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Technique

Fly Line Health, RIO, video

How to Clean a Fly Line Part 1 I love clean fly lines. Who doesn’t? Today on the Headhunters Blog we have a vid from RIO about how to get it clean. Want ultimate performance from your fly line? Clean…

YETI Load Out Bucket

YETI @ Headhunters Fly Shop

September 28, 2017

Fly Fishing Gear

LoadOut Bucket, YETI

YETI @ Headhunters Fly Shop While this market has been saturated by YETI themselves we were the first fly shop in America to carry this ever so popular product. Now we have in stock the newest in 5 gallon bucket…

A few items for Fall Fishing Magic!

A few items for Fall Fishing Magic!

September 12, 2017

Fly Fishing Gear

Fall, MAgic, MPX, Must Haves, products, RIO, Scientific Anglers, Streamer Tip, Streamers, Streamers Inc

A few items for Fall Fishing Magic! Heading headlong into fall here in Craig Montana. A few times that may make your fall fly fishing adventure better when visiting the Missouri River. A few clutch times in that image. RIO…

3 Hot Missouri River Rigs for the Weekend

3 Hot Missouri River Rigs for the Weekend

September 8, 2017

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Technique

Autumn, dry fly, Dry-Dropper, Fall, Hot Rigs, Nymphing, Technique

3 Hot Missouri River Rigs for the Weekend We have not turned the corner but the daily river reports from anglers up and down are becoming more consistent as we move beyond the first week of September. We love September…