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RIO InTouch Fly Lines @ Headhunters Fly Shop

February 3, 2015

Fly Fishing Gear

ConnectCore, Fly Lines, InTouch, RIO

The new InTouch fly line from RIO came out last fall and now it is going on most reels that move through Headhunters Fly Shop. Anglers are noticing the difference too. Why? ConnectCore is the answer. Airflo fly lines have…

Ninch & John’s Fishing Report

January 30, 2015

Fishing Report, Fly Fishing Gear

john, ninch, spey, winter

Ninch and I decided to try a little lower river action the other day, what with the unseasonably warm and balmy, shirtsleeve weather. The ice that locked up the lower river for a month is long gone. The wind was…

Missouri River winter flies

Fly Tying Night Efforts

January 22, 2015

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Technique, Headhunters Life

fly, night, tying

Fly Tying Night in America resumed last night in Craig, MT. We kind of announced it at the last minute, and folks came from both directions – Helena and Great Falls – as well as locally. Some pretty nice efforts last night.…

Echo Glass Switch and Spey

ECHO Glass Spey & Switch in Stock

January 13, 2015

Fly Fishing Gear

They’ve finally arrived, the much anticipated and touted ECHO Glass Spey & Switch models. We’ve been playing with these for a couple of months (we magically got our hands on one of the early production models), and it’s thumbs up…

Sage Method Video

Winter of SAGE | SAGE Method Video

January 12, 2015

Fly Fishing Gear

Fly Rods, Method, SAGE, Spey Rods, Switch Rods

You folks know we are enamored with the SAGE Method series. Ultra fast action rods that are perfect for those who like a red big stick with power. While we love the 5 and 6 weights for summer dry fly…

SIMMS Winter @ Headhunters

January 8, 2015

Fly Fishing Gear

Accessories, Clothing, Gloves, SIMMS, Waders & Boots, winter

Some say summer is for SIMMS. Super Slick SIMMS Jacket is our winter favorite! We say, don’t forget about winter my fishy friend. We so often find ourselves thinking about summer fishing behaviors when we fantasize about fishing. Flip Flops,…

Buy this NRS Freestone Drifter

Santa is Gone. Get your NRS Freestone Drifter Dirt Cheap!

December 27, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

For Sale, Freestone, NRS

Buy this boat. This gently used craft is for sale at Headhunters Fly Shop in Craig Montana. $4500 takes it away and we will add the M & M trailer for an addt’l 2K. NRS Freestone $4500 NRS Freestone Drift…

Missouri River Winter Flies

Missouri River Winter Flies

December 23, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

flies, Missouri River Winter Flies, winter

I don’t know the names of all of the flies in these images. I just don’t anymore. Ninch is the fly mastermind with some suggestions from John and I. But it really is his deal. So as the bins change…

Headhunters Fly Shop Gift Card

Headhunters Fly Shop Gift Card

December 21, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

Headhunters Fly Shop Gift Card

All the answers to your gift questions can be taken care of in one small black card. The Headhunters Fly Shop Gift Cards can be charged with any amount you wish. Get your wife a guide trip. Get your neighbor…

Abel Reels. Male Fly Fishing Jewelry

Choose Abel. Male Fly Fishing Jewelry

December 21, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

Abel, Fly Reels, Male Jewelry

Abel makes a very high quality fly reel. Bar none. We commonly get asked why an individual would buy an Abel. The most common answer we could give you is because men like jewelry too. It just manifests itself in…

Headhunters Guides Christmas Wish Lists

December 13, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

Christmas Wish Lists, Guides, team Headhunters

A list of the guide Christmas wish lists. Some fun stuff. And some good will. What is on your Christmas wish list? Peter Skidmore New Truck Topper. Mine is wrecked! 4frnt YLE 187 Skis Snowmobile New Golf Bag And…

12 Days of Christmas @ TFM!

December 8, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

12 days of christmas, TFM

This thing gets better every year! Our buddy Cameron over at the Fiberglass Manifesto is holding his annual 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS contest again. Cam has been doing this for several years, and it really is a big deal. Prizes aren’t…

Headhunters Staff Top 5 Christmas gifts

Headhunters Fly Shop Staff Top 5 Christmas Gifts

November 28, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

Christmas gifts, fly fishing gear, Headhunters Fly Shop Staff 5 Christmas Gifts

Polled the staff this last week for their favorite Christmas items. Most of them said it was difficult to pick out only 5. Working in a fly shop with all the cool fly fishing tackle, flies, and fly fishing gee-haws…

Simms Sale items

Some Simms Stuff on Sale

November 24, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

Say that 3 times fast? We just want to let you know that some discontinued/redesigned Simms products are on sale at Headhunters. And not beanies. No, we got some waders and boots on sale. Screaming deals if you’re in need.…

Micro Indi's from Strike Foundry

Micro Indi’s from Strike Foundry

November 21, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

Micro Indi's from Strike Foundry

These little buggers are sensitive. Yep, as we love to fish the short leash here on the Mo ad these techy mini Strike Foundry Indi’s fit the bill. Use as opposed to the Palsa Tabs or if you’re ready to…

10 Missouri River November Streamers

10 Missouri River November Streamers

November 13, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

10 Missouri River November Streamers, Fly Patterns, November, Streamers

The month has settled in to weather and temps we are more comfortable with. Not really the ZERO degrees stuff, but the overcast and snow and such is familiar territory for us in central Montana. Fishing Montana’s Missouri River in…

Boats For Sale

NRS Freestone and Diablo Kayaks. Boats For Sale

November 8, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

Boats For Sale, Diablo Paddlesports Chupacabra, EMR Drift Boat, NRS Freestone, NRS Inflatable Drift Boat

Check out these great boat deals today on the Headhunters Blog. All boats are located in downtown Craig MT on the property. Beginning with the EMR for a scant $4500. Extra everything spare tire, oar locks, 4 life jackets, anchor,…

Echo Glass Spey

Echo Glass Spey Rod – First Look

November 4, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear, Uncategorized

Echo, fibergalss, spey. switch

With the resurgence of fiberglass fly rods, it was only a matter of time before someone brought archaic glass technology to the two-handed market. Leave it to ECHO to be the first with a production model (there are some blanks…

KAST Steelhead Glove

KAST Steelhead Gloves

November 3, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Video

Fall Fly Fishing Gear, Gloves, KAST Raptor Gloves, KAST Steelhead Gloves, WInter Fly Fishing Gear

KAST Steelhead Gloves are truly the best. We have been selling these bad boys to our customers since they came out of the mold and the KAST Steelhead Glove continues to be our best selling foul weather glove! A must…

October and November Missouri River Flies

October and November Missouri River Flies

October 30, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

Flies for the weeks ahead on Montana’s Missouri River. As I mentioned in a previous post, lots of out of work guides and industry folks around as they pop on over for a visit to their favorite river the Missouri.…

Dancing Bears fishing reel

Abel “Dancing Bears” Reel Available now!

October 27, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

Mark is Impressed! Headhunters just received a few of the new Abel Grateful Dead “Dancing Bears” Special Edition fly reels. They will go quickly, as only 250 have been made… and that’s it! Don’t believe us? Ask the thousands of people…

titan Rod Vault

Titan Rod Vault

October 22, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

Titan Rod Vault

The Titan Rod Vault is the key to your fishing success. Will it help you fish better? No not really. But will it help you be prepared so you can spend more time on the river? Certainly! Headhunters Fly Shop…

Early Morning Rise Drift Boat For Sale

Early Morning Rise Drift Boat For Sale

September 6, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

Early Morning Rise Drift Boat For Sale, EMR, Used Drift Boats

Early Morning Rise Drift Boat For Sale at Headhunters Fly Shop in Craig Montana. A good friend of our is letting this blue baby go. It has served him well the past several years and it is time to say…

Boat Fly Review Of The Year So Far

September 3, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

Adipose Boatworks Flow, Boat Fly Review Of The Year So Far, flies, gear, Headhunters Fly Shop, rental boats, team Headhunters

Patterns from the island of discarded/forgotten flies. Since the spring, the employees here in the shop have been saving all the discarded/forgotten flies that have been left in our rental Adipose drift boats. The picture accompanying this post shows the flies…

Headhunters Fly Shop Big Labor Day Sale!

Headhunters Fly Shop Big Labor Day Sale!

August 30, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

Headhunters Fly Shop Big Labor Day Sale!

Headhunters Fly Shop Big Labor Day Sale today through Monday at the fly fishing superstore in downtown Craig Montana. Tomorrow, Sunday is the BIG 50% OFF ALL FLIES in the store. And we have a bundle. Ninch says come on…

RIO Line Selector App for your IOS or Apple

RIO Line Selector App for your IOS or Apple

August 29, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

RIO, RIO Fly Lines, RIO Line Selector App for your IOS or Apple, RIO Products

SAGE Rods above. Can’t sleep at night until you have found the perfect fit for your SAGE Switch Rod? Ever need another fly line and your local fly shop has closed for the evening? The RIO Line Selector App may…

Fly Tester by Flymen Fishing Co.

August 27, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

Cool Shit, Fly Tank, Fly Tester by Flymen Fishing Co., Headhunters Fly Shop, Headhunters Fly Shop Products, Streamers

The Fly Tester at work testing some streamers in the shop. The newest addition to the growing fly tying arsenal at Headhunters Flyshop is the Fly Tester by the Flymen Fishing Co. Have you ever tied up a dozen flies…

Sun Bum

Sun Bum Sun Products

August 20, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

Headhunters Fly Shop Products, Sun Bum Sun Products, Sunsceen, Trust the Bum

We are all about this hot new sunscreen product we bought in the store last month. It goes on easy, has a non greasy feel, and smells a little like coconut. I’s say we dig it! Lots of different sizes…

SAGE Salt at Headhunters Fly shop

SAGE Salt at Headhunters Fly Shop

August 19, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

SAGE, SAGE Fly Rods, SAGE Salt at Headhunters Fly Shop, Saltwater Gear

Brian O’Keefe said it was the best rod at the show. The best rod he had ever cast. Generally whatever Brian O. of Catch Magazine says about fly rods, if you have seen him cast you would know, we tend…

Hopper Time

Missouri River Hopper Time

August 17, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

Blackfoot River, Grasshoppers in Montana, Headhunters Blackfoot River Guides, Headhunters Fly Shop & Guide Serivce, Missouri River Hopper Time

It si pretty good for the ‘ol hopper on the Mo. Well, not too good for Mr. Hopper himself. But pretty good for those tossing them in the water. We got lots. Lots in the bushes, lots clacking on the…

LAte August Missouri River Flies

Late August Missouri River Flies

August 16, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

Late August Missouri River Flies

Late August Missouri River Flies that are hot this week and let’s hope this coming week too. The fishing in the morning is damn good if you are in the right spot with the right fly. What is the right…

Strike Foundry Indicators

Strike Foundry Stealth Indicators

August 14, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

Headhunters Bobbers, Headhunters Fly Fishing with Nymphs, Indicators, Strike Foundry Stealth Indicators

Lots and lots of bobber on the market today. Lots of choices. Strike Foundry was created by Chef Marko to increase sensitivity and sight. The two most important aspics of any good strike indicator. Feel and vision. Period. Strike Foundry…

SIMMS G5 Technology

SIMMS G4 Gore-Tex Pro Shell

August 13, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

Craig MT's only SIMMS Dealer, Fall Fly Fishing Montana, October, Rain Gear, SIMMS, SIMMS Acklins Jacket, SIMMS Bulkley Jacket, SIMMS G4 Pro Jacket, SIMMS G5 Technology

Stay dry longer. Longer than ever? That’s what the fellows at SIMMS are saying. Are you ready for fall yet? We are not. But we are beginning to prepare ourselves for what Mother Nature brings us in the ways of…

Why I love my SAGE Method

Why I love my SAGE Method

July 23, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

Why I love my SAGE Method

I used to be the soft rod guy. No more. I am a fan of the stick that gets the most work done. Do work Son! That is the SAGE Method. A work horse if there ever was one. I…

Mid Summer New Boat Smell

Mid Summer New Boat Smell

July 21, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

Adipose Flow, Mid Summer New Boat Smell

Jerry from Helena has bought a boat from Helena. He owned a cherry Clackacraft for a couple years and then upgraded to this sweet looking and rowing green Adipose Flow! Nice work Jerry. You too can own one of these…

New Flies for the Missouri River

July 9, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

Once upon a time, Mark and I ordered all the flies for Headhunters. It’s a grueling task, especially when it comes to finding and having faith in new flies that we’ve never tried. These days, the Ninch does all the…

Missouri River PMD Patterns

June 30, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

flies, fly tying, Missouri River Montana PMD Box, PMD

Ninch and I were going through the fly bins the other day and pointing out a few of our favorite PMD patterns for the Missouri River. Right now. Cripples and spinners, mostly. There are others. Here are some macro shots…

The Summer of SAGE

June 10, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

Are you ready for the Summer of SAGE? We are. While we like lots of different fly rods form many different manufacturers…we love our SAGE Rods the most. The Missouri River can be a demanding arena with as many differing…

Nautilus FWX Featherweight Extreme Review

Nautilus FWX Featherweight Extreme Review

June 2, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

We love this reel. Just got them in late last year and we are rapidly becoming big fans. Good looking and sleek, ported, sealed Disc Drag, shiny. What is not to love? We thought we better review this fantastic marvel…

Missouri River Montana May Dry Flies

Missouri River Montana May Dry Flies

May 15, 2014

Fishing Report, Fly Fishing Gear

Dry Fly Patterns, fishing report, May Dry Flies, Midge Hatch, missouri river, Missouri River Dry Flies

Here is a short list of flies that are rocking it in May. While we do not have the caddis flies on this list, they are very near. Yep. Saw a this last week fluttering about while doing some evening…

5 Ways New Fly Lines make you Smile!

5 Ways New Fly Lines make you Smile!

May 12, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

Airflo Fly Lines, Cortland Fly Lines, fly fishing technique, Orvis Fly Lines, products, RIO Fly Lines, RIO Products, Smiles!, Wulff Fly Lines

5 Ways New Fly Lines make you Smile! Think you need a new fly line? I do. I think you need a new fly line. The simple truth is just this. It is the vehicle that delivers the fly to…

Headhunters Fly Shop Logo Wear Rocks!

May 7, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

Clothing, Headhunters Life, Headhunters Logo Wear, Sun Wear, team Headhunters

Yes it does. The current line-up of Headhunters Fly Shop Logo Wear Rocks! With many designs by Headhunters consigned artists, a cool idea from Julie Arnold, and more from Headhunters Guide Peter Skidmore’s fiancé Hannah Uhde. What is next? Nothing.…

Freestone Drifter Video

NRS Freestone Drifter – Video

April 28, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Video

drift boat, NRS

The much anticipated NRS Freestone Drifter has finally arrived at Headhunters. We’ve received many questions about this “inflatable drift boat” designed by the whitewater/fishing guru’s at NRS. Many questions revolve around performance, but just as many are curious about the…

Bobbers. A Nymphing Tale.

Bobbers. A Nymphing Tale.

April 22, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

Looks like nymphing is part of our daily routine here on the Mo this spring. While we have dry fly opportunities daily, we also have lot so time in-between dry fly chances. Streamer fishermen have not been setting any records…

New Boat Smell

New Boat Smell | Tax Day Edition

April 15, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

$300 Guide Trips, Adipose Boatworks, IDB, inflatable drift boat, missouri river, New Boat Smell, NRS

It is the time of year when we see a ton of new boats coming out to the Missouri River for the inaugural float. Why not christen your craft on the Missouri? This is one more of the many new…

RO Deville For Sale

RO Deville For Sale

April 13, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

For Sale, Jared Edens, RO Deville For Sale, Used Drift Boat

Headhunters Guide Jared Edens selling his 2010 RO Deville. New Tires Sawyer Dynalite 9′ Oars 3 Box Seats NRS Low Back Rowers Seat Black Dog Double Roller Trailer Chines and Hull in great shape. Rowed on the Missouri River its…

Orvis Helios 2 Montana

Orvis Helios 2 – Video

March 18, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Video

Orvis, Orvis Helios 2

Here’s a pretty cool video showing the manufacture process for the Orvis Helios 2 back yonder in VT. Good job making a video about building fly rods that I watched to the end. The Helios 2 continues to one of…

SIMMS Vapor Wading Boot

SIMMS Vapor Wading Boot

March 10, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

boots, Online Store, product reviews, SIMMS, SIMMS Vapor Wading Boot, wading gear, www.craigflyshop.com

“Simply Awesome.” That is the last couple words out of my mouth as I removed the SIMMS Vapor Wading Boot this last week. Headhunters says… | SIMMS Vapor Wading Boot I had worn it two other days and this had…

Missouri River Streamer Short List

Missouri River Streamer Short List

March 10, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

flies, Streamers, team Headhunters

The streamer short list today from the fly gurus at Headhunters Fly Shop. Missouri River Streamer Short List Swingers have been getting them on Brown Skiddish Smolt, Kreelex, and Coffey’s Sparkle Minnow. Strippers have been getting them on Brown Skiddish…

New Boat Smell

New Boat Smell | Spring Edition

March 9, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

Adipose Boatworks, missouri river, New Boat Smell

New Boat Smell Adipose Flow Style with Headhunters Guide Nick Stipech today. Nick had previously rowed a RO Deville, then a RO El Camino. He is excited about his new purchase. We’ll see Nick on the water gliding expertly and…

Orvis Silver Sonic Waders

Orvis Silver Sonic Waders

March 4, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Video

These rule. $279 for a high quality welded seam wader. Yes, no stitching, no binding, no leaking. Lightweight, as easy an in and out wader on the market, and bombproof. The zippered model arrives in the store in a couple…

Pink Lightning Bug

Pink. Changing it up.

February 26, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Technique

Another Missouri River trout succumbs to the pink fly. Pink rules in the winter and spring. Some throw it all year and find that they need nothing else. When we use the term “pink” this time of year, we use…

SIMMS G3 Waders

SIMMS G3 Bootfoot Waders

February 24, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

It’s here. A Gore-Tex Bootfoot wader from the leading and only American wader manufacturer SIMMS has arrived in downtown Craig. The G3 SIMMS Bootfoot wader is the answer to all those who like easy entry and comfort. The most usable…

Missouri River Fly Selection

Missouri River Fly Selection plus 400!

February 24, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

fishing report, flies, Headhunters Fly Shop flies, missouri river, new flies

Spring on the Missouri River means greener grass, Midges, Baetis, streamer fishing, and movement at Headhunters Fly Shop. Did you just add 400 more fly bins? You changing the store again? Don’t you guys ever rest? Are you bringing in…

Flies for Rivers

Flies for Rivers

February 20, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear, Headhunters Life

Flies for Rivers is a great site with some kick ass flies, for rivers. Mostly an east coast slant as Buck ties flies for rivers he loves. Buck lives in Boise and ties for his local rivers in the West.…

Vedavoo Made in America

Vedavoo Made in America

February 10, 2014

Fly Fishing Gear

You may have seen this cool new Made in America packs, gear portals, and pouches on a few of our guides or on your city streets. This product is crazy good. Hand made in America and colorful. When they aren’t…