Winter of SAGE | SAGE Method Video
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…
Read More
SIMMS Winter @ Headhunters
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,…
Read More
Santa is Gone. Get your NRS Freestone Drifter Dirt Cheap!
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…
Read More
Missouri River Winter Flies
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
Choose Abel. Male Fly Fishing 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…
Read More
Headhunters Guides Christmas Wish Lists
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
Headhunters Fly Shop Staff Top 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…
Read More
Some Simms Stuff on Sale
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.…
Read More
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…
Read More
10 Missouri River 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…
Read More
NRS Freestone and Diablo Kayaks. Boats For Sale
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,…
Read More
Echo Glass Spey Rod – First Look
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…
Read More
KAST Steelhead Gloves
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…
Read More
October and November Missouri River Flies
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.…
Read More
Abel “Dancing Bears” Reel Available now!
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
Early Morning Rise Drift Boat For Sale
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…
Read More
Boat Fly Review Of The Year So Far
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
RIO Line Selector App for your IOS or Apple
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…
Read More
Fly Tester by Flymen Fishing Co.
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…
Read More
Sun Bum Sun Products
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…
Read More
SAGE Salt at Headhunters Fly Shop
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
SIMMS G4 Gore-Tex Pro Shell
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
New Flies for the Missouri River
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…
Read More
Missouri River PMD Patterns
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…
Read More
The Summer of SAGE
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…
Read More
Nautilus FWX Featherweight Extreme Review
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…
Read More
Missouri River Montana May 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…
Read More
5 Ways New Fly Lines make you Smile!
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…
Read More
Headhunters Fly Shop Logo Wear Rocks!
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.…
Read More
NRS Freestone Drifter – Video
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…
Read More
Bobbers. A Nymphing Tale.
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…
Read More
New Boat Smell | Tax Day Edition
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…
Read More
RO Deville For Sale
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…
Read More
Orvis Helios 2 – Video
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…
Read More
SIMMS Vapor Wading Boot
“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…
Read More
Missouri River Streamer Short List
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…
Read More
New Boat Smell | Spring Edition
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…
Read More
Orvis Silver Sonic Waders
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…
Read More
Pink. Changing it up.
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…
Read More
SIMMS G3 Bootfoot Waders
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…
Read More
Missouri River Fly Selection plus 400!
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…
Read More
Flies for Rivers
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.…
Read More
Vedavoo Made in America
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…
Read More
Headhunters 2014 Spey Rod Lineup
With another two-handed (spey) clinic coming up this weekend, we thought we’d go over our lineup of two-handed rods. As two-handers get shorter and faster, we have constantly improving models available in that 6-7 weight range we like (385 –…
Read More
Kreelex in Stock!
The much awaited an anticipated arrival of the Kreelex has finally arrived. We got ’em in stock. Deep too. Both the kits and the actual fly. Although you should probably get on board with a couple dozen as to not…
Read More
Epic is Right! Swift Fly Fishing via TFM.
A couple of months ago I was reading another great review of the Swift Fly Fishing “Epic” fiberglass fly rods. As with most of the fiberglass fly rod reviews I’ve read, it was good. In fact it was glowing. While…
Read More
Winter Wader Maintenance
It’s time for this task. Do they smell? I bet they do. Dirty waders don’t breathe well. Did I mention the stench that some acquire over time? Many, most, anglers do not take care of their waders. Never washing, never…
Read More