Saturday Scenery in Paradise
Saturday Scenery in Paradise Sunny today. 75F. Spring on the Mighty Mo.
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Solo. April 7th 2024
Solo. April 7th 2024 Solo. Fishing Solo? There are times to go it alone with a long stick in your hand. I love to fish alone. Just as much as I like to fish with others. Letting thoughts bounce around…
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Mo River HH Fly Shop Tuesday Fishing Report
All good here this spring. Lower than average waters, nothing we can control (honest), about average water temps, average bite for the season, sun is out, rain and snow on the way. That is the short hit for the report.…
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Wading through March! Thursday Fishing Report
Wading through March! While many are out there chasing the bobber, albeit slowly, the remainder are swinging the fly through Missouri River runs with success. Yes, the swing can be quite good as we wade through MARCH! Swingers are getting…
Read MoreSkwala Trout & About Spring Sale
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…
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Tuesday Missouri River Fishing Report Headhunters Fly Shop
Open daily here in downtown Craig Montana. Always. Headed into the month of March and we are damn excited. More fishing as we move toward the summer. The sun is out longer, the air temps are reaching higher, the fish…
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March Missouri River Fly Fishing Forecast
March Missouri River Fly Fishing Forecast The first thing that most anglers ask on the phone is if we are gonna have high water. The second question is if we will have low water. Then the third is if we…
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Saturday in February
Saturday in February A bit better than half way there for the water year. Year to date. So, behind in the water category. By 50-ish percent. Will we catch up? Sure. We gotta. Historically speaking? You know…sometimes yes, sometimes no.…
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Top Tips for Wednesday
Top Tips for Wednesday A few tips to get you through the week and how to handle your fishing here on the Mo. Top Tips for Tuesday include… Get on early or get out late. Busy during the day. First…
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Tuesday Fishing Report from Headhunters of Craig
Tuesday Fishing Report from Headhunters of Craig Bulleted today… Water Temps currently near 50F. Water Flows Mo: 7360 cfs Water Flows Dearborn River: 1040 cfs and falling. Currently. Cleaner than the last week. Looks like it could be fishable, on…
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Tuesday Mo River Water Update 5.2.23
Tuesday Mo River Water Update 5.2.23 Rising water levels throughout the state including the Mighty Mo. Currently 6K. The Dearborn blown. Fishable below the confluence? Maybe. Pretty dirty. The lower reach? Yeah, probably would work. Little Prickly Pear tossing bit…
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Monday May Day Montana’s Missouri River Fishing Report
Monday May Day Montana’s Missouri River Fishing Report Water temps climbing as well as the water flows from most every creek, river, stream in the state. May is here, spring has arrived, we hope, and do not see temps drop…
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It’s a Damn Snow Globe
It’s a Damn Snow Globe As of Thursday morning here in Craig Montana It’s a Damn Snow Globe. When will it stop? Spring is a long time coming this year. Is it normal weather pattern. Yes, it really is. But…
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Just Add Vise Kits back in stock!
Just Add Vise Kits back in Stock! Headed into the tying season before summer arrives, and spring is happening, soon!? So get to the bench and knock out some of your favorite Missouri River patterns before your trip. Since SOL…
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Missouri River Spring-ish Week
Missouri River Spring-ish Week All good here in downtown Craig Montana. A couple big events this past week in Craig include the opening of Izaak’s Restaurant for the season. Open 5 days a week, Wednesday thru Sunday, for the remainder of…
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Hump Day Cold, side of Snow
Hump Day Cold, side of Snow Not anywhere near the ZERO mark this morning but still cold at 25F. The Untouchables Bridge this morning was stunning. A white blanket of snow began while we slept and will continue though today.…
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Monday Morning Missouri May 9th River Report
Monday Morning Missouri May 9th River Report Truly as good as May gets. This is the call, that many like us to call, if the fishing is great. Well, We are not gonna call you, you gotta opt in. This…
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Thursday Fishing Report straight outta Craig Montana
Thursday Fishing Report straight outta Craig MT Flows 3110cfs Water Temps 46F. Crazy hitch yesterday?! Dry Flies coming off daily. Sun does not help them stick on the water though. An today with temps nearing the 80F mark the wings…
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Headhunters Fly Shop Missouri River Montana Fishing Report April 21st
Headhunters Fly Shop Missouri River Montana Fishing Report April 21st Most of the snow on the banks has dissipated and the boat ramps are clear. The fishing is damn good and the weather is cooperating. There will be some traffic…
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Missouri River Spring Tips
Missouri River Spring Tips Why not include the Missouri River Spring Weekend Tips in the fishing report? Yes, we do help you out here on the Headhunters Fly Shop and Guide Service Fishing Report from the information leaders here in downtown…
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Skwala Debut @ Headhunters Fly Shop
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…
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While it feels dark right now, Spring is coming. We hope.
While it feels dark right now, Spring is coming. We hope. Windy today. Windy tomorrow. Windy Sunday. It is January. Friday. It feels dark. The season. But, the fishing has been good. Nymphers and swingers out there daily. Shop, open…
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Friday Foto
Friday Foto It’s winer again. Anywhere from 3″-12″ locally on the ground. Sunshine and 85 this past week. Rain tomorrow. Lots on Sunday with 3/4″ forecasted. Spring in the Rockies.
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Monday Afternoon Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 4.26.21
Monday Afternoon Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 4.26.21 Short and sweet update from this afternoon. Sunny. Bugs lift from the water quickly when the sun shines. Add a bit of breeze and total time mayflies are on the surface is…
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New Breed Chicks Rule Redux Jana
New Breed Chicks Rule Redux Jana Found this image roaming through the files last night. My cousin Jana Raisler with this nice rainbow from a couple years back. Jana lives in Sea/WA and shops at Avid Angler in Lake Forest…
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Dick Magill Chronicles: Early Spring Outlook
Dick Magill Chronicles: Early Spring Outlook The sun is almost rising before I wake up this time of year. Once it does, the sky here becomes a beautiful collage of colors that in many ways resembles cotton candy. It’s a…
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The very latest happenings Craig Montana 4.20.20
The very latest happenings Craig Montana 4.20.20 Sunday was awful nice in Craig Montana. Nearly 60, light winds, with a ton of Montanans dragging their outdoor summer toys with vigor through our recently quiet fishing ‘burb. Here are the facts…
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The Mid May Missouri River Water Update
The Mid May Missouri River Water Update Spoke with Stephanie Micek of DNRC yesterday morning. She said about 7K-8K for the remainder of the month. Unless something like rain, snow, or sun, or warm nights etc…happens. The lake level is…
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Headhunters Fly Shop Weekend Fishing Report
Headhunters Fly Shop Weekend Fishing Report The Weekend Update Facts: High(er) water again this spring with flows currently at 11,400cfs. Visability at least 2′ and in sore areas up to 4′. The river below the Dearborn River, while it has…
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Missouri River Montana 4.24.19 Fishing Report
Wednesday 4.24.19 Fishing Report The tributaries are falling and the river proper is rising. Makes no sense. Welcome to Montana. It may change soon. But here on this report we only give you info about things that have already happened.…
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Leonard’s Awesome Flies
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…
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Top Ten Mo River 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…
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Tuesday Fishy Update
Tuesday Fishy Update I guess they’ll eat a streamer. Al got this one as well as a couple more Monday fishing the Mo with Mark. Our Spring Special is on. Al and Duncan rocked it all day long. Fun times.…
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Hump Day on the Mighty Mo
Hump Day on the Mighty Mo High water. Not too many rising fish. Nearly none. Although… Fish in. Not too heavy. Fish out. Real heavy. I’d be probing the banks with a streamer if I had my druthers. Looks pretty…
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Friday High Water Fishing Report 11 May 2018
Friday High Water Fishing Report 11 May 2018 High water here on the Mo. Fishable high water. The information leaders in Craig Montana give you today the Friday High Water Fishing Report 11 May 2018 Busy. Lots of boats rowing in…
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Missouri River Montana Headhunters Fishing Report May 7th
Missouri River Montana Headhunters Fishing Report May 7th High water techniques apply. Fish towards the bank, or away from it. The best catch rates are those hugging the bank and tossing into the deep trough that lines the bank. Soft…
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Missouri River May Fly Fishing Forecast
Missouri River May Fly Fishing Forecast Here we go out of April running full speed into the jaws of May! Hooray. Maybe spring will greet us this Month of May. Things to look forward to in May include… More water.…
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5 Ways to Skin the Spring Cat!
5 Ways to Skin the Spring Cat! Kinda been off and on out there. Some days better than others, but the theme could be described as not all that consistent. Waters rising off and on, mostly in this last month…
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Monday Morning Missouri River Water Update & Fishing Report
Monday Morning Missouri River Water Update & Fishing Report Montana’s Missouri River Water Update Yes indeed Mother Mo is treating us to above average water this spring. High? No. That is the question we and every other fly fishing professional…
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Brown Trout Like Snow!
Brown Trout Like Snow! Guide Shane Wilson and this fishy feller got on top of the heap Saturday while snowing and cold on the Mighty Mo. Good to great fishing on a daily clip. Midges? Sometimes. Gotta go to know.…
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Silly Saturday Scenery Wishing for Summer Edition
Silly Saturday Scenery Wishing for Summer Edition Snow on the ground today. Gone tomorrow? Maybe locally. We are looking at warmer temps for the coming week with daily air temps breaking the 60F mark. On the horizon are BWO’s. They…
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First Friday of Spring Foto
First Friday of Spring Foto Fishing is quite good for late March. I think the scale tipped the other way not eh first day of spring. The fishing will get better everyday thru July 5th. Easier I mean. After July…
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Hump Day on the Mo
Welcome Spring! Hump Day on the Mo The new South Fork Skiff at rest. You can order yourself up one at Adipose Boatworks of Helena. Enjoyed fishing in this last week with Shane of HH and Justin of Adipose. A…
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May 4th Missouri River Fishing Report
May 4th Missouri River Fishing Report Water levels falling a bit to 7.3K and wear temperatures rising upwards to 48F. So some movement yesterday in the action. Along with the water fluctuations we now bring you summer air temperatures for…
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Why Get Guided?
Why Get Guided? We hear this question a lot in the shop. Mark has written about the subject here and here. If you’ve wondered the same question, I’d recommend that you read these links. The following is a short and timely…
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The New Kid in Town. Meet Mr. BWO
The New Kid in Town. Meet the BWO While we still primarily see life through pink colored fly lenses and will be for at least another month, we began flirting with a different shade of blue this week. The Blue Winged…
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Missouri River Fishing Report March 2nd
Missouri River Fishing Report March 2nd Spring is on the doorstep. Another couple weeks and we will reach the 1st day of spring. It’s coming. Although the Groundhog thing said we would face another 6 weeks of winter last month.…
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Missouri River May Rain Days
Missouri River May Rain Days Missouri River May Rain Days from your information and entertainment leader here on the Mo. Rained all day yesterday. May rain all day today. The good news is that it is a cold and wet…
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Cinco De Mayo Missouri River Fishing Report
Cinco De Mayo Missouri River Fishing Report A different approach to the fishing report this Mexican Holiday. A few observations today from this past week of events, fish, and the shop. Early May is a good time to be here…
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Spring Sale!
BIG Spring Sale this Friday and Saturday at Headhunters. We’re trying to make a little room by clearing out some merchandise from last fall, celebrating Spring, and declaring an “end” to both Swing Season on the Missouri, and out “Spring…
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Plenty of BWO’s around the Missouri River
Plenty of BWO’s around the Missouri River The sun will squash the great dry fly fishing for the most part this week. But, if you sneak around you will find some fish to cast at. Plenty of BWO’s around the…
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Missouri River Post Tax Day Report
Missouri River Post Tax Day Report Not only is the Missouri River Post Tax Day Report it is the post snow day report as well. The snow will be melting today as the weather turns once again to the seasonal…
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Missouri River Fishing Report Weekend Update
Missouri River Fishing Report Weekend Update All good heading into this April weekend here on the Missouri River. Izaak’s is open, the BWO’s have arrived for real, Midges abound, and the sun is shining. I understand the Oasis is open…
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St Patty’s Day Missouri River Montana Fishing Report
St Patty’s Day Missouri River Montana Fishing Report Wearing green today and fishing the green too. St Patty’s Day Missouri River Montana Fishing Report here on the Headhunters Fly Shop Blog this Thursday March 17th. Green buggers, Little Green Machines, Green…
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Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 4.10.15
While we will be out swinging on the Hemingway Flat for the entire weekend with Whitney Gould and Mike McCune the rest of you will be enjoying the river as she shakes the winter sleep out from her eyes. Yes,…
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Headhunters Missouri River Fishing Report 4.2.15
Missouri River Montana Fishing Report reporting some of what happened this last week on the Mo from the Dam to at least Pelican Point. Some anglers below towards Cascade as well. Lodging in Craig is booming and Izaak’s is open…
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