Monthly Archives: May 2010

Sorry to announce the postponement of this evenings performance by “The Perfect Jones”. Things are still pretty wet here in the Canyon. We are attempting to reschedule for next Saturday. In the meantime, please join us at Izaak’s for a delicious meal in a cozy setting. See you soon!!

To those of you signed up to receive regular e-mails from Izaak’s as well as all the May birthday folks; for several weeks now we have been unable to access the program. This may be due to connection speed, equipment inferiority, or quite possibly operator error!!

In any event, we will do our best to keep everyone informed through the web site. You may also follow us on Facebook. You will find a link on our contact page. The content of our web site is more complete than Facebook, but you will catch more current comments there.

It is raining again this morning; not good news for outdoor music. We are hoping this system will move through in time to dry out for Saturday’s performance by The Perfect Jones. If not…well, we’ll just have to wait and see!

As far as rain and fly fishing, we are often asked by our non-fishy customers if the wet weather is bad for business! On the contrary! Any bug slinger worth their waders is not deterred by a little precip!! They may not stay out as long and will probably linger a bit later at the bar, but tomorrow is another day and any day on the Missouri is a good day!

We had a visit from an old friend yesterday. He’s an outfitter on Rock Creek and had come over with several of his guides to float and fish the Dearborn. Big hugs all around, he stepped back and looks right at me and says ” You guys are so lucky! Your home is so beautiful!”

Once in a while we need to be reminded just how fine it is to be a part of the Canyon. Mother Nature really out did herself on this one. See you soon folks!

Oh my!! What can we say? Summer is here, (you can tell by the weather) and The Crew at Izaak’s has even the wildest appliances under control!! We’re pourin’ on the steam to keep creating the delicious soups,desserts and main courses you’ve come to expect !!

Yes, this is where the magic happens!! Now you’ve had a peek into the kitchen at Izaak’s!!

The Dearborn River as the rain continues today. Photo provided by Wild Will; the mixer tamer!!

Thanks to everyone who came out for the Caddis Festival!! We raised a tidy sum to the benefit of our VFD and moved a little step closer to a new truck!! See you same time next year; the third Saturday in May! We are always open to more…..competitors, vendors, craftsmen, artists, parade participants! We’ll take it all!! Planning committee meetings will start later this fall. Please join us as we plan an even bigger, better festival!

Live music on The Log Jam this Saturday beginning at 8 pm. The Perfect Jones joins us from Helena with a sultry, big band sound you won’t want to miss! See you soon!!

…..(insert your name here) and I’m a plantaholic. You know who you are. Don’t be ashamed; you are among friends. We’re the type of folks who never pass a nursery or green house without just a quick peek.

Several hundred dollars and 2 hours later, we find ourselves arranging for delivery of just a few things for the yard!! Ha!

We have a very unique climate here in Craig. Somewhat sheltered by the canyon walls as well as sitting on the river bank, we come close to USDA Zone 5. Simply put, that means we can produce a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.

Thus far in the season we have planted the cool season crops such as Tall Telephone Peas and Bloomsdale Spinach. Walla Walla Sweet Onions, Snow Queen White Beets and crisp Red Sparkler Radishes will be adorning your salads soon!!

During the chill of winter, German Queen and Ropreco Tomatoes were seeded in our greenhouse. Genovese Basil, Slo-bolt Cilantro, and Garlic Chives joined the seedling tray. Said tomato seedlings are now READY to be planted!!

Our climate also provides a canvas for a rich population of wildlife! No, I don’t mean the sort of wildlife that goes on after dark under the gaze of the Big White Bar Fish!

As always, The Crew at Izaak’s will be doing our very best to serve only the finest Mother Nature has to offer!! We look forward to seeing you soon.

WOW!! Thanks to everyone who came out to the Caddis Festival yesterday!! Your Support of our local VFD is definitely appreciated. As the canyon community continues to grow, so must our Fire Department!!

Congrats to the big winners of the BBQ competition! Chris Goodman of The Trout Shop and Rocky Harber of the Dearborn Ranch teamed up to pull off the win with Beef Brisket and Pork Ribs!

Anyone have some great photos of the day? I’ll bet our friends over at Headhunter’s Fly Shop have something to share?

The weather is great, the fishing outstanding and we’re open every evening for dinner! Come on out and join us for a delicious meal! John, Justin, and the crew at Izaak’s are always stirring up something tasty!! See you soon!!

Information and tickets will be available in The Trout Shop parking lot!!

Big Parade starts at High Noon!! Come on down and join in!!

Craft barn also opens at Noon! Silent Auction, Various Vendors, Kids Activities all afternoon.

Live Music on The Log Jam at Izaak’s begins at 3 pm. Please help us welcome The Helena Buckets to Craig!!

BBQ competition opens at 4 pm. Vote for your favorite!!

Not to mention the fishing!! Check Headhunter’s fishing report in the right-hand column!! You may want to bring a rod and reel!!