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June 2009

Jimmy's All Seasons Angler / 2009 / June (Page 2)

Still Waters 6-26-09

Chesterfield Res. is producing some great fishing.   Damselfly nymphs, speckled dun life cycle patterns,  and midge pupa are the top producers.  Coves and bays, transitions, weedy areas are best.  Don’t overlook trying backswimmer and waterboatman patterns in shallow water.   All the same applies for Daniels Res. : the upper end and east shoreline are great places for action. The east shoreline early and late in the day when the wind is not blowing may just provide action that keeps you out of a boat or tube.   At Hawkins Res. try the upper end where coves and submerged vegetation host a lot of the same insects.  For Twenty-Four Mile Res., try creek inlets with damsefly nymphs and small leech patterns.  Twin Lakes bluegills remain active.

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Henry’s Fork 6-26-09

Big news here is the gray drake emergence going on up and down the lower river.  It’s happening big time.  Because Fall River inflow is decreasing they are also showing up on the river below Chester!   This is an evening event, so during daytime hours look for PMDs and a few golden stone adults.  But expect heavy boat traffic because of the South Fork situation.   But look for gray drakes to bring fish up along the lower river.

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South Fork 6-26-09

Not much change here. The reservoir is filled to capacity, but total inflow ( at least 22800 cfs counting Salt River, Grey’s River, Big Elk and Bear creek contributions) currently  is about equal  outflow (~22500 cfs).  So look for flows out of Palisades Dam to maybe dropping sooner than later.  We will keep up on this activity and pass info on right here.

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Today at Jimmy’s 06-25-09

All of Rio’s fly lines are now available through our online store! This includes Saltwater, Spey and Outbound lines. We will continue to add more of Rio’s products that will be availabe for purchase. Soon you will be able to purchase any item in Rio’s catalog through our online store. Be sure to check out our closeout deals online. We have just lowered price another $50! You will not be able to find deals like this anywhere else on brand new equipment, gear and clothing!

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Today at Jimmy’s 6-23-09

The high water on the South Fork has a lot of people talking. Unfortunately there is not much we can do about except sit and watch the water come up. Although this will effect the fishing right now, have no fear the fishing will be very good once the flows stabilize and come down. In the meantime try fishing somewhere you haven’t been in a long time or explore a new trout stream. Maybe you will find a new favorite fishing spot. Many spots have been fishing well like the Henry’s Fork, Warm River, Robinson Creek, and Yellowstone Park.

Between fishing new spots and waiting for the South Fork to become fishable again come on down to the shop and pay us a visit. We have lots and lots of great new merchandise to check out. We just got  large shipment of Fishpond Acessories. Fishpond has lots of different styles of chest bags, fishing vest, and backspacks to carry all your gear. We have also got a huge selection of new T-Shirts from Simms, great new designs and styles. Lets not forget sun protection! Jimmys All Seasons Angler has a large selection of sun blocking merchandise. From natural sunblock to the Original Buff, to Shirts that are rated 30spf! We also have mosquito repelant to keep those nasty bugs from bitting you! As always come down and chat with us about fishing, and we are always excepting photos for our Photo Gallery, email them to [email protected].

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South Western Montana 6-22-09

The Madison River below Slide Inn is shaping up nicely.  Mayflies including PMDs and BWOs and PM caddis blooms are getting attention from fish. Big stonefly nymphs and San Juan worm patterns remain the best way to encounter the biggest fish. Hebgen Lake features an emergence of large midges along the north shoreline. along the southern parts of the lake smal leech and streamer patterns seem to bring best action.  Further west the Beaverhead River is in great shape and features a good PMD emergence.

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Small Streams 6-22-09

Our weekend rain keeps many of these higher than normal.  Some, however remain fishable. These include the “ever-fishable” Birch Creek, Warm River, Buffalo River and Portneuf River (above Pebble and Dempsey creeks). For all of these PMDs, sallys, caddis and attractor patterns in sizes 12-18 will work on top. Any standard nymph including princes, hare’s ears, copper Johns, and zug bugs, with and without beads and in small and medium sizes will work underneath.

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Henry’s Lake 6-22-09

Fishing remains slow, especially near shorelines.  Best thing to do is get a good supply of damselfly nymphs whether you “tie or buy”.   And get that intermediate line ready.  Come the end of this month and into July, the damselfly emergence will be a great chance for you to get into a fish of the year.

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Henry’s Fork 6-22-09

The lower river is the best fishing location.   Green drakes are out in the afternoon, then the gray drakes take over in the evening. PMDs and caddis are abundant at these times, too.  Use your favorite patterns for these.  Expect much boat traffic on the lower river until the South Fork “high tide” diminishes.  On the upper river the PMD emergence is the big event and there are plenty of caddis in many kinds. Green drakes have been sparse to non-existent.

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South Fork 6-22-09

As of this morning the South Fork has jumped to 22,200 cfs below Palisades Dam. The reservoir is full and now outflow will have to match inflow so the flows will probably go higher as Jackson Lake is a day or so from filling. The big question is if we are finally near the runoff peak and how long the inflows into Palisades will stay this high. We will report what we hear and see.

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