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Today at Jimmy’s 9-23-09

September 23, 2009
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Today at Jimmy's

Today we have put a lot of our clothing on the sale rack for closeout. We have clothes from Columbia, Simms and Cloudveil. We have some really great gear at some great prices up to 50% off! If you have needed some new fishing gear now is the time to take advantage of this sale.

Fly Tiers! We have put together a bag of goodies. We call it the Jimmy’s All Seasons Angler Grab Bag! There is about $25 worth of tying material in the Grab bag. We are selling the bags with tax included for $4! Sorry no peaking, or cherry picking! You will find these bags have great material in them and worth more than $4!

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South Fork 9-23-09

September 23, 2009
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South Fork

Flows on the South Fork have continued to stay steady at 7100 cfs. Nymphing is still your best option for catching fish during the day. Hoppers and Foam Ants are working well in the mornings and the evenings. There has been a good Mahogany hatch in the evenings as well. As we continue to move deeper into fall the Blue Wing Olives will start to hatch on the overcast days.

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Yellowstone Park Waters 9-21-09

September 21, 2009
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Yellowstone Park

A few Hebgen lake browns & bows are showing up in the Madison River inside the Park.  Likewise, browns are beginning to move in the Lewis River system.  Best place to find these are in the river between Lewis & Shoshone lakes and at the Lewis Lake outlet.  Action on the Firehole River is picking up thanks to cooling waters and BWO and caddisflies.  Terrestrrial patterns remain effective on all Fall River Basin streams and on those of the Lamar River drainage at the northeast corner of the Park.  The Gallatin River remains a good choice for presenting classic attractor patterns. The fastest action in Park waters can still be found on Beula, Cascade and Riddle lakes.  Use small leech and small beadhead nymph patterns for wet flies. Use midge and callibaetis patterns for dry fly action here.

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Southwestern Montana 9-21-09

September 21, 2009
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South Western Montana

It’s the time of year when action picks up in Elk, Cliff, Hidden and Wade lakes. Gulpers are still active in shallow waters, and big streamers on ultra fast sinking lines might bring a fish of the season from deeper waters.   Clark Canyon offers streamer action in deeper waters and repsonses to midge pupa patterns under an indicator in shallows.  The Beaverhead River is a bit spotty.  Some gulpers remain active in Hebgen and Quake lakes.  Streamer fishing is picking up on the Madison River from Slide Inn to Ennis.

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Still Waters 9-21-09

September 21, 2009
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Still Water

Water is being stored in many of these including Chesterfield, Daniels, Hawkins, Twin Lakes, and Twenty-Four Mile reservoirs.  This bodes well for next year.   For all the above waters and for Springfiled as well, leeches in fall colors and midge pupa patterns below indicators are the best way for action.  One place we did not have much to report on is Treasureton Reservoir which is still in a recovery mode from the late winter fish kill of two years ago. Next year should be different as Treasureton should return to its record of being a great still water fishery.

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Small Streams 9-21-09

September 21, 2009
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Small Streams

Thanks to our great late summer weather, many of these still offer good fishing.  The South Fork and Salt River tribs, Robinson and Bitch creeks are some of these. Terrestrial, caddis, and attractor patterns are best. The same applies to Warm River, Teton River, and lower Fall River.   Birch Creek trout still respond to terrestrial and BWO patterns.  The Portneuf River is low, clear and tougher fishing because  water is being stored in Chesterfield Reservoir.  There are several other small waters to try.  Get in touch with us or drop in to get information on fishing these.

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Big Lost River 9-21-09

September 21, 2009
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Big Lost River

Flow out of Mackay Dam is between 300 & 350 cfs. That’s quite a bit higher than normal, but the river still can be waded with caution.  Midges, BWO and terrestrial patterns are the best for top water action.  Small bead head nymphs will bring the best action below.  Look for the lower flows, cooler temps, and shorter days of October to bring improved fishing.

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Mainstem Snake River 9-21-09

September 21, 2009
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Main Stem Snake River

Streamer fishing is picking up and water flows are dropping.  During overcast days look for consistent BWO and midge activity.  There are great locations for float fishing.  Some  we can suggest are: from the power plant above Idaho Falls to the old dog pound, from the Shelley area to Firth, From Firth to Blackfoot, from Tilden Bridge to McTucker.  For wading the river is most approachable below Blackfoot where flows are around 1500 cfs.  Remember that the Reservation side of the river begins where the Blackfoot River enters.  You cannot fish below here, but the far side of the river can be waded inside the high water mark.

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Henry’s Fork 9-21-09

September 21, 2009
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Henry's Fork

The wonderful late summer has slowed the fall mayfly emergence here.   We are getting colder night times, and stormy skies will be more frequent. This means the consistent BWO action and mahogany duns are coming, and streamer fishing will pick to make up for slowing action from terrestrial insects.   For now hoppers, caddis & streamers in the evening are the best way to find action.

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Henry’s Lake 9-21-09

September 21, 2009
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Henry's Lake

Fishing here has been inconsistent, but with October coming on look for a change for the better.  Best fishing will be in the shallows. To be ready for the great fall fishing here, be sure you have an intermediate line and a good amount (at least 50 yards) of backing.   Stout leaders will also be best, that is 2X, 1X.   Be sure you have a good selection of leech patterns in fall colors: that is halloweens, peacocks, Californias, and mohairs.  Remembering that the lake is quite cold, be sure you have plenty of insulation for the long periods of being in the water.

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