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Henry’s Lake 7-19-10

July 19, 2010
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Henry's Lake

The damselfly emergence has been spotty so far.  Some locations along the west and east shoreline have produced, but the peak of the hatch has gone by for the year.  Best fishing is around east side creek mouths with Targhee Creek leading the way. It gets crowded in front of the creek, so get there early and expect that you will accumulate company if you catch fish.  Mighty mite, Henry’s Lake renegade, and small California leeches are amongst the taking patterns.  Howard Creek mouth is not as crowded, but there are not as many fish.

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Small Streams 7-19-10

July 19, 2010
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Small Streams

Again, with all these currently in top conditions, it is tough to pass on details for each.   Suffice it to say that traditional attractor patterns in sizes  like #12 -#18 will catch fish in all places. Where flows are slower it becomes more important to simulate the insects that are available.  For most of these waters at this time of year that means PMD, yellow sally and caddis life cycle patterns.  Many of these waters also have a few golden stoneflies around, and terrestrials such as ants and beetles.  Streams with slower reaches  also have damselflies.  Flavs are showing up on a few streams. The hopper season is just around the corner, so begin adding small hopper patterns to your fly box, and be sure that the color of these matches that of the vegetation where you will use them.  Fishing particularly good right now are the Blackfoot River above the reservoir, Robinson Creek, Teton River in the Basin and around the Hog Hollow Bridge, Sinks streams (Beaver, Medicine Lodge, Sawmill Creek-Little Lost River), Warm River below the spring, Tincup Creek, Jackknife Creek, and Stump Creek.  For specific information on these and other streams, get in touch with us.

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Still Water 7/16

July 16, 2010
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Still Water

Fishing on Chesterfield continues to be VERY good. Yesterday 7-15 was an unreal day of fishing, get up there while its hot!  There are some huge fish in the reservoir and your almost certainly guaranteed an aerial display.  The fish are hitting a variety of flies including leeches, damsels, chironomids, snails, you name it. Concentrate on fishing the before mentioned bugs on floating or intermediate sinking lines. The fish are up in the water column so a fast sinking line isn’t necessary.

One thing about Stillwater, change your presentation frequently! Very rarely can you catch fish on one presentation all day. The fish are constantly moving, especially in lakes, so you need to move as well. Sinking lines early and indicators later in the day is a good regime to follow.

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Main Stem Snake River 7-15-10

July 15, 2010
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Main Stem Snake River

The main stem from Idaho Falls down to American falls has dropped to normal summer levels. The water is clear and is this stretch of river offers some great streamer fishing and even some caddis and pale morning dun hatches.

Access is somewhat limited if you don’t have a boat but there is some access near bridges or adjacent roads. When streamer fishing we like to use a type VI 15 foot sinking tip or150 to 200 grain 24 foot tip. Fish the deeper runs and and around any log piles or structures. Also fish the slower inside bends that are 4 to 6 feet in depth. They don’t look productive but fish through them quickly because sometimes trout move into these areas  to chase minnows.

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South Fork 07-15-10

July 15, 2010
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South Fork

The big stoneflies are in the upper canyon near Conant. The fishing is very good and should stay that way for quite awhile. Palisades Reservoir is still at 96% capacity which will keep the water cool for most of the Summer. Cool water means steady hatches of Pale Morning Duns long after the stones are gone.

While most anglers have switched to dries some of the bigger fish have been caught on a rubber leg/golden stone combination. This goes for all stretches of the river. If you start early (6 am) before the hatches start consider a big streamer on a sink tip line. River flow is 12,500 cfs and steady.

Hey guys over the weekend some guys lost some equipment on the South Fork.  A black Ross reel attached to a Sage Sp, along with a Winston Boron and green colored Galvan reel. If anyone has any information, please call us at the shop and we will return it to its owner. If you haven’t heard or seen anything, keep your eyes peeled for the before mentioned items.

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Yellowstone Park 7-15-10

July 15, 2010
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Yellowstone Park

Except for the Firehole River, all streams are in best fishing shape.   Fall River Basin streams feature afternoon PMD and sally hatches and evening brown drakes.  Green drakes are  pretty much finished on these. The Lamar River has cleared and is a good choice with caddis, PMDs, golden stones, and sallys attracting fish.   The Gibbon River around Norris Jct. is a small stream but the browns, ‘bows, rainbows and a very few grayling are quite active there. Try PMD and sally life cycle patterns.  Speaking of small streams: Obsidian, Indian and Panther creeks are loaded with small but aggressive  brookies.    Do you have an entry level person or one that must stay away from challenging terrain?  Take very light weight equipment, PMD life cycle,  caddis, sally and attractor patterns (all in sizes 12-18), and try one of these easily approached streams.  You might experience some of the fastest fishing in the Park. On all these waters and others in the Park, be sure to have beetle and ant patterns.  Good hopper fishing is soon in the future.  And remember, for fast still water fishing in the Park, nothing beats Beula Lake.

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HENRY’S LAKE 7/13

July 13, 2010
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Henry's Lake

HENRY’S LAKE:

Bright spots on Henry’s Lake right now are in the Targhee and Howard Creek areas. Leeches such as the California , Halloween and Henry’s olive red have been the “go to” flies.  BS’s Mighty Mouse has also been a timely favorite . Intermediate and # 2 sinking lines have been the most consistent way in which to catch fish.

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Still Water 7/13

July 13, 2010
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Still Water

CHESTERFIELD RESERVOIR:

Wow, Chesterfield is “HOT”. The Damsel flies are coming off even better than ever! The lake is being drawn down a bit, but the water is still in great shape.

Intermediate lines in the morning and evening and indicators and floating lines as the day warms up are really the ticket. Fish your best Damsel pattern, but don’t forget all of the other foods in the lake that the fish are eating right now also. Callibaetis nymphs, scuds, snails, leeches, chironomids and the ever present damsel fly are all great bets.

These are some of the strongest fish that I have ever caught-what a truly fun experience!

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Today at Jimmy’s 7/13

July 13, 2010
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Today at Jimmy's

Its officially summertime here in Southeastern Idaho. The weather has been great and the so has the fishing. We have some great fishing to come throughout the  entire summer. As you come into the shop this summer you will notice we have really beefed up our fly selection. We added a second tier to the fly bins allowing us to display and carry almost 50% more flies from our previous inventory. If you haven’t noticed the new addition come check it out.

Parker Stenerson has been helping out in the shop this summer. Parker is the son of John Stenerson who worked for us here at Jimmy’s for over 10 years. John is an accomplished fisherman and has been teaching Parker the ropes his entire life. Parker has a great understanding of the rivers, streams, and Lakes in our area. He is more than will to help you find that special spot or lead you to a good fly pattern to have a great day fishing. Parker gets to fish a lot and knows his stuff. Did I mention he is a Pro Staff member for Scientific Anglers, Lamson Waterworks Reels and St Croix Rods. You can find Parker in the shop in the mornings helping customers get flies picked out for a great day on the river.

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Henry’s Fork 7/13

July 13, 2010
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Henry's Fork

Picking your water and what time you fish is very important to catching fish on the Henry’s Fork right now. The Box Cayon is nymphing really good. There are Caddis and Golden Stones on top as well. The Ranch is fishing very good in the mornings and evenings with Pale Morning Duns and Caddis. Warm River to Ashton the fish are eating stimulators, chernobyl ants, nymphs, PMD’s and Caddis. The fishing below Ashton Dam has slowed down quite a bit, and your best fishing in the evening hours. There is a good Spinner Fall of Pale Morning Duns, and there have been good Caddis hatches in the late afternoon. Expect things to be somewhat slow on the lower Henry’s Fork until we get some weather or the Hoppers start flying.

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