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Yellowstone Park 7-05-10

July 5, 2010
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Yellowstone Park

Only real change since our last report is that the Firehole River is warming to levels where fish are having trouble getting enough dissolved oxygen to live comfortably.  So let’s give ’em a break until we cool off during the Fall season.   Other than that, looks like the Lamar River is the last of Park streams to clear up to join most other Park streams being in great fishing shape.  Through the season Beula Lake will offer some of the fastest fishing in the Park.   Some easily approached and great smaller streams in the Park are now in good shape.  These include Cascade, Polecat, Cougar, Crawfish, Fan, Spirea, Indian, Obsidian, Tower, and Lava creeks.  Get in touch with us or stop by the shop to get information on where and how to fish these great Park waters.

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Still Waters 7-05-10

July 5, 2010
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Still Water

None are spectacular yet, but best is yet to come as damselflies are beginning  to move just about everywhere.  Springfield seems to be the slowest of the bunch.

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Small Streams 7-05-10

July 5, 2010
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Small Streams

They are all in top shape!  The Teton River is now dropping, and big stoneflies are out in the canyon.   Ar you looking for less turbulent waters this time of year?  You can find very interesting fishing on Robinson Creek with brookies, browns, cutts, and ‘bows present. This time of year a 14-15″ one of these is a braggin’ fish, but in the fast water, they are pure fun. Afternoons & evenings are best.  Then you have a choice of what patterns to fish: the caddis life cycle, beetles & ants, lingering green drakes & golden stones, or PMDs.   Traditional attractors work very well on this riffle and run treasure.  On most other streams PMDs, beetles & ants, lingering sallys & golden stoneflies, and caddisflies are attracting fish: Warm River, Buffalo River, Upper Portneuf River;  Birch, Beaver, Medicine Lodge, Stump, Jackknife creeks. Now that all South Fork and Palisades Reservoir tribs, and the upper Blackfoot River drainage are open the choice of smaller waters increases.  Get in touch with us or come in to learn more about this wonderful choice of waters and how to fish them.

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Henry’s Lake 7-05-10

July 5, 2010
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Henry's Lake

The cool, wet spring has slowed activity, but damselfly nymphs are beginning to move. That means big time action somewhere on the lake soon.  As we suggested in our last report on the lake, the west side should soon be a good choice to find action from fish taking damselfly nymph patterns.  For now creek mouths, especially around Targhee Creek, is the best place for action.

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Today at Jimmy’s 7/5

July 5, 2010
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Today at Jimmy's

We have been really busy getting everyone outfitted to go fishing these past weeks and I kinda forgot to update Today at Jimmy’s sorry to all of you who check this regularly. Couple items to bring to your attention.

Gear

We have a great selection of rods and reels in the shop right now.  We have rods and reels that meet all levels of anglers and pocketbooks. Speaking of economical rods we have the deal of the century…seriously! Right now we have the Redington Red Fly 2 with a Redington Reel and Rio line on sale right now! Here’s the details… This is a 4 piece rod with a lifetime warranty. The reel is spooled up with backing and line all you need to do is tie a fly on and go fishing. It also comes with a rod and reel case. Regular price on this item is $300, we are selling them at $175. If you are a beginner, seasoned pro who needs a back up rod, it doesn’t matter this is a great deal!

Shop Talk

If you haven’t been in the shop in the last month than you haven’t met Everett. Everett is helping us out this summer while Rollin and I are on the River guiding. Everett hails from Rexburg, and loves to fish. He loves fishing stillwater, and has an obsession for Smallmouth Bass and Carp! Everett is happy to help anyone figure out how to catch fish on any piece of water. Check out his employee questionnaire here. Come in and meet Everett!

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Henry’s Fork 7/5

July 5, 2010
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Henry's Fork

Fishing on the Henry’s Fork continues to be the better dry fly fishing in our area. Good numbers of Green Drakes and Grey Drakes have been hatching on the river. Pale Morning Duns and Caddis have also been hatching in good numbers. Don’t forget about the Golden Stones, Yellow Sallies and the Flavs. This is a great time to be fishing the Henry’s Fork Right now.

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South Fork 7/5

July 5, 2010
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South Fork

Salmon Flies have not yet started to hatch. Yellow sallies, and some Caddis are working on the Lower river. People have found success with fishing dries below Byington boat ramp. Small Sitmulators and Elk Hair Caddis. I’m not a fortune teller but I would expect Salmon Flies to be out on the lower river by mid week. Cooler water, and air temps have pushed this hatch back and at this point it is late. The majority of hatches on the other streams and rivers in our area have been late this year. Nymphing is still producing fish in good numbers. Red San Juan worms have been really effective through the canyon.

Flows were decreased this morning to 14,600 cfs. This should help the fishing and the big bugs start hatching. We will keep you updated on the latest. I have guys fishing today who will report to me this evening on the current status of the river and whats going on.

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Henry’s Fork 7-03-10

July 3, 2010
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Henry's Fork

Gray drakes are emerging evenings on the lower river. So far there does not seem to be the huge numbers like last year’s event.  But there are enough of drakes to make a visit close to the Chester backwaters worthwhile.  Look for flavs to begin emerging and attracting fish soon on the Harriman reach.    Right now evening brown drake hatches are on going.  The river at and just above the Wood Road 16 access is a prime location.   With all the excitement over the progression of mayfly emergences here, most folks overlook that ant and beetle patterns can be effective just about any time.   Enough said!

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