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Small Streams 3-6-12

March 6, 2012
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Small Streams

Several area streams are open to catch and release fishing until the Friday before Memorial Day weekend.  Consult 2012 fishing regulations to see a complete list of these streams.  Many offer good fishing before run off  begins. Fall River for a few miles above Chester is accessible from the adjacent county road.  There is some access on Lower Teton River where it divides into the north and south  forks north of  Teton City.  Midge and BWO life cycle patterns, small bead head nymphs, stonefly nymph, wooly bugger, and streamer pattens can be effective on these waters.

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Still Waters 3-6-12

March 6, 2012
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Still Water

Springfield Reservoir remains the star in the show here.  Almost all other waters remain iced over. Fishing success at Springfield has been best for those presenting midge pupa patterns under an indicator.  Experiment to find the taking depth.  Small prince nymphs, small fly rod jigs, and leech patterns on intermediate lines also produce.   With warming weather look for action to be more consistent.

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Big Lost River 3-6-12

March 6, 2012
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Big Lost River

Flow out of Mackay Dam is 135 cfs. This means the river is at a good level for wading and snow depth is not enough to limit access. Clear waters prevail. Midge pupa patterns of choice remain the best way to find action, but BWOs are coming out in good numbers.  It’s time to have their life cycle patterns available.   Small bead head patterns drifted through transition waters will always produce.

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Henry’s Fork 3-6-2012

March 6, 2012
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Henry's Fork

Flow from Ashton Dam is slightly higher than normal, steady, and water has little discolor.   Snow depth limits access at some locations, but with warmer weather coming up look for easier approach to the river soon.  Right now “midging ” is a great way to find action throughout the lower river.   BWOs will start emerging in significant numbers soon.  If you prefer to fish streamers, a productive approach has been to swing, dead drift and quartering downstream, black or brown mohair leeches (#6 or #8) on a sink tip or sinking (keep it tight!) line.  It’s almost like presenting soft hackled patterns, but for some reason it’s an effective approach this time of year.

This post has been edited from the original post date of 3-6-12 when we made mention of the access difficulties at Ashton dam due to construction. Remember that the Henry’s Fork is closed from Ashton Dam downstream to Vernon bridge until May 26th. Sorry if we confused anyone in our  inadvertent attempt to change the fishing regulations!

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