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September 2016

Jimmy's All Seasons Angler / 2016 / September (Page 3)

South Fork 9-6-16

The stormy day we had on Sunday produced a BWO emergence in the canyon and below. So  it looks like the BWO and Mahogany dun activity is getting a start. Riffle fishing seems to be slowing, but with these events it can pick up.  Currently presenting soft hackled patterns in the riffles may bring a better chance for action.

The flow out of Palisades Dam has been consistent (about 9500 cfs) for several days, Consider, however that the thermal effect of water coming out of the dam during draw-down times, like now, diminishes by the time flow reaches Heise. This means the river can be cooler in its lower portion which can impact the density of aquatic insect hatches.

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Yellowstone Park 9-3-16

The south entrance is now open. The lightning caused 7000 acre Buffalo Fire, northeast of Tower Junction, has closed day use of the Slough Creek area including primitive camp sites and Slough Creek Campground.  Access to Duck Creek is impacted by the Boundary Fire north of West Yellowstone.

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Henry’s Fork 9-3-16

Not a lot of change since our last report.  From Last Chance to Riverside early AM trico spinner patterns AM bring action.  Then as the day progresses presenting terrestrial patterns, especially those of the honey ant takes over for the same. We need more cool weather for fish activity to pick up on the river below Ashton Dam.

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Southwestern Montana 9-3-16

Several hoot owl stream restrictions have been lifted and part of the Yellowstone River has been re-opened to recreational use. Go to the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks web site for more information on these actions.

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South Fork 9-3-16

Flow out of Palisades Dam was dropped to about 9500 cfs last Tuesday. That’s still a bit higher than normal, and Palisades Reservoir is at about 27% of capacity. That percentage means more drops in flow are coming soon and for sure. Slamming the banks with chernobyl and hopper patterns and hopper-dropper combinations and two-nymph rigs drifted into riffles seem to be most productive ways to fishing success currently.  Early AMs are the times when mutant stonefly patterns are successful.

Be aware that there is a fire in Black Canyon at the end of the river road above Heise.

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