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Today at Jimmy’s 8-24-12

August 24, 2012
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Today at Jimmy's

It is that time of year again. Companies are coming out with new gear, so we are closing out the old! We have our sale rack set up outside the shop with some great items from both Simms and Patagonia. Just a few items out there include some layering/underwear from Simms and a lightweight rain jacket from Patagonia. There is lots more on the rack though, so make sure you come check it out.

 

We will be covering some of the new gear we have received early next week so be sure to check back with us online.

 

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South Fork 8-24-12

August 24, 2012
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South Fork

 

The flow is still stable at 10,900 cfs.  If you are willing to be a member of the Dawn Patrol there is some good fishing from daylight until 9 or 10 am with chernobyls and hoppers.  Monday night’s drop in the water made some of the riffles appear which has improved the mayfly hatches and fishing. Overall we have been experiencing better fishing the past week in addition to more consistent reports from anglers who are coming into the shop.

With each drop in the flow we should see more of the wingless golden stones emerge so the chernobyl patterns should continue to fish well.  Finally consider fishing a small terrestrial (ant or beetle) about two feet behind a bigger hopper or chernobyl. Try this two fly  technique latter in the day especially if fish  look at the fly and then turn away.

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Today at Jimmy’s 8-21-12

August 21, 2012
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Today at Jimmy's

Two things today guys. First off, we have the new drake in the shop! As you all know, they go really quick, so come get yours before we are out.

 

Second is a new fly box we are carrying in the shop from Anglers Image they call their “slim boxes”.  These are great new boxes that will enable you to carry a bunch of flies while adding minimal bulk to your vest/pack/pocket. The boxes are only 1/2″ thick and have various styles of slit foam to hold everything from small/medium size streamers to tiny midge patterns. They are also clear allowing you to see everything in your box without opening it up. Come on into the shop and check out these awesome all-around boxes!

 

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Southwestern Montana 8-21-12

August 21, 2012
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Fishing Reports, South Western Montana

So far this season the gulpers on Hebgen Lake have been rather spotty in their activity. No one knows for sure why, but there are a lot of discussions out there on the subject.  The peak of activity is usually right about now.  Some good advise seems that moving around from location to location as the days go by can bring more success.

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Small Streams 8-21-12

August 21, 2012
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Fishing Reports, Small Streams

Now is a great time to try small streams for action and a good measure of solitude. Off the beaten path, the Salt River tributaries coming out of Idaho are worthy of  a visit.  Jackknife, Tincup, Stump, Tyhee, and Crow creeks are mainly cutthroat fisheries, but all have more or less brown trout.  South Fork of  Tincup Creek is all cutts.  Early in the day tricos can be seen on each, and by mid day terrestrial patterns bring action, later caddis swarms bring action. Traditional attractor patterns in smaller sizes always work.  Lightweight rods (2 to 4 weight) are ideal for each. For sure most of the fish run small, but some large specimens are present and can really fool you.

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Big Lost River 8-21-12

August 21, 2012
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Big Lost River, Fishing Reports

Early in the day trico hatches (females) and spinner fall (males) is making for good fishing. Wading conditions in the river below the dam are good, too.  Switch to terrestrial patterns as the tricos ease off later in the morning.

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Yellowstone Park 8-21-12

August 21, 2012
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Fishing Reports, Yellowstone Park

Trico emergences are making for good early in the day fishing on the Madison River and on Fall River Basin streams. It all ends before noon. After that, switch to terrestrial patterns and hope for a cumulus build-up.  The Gallatin River along Highway 191 is fishing very well  if you can find a spot in a pull-out. Early AM trico activity is good.  Afterwards a switch to terrestrial and traditional attractor patterns works.  Later in the day, switch over to dry caddis patterns. The same will work on nearby Grayling Creek, and fewer  folks will be fishing there.

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Still Waters 8-21-12

August 21, 2012
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Fishing Reports, Still Water

Some of the best still water fishing in the area is in the Trude Bay-Grizzly Springs area of Island Park Reservoir.  Bloodworm patterns under indicators work when the taking depth is found.  Springfield Reservoir is also offering some good fishing. For a change of pace there, try offering dry damselfly patterns. They seem to work well, even when the wind kicks up.

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Henry’s Fork 8-21-12

August 21, 2012
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Fishing Reports, Henry's Fork

We have not heard of a resolution to repairing the leaking coffer dam above the Ashton Dam. When such a resolution appears, we will post it here.  Not much change to fishing action on the river has happened since our last report.  An increase in day to day thundershower activity sure would help.

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South Fork 8-21-12

August 21, 2012
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Fishing Reports, South Fork

Flow out of Palisades Dam was dropped to 11,000 cfs last night. Let’s see what impact is on fishing, especially in riffles.  Several dead or troubled whitefish have been spotted in the river below Byington.  Reason for this situation is presently unknown.  But IDF&G requests if you encounter whitefish in trouble on the river, but still alive, retrieve them if possible.  Pack them on ice (Don’t freeze ’em!) and  take to the IDF&G office on Commerce Drive.   IDF&G is conducting analyses on collected whitefish in attempts to solve this situation.

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