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Still Water 7-30-12

July 30, 2012
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Still Water

As Bruce stated in our last fishing report, irrigation demands have left a lot of lakes down south with very little water. Surface temps on all these lakes are over 70 degrees and have been for a long time. I personally would not recommend fishing any of the lakes down south right now, unless you plan on keeping what you catch. With the water being so warm for so long, even a fish you revive is probably not going to make it. The Sand Creek Ponds surface temps are hovering right around 70 degrees and the fishing seems to have slowed down there as well. This will surely change once things start to cool down in the area, but for now it may be best to hit the river or head north for your stillwater fix. We are just starting to hear of some gulper activity up on Hebgen, so heading up there may be a good bet. Another good bet this time of year is chasing some bass. The heat doesn’t bother bass like it does trout. If you have never fly fished for bass before you should try it out, it can be addicting! We have a lot of good bass water in the area. There are a few guys in the shop who get after bass and would be glad to show you some things to get you going.

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Henry’s Lake 7-30-12

July 30, 2012
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Henry's Lake

Henrys is fishing good right now. Most of the action seems to be around Duck and Targhee creek in water from 5-12ft. Use any of your favorite leech patterns, but carry some smaller flies like the mity mouse and Henry’s Lake PT, scuds are always a good bet as well. There seems to be a real lack of big fish up there this year. There a lot of fish being caught, but not many of the big guys that have made Henry’s so famous. Most attribute this to an over stocking of the lake which can be quickly corrected, others are blaming ice fishing. Only time will tell, but the lake is fishing well regardless.

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Today at Jimmy’s 7-30-12

July 30, 2012
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Today at Jimmy's

Alright today I want to tell you guys about a new fly tying material we now have in the shop. They are called hopplze and are a cool metallic stick on eye to add on to your favorite hopper pattern. We have these in four different colors and three different sizes, this is a cool product that can spice up those old hopper patterns. Come check them out!

 

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Henry’s Fork 7-28-12

July 28, 2012
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Fishing Reports, Henry's Fork

It’s time to use terrestrial patterns on the upper river.  Caddis swarms and AM diminishing spinner falls still happen, but those ant, beetle, horsefly, and hopper patterns seem most effective. Want to fish Box Canyon?  During daytime you will share it with innertubers and rafters.  So fish there very early in the day or fish from dinner time to twilight.  Bead head nymphs and terrestrial patterns presented tight to the bank still work.  On overcast days any kind of big stonefly nymph will attract interest.

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Small Streams 7-28-12

July 28, 2012
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Fishing Reports, Small Streams

Those with good overhead cover are at their fishing best right now.  Almost every one will have an evening caddis swarm, and you can bet that during daytime terrestrial patterns will be effective on all of them.  A few, like Beaver, Birch and Medicine Lodge creeks will have tricos for some good morning fishing . And best of all most will not be crowded. Come in to chat with us about choosing a small stream that is sure to offer you a great time.

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Still Waters 7-28-12

July 28, 2012
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Fishing Reports, Still Water

There is a possibility that both Chesterfield and Treasureton reservoirs could be drawn down to levels that will support very few fish.  So even though these are at low levels now and have warmed up, consider an early morning or evening visit to either that may not have a good number of carry overs for next year.

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Yellowstone Park 7-28-12

July 28, 2012
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Fishing Reports, Yellowstone Park

On any of the Park’s meadow streams, ie Lamar, Bechler, Madison, Fall, Lewis, Gibbon rivers, Boundary, Duck, Slough, Obsidian, Soda Butte creeks, its time to be the “Henry’s Fork Hunchback”.  It’s a great time of the season to be on this type of water.  But low, clear slow flowing water offers less overhead cover in mid summer, so fish are more skittish.  Keep out of sight as much as possible and do everything you can to present those terrestrial patterns with a natural drift.  Also best times for success are early and late in the day.

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Today at Jimmy’s 7-26-12

July 26, 2012
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Today at Jimmy's

Steelhead maniacs rejoice, we now have the third Skagit Master DVD in the shop. Just like the previous two films in the series, this one promises to be another good one. The great thing about the Skagit Master series is the different topics that are covered in each DVD. Skagit Master 3 focuses on fly design for steelhead. This is not your ordinary tying film though, they examine flies under various light and dark conditions and even use a flow tank to demonstrate the flies action in water. I have seen this video a few times now and there really is some awesome, informative material on it. Come check it out!

 

 

 

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South Fork 07-25-12

July 25, 2012
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South Fork

Yesterday Bruce called the Bureau of Reclamation and reported on the fishing report that flows will stay at or near 13,500 cfs for at least two  to three more weeks. In August we usually start to see the emergence of the wingless golden stones that a lot of folks refer to as mutant stones. The mutants generally emerge after the water starts to drop and more cobblestone is exposed.  With water level not dropping it may delay the goldens activity for awhile.  On the flip side we should have great year of hopper fishing. With a warm and dry spring we have a large hopper crop. Combine that with the dry vegetation conditions that will concentrate the hoppers next to greener bank vegetation and the river is bank full is why I’m thinking it could be great hopper fishing year.

Meanwhile the river continues to fish well.  There are a lot of different insects hatches so you could see everything from Pale Morning duns, to sallies, golden stones, and caddis in the late evenings.

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Henry’s Fork 7-25-12

July 25, 2012
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Henry's Fork

We wanted to pass on the following information  from Kim at the Henry’s Fork Foundation concerning the boat ramp at Ashton.

All – We just received word from IDFG that the boat take-out at Ashton Reservoir will be completely closed on Thursday, July 26.  They will be seal-coating the parking lot and road down to the ramp that day.

 

Please share this information.  -Kim

 

Kim Ragotzkie

Stewardship Director, Henry’s Fork Foundation

& Hold the Line Project Coordinator, High Country RC&D

208-652-3567 office

208-569-9775 cell

 

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