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Today at Jimmy’s 3/13

March 13, 2012
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Today at Jimmy's

We got our first shipment from SIMMS for spring 2012! We have some really cool new items in the shop. First of all I want to show you the new Flyte jacket. This is a softshell jacket with WindStopper. Some of yo might be thinking whats the difference between the WindStopper Softshell and the new Flyte?” Well first of all the price is less for the new Flyte. However with the reduction of price you loose some of the features like storage space in the form of pockets on the jacket. The new Flyte jacket is basically a streamlined version for those angler who don’t need or want all the pockets and technical features offered in the Windstopper Softshell.

We also got a new selection of Simms hats, including the flex fit Derek Deyoung hat that has been super popular and very hard to find. We have them in Gray and Black. Come grab one while supplies last.

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Henry’s Fork 3/13

March 13, 2012
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Henry's Fork

Fishing on the Henry’s Fork has remained steady. Midges have been hatching and anglers are finding success on the surface. Nymphing is still the most productive throughout the day. Stonefly nymphs in a size 6 or 8 have been effective. Blue Wing Olives should start hatching anytime now. I would make sure I have BWO nymphs and dries in my box. Floating still seems to be a bit of a challenge right now because of the snow banks at the boat ramps, when this changes we will report on it.

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Big Lost River 3-13-12

March 13, 2012
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Big Lost River

Flow out of Mackay remains at 135 cfs. Good flow for wading & water is clear. Midges galore and BWOs coming on.  So bring life cycle patterns for these plus small bead head nymphs.

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Still Waters 3-13-12

March 13, 2012
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Still Water

We fished Springfield Reservoir last Friday. Beautiful almost wind-free day, but to our surprise water temp was about 44 Deg. F.  No wonder our feet below the pontoon boats began to ache after an hour or so.  Very few rises and very scarce midge population on the surface.  Best method to catch action was a SLOW troll of a small (#10) bead head peacock leech.  All fish were ‘bows in the 17-21 inch range with one small brown. Stories have it of some large browns now present  here.

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South Fork 3-13-12

March 13, 2012
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South Fork

The flows have been increasing during the past week and are up to 5050 cfs at Irwin and 6000 at Heise.  There is some muddy low elevation run off draining into the river from Antelope Flat  which gives the river a nice green color (good for streamer fishing) by the time it reaches Heise.  Flow out of Palisades Dam will be below 6000 cfs through April because of bridge construction going on just below the dam.  The bridge is being constructed to decrease traffic flow across the dam.   In May flow out of the dam may be up 12000 to 15000 cfs depending on weather and runoff conditions.  By June flows could increase to around 20000, again depending on weather and run-off rates.

We are seeing good hatches of midges and have been using Harrop Fluttering Midges and Kingrey”s Lowrider Midges on top. Under the surface we have been using effectively Bennett’s rubber legs, zebra midge nymphs, and golden stone nymphs.  Of the streamer patterns that we’ve tried olive or tan sculpzillas seem best especially when presented on thirty foot sink tip or full sink lines.

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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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South Fork 2/27

February 27, 2012
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South Fork

Fishing conditions on the South Fork has not changed much since our last post. On the warm days the fish have been active. Nymphing egg patterns, rubberlegs and beadhead nymphs are your best options for catching fish. Day to day fishing seems to be hit and miss. Some days its really good and others it can be really slow. I would just shoot for those overcast days above 32 degrees. We have not seen or been informed of huge midge hatches yet. However there is defiantly some midge action going on. Look for small rises in the slow moving water when midges are hatching.

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