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South Fork 12/1

December 1, 2011
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South Fork

Flows have remained steady at 3,500 cfs. This is the lowest we should see the flows for the majority of the winter. Right now they seem to be matching outflow with the inflow of the reservoir. We can’t see any reason  for that to change any time soon.

Fishing has continued to hold steady and people are catching fish on dry flies. Midges have been hatching in decent numbers on the warmer days. I like to tie on a parachute Adams as an indicator dry fly and tie the midge behind it. Often times you will find the fish also eating your larger indicator fly. Nymphing is also working very well. Rubberlegs in a size 6 or 8. Tie a dropper about 24 inches below your rubberleg. Any bead head should do I prefer zebra midges and Blue wing olive nymphs this time of year. With the flows at this level there is plenty of wading access on the river as well. You can still float the river right now but as we continue to get more snow through the winter; the boat ramps will become snowed in and unusable.

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Today at Jimmy’s 12/1

December 1, 2011
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Today at Jimmy's

Today I am going to continue talking about Layering in cold weather under your waders. I have featured 2 “Today at Jimmy” posts about this subject. Find them by clicking on Day 1 and Day 2.

I have talked about the next to skin pieces and one Fleece piece. Today I want to feature 2 products from Patagonia. These pieces are typically worn as a layer over your next to skin clothing, or as outerwear on certain days.

The Patagonia R1 series is probably the best pieces of fleece produced period. Patagonia has developed a grid pattern fleece that is highly compressible and wicks moisture like nothing I have ever used before. Come into the shop and I can show you a demonstration of it’s moisture wicking power. The R1 pullover is a slim fit so if you like a little room in your fleece pieces I would advise you buy a size larger than your normal size.

The next item is the Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket. This is a jacket that can also be used in many different types of applications. I like to wear mine as a jacket, but it is also small enough to wear under my wading jacket and I don’t feel like I am over dressed. This jacket is windproof and water resistant. It is filled with a synthetic material called Prima-loft which makes it highly compressible but is very warm. A great thing about Prima-loft is it keeps you warm when it is wet and does not absorb moisture.

I personally own this piece in the pullover version and have used it for over a year now. I would not think of going on any outdoor trip without this piece of clothing. It is warm and it’s lightweight, which has proven useful on colder days rowing a drift boat for clients or relaxing around a campfire.

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Today at Jimmy’s 11/30

November 30, 2011
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Today at Jimmy's

We got a new tying product in that is really fun! Its the Fly Enhancer Rubber Legs. These are a silicone rubber leg, which means they will float. This can add a lot of action to your flies under the surface. There has been lots of talk about using these legs in all different types of patterns. Everett is using them for crawdad patterns for Small mouth Bass. I am looking at uses for Steelhead and Streamer flies, also options with my Chernobyl Ants. John Stenersen is going to be tying with them during his Saturday morning demo on the 17th of Dec. He is actually the one who turned us on to this new product from Hareline…Thanks John!

As you can see there are many different color options. I took some of the more natural subdue colors and added them to a simple little bugger I like to tie.

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Main Stem Snake River 11-26-2011

November 26, 2011
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Main Stem Snake River

Flows double or more than normal are making for tough wading along the river.  Safest fishing is from a boat where presenting streamer patterns on fast sink tip lines will be best bet for meeting those big browns and ‘bows.

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Henry’s Fork 11-26-2011

November 26, 2011
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Henry's Fork

The  river below Ashton Dam remains a bit discolored, but streamer patterns are working for those hardy souls getting out on the river.  Browns are migrating, and rainbows are stocking up for winter.   As we said on the South Fork report, pitching streamer patterns while moving around to find water where fish hole up helps keep one relatively warm. Yes, the river has good days for top water midging, too. On the upper river (check road conditions before going) snow from a foot or two to much more makes it tougher to get to Box Canyon or the Tubs to pitch streamers.

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South Fork 11-26-2011

November 26, 2011
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South Fork

Tim’s advice given in the 11-15-2011 report for the South Fork still holds good. Perhaps the most comfortable fishing now is pitching streamers because  constant casting helps keep you warm.  Tim is right: wading to sweet spots is less demanding in cold weather than all the messin’ around with getting  that boat in and out of the water, being out on the river with wind, and the risk of a storm coming in and having to get off the river, collecting everything, and getting it back on the road to home.  So consider wading to those great locations while being dressed accordingly.  It’s also a good idea to check with the USFS or BLM to learn road conditions on the lesser traveled roads along the river.

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Big Lost River 11-26-201

November 26, 2011
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Big Lost River

It’s a cold time of year in Big Lost River country, so dress accordingly if you plan to fish there.  During cloudy days some good BWO emergences remain, other than that most top water fishing is for trout taking midges. Small  (#16-20) bead head nymphs of your choice also work.  With flows below Mackay Dam at 200 cfs, water is ideal for wading, but sure is cold.

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Still Water 11-26-2011

November 26, 2011
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Still Water

Springfield is a convenient place to fish this time of year. Of all local reservoirs roads to it are most likely in good condition , and it does not ice over until late December or early January. Some years it never ices over completely.  Springfield was recently stocked with cookie cutter ‘bows running 14-18″.  They are not the prettiest fish in the world, nor are they real vigorous, but they are eager. Try small streamers, small prince nymphs with and without beads, small fly rod jigs, midge pupa under an indicator, scud patterns, or woolly buggers.

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Today at Jimmy’s 11/22

November 22, 2011
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Today at Jimmy's

I am going to take a break from our layering conversation for just a moment to feature a new fly box that we are carrying right now.

This is the Meiho Box. They come in 3 different sizes and come as a deep or shallow box. These are basically a extremely improved Plano box. You have removable dividers that allow you to choose the size of your individual compartment inside the box. I personally am in the process of switching to these boxes right now. When I got all my midges organized into a box I did the ultimate test. I shook the hell out of it. Than I gave it to my 2 year old daughter and told her to shake it up. Not one fly moved from its original compartment. Amazing right? The reason this doesn’t happen is because the lid to these boxes closes with a locking latch. This eliminates any space for small flies to travel from one compartment to the next.

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Today at Jimmy’s 11/17

November 17, 2011
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Today at Jimmy's

Layering is all about options and finding what works for you, however layering under your Waders and Wading Jacket is just as important as having a fly rod when you go fishing.Last post I was discussing “next to skin” options with the Simms Merino Wool top and bottom. Today I want to feature 2 synthetic options that fall into this “next to skin” category.

Simms has a product called the Waderwick Crew Neck and the Waderwick Bottom.  They are made with 100% Polyester, which is a fantastic synthetic material. Polyester does not absorb water it also regulates your body temperature by trapping heat. In warm weather it is extremely breathable and wicking moisture from the skin.

We also carry a product from Patagonia. Patagonia has been in the forefront for developing and producing this type of product for layering. Patagonia produces a product called Capilene. Capilene is the product that is often imitated and never quite duplicated. Pretty much all other outdoor companies that produce long underwear us Capilene as a model. Patagonia produces 3 levels of capilene and we carry the Cap 2 Zip Neck and Cap 2 bottoms in both Men’s and Woman’s styles.This is a product I have used for many years, long before I was working for Jimmy at the shop. I have used it for all types of outdoor activities from Snowboarding, hunting and now fishing.

Both products are very good and an essential pieces for any fisherman. Come into the shop and we can help you find whats right for you. The next post on this topic will be some more heavier options for layering. I am hoping to put together a video at the end of this subject that should pull everything together.

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