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Yellowstone Park 10-04-2011

October 4, 2011
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Yellowstone Park

It  is now streamer fly season on most Park rivers and on Shoshone and Lewis lakes.  Big browns are migrating on these, and in the case of the Madison River drainage they are accompanied by a fall rainbow run.  So break out those six and seven weight rods and sink tip lines for rivers, or intermediate lines for the lakes.  Have somber and bright patterns in the fly box, and a good camera to record the beautiful colors these fish put on to announce their migration.  Also be prepared for  stormy weather.

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Henry’s Lake 10-04-2011

October 4, 2011
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Henry's Lake

Fishing remains great and this colder weather will only improve it.  Look for more fish moving into shallow water such as around the north shore and the southwest corner.   Also with more hunting opportunities and the oncoming steelhead season crowds will diminish.

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Today at Jimmy’s 10/3

October 3, 2011
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Today at Jimmy's

Well I am back in the shop after and exhausting summer of guiding on the South Fork. Its always good to be back in the shop and see all of you after a few months of rowing and dodging hooks. I wanted to inform you all about some new products we have for the Fall.

Simms some awesome gear out right now for layering on those cold Fall and Winter days. We have some Merino Wool long underwear and a new wool sweater. Lets not forget the insulated fishing pants from Simms, great for wearing to and from the river and can be used like fleece pants under your waders.

Patagonia has some new gear in as well. We have brought in their famous Down Sweater and the Nano Puff Jacket. These are great jackets for insulation under a wading jacket or just fishing on a cold morning.

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South Fork 10/3

October 3, 2011
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South Fork

Flows on the South Fork have remained steady at 7,000 cfs. Bug activity is very sparse on the sunny days. If you get an overcast day or rain look for Blue Wing Olives and Mahogany Duns hatching in good numbers. There is still  mutant stones around and fish are still eating them when presented against the bank. I have been fishing droppers from my dry fly 2-3 feet. That has been an effective depth for the bead head nymph. Red and Black Zebra Midges have been the most effective patterns as well as an assortment of Mayfly nymph patterns.

The fall colors are gorgeous right now take the time to go fish the South Fork just for the scenery.

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South Fork 09-29-11

September 29, 2011
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South Fork

There have been two drops of 1,000 cfs  each the past two days bringing the flow down to 7,000. When we get drops in the flow it exposes more of the cobble stone rock and another emergence of the wingless golden stones occurs. One of the best times to fish the  golden stone/chernobyl  type flies is early in the morning from first light untillate morning.

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South Fork 9/27

September 27, 2011
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South Fork

Fishing on the South Fork has been changing day to day. The Upper section through Swan Valley seems to be a little temperamental from day to day. One day it will be on fire and the next nothing. I have found fishing through the Canyon early in the morning hours has been productive throwing streamers and twitching Chernobyl Ants. The warm clear sunny days have put the PMD hatches down and there are still a few Mahogany’s hatching. Cloudy and or rainy weather will get the fish up and eating mayflies. Fishing towards the evening hours is also effective. Zebra Midges are great droppers for a dry fly presented close to the bank.

The cottonwood trees are beginning to change color right now the next two weeks will yield some very picturesque views while floating the South Fork.

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Big Lost River 9-19-2011

September 19, 2011
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Big Lost River

Flow out of Mackay Dam is about 250 cfs making for safe wading almost everywhere below.  Tricos provide early morning action, and BWOs and terrestrials do the same during mid day hours.

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Yellowstone Park 9-19-2011

September 19, 2011
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Yellowstone Park

Until a general killing frost hits the Park, terrestrial patterns will be the best dry fly way to find action during daytime hours. Tricos continue to emerge during mornings on many streams and evening caddis flights complete the reasons to find day long activity.  On the Firehole River BWOs are into their classic autumn appearance.  But as we approach closer to October  streamer fishing will take over on most streams as the best way to encounter the largest fish.   This is particularly true on the Madison River drainage below barrier waterfalls, on the Lewis River between Shoshone and Lewis lakes, the lower Yellowstone River (in the Park), and the Snake River at the south entrance.  Still water fishing can also be excellent. Nowhere is action faster than on Beula Lake with Riddle Lake likely second. Both host Yellowstone cutts always eager for a meal.  On Lewis and Shoshone lakes fishing away from shore remains the best way to encounter migrating browns, but fish close to shore will become increasingly effective as we advance through October.

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South Fork 9-19-2011

September 19, 2011
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South Fork

Talk about stability, the last several weeks flows have not changed to speak of  (9000  give or take a few cfs out of Palisades Dam).  PMDs (#18-20) continue to provide action in riffles and terrestrial insects add a great supplement so that dry fly fishing is as one would expect in the late summer on the South Fork.  We are near the time of season where BWOs and mahogany duns take over for PMDs, and no doubt a few are showing up now.   Be sure to have those streamer patterns if you fish in the evening.

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Still Waters 9-19-2011

September 19, 2011
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Still Water

Expect action to pick up all over as we cool off.  No hard frosts yet in most areas, but speckled duns are not as numerous as a month ago.   Midge activity is picking up, so rely more and more on pupa patterns under an indicator.   In many waters leech and damselfly nymph patterns will remain effective until freeze-up.  Shallow waters will provide the best fishing everywhere.

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