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South Fork 10-15

October 15, 2012
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Fishing Reports, South Fork

Flows on the South Fork have stayed steady for about a week now at 3,700 cfs. Streamer fishing has been effective even on the sunny days. Nymphing with rubberlegs and Zebra midges and Blue Wing Olives on the surface have also been effective. If you are floating the lower river be cautious of a couple tight spots with trees and fast water. One spot is above Heise bridge and you need to stop the boat and walk it around on the right side of the tree jam. The other two are between Twin Bridges and Lorenzo and require you to pay attention while on the oars.

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Big Lost River 10-13-12

October 13, 2012
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Big Lost River, Fishing Reports

With trico activity decreasing in the river below Mackay Dam, turn to BWO and midge life cycle patterns. Because of the canopy formed by cottonwood trees along much of the river here, one can expect good BWO activity even on brighter days.  Flow out of the dam is a bit above the seasonal normal, but not enough to hinder wading.

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Main Stem Snake River 10-13-12

October 13, 2012
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Fishing Reports, Main Stem Snake River

The river offers the most convenient streamer fishing in the area. There are numerous access points within minutes of Roberts, Idaho Falls, Shelly, and Blackfoot, and flow is down to seasonal normals. Try low light conditions such as daybreak or twilight  for the best chance to catch big browns on the move. Consider trying it during cloudy or stormy days.  Have bright and somber patterns ready for your sink tip line.

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Still Waters 10-13-12

October 13, 2012
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Fishing Reports, Still Water

Both Chesterfield and Twenty-Four Mile reservoirs are producing action for those presenting midge pupa patterns under an indicator. It seems best to fish Twenty-Four Mile Reservoir from the shore, muddy or not.  Some large fish are being taken from both reservoirs.   Another still water to consider is Hawkins Reservoir where larger fish are being caught through using small leech and nymph patterns.   Hawkins has been lucky enough to have hold-over water the last few years, so the result is a good number of large fish.

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Small Streams 10-13-12

October 13, 2012
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Fishing Reports, Small Streams

Best bet now is to try the larger of these such as Teton, Fall, Blackfoot, Warm and Portneuf rivers and creeks such as Big Elk, Bitch, Crow, Robinson, Stump, and the sinks streams (Little Lost River, Birch, Medicine Lodge and Beaver-Camas creeks). Reason is that as water flow decreases and insect activity declines, fish in smaller tributaries will move to larger waters that offer more overhead cover and food.  In the sinks streams fish will concentrate in deeper waters.  Caddis, midge, BWO, and decreasing trico activity will bring fish up through the water column on all these, but the best bet for action is through streamers and small wooly bugger types.

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Yellowstone Park 10-13-12

October 13, 2012
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Fishing Reports, Yellowstone Park

Hebgen Lake browns and rainbows are in the Madison River now. Water temperature is around 50 Deg. F. , and when it drops into the mid and lower forties fishing will improve.  Go after these fish with streamer patterns.  Expect more action on cloudy or stormy days when fish may migrate through shallower water. On bright days they tend to seek the cover of deep holes and runs.  Try nymph rigs if you want to get into more juveniles and whitefish.  If river otters show up, like they did during our visit, find a new place on the river to fish!

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Henry’s Fork 10-12

October 12, 2012
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Henry's Fork

Fishing is continuing to pick up on the Henry’s Fork. Bring some streamers, nymphs and Blue Wing Olives. The streamer fishing has been really good below Ashton Dam. Box Canyon is fishing well, however its all wade fishing unless you want to beat up your drift boat. Things have slowed down on the Ranch. I would look for a cloudy day for action to pick up on the ranch. This is a great time to catch some big fish and have a little bit of solitude on the river.

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South Fork 10-12

October 12, 2012
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South Fork

Flows were dropped earlier this week to 3,700 cfs. The moss is starting to clear up a little, which means you still gotta clean off your flies and check them regularly. The streamer fishing is still good and you don’t run into as much moss on the lower end of the river. I have still been throwing a Chubby Chernobyl with bead head droppers. This has been the most effective method for catching fish. Blue Wing Olives have been bringing fish to the surface. I have seen very small BWO’s on the surface during the day. These flies are so small that you would be hard pressed to find a fly to fish. However the #18 and #20 BWO patterns are working as well as a Purple Haze and an Adams.

One note on the Twin Bridges ramp. With the last two drops in the flows the ramp at Twin Bridges is now dry. If you are floating to Lorenzo you’ll have to put in at Byington.

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Today at Jimmy’s 10-10-12

October 10, 2012
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Today at Jimmy's

We have a couple of great deals on some discontinued fly rods and reels in the shop right now. We are closing out the SAGE vantage and flight as well as some Lamson reels that are either discontinued or have the old finish. We are limited to stock on hand and all items will be a first come first serve gig. Items like this don’t go on sale very often so if you want something, you should act quick. Below is a list of everything we are closing out.

SAGE Vantage                                           SAGE Flight                                                         LAMSON

9′ 7wt 4pc $187.50                                9′ 6wt 2pc (3) $225.00                                        Litespeed 1 spool (3) $101.25

9’6wt 2pc (4) $168.75                           9′ 6wt 4pc $262.50                                               Litespeed 3 reel $261.75

7’6 3wt 2pc $168.50                                9′ 5wt 2pc (2) $225.00                                       Litespeed 3.5 reel $276.75

9′ 5wt 2pc (4)  $168.50                           9′ 5wt 4pc (4) $262.50                                       Litespeed 3X reel $269.25

8’6 5wt 2pc (2)  $168.50                        9′ 7wt 4pc  $262.50                                            Litespeed 3X spool $123.75

9′ 4wt 2pc  $168.50                                 8’6 4wt 4pc $262.50                                           Litespeed 3.5X spool $127.50

9′ 4wt 4pc $187.50                                  9′ 4wt 4pc (2) $262.50                                       Litespeed 4 reel $321.75

8’6 3wt 4pc $187.50                               8’6 3wt 4pc $262.50                                          ULA FS 3.4 reel $250.00

9′ 6wt 4pc $187.50                                  9′ 10wt 4pc (2) $262.50                                     Force 3.5 reel $250.00

9′ 9wt 4pc $262.50

9′ 8wt 2pc $225.00

 

 

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