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South Fork 9-07-09

September 7, 2009
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South Fork

With flows out of Palisades Dam stable at around 8600 cfs for several days fishing has been holding up.  Hopper and chernobyl types slammed close to banks are a great way to go.  Evening caddis swarms make for good fishing.  PMD numbers are decreasing as is natural this time of year, so fishing riffles is slower.   But as we move through September look for BWO emergences to become more numerous especially during overcast days.   Mahogany duns will soon make an appearance.  Streamers will become more important, and as we move through October terrestrial and chernobyl patterns less important.  So it is time to get ready for upcoming changes.

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South Fork 9-5-09

September 5, 2009
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South Fork

The flow has been the same for several days now at about 8600 cfs.  Early in the morning from daylight to late morning the golden(mutant) stone dries have been working well. Skitter the dries along gravel dropoffs and don’t over look the bottoms of the long pools where the water is speeding up it before dropping into the next riffle.  The hopper fishing has been good in the afternoons and if you find the right riffle you will find some fish up on Pale Morning Duns.

With the cloud cover and afternnon rain showers predicted for the weekend look for Blue Wing Olives and Mahogany Duns.

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Southwestern Montana 9-02-09

September 2, 2009
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South Western Montana

Spruce moth, ant, and hopper patterns bring best daytime action on the upper Madison River.   The same goes for the Gallatin River and the West Fork of the Madison River. Gulpers are still active but past their peak on Hebgen Lake.  Dry fly fishing on the Beaverhead River is terrific with spruce moths, craneflies, caddisflies, various mayflies, and terrestrials all attracting trout. All you need to do is find which fish are taking at a given time.

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Small Streams 9-02-09

September 2, 2009
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Small Streams

The upper Blackfoot River seems to be improving with terrestrial patterns finally producing.  Flavs are producing afternoon action on Big Elk Creek.  Hoppers and ants bring action on all South Fork and Salt River tribs, Warm River, Teton River and the Little Lost River.  Attractors work on all streams, so get out and enjoy them before cold weather shut things down.

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Still Waters 9-02-09

September 2, 2009
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Still Water

Algae bloom has slowed fishing on Chesterfield Reservoir.  Action on Twenty-Four Mile, Springfield,  and Hawkins has also slowed.   Action is holding up well on Daniels Reservoir with good water extending above the dead trees.   Midging is the best bet, but small leech patterns and nymphs bring returns.  As we cool off later this month better days are coming.

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Big Lost River 9-02-09

September 2, 2009
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Big Lost River

Through cautious wading it is fishable below Mackay Dam. Trico spinner falls,  BWOS, terrestrial patterns, and midges can bring top water action.  Otherwise, small bead head nymphs and small leech patterns work.

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Yellowstone Park 9-02-09

September 2, 2009
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Yellowstone Park

Big dry fly attraction here are green drakes on Slough and Soda Butte creeks.  There and on other Park streams terrestrial patterns work well.   On lakes such as Beula, Cascade, Grebe, and Riddle gulpers are active.  On streams hosting brown trout streamer patterns will become increasingly important as we move into fall.

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Mainstem Snake River 9-02-09

September 2, 2009
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Main Stem Snake River

Make this river a destination, especially late in the day when streamers will be increasingly effective and caddis swarms will make for dry fly fishing.  Walk-in locations are plenty, and there are several float fishing alternatives.  Snowflake duns are emerging from the river around Tilden Bridge to add to the dry fly fishing.  Below American Falls the fly fisher has a wonderful choice of trout and (see below) bass. Come see us to learn more about this great fishery.

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