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Small Streams 6-30-09

June 30, 2009
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Small Streams

Just about all are fishable.  South Fork drainage streams will open July 1st,  but those draining really high country might not be the best choices. That also applies to streams draining the Teton Range.  For sure the Portneuf River, Warm River, Blackfoot River (opens July 1st above the reservoir) and the Buffalo River will be in good shape.  Sallys, PMDs and caddis patterns are good choices. So are attractor patterns.  The same can be said for Robinson, Birch, Beaver, Sawmill and Medicine Lodge creeks and those going into the Salt River from Idaho ( Jackknife, Tincup, Stump, Crow). And these certainly will not have crowds like those seen on the more popular waters.

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South Western Montana 6-26-09

June 26, 2009
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South Western Montana

The Madison river below Slide Inn is the star of the show here.   Lots’a things going on with emergences. Mayflies, caddisflies and even a few stoneflies are beginning to show up.   Even the lowly San Juan worm remains effective.  So are big nymphs drifted along bottom.   Big Hebgen Lake midges provide action along the north shore.  Run-off is subsiding on the Gallatin and the creeks coming into the Madison between Hebgen and Quake lakes.

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Small Streams 6-26-29

June 26, 2009
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Small Streams

Water flows are dropping everywhere, so are great variety of small streams will soon be available for great fishing. By 4th of July the choice will be overwhelming.  Right now Birch, Robinson, Beaver, Medicine Lodge, Jackknife, Stump, and Tincup are producing. So are Warm, Portneuf, and Buffalo rivers. Want strategy info for these?  Get in touch with us.

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Yellowstone Park 6-26-09

June 26, 2009
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Yellowstone Park

Things are looking up as run-off slows on many drainages. The Madison River drainage remains the best, but look for Fall River and Lewis River drainages to begin kicking in soon. The Firehole River PMD, BWO, white miller, and caddis activities bring action.  Some of these are giving action on the Gibbon River.  Around the 4th of July,  brown drakes will begin on Duck Creek and Gibbon River.  Right now weed beds in Shoshone and Lewis lakes are producing for those presenting scud, streamer, and small leech patterns on full-sink lines.  Want to try attractor patterns? Try Grayling Creek and Cougar Creek.  Even the Gallatin is shaping up for presenting these.  Want a chance at the biggest ‘bows in the Park?  Try damselfly nymphs on Trout Lake.  Want more info on strategy and flies for these great places? Get in touch with us.

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Still Waters 6-26-09

June 26, 2009
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Still Water

Chesterfield Res. is producing some great fishing.   Damselfly nymphs, speckled dun life cycle patterns,  and midge pupa are the top producers.  Coves and bays, transitions, weedy areas are best.  Don’t overlook trying backswimmer and waterboatman patterns in shallow water.   All the same applies for Daniels Res. : the upper end and east shoreline are great places for action. The east shoreline early and late in the day when the wind is not blowing may just provide action that keeps you out of a boat or tube.   At Hawkins Res. try the upper end where coves and submerged vegetation host a lot of the same insects.  For Twenty-Four Mile Res., try creek inlets with damsefly nymphs and small leech patterns.  Twin Lakes bluegills remain active.

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Henry’s Fork 6-26-09

June 26, 2009
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Henry's Fork, Yellowstone Park

Big news here is the gray drake emergence going on up and down the lower river.  It’s happening big time.  Because Fall River inflow is decreasing they are also showing up on the river below Chester!   This is an evening event, so during daytime hours look for PMDs and a few golden stone adults.  But expect heavy boat traffic because of the South Fork situation.   But look for gray drakes to bring fish up along the lower river.

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South Fork 6-26-09

June 26, 2009
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South Fork

Not much change here. The reservoir is filled to capacity, but total inflow ( at least 22800 cfs counting Salt River, Grey’s River, Big Elk and Bear creek contributions) currently  is about equal  outflow (~22500 cfs).  So look for flows out of Palisades Dam to maybe dropping sooner than later.  We will keep up on this activity and pass info on right here.

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Today at Jimmy’s 06-25-09

June 25, 2009
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Today at Jimmy's

All of Rio’s fly lines are now available through our online store! This includes Saltwater, Spey and Outbound lines. We will continue to add more of Rio’s products that will be availabe for purchase. Soon you will be able to purchase any item in Rio’s catalog through our online store. Be sure to check out our closeout deals online. We have just lowered price another $50! You will not be able to find deals like this anywhere else on brand new equipment, gear and clothing!

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Today at Jimmy’s 6-23-09

June 23, 2009
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Today at Jimmy's

The high water on the South Fork has a lot of people talking. Unfortunately there is not much we can do about except sit and watch the water come up. Although this will effect the fishing right now, have no fear the fishing will be very good once the flows stabilize and come down. In the meantime try fishing somewhere you haven’t been in a long time or explore a new trout stream. Maybe you will find a new favorite fishing spot. Many spots have been fishing well like the Henry’s Fork, Warm River, Robinson Creek, and Yellowstone Park.

Between fishing new spots and waiting for the South Fork to become fishable again come on down to the shop and pay us a visit. We have lots and lots of great new merchandise to check out. We just got  large shipment of Fishpond Acessories. Fishpond has lots of different styles of chest bags, fishing vest, and backspacks to carry all your gear. We have also got a huge selection of new T-Shirts from Simms, great new designs and styles. Lets not forget sun protection! Jimmys All Seasons Angler has a large selection of sun blocking merchandise. From natural sunblock to the Original Buff, to Shirts that are rated 30spf! We also have mosquito repelant to keep those nasty bugs from bitting you! As always come down and chat with us about fishing, and we are always excepting photos for our Photo Gallery, email them to [email protected].

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South Western Montana 6-22-09

June 22, 2009
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South Western Montana

The Madison River below Slide Inn is shaping up nicely.  Mayflies including PMDs and BWOs and PM caddis blooms are getting attention from fish. Big stonefly nymphs and San Juan worm patterns remain the best way to encounter the biggest fish. Hebgen Lake features an emergence of large midges along the north shoreline. along the southern parts of the lake smal leech and streamer patterns seem to bring best action.  Further west the Beaverhead River is in great shape and features a good PMD emergence.

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