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South Western Montana 5-18-09

May 18, 2009
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South Western Montana

Fish Clark Canyon Reservoir deep with midge patterns, and the result will be some big browns and ‘bows.  Streamers and wooly bugger types are less effective there for now. The Beaverhead fished very well opening weekend, but flow out of Clark Canyon has been increased.  So fishing will slow for a few days, then return with streamers and leech patterns.  The upper Madison River fished well opening weekend.  Rubberlegs with a serendipity dropper was the taking combination.  San Juan worms always work here this time of the season.  Fish the Hebgen Lake shorelines with leech, wooly bugger and streamer patterns for the best action.

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Small Streams 5-18-09

May 18, 2009
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Small Streams

The Birch Creek family area is the place to fish for now. The creek below Lone Pine opens this weekend and will be a destination for anglers of all kinds of terminal gear.   In other words it will be crowded.  Inflow from the mainstem Snake River makes most of McTucker Creek unfishable.   Run-off will impact many small waters this coming weekend, but some of these will be good locations for opening weekend.   Look for Warm River, Buffalo River, Tom’s Creek, and Portneuf River to be good choices.

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Still Water 5-18-09

May 18, 2009
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Still Water

Good news here is that the ice appears to be leaving Henry’s Lake.  That means it should be ready for fishing this upcoming weekend.  In southeast Idaho, Daniels and Hawkins reservoirs remain the stars of the show.  Water is clear in both with shallows and bays the best locations for action on leech and woolly bugger and midge pupa patterns.  The few folks we have talked to about fishing Chesterfield Reservoir say fishing is good  on leech patterns presented around coves and bays.  Springfield is producing for those using midge patterns, especially red zebra and other midge emerger patterns.  Ice is off both Devil Creek and Deep Creek reservoirs, and they are producing for those presenting small leech patterns.  If you are looking for bass, try American Falls Reservoir at Sportsman’s Park.

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South Fork 5-18-09

May 18, 2009
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South Fork

Flow out of Palisades Dam will remain fairly steady at around 12000-13000 cfs for the near future.  Fishing in the upper Swan Valley section of the river has been fairly good for those presenting rubber leg patterns, beadhead nymphs, and streamers on sink tip lines.  Side channels produce the best action.  Try those around Fall Creek Campground.  Below where run-off from tribs accumulates the river is colder and fishing slows.  With warming weather look for runoff to continue here for a while.  We’ll post more info on fishing the South Fork before Memorial Day weekend.

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Henry’s Fork 5-18-09

May 18, 2009
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Henry's Fork

Fall River has gone up to around 2500 cfs and likely will go higher today.  This means the Henry’s Fork below Chester Dam is not the place to fish for now because of high, cold, and roily water.  Now for the river above.  Flows below the Ashton Dam are stable but a bit higher than normal.  Above Ashton Reservoir some run-off is coming in from Robinson Creek.  We tried the river just below Vernon Bridge (second bridge below Ashton Dam) Saturday.  San Juan worms and big rubber legs worked well when fished deep.  We DID NOT see giant stonefly nymphs along stream edges.  Most likely that should begin in significant numbers late this week.  Nevertheless, because we did well on the big rubberlegs patterns there must be some nymphs available to fish in deeper water.  We’ll pass on any more info we have on the Henry’s Fork stonefly emergence before Memorial Day weekend.

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Today at Jimmy’s

May 15, 2009
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Today at Jimmy's

We have received our latest shipment from Simms. As I mentioned before they are leading the industry in the movement to get rid of felt to help stop the spreading of Aquatic Invasive species. We have received many different styles of wading boots with the new patented Streamtread design. Come down and be the first of your fishing buddies to help stop the transportation of invasive species. While your here check out all our new shirts and hats from Simms.

The local Trout Unlimited club is sponsoring the bluegill day at Twinn Lakes coming up at the end of the month on Sat. May 30th. Our very own Jimmy Gabettas that you all know and love is hosting this event. It’s been said that he is actually part bluegill. We have a sign up sheet here at the shop. All forms of fishing is welcome at this event. Come sign up and learn how to catch bluegill in Idaho.

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South Fork 5-15-09

May 15, 2009
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South Fork

Flows on the South Fork have been dropped down to 12,700 cfs. Water coming out of the Palisades dam right now is a little off color. Nymphing large rubberlegs and glo bugs will produce the best oppertunity to hook up with fish. Presenting streamers will also produce fish. Look for the fish to be holding in slow water and in back eddy’s. Floating below Twin Bridges is still extrmely dangerous, if you float the lower river we advise that you use extreme caution. Pull over and walk side channels before you float down them. At anytime if you have a question or can not see around a corner get out of your boat and take a look. It’s better to be safe than sorry. And when I say sorry I mean sinking your boat, loose all your gear, and possible risk your life! As the weather warms up and people start getting out more please be safe and use common sense on the river. Courtesy can go a long way.

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Yellowstone Park 5-14-09

May 14, 2009
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Yellowstone Park

Does not open until Memorial Day weekend.  Look for high water to prevail when it does.  Remember we are a  Yellowstone Park fishing permit vendor, and we will have those permits in time for the season opener there.

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