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South Fork 10-16-09

October 16, 2009
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South Fork

Flows on the South Fork have remained steady at 3000 cfs. Blue Wing Olives, rubberlegs and beadhead nymphs have been producing the most fish day in and day out. There has been talk of streamer fishing during the days that are overcast and nasty. Otherwise fish them in the mornings and evenings. The river is very accessible by wading. You should find access all up and down the river. Shorter floats will take the majority of the day. We do not recommend floating the entire canyon in one day unless you have a motor. If you have any questions feel free to call us at the shop.

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Big Lost River 10-15-2009

October 15, 2009
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Big Lost River

With flow out of Mackay Dam at 150 cfs, the river below is in great wading shape.  Midges and BWOS bring surface action, small bead head nymphs and soft hackled patterns bring action below.

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Still Waters 10-15-2009

October 15, 2009
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Still Water

Action is really picking up on most of these. Try fall color leeches on Chesterfield Reservoir where algae bloom is nearly gone.  Use same color leeches on Daniels Reservoir, but prince and hare’s ear nymphs are working. A few callibaetis remain on Hawkins Reservoir.   Of course midge pupa under a strike indicator will work on all these when you find the taking depth.  Springfield Res. seems to be the slowest of the bunch, but action there will pick up as we move towards the end of the month.

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Small Streams 10-15-2009

October 15, 2009
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Small Streams

Many of these have good BWO activity. This includes the Fall, Teton, Portneuf, and Warm rivers, and Birch, Stump, Tincup, and Beaver creeks.  If the BWOs are not active on any small waters, small beadhead nymphs will produce.

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Yellowstone Park 10-15-2009

October 15, 2009
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Yellowstone Park

Big attraction here are the brown trout runs.  Hebgen ‘bows and  browns are in the Madison River system. They are moving into the Lewis River between Lewis and Shoshone lakes as well as just below Lewis Lake. Soon they will be in the Gardner River and the Snake River.  Break out your streamers!  If that does not suit your fishing preferences, BWOs are active on the Firehole, Gibbon and Madison rivers.

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Mainstem Snake River 10-15-2009

October 15, 2009
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Main Stem Snake River

Browns are moving throughout the river, so streamer fishing is productive.  Big rainbows are also responding to streamers. There are several walk-in locations along the river.  Many are just a few minutes from town.  Stop by the shop and we can point some out to you.

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Henry’s Lake 10-15-2009

October 15, 2009
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Henry's Lake

The big question is whether or not you can take the weather! Action is picking up, but wind, ice in guides, and chilly temperatures mean you must have resolve.  No need to get far out on the lake as fish are heading for the shallow water, so concentrate your efforts there.  Small leech patterns in fall colors will do just  fine.

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Henry’s Fork 10-15-2009

October 15, 2009
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Henry's Fork

Take your pick: streamers or BWO life cycle patterns. Browns are getting more active on the lower river as spawning season is just around the corner.  Any streamer pattern will do if you place it in the right spot., and low loight conditions make for better chances.  On overcast days, BWO activity begins a bit earlier and seems more intense.  So pick your preference; streamers or BWOs.  Or do a combination.

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