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South Fork 10-5-09

October 5, 2009
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South Fork

Blue Wing Olives are in full swing on the South Fork! With this weather expect hatches to come off in the afternoons in the slow moving water. Trout will be sipping the BWO’s so look carefully for those noses. Streamers will continue to pick up as we get more into the fall. Nymphing is also working well. Rubberlegs with your favorite beadhead dropper. I personally like the tungsten zebra midge in a size 16 or 18. I also like a size 18 pheasant tail.

Flows have dropped down to 4500 cfs. Remember that winter flows will be around 1700 cfs: expect that around the end of October to mid November. With the flows at 4500 wading is very accessible throughout the entire river. Call the shop if you have any questions or want an up to the minute report.

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Today at Jimmy’s 9-30-09

September 30, 2009
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Today at Jimmy's

We have received some new Simms gear this week. We have a new hooded Softshell jacket and some new waderwick tops with our logo on the chest. We have also put most of our Cloudveil items on closeout. Come into the shop and check out our fall sale.

RIO has introduced a new line this year. The Trout LT line is taking the place of the Selective Trout II Line. The Trout LT is designed for Medium to Slow action rods, when soft presentation of small flies to picky trout is essential. The Trout LT line is available in the Olive/Cream color. Some suggested fly rods that work great with the new RIO Trout LT line is the Sage ZXL, Winston BIIt, and the Scott G2.

The RIO Gold Trout line has a new color this year. The Gold line is available in the Olive/Gold, and the new Orange/White color. RIO has introduced the two-tone fly line in the Gold and Trout LT.

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Yellowstone Park 9-29-09

September 29, 2009
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Yellowstone Park

Fires are limiting access and travel throughout, so check with Park managers before planning trips to any Yellowstone River drainage waters. Tricos reign supreme on all Fall River basin streams.

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Small Streams 9-29-09

September 29, 2009
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Small Streams

If you have not tried the Fox Ranch reach of river recently purchased by Monsanto and opened to the public, let us recommend it.   It can be reached off the Blackfoot River Road going east from Henry.  Look for cutts aplenty and some rainbows.  Terrestrialand attactor patterns and small beadhead peacock leeches should work well.

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mainstream Snake River 9-29-09

September 29, 2009
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Main Stem Snake River

Streamer fishing is going to pick up  big time with the cooler weather coming in. There are plenty of excellent walk-in locations along the river, even place where pontoon boats are useful.  Visit us to find the most convenient of these and for recommendations on best streamer patterns.

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Henry’s Lake 9-29-09

September 29, 2009
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Henry's Lake

Depends on who you talk to, but most folks say action is spotty. With stormy weather moving in look for action to improve, especially along shorelines.  Then be sure to present flies: fall color leech patterns, mity mites, scud patterns, on intermediate lines

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Henry’s Fork 9-29-09

September 29, 2009
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Henry's Fork

Stormy weather should bring on more BWO activity and resulting feeding up & doen the river. The same is true for streamers on the lower river, so be sure to have both types in your fly box.  Trico action continues on parts of the river, but to enjoy the best of it you must be an early riser.   Terrestrial insects are still active and trout are interested in them, but killing frosts are coming.   So enjoy the remaining days when hoppers, beetles and ants bring action, especially on the upper river.

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South Fork 9-29-09

September 29, 2009
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South Fork

Flows out of Palisades Dam have made recent drop today down to 6600 cfs. Expect flows to continue to drop as the demand for irrigation water declines.  With stormy weather moving in Blue Wing Olives will start to hatch int he riffles and the slow moving water.  Also make sure you have streamers in your fly box the rest of the season on the South Fork. Fish the streamers tight into the bank and strip them down stream. Cloouser minnows, Circus Peanuts, and Bottoms up Streamers will get those big browns to eat! On warm sunny days Rubberlegs and zebra midges work now as Tim relates, but do not overlook a #14 renegade. This mainstay has been superbly effective in riffles for decades.

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