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Small Streams 6-19-10

June 19, 2010
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Small Streams

Small streams in the Henry’s Fork drainage are shaping up. Most are a bit high, but clear. The Fall River stonefly hatch  has begun.  Action will move up to the Kirkham Bridge soon. Robinson Creek and its tribs are high, clear and fisheable.    Big stoneflies have emerged, but wet flies and nymph patterns are best until flows drop some.  Teton River remains high & discolored.   In the canyon, stoneflies should hatch in significant numbers soon.  Warm and Buffalo rivers, Partridge and Tom’s creeks are  great choices for trying light weight tackle with caddisflies, PMDs, BWOs, and a few golden stones emerging (on Warm River).   Birch Creek family area remains a great place to take youngsters, oldsters and entry level folks.   Most emergences there are during afternoons.  Beaver and Medicine Lodge creeks are also high, clear, and fisheable.  PMD hatches on the upper Portneuf River are resulting in action. Salt River drainage streams in Idaho are also high,and clear. No reports yet on fishing success there.

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Henry’s Fork 6/18

June 18, 2010
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Henry's Fork

This time of year is the best time to fish the Henry’s Fork. You can choose your poison, Nymphs, Dry Flies or Streamers. There are a lot of Pale Morning Duns and Caddis. You also have Golden Stones, and we are expecting the Drakes to hatch any day. As far as water clarity goes everything is looking good, the Fall River has dropped. Parker’s pick for the weekend are these five flies:

  • Parachute Adams
  • CFO Yellow Sallie
  • CFO Hummer Stone
  • Tan X Caddis
  • Harrops CDC Thorax Green Drake
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South Fork 6/17

June 17, 2010
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South Fork

The flows have been dropped to 16,000 cfs today and the water report states that flows will continue to drop around 15,000 cfs by this weekend. I would expect the fishing to really pick up this weekend. San Juan worms have been the ticket for the high water, also stonefly nymphs have been really producing fish as well. With the high flows from this past week remember to check side channels for anything that would be hazardous to your boat and how it floats. Don’t let these high flows from this past week keep you from fishing the South Fork. You will find good fishing this weekend nymphing and pulling streamers. This weekend might be a great time to go camping in the canyon before the crowds come for the holiday next month. Call the shop for any questions.

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South Fork 6-15-10

June 15, 2010
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South Fork

USBurRec will be reducing the flow out of Palisades Reservoir in 1000 cfs amounts over the next few days.  At time of this message flow out of Palisades Dam is 21300 cfs.

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Still Waters 6-12-10

June 12, 2010
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Still Water

Waiting for warm weather so damselfly nymphs emerge on all waters. When this happens, just like Chuck-A-Rama: the choice is up to you!   For now damselfly nymph patterns in shallow water and midge pupa under an indicator will be you best bet.

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Yellowstone Park 6-12-10

June 12, 2010
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Yellowstone Park

Streams are dropping, but still high enough to slow fishing.  Firehole is best bet with BWOs, PMDs and caddis life cycle patterns working.  Try dry damselfly adult patterns.  Duck and Cougar creeks are others to consider.  Try damselfly nymph patterns.  If you try streams with high waters, San Juan worms are a good bet.  Best fishing now is on Lewis and Shoshone lakes.   Use full sink  lines and your favorite streamer patterns. If you can get to weed beds, scud patterns will work.  Trout Lake opens on June 15th and holds some of the biggest cutts and ‘bows in Park waters.  Damselfly nymph, scud and midge pupa patterns will be good choices.

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Southwest Montana 6-12-10

June 12, 2010
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South Western Montana

Best fishing we’ve heard  of here  is at Clark Canyon Reservoir.  Midge pupa (pick your pattern)under an indicator on a floating line is working very well.   Find the taking depth, twitch or retrieve your tight line, oh so slowly, and hang on!

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