Big Lost River 8-26-2011
Flow out of Mackay Dam is a bit higher (372 cfs) than normal 308 cfs), but not enough to make wading difficult or impact fishing. Look for flavs coming on during afternoons and tricos in the mornings.
August 2011
Henry’s Lake 8-26-2011
Creek mouths remain the best places to try your luck., and the flies we recommended in recent reports continue to be the best.
South Fork 8/24
Flows were increased today to 9,000 cfs. Not really sure why but I have a feeling it has something to do with farming and irrigation demand. That shouldn’t effect the fishing at all given the season were are having. Yesterday I didn’t have to put a strike indicator on all day! That’s twice this year! Fishing was good. We caught fish on PMD’s Chernobyl ants and bead head droppers below the dry flies. Hoppers are starting to fly so look for fish to be feeding on them as well. Mutant Stones have been hatching, making the morning Chernobyl fishing very good. The streamer fishing is picking up as well. Good luck and fish hard.
Today at Jimmys 8/23
Hey everybody, just wanted to let you know of a couple new items/deals we have going on in the shop.
This last week we got the new Sage “ONE” rods in the shop. These are awesome rods that are really lightweight. We have these in a good selection from 4-7wts so come on in and have a look. Below is what Sage has to say about the rods-
“The ONE rod is our flagship offering that may redefine the “all around” rod category, where precision casting accuracy is needed over a wide range of conditions. Hand crafted from our Konnetic technology three long years in the making, the ONE rod is a game changer. Your Game. Its fast action incorporates a built in sweet spot, making the ONE rod the ideal choice for experienced and aspiring casters alike.”
Also we are offering all of our Z-Axis rods at a 30% discount, this is a great time to get a premium rod for a budget price.
Henry’s Fork 8-22-2011
A tunnel is being blasted to send water around Ashton Dam so construction work can begin there when the reservoir water level is reduced by about 17 feet. Release of water will begin after the tunnel is completed and is certain to impact the river below. As we receive information on Ashton Dam construction and impacts on the river below we will post such information here.
South Fork 8-22-2011
Flow out of Palisades Dam (8560 cfs) is just where it should be considering annual averages, and dry fly fishing success is beginning to be the same with respect to using terrestrial patterns and such as chubby chernobyls. Look for great September dry fly fishing coming up with success from terrestrial patterns continuing. Mahogany duns and BWOs will be coming on later in the month to add variety in top water fishing.
Yellowstone Park 8-22-2011
We received an announcement from Park fisheries personnel.
Attention Trout Anglers on Yellowstone Lake
“Beginning August 18th, 140 lake trout in Yellowstone Lake will be tagged with an internal transmitter. All lake trout in this study will have their adispose fin removed. The chemical used to anesthetize tagged trout requires a 21-day wthdrawal period prior to human consumption. Lake trout without an adipose fin caught in Yellowstone Lake prior to September 21, 2011 should not be consumed. Please report your catch and return tag to an NPS Ranger Station (Fisheries Program PO Box 168, Yellowstone NP, WY 82190).
Yellowstone Park 8-19-2011
We hear that Slough Creek is producing like it should for the time of year. That means put most of your efforts on presenting terrestrial patterns. The further upstream you go, the fewer folks you will find fishing. If you are not into walking the several miles needed for a round-trip visit there, try Soda Butte Creek which is also producing well, but expect crowds. The Lamar River is another in the northeast corner of the Park that is fishing well for those presenting terrestrial patterns, but is the most subject to becoming discolored because of thundershowers in its larger drainage. Forget fishing Trout Lake until later in October. On the diagonally opposite end of the Park, Fall River Basin streams remain a bit high for this time of the season, but fish will come up to carefully presented terrestrial patterns. And, yes, Beula Lake still offers, and will continue to offer for weeks to come, some of the fastest fishing in the Park if you present speckled dun, trico, and damselfly life cycle patterns.
Still Waters 8-19-2011
Good speckled dun activity is taking place on Daniels Reservoir. Springfield Reservoir is so mossy that dry fly fishing is most practical. Sand Creek ponds continue to produce well with speckled dun life cycle patterns leading the way for activity. The upper end of Mackay Reservoir is a good bet for action with speckled dun life cycle patterns. Success on Chesterfield Reservoir depends on who you talk to.
South West Montana 8-19-2011
Big news is the Hebgen Lake gulper activity. It is good, but seems not to have peaked yet. We hear that sites along the Madison Arm and in west side bays are best locations. Speckled duns and tricos are what’s bringing fish up.