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Henry’s Fork 10-11-2011

October 11, 2011
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Henry's Fork

According to Henry’s Fork Foundation reports, water clarity is improving with suspended fines causing the off-color appearance of the river from Ashton Dam to the confluence with the South Fork. The mud flats exposed in the drained reservoir above the dam do not appear to be eroding into the river—good news!  Presenting streamers in the river above the reservoir to the Warm River confluence is a way to attract browns migrating to upstream spawning areas.   In Island Park it is time for large trout from the Harriman-Last Chance reach to begin migrating into Box Canyon for the winter.  Streamer fishing in the canyon is improving and will continue to do so as we move to the end of the year.   Further upstream consider trying streamer patterns in the river below the Big Springs-Henry’s Lake Outlet confluence. The holes known as “The Tubs” there host big trout this time  of year. This part of the river also features huge whitefish. They take midge and BWO life cycle patterns, provide great fillets, and turn out great after a stint in your smoker.

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Big Lost River 10-11-2011

October 11, 2011
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Big Lost River

With flow out of Mackay Dam at 135 cfs, conditions are ideal for wading.  Midge and BWO life cycle patterns are sure to work as are bead head nymphs in small sizes.  If weather is nice, don’t overlook trying a beetle or ant pattern.

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Still Waters 10-11-2011

October 11, 2011
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Still Water

Cooler weather is turning many of these on.  Chesterfield Reservoir seems more consistent, the upper end of Daniels Reservoir is producing as good as anywhere.  The same with the upper end of Treasureton Reservoir. Action is good on Twenty-four Mile Reservoir, but responding fish remain small.   Sand Creek Ponds are another place to go for action, but be sure the weather is good as the upper half of the  gravel/dirt road can be soft after storms.  Concentrate on shallower waters where fish come to seek food items.  What patterns are taking fish, you ask? Leech patterns in fall colors is the answer. Also midge pupa patterns under indicators and small fly rod jigs are working.  Want more specifics? get in touch, or better yet, pay us a visit.

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Henry’s Lake 10-11-2011

October 11, 2011
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Henry's Lake

Fish are hitting just about everywhere in shallow waters around  lake.  The days of speckled dun hatches are over, but a few caddis remain making peeking caddis patterns, about size 14, fished in shallow waters effective. But the best way to encounter fish is with the variety of effective woolly bugger, woolly worm types, soft hackled streamers, and fly rod jigs .  Choose your colors here just as you choose locations. Right now the north side of the lake has clearer waters than the south side,  thanks to recent storms. Water temps are still in the low 50s in degrees F.   That means extensive weeds remain.  As waters drop in temperature these will break up further making for better retrieves.  As good as the lake is now, look for better fishing as we cool off further.

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Small Streams 10-11-2011

October 11, 2011
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Small Streams

Some of these  remain good fishing through the fall season. Typically these are larger waters such as the Teton River, Warm River,  Blackfoot River, and the Portneuf River. A few of the smallest waters will remain good fishing.  Birch, Tincup, Robinson, Bitch creeks, and the Little Lost River are among these.  Because waters on these are at base level (meaning low), flies should be smaller and have less “flash” which could startle fish rather than attract them as they would during higher water. If you prefer to fish dry on any of these, concentrate on using BWO and midge life cycle patterns. On nicer days traditional dry attractor patterns in smaller sizes will bring responses.  But without a doubt the most effective fishing will be either nymphing or presenting streamers on all of these.

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South Fork 10/11

October 11, 2011
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South Fork

Fall fishing is finally here! The river is fishing really well. Good emergence of Blue Wing Olives and a few eating the Chernobyl ant as well. The nymphing has been stellar as well. Rubberlegs with zebra midges, also try dropping a BWO nymph. We have lots of these bead head flies here at the shop and we are more than willing to point you in the right direction. Fish a large Parachute Adams against the bank with a small sized 18 BWO behind it. Look for the fish to be rising in the foam lines and off of the riffles.

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Small Streams 10-07-2011

October 7, 2011
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Small Streams

Many of these go into a funk this time of year.     Flows are down to base level, and insect activity is reduced to a fraction of  warmer weather levels.  Look for fish to concentrate in deeper water where there is more overhead cover.  Fish the top end of the deeper water first as fish will concentrate there waiting for food items coming in.  It’s a great time to practice  nymphing techniques for small waters.

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Still Waters 10-07-2011

October 7, 2011
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Still Water

This cool weather may mean the end of top water fishing as damselflies and speckled duns are victims of temperature.  Exception  is midge emergers.  Break out the leech and damselfly nymph patterns just about everywhere for best results.   Top end of Daniels Reservoir and Sand Creek ponds have been fishing quite well, and we are getting more reports of success on Chesterfield Reservoir.   Concentrate on shallower water here and everywhere else.

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Yellowstone Park 10-04-2011

October 4, 2011
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Yellowstone Park

It  is now streamer fly season on most Park rivers and on Shoshone and Lewis lakes.  Big browns are migrating on these, and in the case of the Madison River drainage they are accompanied by a fall rainbow run.  So break out those six and seven weight rods and sink tip lines for rivers, or intermediate lines for the lakes.  Have somber and bright patterns in the fly box, and a good camera to record the beautiful colors these fish put on to announce their migration.  Also be prepared for  stormy weather.

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Henry’s Lake 10-04-2011

October 4, 2011
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Henry's Lake

Fishing remains great and this colder weather will only improve it.  Look for more fish moving into shallow water such as around the north shore and the southwest corner.   Also with more hunting opportunities and the oncoming steelhead season crowds will diminish.

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