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South Fork 7-6

July 6, 2012
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South Fork

Yesterday was the day! Things finally turned on in regards to dry fly fishing on the river. We had great reports of fish up and eating the Salmon Fly and Yellow Sallies. We did have some weather yesterday and some rain which is always really good for fishing especially during the summer time. This is great news because we have been waiting for the dry fly bite to start. It’s only going to get better from here on out. SO get out there catch some fish and come share your stories with us in the shop.

Flows have stayed steady and the Salmon Flies are in the Canyon. Good Yellow Sally and PMD hatches during the afternoon.

 

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South Fork 7-5

July 5, 2012
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South Fork

The South Fork has Salmon flies hatching in really good numbers, the Yellow Sallies, Green Drakes and PMD’s have been hatching as well. So why are the fish really hesitant to rise and we haven’t had off the charts dry fly fishing? That’s a good question most of us figure its because of the large amount of food throughout the water column there is not a large need for the trout to eat dries off the surface. The good news is this will change and the nymphing is fantastic! Lots of fish are being caught under the surface right now. We suggest throwing a Chenobyl Ant with nymph droppers. Some of our Salmon Fly patterns are big enough to float a Rubberleg and that is a great combination! This way you will catch the fish eager to eat a dry fly and all the other ones eating nymphs. The fish are super healthy this year and they are fighting hard. The banks and the riffles are fishing good. Call the shop for up to the minute reports.

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Henry’s Fork 7-3-12

July 3, 2012
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Fishing Reports, Henry's Fork

With green drakes passing their peak, start looking for flavs.  Brown drakes are making for great evening fishing, especially on the lower part of the Harriman reach.  Evening caddis and AM PMD spinner falls are going on everywhere on the river.

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Big Lost River 7-3-12

July 3, 2012
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Big Lost River, Fishing Reports

With 550 cfs coming out of Mackay Dam wading remains tough in the river below.  Best fishing is in or on just below Copper Basin right now. Look for caddis, PMDs, sallys, golden stonefly and traditional dry patterns to bring action.

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Still Waters 7-3-12

July 3, 2012
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Fishing Reports, Still Water

To be sure, midging under an indicator will get you action on all reservoirs.  But we have reports of fishing taking adult damselflies on the surface on all reservoirs, even on days with some wind.  So now is the time to get your “dry fly reflexes” tuned up before the gulper season begins.

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Small Streams 7-3-12

July 3, 2012
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Fishing Reports, Small Streams

Tim passed on some good info on Teton River and the South Fork tribs yesterday. Take his comment about warming water seriously, because many small streams will be impacted during what looks like a very warm dry summer.  Now is a good time to look at the numerous smaller streams we have in the area and to consider a visit to some.  Here is a “laundry list” of some to consider. Robinson Creek, Conant Creek, all Salt River tribs in Idaho, Bear Creek,  Beaver Creek, Little Lost River and Sawmill Creek, Medicine Lodge Creek, Portneuf River, Buffalo River, Willow Creek, and Warm River are at their peaks for good fishing right now.  The Blackfoot River above the reservoir opened to fishing two days ago, and you should consider a visit to it quite soon. The best is yet to come on the lower Blackfoot River, Big Elk Creek and Bitch Creek.   That’s is quite a list of waters to give details on here.  Contact us one way or another for details on fishing these.  We offer solid information on all.  Several will surprise you with size of fish, and for sure you will like the solitude.

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Yellowstone Park 7-3-12

July 3, 2012
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Fishing Reports, Yellowstone Park

With the Firehole River warming up, everything else is shaping up. Caddis and PMDs (AM spinners, mid day to afternoon emergence) are making the Madison River in the Park a destination. Brown Drakes on the Gibbon River meadow reaches and on Duck Creek should be on your “to go” list for evening fishing. Green drakes are coming off in the meadow reaches of the Lewis River, below and above Lewis Lake.  The Ashton-Flagg Road is open giving access to Beula Lake.  Fall River Basin streams remain high because of snow pack remaining on Madison and Pitchstone plateaus.  A bunch of us carried float tubes down Delacey Trail to Shoshone Lake last Saturday. Getting out on the lake in those tubes was a blast with juvenile macks, browns and brookies responding to small leech patterns presented on full sink lines.  We had to place to ourselves!

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South Fork Tributaries 7-2

July 2, 2012
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Small Streams

Palisades Creek, Pine Creek and Burns Creek are now open to fishing. Stimulator’s, Royal Wulff’s and Caddis patterns are very effective dry flies for these smaller streams. You can also throw a variety of bead head nymphs or woolly buggers for fish not rising to dry flies. These are great streams with good fishing and they give you the opportunity  to escape crowds of people.

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