Bruce_Staples, Author at Fly Fish Food Jimmy's

South Fork 3-12-19

March 12, 2019

Flow out of Palisades Dam was raised from 2400 cfs to 3410 cfs yesterday. Look for more flow increases as we move toward springtime and more melting snow pack.

South Fork 3-5-19

March 5, 2019

Fishing Reports, South Fork

Flow out of Palisades Dam was raised late Friday from about 900 cfs to 2400 cfs. This reflects USBurRec belief that a big run-off season is coming and room in Palisades Reservoir ( now about 85% full) is needed to contain the resulting melt. More flow increases are likely, and these will impact fishing. But the higher flows are very beneficial to resident salmonids which had a tough winter enduring low flows.

Today at Jimmy’s

December 11, 2018

Today at Jimmy's

Saturday Fly Tying Demos

(Free to the Public)

10:00 AM to about 1:00 PM Saturdays from November 24^th, 2018 through February 23rd, 2019.

Attending these is a great way to learn tying techniques, new and old, and to stay current on available materials and tools. Each featured tier has much experience in tying and using the flies they demonstrate, and each is ready to share their knowledge and skills with you. Our demo schedule includes the following tiers.

Saturday, November 24th Brandon Morrison

Saturday, December 1st Dan Gates

Saturday, December 8th Marty Howard

Saturday, December 15th Dave Raisch

Saturday, December 22nd Ross Slayton

Saturday, December 29th Justin Barnard

Saturday, January 5th Kelly Glissmeyer

Saturday, January 12th Andy Nelson

Saturday, January 19th Doug Gibson

Saturday, January 26th Mike Lawson

Saturday, February 2nd John Hull

Saturday, February 9th Aaron Freed

Saturday, February 16th Jess Serpa

Saturday, February 23rd Devan Ence

Devan started his journey in the outdoors at a young age in southern Utah and truly found his passion for fly fishing while living in Colorado. Since starting in the fly-fishing industry Devan has managed a couple of fly shops, guided full time and owned a fly shop in Colorado. A few years ago he was the assistant manager at Henry’s Fork Angler in Island Park. He has been fortunate enough to be a member of multiple pro staffs and is currently a member of the Loop USA Trout Team and the Loop Global Pro Team. Devan is an accomplished fly tier and fly designer having multiple fly patterns with Solitude Fly Company. He is also very passionate about photography and filming anything that has to do with fly fishing or the outdoors. Devan and his wife Jasmine have traveled throughout the country pursuing any fish that will chase a fly. He is now introducing his son Emmett to the great outdoors with an emphasis on the joys of fly fishing. Devan’s last tying demo at Jimmy’s took place on December 28^th, 2013, so look for some new patterns he has come up with in the last six years.

This concludes our 2018-2019 Saturday fly tying demo schedule. You can also see it posted in the shop, and on Facebook. Look for it in the Idaho Falls Post Register Outdoor Page Calendar “Coming Up,” published each Thursday.

South Fork 11-27-18

November 27, 2018

Fishing Reports, South Fork

At Heise Br. (640x480)

A good approach for winter fishing on the South Fork by wading is to concentrate fishing the pools and deep runs. Presenting streamers and rubber legs patterns on sink-tip lines and short, stout leaders should be the most effective strategy. With the winter flows to be around 900 cfs, there are numerous locations to apply this approach, some of which offer hundreds of yards of easily reached water. We at the shop can suggest some good locations for visits. Dress warmly and be sure your waders are in leak-proof condition!

Henry’s Fork 11-24-18

November 24, 2018

Fishing Reports, Henry's Fork

No significant icing on the river yet. Presenting streamers is the name of the game on the lower river. So is warm clothing and waders that do not leak!

Still Waters 11-24-18

November 24, 2018

Fishing Reports, Still Water

Springfield Reservoir is fishing well if you offer midge pupa under an indicator. First find the taking depth. Also small leech patterns work when presented on an intermediate line. The reservoir was stocked last month with hatchery catchables ranging from 14 to 18 inches. Each would longer if their tails had not been eroded from concrete living and crowding, but they make for fun in the late days of this fishing season.

South Fork 11-20-18

November 20, 2018

Fishing Reports, South Fork

The flow out of Palisades Dam is 938 cfs. That’s around the maintenance flow through the winter. The current flow at Heise is better for the fish at 1390 cfs. There are plenty of walk-in wade locations, but there are places with some icing. Get in touch with us to learn some of the best locations for wading.