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Upcoming Event: Marty Howard Tying Workshop, Book Signing, and Tying Demo, 12-7-18

November 6, 2018
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Upcoming Events

Marty's Book

Marty Howard of Heber City, UT has agreed to conduct a Friday, December 7th  6 PM-9 PM fly tying workshop addressing one each of a steelhead, dry, nymph, and streamer pattern.   Cost is $50 and limited to 8 attendees of at least intermediate tying skill that must bring standard tying tools.   On Saturday, December 8th, Marty will conduct a tying demo ( 10 AM-1230 PM)  combined with a book signing at the shop. More details are upcoming. Contact the shop (208-524-7160) for these.

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Today at Jimmy’s 10-27-18

October 27, 2018
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Today at Jimmy's

 

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The “Fly Tying Season” is not far away. To help kick it off, we will begin our 2018-2019 slate of Saturday tying demos on November 24th. We have begun lining up tiers for these, and will soon publicize those tiers featured for the remainder of 2018. Remember, these demos are at the shop, free, begin each Saturday at 10 AM, extend to about 1 PM, and feature the best regional tiers and then some.

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Henry’s Fork 10–27-18

October 27, 2018
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Fishing Reports, Henry's Fork

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Seems like what is going on for fishing the South Fork applies to the lower Henry’s Fork. Afternoon BWO activity, caddis later in the afternoon, and mostly presenting streamers to migrating browns.  BWO activity rules the roost at the Last Chance-Harriman stretch, while streamer fishing in Box Canyon and The Tubs is the order of the day.  If you plan on fishing the upper river, watch the weather.

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Still Waters 10-27-18

October 27, 2018
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Fishing Reports, Still Water

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Now that we are cooling off some of our still waters are coming round with more action. Chesterfield Reservoir is one of these with large fish being encountered through presenting  midge pupa patterns under an indicator. All that needs to be done is to is find the taking depth.  Leech patterns presented in shallower water are also working.  16000 hatchery raised ‘bows have been added there. Use same technique for Daniels Reservoir, especially its north end.  Action at Sand Creek Pond #4 is also picking up through using the same patterns and streamers. Springfield Reservoir has been stocked with 1000 hatchery catchables which will be active after adjusting to new environment.

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Yellowstone Park 10-27-18

October 27, 2018
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Fishing Reports, Yellowstone Park

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The fishing season here has only eight more days as it is closed after Sunday, November 4th.  The best streamer fishing of the season is going on, mainly for brown trout and run-up rainbows in the Madison and lower Gibbon.  Other rivers featuring good numbers of migrating browns include the Lewis, Gardiner, Snake, and Firehole below the falls. Other than these, the Firehole above the falls features BWO and white miller hatches.  Watch the weather!

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Main Stem Snake River 10-27-18

October 27, 2018
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Fishing Reports, Main Stem Snake River

 

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With water storage season beginning, flow in the Snake River is dropping ( 3510 cfs at Eagle Rock, 3790 cfs at Shelley, 3620 cfs     at Blackfoot).  With brown trout in their annual spawning migration,  streamer presentation is the name of the game on the river.  Doing so under low light conditions will be most effective to maybe encounter your biggest trout of the year.  Float fishing is the best way to fish, but there are plenty of good walk-in wade locations. We can point out many of these to you, so get in touch, or visit the shop.

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South Fork 10-27-18

October 27, 2018
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Fishing Reports, South Fork

 

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Flow out of Palisades Reservoir was reduced to 1770 cfs last night.  Now there is an excellent number of places for walk-in wade fishing. Come into the shop so we can suggest some of the best of these to you. While top water fishing  through BWO and midge activity may stay constant for now, streamer and large nymph presentation will soon be the best way to meet action from large trout. It is also the time of year to pay attention to weather reports. For example, next week will feature a cool-off and unsettled weather.  Keep that nice warm clothing close by. Looks like you may need it!

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Henry’s Lake 10-16-18

October 16, 2018
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Fishing Reports, Henry's Lake

Cutts are beginning to congregate around the State Park shoreline.  This means anglers will soon be doing the same there, whether angling from shore or from a boat.   Whether walking the shoreline, launching and fishing from a boat, let’s be sure to show courtesy and consideration to all present.  There will be situations where such will be necessary in order to maintain an enjoyable outing.

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Henry’s Fork 10-16-18

October 16, 2018
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Fishing Reports, Henry's Fork

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Notice that what happens on the lower Henry’s Fork (Warm River to St. Anthony) is similar to what is going on this time of year on the South Fork.  On both rivers flow is dropping to base level. BWOs, mahogany duns, and midges provide the best dry fly fishing.  Streamer presentation gains in effectiveness as the fall season advances through November as brown trout make spawning runs.  If switching to streamers is to your liking, the  best places on the upper river this time of year include Box Canyon, the base and the top of Coffee Pot Rapids, and The Tubs above Mack’s Inn.

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