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Still Waters 8-7-10

August 7, 2010
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Still Water

What Tom gave in the 8-2-10 still water report for Chesterfield applies to all our irrigation reservoirs with the possible exception of Paul Reservoir at the head of the Beaver Creek drainage.   So if you seek good still waters, it is time to head to mountain lakes.  Some of the nearest in eastern Idaho are Aldous (Centennial Range above Kilgore), Meadow (West of Gilmore Summit), and Mill (off Sawmill Creek), Iron Bog, Brockie and Fishpole ( off Antelope Creek near Moore, ID) lakes. On all these gulpers will be working by mid day, so such as a parachute adams suffice.   Small leech patterns  fished near drop-offs and around shoreline vegetation will also work.   Copper Basin and the Lemhi river drainage feature several lakes. Come to the shop for more information on these.

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South Fork 8-2-10

August 2, 2010
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South Fork

Sallies and PMDs on upper river riffles seems to be the best place for action.   Stimulators are catching fish close to banks. Use same strategy with chernobyl types. some hoppers are appearing on the lower river, so some great fishing with large dries is not far away.

Please be careful when boating on the river. We lost a very experienced South Fork fly-fisher Saturday when a boat tipped at the Lorenzo Bridge.  He was a fabulous fly tier, engaging personality,  and a generous contributor to our fly fishing culture.   He will be sorely missed.

Dave Raisch reports that he lost a Scott  S-4, 486 rod with Lamson Velocity reel in the South Fork in the Irwin area. If you find these Dave can be reached at 208-406-4593.

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Mainstem Snake River 7-31-10

July 31, 2010
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Main Stem Snake River

As irrigation demands decrease, water levels will stabilize making for more consistent fishing here. Streamer patterns remain the bread & butter patterns, but PMD emergences continue to bring action in riffles. With hopper populations beginning to build, fishing tactics that work on the South Fork work here. See Tim Woodard’s 7/26 report for the South Fork and use the thoughts he offers for fishing the main stem river. After all; the South Fork and the main stem Snake are the same streams!

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Henry’s Fork 7-31-10

July 31, 2010
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Henry's Fork

As is usual, fishing on the the lower river is slowing down. Mayfly emergences are winding down, big stoneflies are all but gone, and the river lowering to base levels. Grasshoppers will be coming on soon, and fish will respond to their patterns early and later in the day when waters are a bit cooler and there is more overhead cover.  One constant is that streamer patterns presented in the evening twilight can still fool that big fish.  Just be patient, and use some strategy.  Fish shaded banks and undercuts, fish around overhangs and sweepers.  Look for schools of minnows in shallow water.

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Yellowstone Park 7-31-10

July 31, 2010
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Yellowstone Park

With the peak of early season mayfly emergences past and that of large stoneflies almost over (good stonefly hatches are moving up the Yellowstone River), terrestrial insects are increasing in importance. Hopper and spruce moth seasons are just beginning, and ant and beetle patterns will remain effective for many weeks to come.   Some great places for presenting  terrestrial insect patterns include the meadow sections of all Fall River Basin streams and the Lamar River, Slough and Soda Butte creeks,  Madison River along the West Entrance highway, Lewis River, and the upper Gibbon River.   The big browns in Duck Creek are a real challenge for fishing hopper, beetle and ant patterns.  Do not overlook smaller waters with meadow reaches such as Obsidian, Indian, Solfatara and Panther creeks.  They are great places for light weight equipment and safe for youngsters and physically challenged folks.

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Small Streams 7-31-10

July 31, 2010
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Small Streams

Some of our smaller streams dropping to base levels are warming  to point where fish move out to bigger, cooler water or feed only early or late in the day when water is cooler.  Most other small streams are fishing very well. They will continue to do so as terrestrial insects become more important in trout’s diet.   Terrestrial insects are  a reason why meadow streams are so much fun to fish. Streams that hold meadow reaches  famed for terrestrial insect populations are numerous around our area. Some of the best include the Teton River in the Basin, The Blackfoot River in the Blackfoot River Wildlife Management  Area, Lower McCoy Creek, Lower Jackknife Creek,  Birch Creek, Medicine Lodge Creek, Stump Creek, Crow Creek and Camas Creek. With grasshopper populations beginning to build fishing waters such as these should be considered.  Stop at the shop to see our selection of terrestrial insect patterns and to pick up ” where and how to” information on these waters.

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Yellowstone Park 7-22-10

July 22, 2010
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Yellowstone Park

All streams except the Firehole River are in top fishing condition.  Terrestrial patterns will be effective on all, especially when hoppers kick in soon.  For now your best choice of when to fish would be the more humid, thundershower threatening days.  These offer more overhead cover than bright days, and humid conditions bring on delayed hatches.    Beware of the growing horse fly and deer fly populations (but they make humpy variations very effective!),  but be happy that mosquitoes are beginning to diminish. If you have not seen our Yellowstone Park small stream discussion posted on July 19th, take a look because there are some gems within!

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Big Lost River 7-22-10

July 22, 2010
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Big Lost River

With more that 500  cfs coming out of Mackay Dam best walk-in wade fishing is above Mackay Reservoir.  Try from the Bartlett Point area into Copper Basin. Caddis, golden stone, and sally life cycle patterns should be best with flavs coming on as we get into August.

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Main Stem Snake River 7-22-10

July 22, 2010
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Main Stem Snake River

Beginning to shape up as flows drop. Streamers are still the name of the game, especially during evenings. But during that time of day caddis and a few PMDs offer some surface action.  As we move through August, look for fishing to pick up considerably.

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Southwestern Montana 7-22-10

July 22, 2010
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South Western Montana

Reservoir Lake is a real hot spot off the beaten path about twenty five miles north and west of Clark Canyon Reservoir. Its surroundings are mostly a pine forest.   Offering aggressive brookies ranging to fifteen inches taking damselfly, speckled dun, midge and leech patterns, it is an ideal place for float tubing and pontoon boating.  A campground offers a great location for tenting or RV stays.   So this lake is a still water get-away from more crowded places nearby.

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