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Main Stem Snake River 11/21

November 21, 2008
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Main Stem Snake River

Streamers remain the most effective way to encounter the large ‘bows and browns here.  Remember, the river remains open to fishing all year, and during winter months can be a great location to get out on bluebird days.

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Henry’s Fork 11/21

November 21, 2008
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Henry's Fork

To find best action on the lower river, try streamers in waters not in direct sunlight, especially early & late in the day.  Streamers will also produce in Box Canyon.    On the lower river, midge and BWO emergences are best during low light conditions.  Much of the river above Riverside Campground closes the end of the month. Check IDF&G fishing regulations.

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Big Lost River 11/21

November 21, 2008
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Big Lost River

Flow out of Mackay Dam is only 60 cfs. This may be the winter month flow, and it concentrates fish in deeper holes. But just below the dam fish are responding well to dry midge and small soft hackle patterns. Use sizes 18-22 for both.  Action slows on the river as one goes downstream.

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Southwestern Montana 11/11

November 11, 2008
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South Western Montana

Check road conditions first. The Madison River between Hebgen and Quake lakes is fishing very well with streamers and large nymphs.  From Raynolds Junction to the West Fork; the same, but add small bead head nymphs, BWO and midge life cycle patterns as effective patterns. Browns and whitefish are running up the South Fork of the Madison River. The whitefish are numerous, big and easy. The browns are big and very wary.

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Big Lost River 11/11

November 11, 2008
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Big Lost River

Flow out of Mackay Dam is just below 50 cfs. This will concentrate fish in runs and pools and make for easy wading. Midge life cycle and small bead head patterns make for the best success.

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Henry’s Lake 11/11

November 11, 2008
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Henry's Lake

Problem here is road conditions. It is best to check on them before going here. Once you get to the lake anywhere in shallow waters is where the action is whether you choose to walk-in or use a boat. Intermediate lines to present scud, wooly bugger and small streamer patterns bring the best chance of success.

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Main Stem Snake River 11/11

November 11, 2008
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Main Stem Snake River

This is the place to be if you enjoy presenting streamers. With flows dropping to low levels and the abundance of low light conditions, ‘bows and migrating borwns are active during daytime. Rely on your favorite patterns and streamer tip lines.  There are several great walk-in locations along the river from Idaho Falls to American Falls Reservoir. Come in and visit us to learn the best of these.

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Still Waters 11/11

November 11, 2008
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Still Water

Chesterfield, Daniels, and Springfield reservoirs are the best of these. All are fishing very well. Midge life cycle, scud, streamer and woolly bugger patterns produce on each. Getting to Daniels Res. from the north may become difficult soon as the Dairy Creek road going southwest from Hawkins Reservoir traverses some high country. There is some fishing left in Hawkins Res. close to the dam.  Try woolly bugger types.

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Henry’s Fork 11/11

November 11, 2008
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Henry's Fork

Brown trout are migrating to spawning areas from Warm River on downstream. Please consider avoiding their redds as walking through them crushes fertilized eggs reducing spawning success. Presenting streamer patterns in the waters through which they migrate to spawn is a great way to encounter them.   If you prefer to fish closer to the surface midge and BWO activity is ongoing on most of the river.

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