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Still Waters 6-4-2011

June 4, 2011
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Still Water

We are paying attention to these because still waters are the only ones offering any variety right now.  But even still waters are not at their best.  We need higher water temperatures to get things really active, and it looks like the current warming trend is just what is needed.  We have not heard of any still waters being terrific to this point, but stay with those small leech and damselfly nymph patterns because soon things will soon break loose.   And concentrate on shallower waters whether at Chesterfield (avoid discolored inflow from Toponce Creek), Twenty-Four Mile (avoid discolored water from east side creek) or Daniels reservoirs—they are warmer. Of course midging will always work.

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Henry’s Fork 6/3

June 3, 2011
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Henry's Fork

The big stoneflies have been making an appearance on the Henry’s Fork. They are in full swing below the Ashton Dam. They have also moved up to Warm River but are not hatching in large numbers on the Warm River to Ashton stretch. Fish rising on these big bugs is really day to day. I would fish the dry and float a stonefly nymph as a dropper. The high water has pushed the fish towards the banks look for the fish to holding there. If the fish are not actively feeding on the surface try throwing a golden stone or a chernobyl ant. Mixing up the presentation will sometimes trigger a fish to rise.

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Still Waters 6-1-2011

June 1, 2011
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Still Water

No big changes here.  Midging remains the most consistent technique just about everywhere.  Best locations for midging are upper end of Daniels Reservoir, Hawkins Res. along willows adjacent to the highway, east and west ends of Springfield Res.  Warm weather is sure to boost fishing activity on all still waters.

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Southwestern Montana 6-1-2011

June 1, 2011
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South Western Montana

Madison River below Quake Lake remains discolored and high, but fishing the soft water with streamers on S. J. worms can be effective.  River just below Hebgen Dam is in good shape , but it gets crowded.  Quake Lake is discolored because of Beaver and Cabin creek run-off.

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Yellowstone Park 6-1-2011

June 1, 2011
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Yellowstone Park

We have 2011 Yellowstone  Park fishing licenses and regulations. Right now the Firehole River is the best stream to fish in the Park.   Caddisfly, BWO, PMD and sally life cycle patterns are the way to go.  Don’t overlook soft hackle patterns either!

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Henry’s Fork 6/1

June 1, 2011
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Henry's Fork

We have had a few reports of stoneflies at the Vernon Bridge and the Ora Bridge. When I say a few I am talking about a dozen nymph casings on the bridge. Not much flying yet but keep posted to the report and the weather report. Again I expect the hatch to really be in full swing by this weekend.

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Big Lost 5/31

May 31, 2011
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Big Lost River

Flows have been increased 348 cfs. Wading is pretty difficult at these levels. If you do fish look for Caddis, Blue Wing Olives and Midges.

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Henry’s Fork 5/31

May 31, 2011
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Henry's Fork

The water below Chester Dam still remains pretty dirty, temps will warm up this week and the Fall River will begin to run high again making that section difficult for fishing. Flows out of the Box canyon are staying steady at 2,000 cfs and the water is fairly clear. The water from Warm River down is Tea colored but very fishable. The stoneflies are almost ready to hatch and there are a few hatching. The main bulk of the hatch has not started yet. You can find nymphs staging along the banks fro Warm River down to the Chester Backwaters. With the warm temperatures expected this week I expect the hatch to be in full force about mid week. As always we will keep you posted as things progress.

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Still Waters 5-28-11

May 28, 2011
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Still Water

The big factor on all of these is the weather. During days with sunshine and (if this is possible) no wind water warms enough to get aquatic insects active and fish responding to them.   This goes for all still waters. Next week looks like the beginning of a good weather spell, so we will keep you informed of how things progress.

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