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Main Stem Snake River 9-11-12

September 11, 2012
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Fishing Reports, Main Stem Snake River

With the recent drop of flow out of Palisades Dam and more of the same to follow, this river should now be on you “to visit” list. The main stem Snake has had high flows all summer, but now look for BWO and caddis to offer action.   Streamer fishing will become more important here as we move through autumn.   The river is best fished through floating, but with lowering flows wading will become safe in several places.  We can help identify such locations. Come in and talk to us about them.

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Main Stem Snake River 11-26-2011

November 26, 2011
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Main Stem Snake River

Flows double or more than normal are making for tough wading along the river.  Safest fishing is from a boat where presenting streamer patterns on fast sink tip lines will be best bet for meeting those big browns and ‘bows.

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Main Stem Snake River 11-1-2011

November 1, 2011
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Main Stem Snake River

Brown trout are migrating to spawning areas.  Flows remain nearly double in the river for this time of year limiting walk-in wade access, so float fishing is best approach.  Streamer patterns presented on sink tip lines are the way to encounter the big browns that populate the river.

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Main Stem Snake River 10-22-2011

October 22, 2011
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Main Stem Snake River

Flows are still a bit high for best walk-in wade fishing.  Float fishers are doing better. Some walk-in places are accessible such as below Gem Lake Dam and below the Shelly I-15 connector. Pitch streamers with evenings being a good time to intercept migrating browns.

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Mainstem Snake River 10-11-2011

October 11, 2011
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Main Stem Snake River

Water needs to drop for better fishing conditions.  Walk-in wade fishing would improve and be safer at lower flows.  Nevertheless streamer patterns are taking some large browns and ‘bows, especially in the river below Blackfoot.  Float fishing is best way to approach this part of the river.

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Main Stem Snake River 9-1-2011

September 1, 2011
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Main Stem Snake River

With irrigation demands dropping steadily, river flows are dropping to where fly-fishing in becoming very practical from Menan to American Falls Reservoir.   Presenting terrestrial patterns along well vegetated banks can be very productive, but streamer fishing during early and late hours is the best way to encounter the big fish throughout the river.  Pattern selection is less important that presentation, but because there are more large trout in the main stem river than in any other eastern Idaho stream, you have plenty of locations to make that proper presentation.  We can help you pin point some of these, so come in to the shop, or get in touch.

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Main Stem Snake River 11-13-10

November 13, 2010
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Main Stem Snake River

Flows are down to normal or a bit below, so wading is ideal for pitching streamers. Water temps are in the low to mid forties, so dress accordingly.  There are so many good locations the best thing to do is come in and see us to help make a choice.  Be sure to have a sink tip and a floating line equipped with short, stout leaders for presenting your streamer flies. Fish late or early in the day for the best chance to meet a migrating brown.

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Main Stem Snake River 11-5-10

November 5, 2010
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Main Stem Snake River

Flows have dropped to normal levels, meaning that as with the South Fork much of the river is in great shape for walk-in wading.  It is time to use streamer patterns, and with a change in the weather coming big browns will be on the move.  Best times will be evenings and early AMs.  But with cloudy and stormy conditions predicted for much of next week, any time will provide a chance for that big guy to respond. Remember that a streamer featuring yellow or chartreuse will seem particularly effective and that sink tip lines and stout leaders will be the best tackle to use.

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Main Stem Snake River 10-27-10

October 27, 2010
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Main Stem Snake River

This is streamer fishing season whether you walk-in wade or float the river.  Be more concerned with presentation that with particular pattern selection, except have light colored and dark colored patterns ready to go.   Expect to do best during low light conditions, and during daytime concentrate on the heads and tails of deeper water.   Flows are still a bit higher than normal, but sure to drop soon.

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Main Stem Snake River 10-24-10

October 23, 2010
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Main Stem Snake River

Flows are right where they should be for this time of year, and big browns are migrating to spawning areas, also as they should be.   You best be fishing streamers to encounter them.  Both float and walk-in wade fishing will be effective. Flows are sure to drop further in the upcoming weeks, so look for some great streamer fishing until ice-up.   We can help you choose locations up & down the river.  C’mon in and talk to us about “the where to try it” question.

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