Henry’s Fork 8-14-12

Water seepage under the coffer dam is slowing construction on the Ashton Dam.  Let’s hope that seepage does not alter water management plans during the  project or impact completion target.  Keep in touch with the Henry’s Fork Foundation web site for the impact, proposals, and responses to this problem.  The lower river above and below the dam remains tough during daytime which is usual for this time of year.  Streamers presented in the evening and early morning brings best chance for meeting a big fish.  Streamers and spinner falls in the evening and morning along with evening caddis swarms make for best fishing on much of the upper river.   Terrestrial patterns presented close to the banks  just about anywhere can work during daytime but are sure to be more effective with cumulus buildup.   Those big fish moving out of the Outlet reach are in the river from The Tubs to Island Park Reservoir.  Expect recreational boaters down to Mack’s Inn during daytime, so evenings or early AM with streamer patterns may be the best times for fishing. Want to read some interesting Henry’s Fork commentary?  Go to Henry’s Fork Anglers web site and take a look at Mike Lawson’s August 9th Henry’s Fork fishing reports.   Mike offers valuable strategy gems for fishing the river this time of year, but also gives some thoughts on the crowds that frequent the river at certain times.