Henry’s Fork 8-25-12

Best news here is that PacifiCorp, the owner of Ashton Dam has decided not to lower Ashton Reservoir to stop seepage under the coffer dam.  See details on the Henry’s Fork Foundation web site on how they plan to stop the seepage.   The solution PacifiCorp proposes keeps the best interests of the Henry’s Fork fishery up front, something we all want to happen. Meanwhile go to the upper river around Harriman, Last Chance, and Coffee Pot for best fishing.  Go early in the day for the trico activity, switch to terrestrial patterns when they fade out.  Switch to caddis in the evening, and don’t forget that hair mouse!  If you fish The Tubs area above Mack’s Inn, go very late or very early in the day to avoid the recreational floaters. Try streamers in the deep runs that give The Tubs their names.