For some, the concept of winter fly fishing seems oxymoronic. For the rest of us, winter fly fishing is synonymous with solitude. The river in winter is a transcendent place, a place where anglers can experience the Emersonian “transparent eyeball,” observing the quietude of nature. However, nothing will end a winter fly fishing excursion faster than being ill prepared for…
Nick Purdy updates us on the status of the Silver Creek Restoration Project, the portion of which has taken place on the RR Ranch just downstream from The Nature Conservancy Preserve. “The photos above show the pond work to date. The excavation is finished and the first two photos show the three islands that have been created from the silt….
There always seems to be chatter this time of year about which ski town is the best. What makes Ketchum a great ski town? It is simple. The fact that you can ski in the morning on a world class mountain, fly fish the afternoon on the Wood, and still make it to the Pioneer for après cocktails by the…
Santa, if you are listening, the winter fishing season is upon us and I have a few simple needs. To help me keep my feet toasty warm and my legs dry, a pair of SIMMS Bootfoot Waders is top of my list. Next are layers, lots of layers; from long underwear to fleece pants and jackets, I know SIMMS has…
Laying on my back in our lush green lawn I remember pointing my toes strait down, rocking my nose upward, and straining to stretch my head-to-toe distance far as I could compared to the salmon my dad laid next to me. I was longer, but not by much. My younger sister did the same and the two of us giggled…
With multiple hunting opportunities, the prospect of a great ski season on the horizon, and miles of open water free from fishing pressure, November is a great time to be in the Wood River Valley. If fishing is your activity of choice, keep checking the weather forecast and dress for the occasion as the forecast for the next two weeks…
Nick Purdy of the RR Ranch updates us on the progress of the Silver Creek Restoration Project as of this first week of November. “As the picture shows we have diverted Silver Creek and dried up the pond. The dam has been removed and the new dam will be started next week. The mud is 6 ft deep in places…
Temperatures in the valley are starting to drop and the ski season is less than a month away. While waiting for the snow to fall, why not go fishing. In November, we still have very good Baetis hatches on our local streams and even some steelhead opportunities a couple hours outside of town. And be sure to mark your calendar…Wednesday,…
Kilpatrick Pond Rehab Progress Report The fish from our reservoirs to our rivers sense the changing seasons. There is a kind of “now or never” approach toward feeding this time of year, and a successful fall angler knows how to take advantage of this, from the right fly, to the right tippet, to the right presentation. But there is more…
Nick Purdy of the RR Ranch sends an update on the portion of the Silver Creek Restoration project within the Ranch property downstream of The Nature Conservancy property. “The pond work is moving along on schedule. The dredging of pond to the Kilpatrick Bridge should be done in 10 days. There will be a 50ft wide channel 6 ft deep…
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