May 2019

“Learn to be flexible. Don't start with a preconceived idea. Is the water clear? Are the fish spooky?”  ~from Trout Tactics by Joe Humphreys Fishing success really depends on asking the right questions. This time of year, the questions should include: What are the water flows? Do I have a good variety of flies to match the changing conditions? When…

“I think the best teacher is the stream, the best way to learn is again and again.”  ~from Trout Tactics by Joe Humphreys Thursday, June 20th you will have the chance to meet fly fishing icon Joe Humphreys. Joe, along with the cast and crew of the documentary film Live The Stream, will be on hand at the Sun Valley Opera House. A…

“There will be days when the fishing is better than one's most optimistic forecast, others when it is far worse.  Either is a gain over just staying home.”  ~Roderick Haig-Brown In less than a month, the Wood and Silver Creek will reopen and the outlook is optimistic. Certainly, all the freestone rivers will continue to be swollen as the mountains…