The greatest of scenic fly fishing paintings are breathtaking. Some however seem to stand alone in a distinctive light. Elements of the composition all fit into place so well, that they actually compel you to question if you have not actually stood there at some point in your own life. Certain paintings seem to quietly lean forward and whisper in…
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For me, November means turkey, turns, and trout. I can't imagine a better way to spend time with family and friends over the next two weeks then eating traditional Thanksgiving dishes, riding the chair, and catching trout. Silver Creek, in the Nature Conservancy, closes at the end of the month and the Wood and the Lost are always a great…
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“Whenever I find myself growing grim about the mouth; whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my soul… I account it high time to get to sea as soon as I can. This is my substitute for pistol and ball.”—Ishmael from Moby Dick The best cure for the Shoulder Season blues is time spent plying our local waters in…
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http://www.vimeo.com/52057593 The first flakes of the season have officially hit the ground and with hesitation I am off to the sweet smell of P-tex and burning wax for the winter. A huge thanks to everyone that made this year one for the books. A few new faces this summer, but mostly people that I have fished with for many years…
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Fly Fishing in late October in the Sun Valley area is a treat with both the fall fishing and foliage hitting its peak. Over the next two weeks, anglers can expect to see sun, rain, and maybe even some snow. The trick to finding good fishing will be to watch the weather and then match your tactics and timing to…
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Anchor, set, cast! I like fishing downstream. Swinging flies for Steelhead is a welcome seasonal transition following months of facing and casting upstream for trout. It’s an entirely different tempo, two-stepping your way down a run. The casting and presentation is different, not to mention that some days the fly rod is even totally different. Two hands holding cork now. Cool!…
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Silver Creek Outfitters guide Bob Knoebel shares a few heartwarming words and photos with us. "Still Fishing After All These Years" 89 year old Mark from Las Vegas recently visited Sun Valley to fish his old haunts after collecting memories here since 1950. That's right, he's been fishing Sun Valley waters for 62 years. He counts legendary Dick Alfs as one…
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It may be fly fishing, hunting, photography, or wildlife watching that draw any person into a relationship with the outdoors. Whether it's one of these activities or countless others, the reason so many of us call this part of Idaho 'home' is the absolute outdoor quality around us. One of the unique side effects of becoming skilled at these types…
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With ski season less than two months away our days with highs in the 70s may be numbered. The weather forecast is calling for much cooler temperatures for the weeks ahead, so if you plan to spend the day wading our waters, dress for the season. The cooler temps will continue to shorten our fishing window and the bugs of…
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