Photo Credit: Bob Knoebel “There are two kinds of forecasters: those who don’t know, and those who don’t know they don’t know." – John Kenneth Galbraith And then there are the kind of forecasters who know they don’t know, but try anyway. Let’s start with what we do know. This winter has been relentless. It started cold and wet, stayed…
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Photo Credit: Bob Knoebel “The season is ended. There was not enough of it; there never is." – Nick Lyons However, there are still opportunities to wet a line. You may just need to travel farther afield. Or you can begin to look forward to next season. With the current snow water equivalent at or above 140% of normal in…
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Photo Credit: Bob Knoebel “To a river, as to any natural force, an obstruction is merely an opportunity. For the river's nature is to flow" – Wendell Berry Last week's avalanches in Hailey, which temporarily blocked flows on the Wood, served as a reminder of the power of nature and taught a lesson in persistence. As temperatures rise and the…
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“One day you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Do it now." – Paulo Coelho Come the end of March, the season on many of our local rivers ends. Don’t wait for the weather to be perfect. If you want to fish, do it today. Silver Creek The Nature…
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“To crave the result but not the process, is to guarantee disappointment." – James Clear In winter, leaky waders can end the day. The wrong traction can cause a slip. Wading boots that are too tight can lead to cold toes. Icey guides can break a rod. Too many layers and you sweat. Too few layers and you shiver. Cold…
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"What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness." – John Steinbeck Thank you seasons for reminding us to be grateful for both the deep cold of winter and the sweet heat of summer. Either way, the fishing is good. Silver Creek While the Nature Conservancy portion of Silver Creek is closed, the…
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"The goal of life is to die young — as late as possible!" – Ashley Montagu The goal of angling may be the simple pursuit of a prize. But the true catch for those who spend a lifetime in pursuit is perpetual youth. Silver Creek The Nature Conservancy portion of Silver Creek is closed for the season; however, the Creek…
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"I don’t think I’m stretching the matter at all to say that given half a chance, a trout stream can make you a better person. This isn’t particularly a reason that I fish, but certainly one of the things I like about it." – Ted Leeson Fish more and be a better person…now that is a resolution worth pursuing. Silver…
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"In the depths of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer." – Albert Camus Find that invincible summer within by going fly fishing during the depths of winter. Here are some tips for winter fishing success: The key to comfort on the river is dressing in layers. Under your waders, using two or even three…
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"What makes a river so restful to people is that it doesn’t have any doubt—it is sure to get where it is going, and it doesn’t want to go anywhere else." – Hal Boyle Winter anglers get to know a river in its most restful state. A privilege reserved for those who have no doubt how they wish to spend…
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