Due to the high pressure which has dominated the weather pattern in the Pacific Northwest for the last two weeks, most of the waters below 5000 feet are frigid. Fortunately for us, we are mostly above the bitter cold inversion in the Wood River Valley and will have relatively pleasant day time highs at or near freezing temps. We have…
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People are often surprised to hear how good the fly fishing is in the winter time. The key is knowing the right type of water to focus your angling attention. Don't waste your time fishing the fast water of summer. Instead focus on the slow water where the fish will concentrate to conserve their energy during the cold months of…
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Winter is the devout anglers secret season. It is not for everyone. But for those willing to endure the cold, a wonderful world of solitude awaits. My approach to fly fishing of late is embodied in the Transcendental doctrine of simplicity. My minimalistic approach to a day of winter angling involves only a few flys and a Tenkara rod. For…
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The best gift you can give this holiday season, to your loved ones or yourself, is some time on the water plying for trout with a fly. December is a magical time to go fly fishing; there is a serenity that can only be found on the banks of a river in winter. Of course, a successful winter fly fishing…
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The first half of December is a great time to visit our Valley. The crowds are still a few weeks away and the early season storms have blessed the top of Baldy with great natural snow. Even better, the forecast calls for more snow in the coming weeks. The mild weather we have experienced to date has made for great…
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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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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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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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Classic fall weather is in the forecast as well as classic fall fishing. The mornings will be crisp with lows in the 20s and the high temps will reach the low 70s most of the week. You will also notice that they average water temperatures have dropped to toe numbing levels. For anglers this means there is no reason to…
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