Fishing Forecast

“Sometimes it seems the least important part of fishing is fishing.” – Roderick Haig-Brown When taking a day of fishing into account, the fish caught or not caught become less important than the connections made with people and place. Silver Creek Expect Trico and Baetis spinner falls to occur between 8 and 10 am; the timing depends on the air…

Photo by Bob Knoebel “It ain't the heat, it's the humility." – Yogi Berra As the temperatures rise, remember to maintain your humanity and humility. You may not be the only one escaping the heat by spending time in a river. Also, be sure to check the temps and keep the fish wet. Silver Creek The Creek has been transitioning…

“Right now I’m having amnesia and déjà vu at the same time. I think I’ve forgotten this before.” – Steven Wright Over a lifetime of angling, we are always relearning lessons. There is a familiarity in failure and a resignation to get it right the next time a trout gives you the opportunity. Silver Creek The Creek seems to be…

“The world is water, and we are all connected by its deep, flowing rhythm.” – Roderick Haig-Brown All the rivers in the Valley are beginning to come into tune for the summer. And the angler’s heart vibrates to these iron strings. Silver Creek The Creek is transitioning into its typical summer rhythm. Expect to see caddis and Baetis in the…

“Now that I care less, I fish better.” – Andrew Brown Care takes you out of the moment. It lives in both the past and the future. You will fish better if you are present. Silver Creek The insect activity on the Creek remains sporadic thanks to the rollercoaster weather we experienced last week. Some days, baetis and PMDs will…

“The river moves on and on; the heart follows, willingly, always glad to be hunter, discoverer.” – Harry Middleton Keep your heart tuned to the rivers. This is the week that the flows turn the corner and beckon the angler towards summer. Silver Creek The Brown Drakes started late last week as predicted. But instead of starting in the lower…

“I am always doing what I can't do yet in order to learn how to do it.” – Vincent Van Gogh Certainly, each cast is an occasion for hope (Buchan), but it is also an opportunity to learn. Did I throw a tailing loop? Why did my leader hook left? Why did the fish spook? Hope resides in the fact…

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin A new season has begun and the fishing is great! If you know someone who has been thinking about learning how to fly fish, remind them that the best way is to get out there and do it! Whether they need…