Sure we hear they can't jump and rarely eat dry flies on the surface. But lets be honest, whats so bad about catching the occasional white fish? They are often considered an important indicator species of a healthy fishery, and since they hold very close to the bottom can let you know your nymphs are getting down deep where they…
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http://www.vimeo.com/26819690 The next time you're at Silver Creek in the morning hold your hand up to the sun and you will see the silhouetted clouds of bugs that are swarming the air. Are the fish on these clouds of insects? - Like mayo on a bologna sandwich. Now I'm just hungry and can't wait to get back down there. It's…
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If your graduation send-off message is cooler than this I would love to see the photo. Mine was all about "reaching for the stars - always aiming higher - reaching your goals", and look where it got me; guiding for the best outfitter in the West! Congrats to the Mushers of Fairfield High School. If you make it over that…
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National Championship Mountain Bike racing made its way to town as part of last weekends festive summer schedule. Among the world class athletes in the competition was a long time buddy and Team Giant Pro Carl Decker. Carl is about as multi-sport of an athlete as they come. From decades of domination pushing various types of bicycle pedals, to the…
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What a great weekend it was to be in Ketchum! A variety of Fly Fishing events paired withNational Championship Mountain Bike Races and perfect weather provided thousands of big smiles and great memories for all. The weekend kicked off early with a fundraising raffle event benefiting Idaho Rivers United at theCornerstone Bar and Grill on Thursday night. Then Friday it…
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http://www.vimeo.com/26501200 The Simms Visor Beanie Hat - It's been to every steelhead river in British Columbia. The upper reaches of Russia on the coldest days. Is a staple of every day wear in Alaska - and now has met the toughest match yet - a diaper changing room in Ketchum, Idaho. Video and most of the good audio supplied by…
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http://vimeo.com/6173608 The best 14 min of your day today. If not, congratulations you've had a great day. And watched some good time fly dork bassin!
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http://www.vimeo.com/26405449 A little colder temps in the morning have brought out a few more bugs. Baetis, Callibaetis seem to be the players right now. I have been seeing more Damsels starting to mill around the exposed weeds in the hottest parts of the day. A few early reports of Tricos seen in select spots through the system is a good…
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A great film about former Silver Creek Outfitters guide and current Patagonia bad ass Mark Harbaugh, and his current effort to use goats to eradicate leafy spurge in eastern Idaho. Produced by Base Camp Media. http://vimeo.com/21556529
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