http://www.vimeo.com/26178231 Why were you late for work today? If it's because your dinner or a future sweater was walking up the drive-way, then you know why it's great to be in Sun Valley for the summer. A herd of 200-300 going to the high country this morning. Over the last couple of days the fish seem to be back on…
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http://vimeo.com/26147783 At the time it happened, we didn't even notice that two fish actually ate this dry-dry dropper combo at nearly the same time. In the 3 way tug between both fish and the rod, one fish came off and one was landed. Not too bad!
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When the water is high and dirty, hatch fishing can be a bit inconsistent. One thing about these conditions is that it can often provide great streamer fishing. Fish are sometimes a bit hungry with the lack of steady insect activity, and thus I think this also brings out some extra aggressive behavior. Here are a couple things I…
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A man has to believe in something, and SCO guide Brett Drummond believes he will have another beer. If you were lucky enough to attend one of the Drummonds' 4th of July parties over the years, then you know that it won't happen this year. Are we a little sad - yes - but wanted to say a big thank…
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http://www.vimeo.com/25848389 If you were down there today, I hope you are recovering from the intense winds that showed up. As the saying goes - when life gives you lemons just don't squirt it in your eyes - or something like that, I'm still a little loopy from the wind myself. The chop on the water does allow you to throw…
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There are simply so many great places to explore and fish within day-trip range of Sun Valley. Yesterday on my weekly commute from Boise to Ketchum, I dropped down into the basalt canyons of the Boise River System to poke around a bit and see what the trout were up to. Normal summer temperatures and conditions are finally upon us…
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http://www.vimeo.com/25696839 No web-cams, limited cell service, and my favorite place to scout out. Dirt roads, 70's country gold for the tunes, one or two cold beers and you know what I'm talking about. If you like to cross and work the river all day, probably not the place to go right now. If you stay in the upper reaches of…
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It's the sounds of summer. Pivot line sprinklers creating rhythm as crowds of buddies pop cold ones and BS along the banks of various Central Idaho fisheries. Flow charts begin to show signs of peaking and head toward fishable levels. Prolific hatches finally begin making their anticipated arrivals and things around here are finally starting to feel like summer is…
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