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Mar 06 2019
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Winter Fly Fishing | Silver Creek Outfitters

Fly Fishing Forecast
March 6 – 20

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“Officially it was almost spring, but someone had forgotten to pass the news on to winter.” ~Robert Harris Winter has been very, very good to the Wood River Valley. The snow water equivalency for the Wood River drainage is currently at 134% of average and climbing. The mountains hold a promise of full reservoirs and healthy river flows for the…
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Feb 06 2019
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Fly Fishing Forecast | Sun Valley Idaho | Silver Creek Outfitters

Fly Fishing Forecast
February 6 – 20

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“Does the fly pattern (color, size, and silhouette) really make much difference?  It certainly can, but more often than not I'd argue that confidence in the pattern is the overriding factor.” ~ Lance Egan of Fly Fishing Team USA Whether you prefer traditional fly patterns (Prince Nymphs, Pheasant Tails, Parachute Adams, etc.) or the latest Perdigons, Frenchies, and Mops, having…
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Jan 23 2019
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Silver Creek Outfitters | Fly Fishing | Ketchum Idaho

Fly Fishing Forecast
January 23 – February 6

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“…Ignorance is one of the most crucial pieces of equipment any fly fisher will ever own.” ~David James Duncan While it is a good idea to head to the river equipped with knowledge of the current conditions (the very reason one might read this report), it is also wise to cast preconceptions aside. Fishing with established expectations often leaves an…
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Jan 09 2019
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Fishing Forecast

Fly Fishing Forecast
January 9 – 23

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“Fishing is a condition of the mind wherein one cannot possibly have a bad time.” ~Zane Grey To the outside observer, the motionless angler standing still as a rock, midriver seemed miserable. They could see the snow covering the mountain down to the bank and the steel gray glare on the water’s surface. They felt a sympathetic chill. What they…
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Dec 26 2018
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Silver Creek Outfitters | Fly Fishing | Ketchum Idaho

Fly Fishing Forecast
December 26 – January 9

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“As the angler looks back, he thinks less of individual captures and days than of scenes in which he fished.” ~ Lord Edward Grey of Fallondon As one year transitions to the next, ‘tis the season for reflection. But don’t spend too much time dwelling in nostalgia, as the river beckons; there are days of solace and individual captures to…
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Dec 12 2018
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Silver Creek Outfitters | fly Fishing | Ketchum Idaho

Fly Fishing Forecast
December 12 – 26

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“You can't be unhappy in the middle of a big, beautiful river.” ~ Jim Harrison While December is a magical and serene time to be in the middle of a river fly fishing, if you are freezing, it is difficult to enjoy the moment. A successful winter fly fishing outing begins with preparation and planning. To begin with, there is…
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Nov 28 2018
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Silver Creek Outfitters | Fly Fishing | Ketchum Idaho

Fly Fishing Forecast
November 28 – December 12

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“Fishing a good spot under the wrong conditions is like lacing up your ice skates in July.” ~ David DiBenedetto Now, lacing up your wading boots in December, that is the right thing to do. The best winter conditions to fish, of course, are during a storm, when the air temperature hovers right at freezing. There is something about a…
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Oct 01 2024
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Angler fishing in fall | Silver Creek Outfitters | Sun Valley | Idaho

Sun Valley Area Fly Fishing Forecast
October 2 – 9

By Fishing Forecast, Fishing Report
“October is a symphony of permanence and change.” – Bonaro W. Overstreet October is a paradox where the constant harmonizes with the ephemeral. And the angler gets the privilege of being part of the symphony. Silver Creek With the Tricos winding down, Baetis and Mahogany duns take the stage. The hatch is often intense and brief during the most pleasant…
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