http://vimeo.com/41304430 SCO Guide manager Dave Faltings talks about current fishing options as well as a forecast of what to expect for the season opener end of May. Give Dave a call at the shop (208)726-5282 for more details so you can make the most of your plans for season opener.
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April and beyond fishing forecast. http://vimeo.com/40320422 Dave Faltings, author of Silver Creek Outfitters' fishing reports, brings you the latest information for our local waters. With current hatches, updated stream flows and tips from the pros, our fishing reports will help you become a better fisherman. Check back for weekly updates of our local waters!
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The Big Lost River will be fishing great until the water is raised below the dam. This could happen at anytime but the farmers do not need the water right now and I expect as the reservoir fills to capacity they will have to raise the level and when they do it will be 'un-fishable'. Last year I thought they…
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http://vimeo.com/37750502 From the Big Wood River to the Salmon, SF Boise and Big Lost, Dave Faltings talks about what to expect as we look into March fishing in the Sun Valley area.
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The Big Wood River will fish very good in the month of March. As the temperatures warm up expect very good midge fishing. You will want dries and nymphs for this time of year. Pattern size will be critical and I like very small flies for this time of year. My favorite dries are Trailing Shuck Midges and griffith's Gnats…
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I expect the Big Wood to fish better in February as temperatures rise on some days. It will still be weather dependent but on those days when temperatures are above freezing the fishing can be good. Expect to see midges especially on cloudy overcast days and you will want various stages of this bug. I like to carry surface patterns…
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Winter fishing reports around here are short but sweet. http://vimeo.com/35475622
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The fishing this time of year can be good depending on the day. With temperatures above freezing on some days I like to fish in the middle of the day. Your best bet is still nymphing with sub surface patterns. I'll use different techniques depending on the water Im fishing. I like big stonefly nymphs when I first get to…
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The fishing on the Big Wood can be very good this time of year. On days where the temperature is above freezing expect to see midges on top in select runs and good nymph fishing underneath. This time of the year it is very important to have dries, emegers, light sinking nymphs and heavier flies. The fish will feed in…
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The Big Wood River has been fishing very well on the right days. I like overcast and warmer days for good fishing. There are some fish on top feeding on midges but the nymph fishing can be very effective. Dry flies in sizes 20-24 work well and also have some light emergers that sink very gently. One of my favorites…
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“For some things there are no wrong seasons. Which is what I dream of for me.” – Mary Oliver Don’t put away the rod, reel, and waders and dream of warmer days to come. After all, there is no wrong season to fish. Big Wood Parking access along the Wood is still good, as the valley floor has yet to…
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“How many activities can you count in your life that you engage in simply because they delight you and grip your soul? Find them out, cultivate them, for they are your passport to freedom and to love.” – Anthony de Mello Certainly fly fishing is one such soul-gripping activity. We are grateful to all who help us cultivate our passion…
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