Synopsis It looks as though we are finally going to break out of our cold and windy weather this weekend and all of next week. Temperatures should be in the 70’s and one nice day is supposed to follow the next. Expect a plethora of insect activity this week, as we should see decent emergences of both Drakes, Stoneflies, and…
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Synopsis The most notable occurrence so far this season has been the difference in the micro climates between the Sun Valley area, and the Silver Creek area. On days in the north valley that look rainy and unpleasant, it has often been sunny and warm down on Silver Creek. Be sure that there are still plenty of thunderstorms rolling around…
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Synopsis Opening day is the 24th of May this year. Entering the month of June we will have almost 90% snow pack still sitting atop the high country passes. The weather report for the coming days calls for some cooler days with some rain showers (40% to 60% chance) leading up to the Saturday opener. The opener and the rest…
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Synopsis The local rivers are almost all closed to fishing until opening day, with the exception of the lower Little Wood. This years opener is on May 24th. Little Wood River The Little Wood River, below the confluence with Silver Creek is open to year around fishing. This time of year, before the water is released from Little Wood Reservoir…
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Synopsis If you are not fishing the Big Wood River in March, you may very well be missing the month with the highest catch rate of the season! Temperatures around the Wood River Valley have been hovering near the 40 degree mark for a few weeks now and more of the same is expected. The spring winds have begun early…
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Synopsis There is no question that the most difficult part of fishing these days is finding an access point that isn’t buried under 6 feet of snow. We are currently experiencing one of our rare, big winters. The good news is that when we have a lot of snow, we have fewer anglers. The anglers that have been going out…
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Synopsis One winter storm after the next keep rolling through the Wood River Valley. These low pressure systems mean excellent winter fishing. The storms also mean more favorable temperatures when fishing, especially after coming off of several weeks of bitter cold here. This also releases a lot of the water and fishing areas that were beginning to lock up from…
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Synopsis Winter has arrived in the Wood River Valley, yet with very little snow so far this year. If you can’t get a full day skiing in, it is a perfect time of year to get out on the water and catch some trout! Fishing is generally very good this time of the year, using nymphs and streamers. If you…
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Synopsis It is time to get your nymphs out and start prospecting the local rivers. With this Autumn’s low flows it is important to change your nymphing tactics a little bit. A slightly smaller tippet diameter is important. Tippet sizes near 5X and 4X are recommended. This thin diameter will help nymphs sink faster and allow anglers to cover the…
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Synopsis The end of October continues to provide excellent weather for fishing. There are still decent hatches during the day, although the dry fly window gets shorter and shorter. Plan on lunch to dinner fishing hours for the prime action. Low flows mean stealth is a must in most places, and long, fine tippets are also a necessity unless you…
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"I wish that every day was Saturday and every month was October." – Charmaine J. Forde Don’t wish for Saturday. October is nature's way of telling you it is time to go fishing. Silver Creek Despite the low flows, the Creek continues to fish well. You will find mostly baetis hatching with a few mahogany duns, October caddis, and midge.…
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"Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn." – Elizabeth Lawrence Drop the rake and pick up a rod. Fall is for fishing. The chores can wait. Silver Creek Along with some moose, sandhill cranes, and bugling elk, expect to find the usual array of fall bugs on the Creek.…
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