Our January thaw showed up in a timely fashion this year. Weeks of ice and subzero temperatures have been replaced by one Pacific storm after the next. Daytime temperatures are very comfortable for fishing, but with a constant snow fall, our access points have been extremely limited. Anglers willing to park wherever they are safely able, and then willing to…
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It was only a matter of days following the last report that most of our area rivers froze up to the point where they weren't fishable. In fact I have not seen, nor spoke to one single person that has cast a line in the last two weeks! With the holidays upon us, our low pressure patterns have returned and…
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We are in our first real cold snap of the winter, which has followed our first real snow fall of the winter. The rivers are picture perfect settings for winter fishing, but you better be prepared for the temperatures. The fishing is quite good for a few hours everyday, as the fish have to eat no matter the temperature. Make…
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Good news and bad in the fishing report this week. The bad news is, with winter approaching and not a great degree of fishing change through the winter we will be going to a bimonthly report. The good news is the fishing report will be including a few additional reports from our favorite lodges as they begin their prime seasons.…
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Mostly cold temperatures and a little more snow is in the forecast for the coming week. With the snow comes a falling barometer, which generally means active fish. Given the lack of anglers on the waters these days, the need for fish to feed before the winter temperatures get very cold and relatively comfortable conditions, the fishing should be outstanding…
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Despite winter like weather last week the fishing stayed relatively productive. We are in for more winter weather this week and it should be a bit more extreme. While we transition into the quietude of November anglers will be able to find more elbow room and deserted waters than any other time of the year when our streams are open.…
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The fishing scene around the valley is about to take a dramatic turn in the coming week or two. A significant change in the weather is settling in on us and remnant dry fly opportunities are quickly fading. Before the big midge hatches of winter we always enter a phase where nymphing and streamer fishing comes to the forefront of…
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One would be hard pressed to find a more beautiful setting for trout fishing then what is out there right now. The trees are in full autumn color, the weather is nice enough, and there is still good fishing to be had. Looking ahead we should have mostly sunny weather with an occasional quick moving cloud front coming through. Temperatures…
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Under a mixed bag of weather, anglers are still finding rising fish on most of our area streams. It can be very hit and miss, but late afternoons seem to be the most consistent time of the day. The same hatches we've seen the last few weeks continue, although the duration is shorter and things aren't quite as intense. That's…
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The window for anglers to get over rising fish is shortening by the day. Very cold mornings and the low evening sun means one must take advantage of our late afternoon fishery. When the hatches come off, the fish are still eager to come to the surface, but the rise duration keeps growing shorter and shorter. In the coming weeks…
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“With a fly rod, anglers are not casting to a fish; rather to a circle of dreams: ripples that spread into every aspect of their lives.” ― Fennel Hudson So, when you give the gift of fly fishing to your loved ones this year, you are not merely providing a moment of escapism; you are delivering fodder for dreams and…
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“The more you look, the more you see.” ― Robert M. Pirsig A glance only sees the grey, cold reflection of sky and mountains. A close inspection reveals contours of river bottom and subtle changes in flow. But, through the eyes of a seasoned angler, the interplay of light and shadows reveals life both above and below. The more you…
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