"Dave was never on time for work. He was always early." ~ Terry Ring That is because it wasn't work for Dave; it was his passion. Let's all try to be a little more like Dave. Whether at work or on the water, go fishing with Super Dave in your heart. SILVER CREEK The fishing remains spotty on the Creek.…
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For fly fisherman and fish, fall signals the last good wave of surface feeding opportunities before the onset of winter. On the Lost, this means Fall Baetis and on the Creek, Fall Baetis and Mahogany Duns. This time of year, the surface feeding window tends to shift from the morning to the afternoon and it can also shrink in duration,…
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Autumn stirs the angler's soul. There is something about standing in water surrounded by golden leaves with mountains dusted by the seasons first snows against a crisp, blue canvas. And the trout too, sense the season's end and the coming of winter. Their feeding lacks the laziness of summer and becomes more focused and purposeful. If you have postponed your…
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Through this week, we will have unsettled weather with localized flash flood potential. While any and all moisture is welcome, heavy rains on the recently burned areas have become problematic for the Wood and the South Fork of the Boise. Thunder storms this week have sent mud, silt and ash into Warm Springs and The Big Wood. At this time,…
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This July promises to be one of best in years. The long days of summer are upon us and we have multiple fishing opportunities rife with possibility from sun up to sundown. Our local rivers are dropping everyday and opening up more and more river to explore. The most difficult part of your fishing day will be choosing what to…
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Happy 4th of July! If you are coming up to Sun Valley to enjoy the 4th of July festivities, be sure to add a fly fishing outing to your agenda. First, it is a great way to stay cool as our day time highs go between the high 80s to 90s; and second, the lower than average flows combined with…
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As predicted, last weeks warm weather brought out the Brown Drakes, and reminding us of the transience of all things, has already run its course. If you missed the action this year, be sure to put it on your bucket list for next year. The warm weather has also brought the Wood, the Upper Lost and the Salmon back up…
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This is the time of year I begin to feel a bit like the legendary Paul Revere heralding the arrival of the Redcoats. Only my refrain is, "The Brown Drakes are coming! The Brown Drakes are Coming!" All signs suggest this is the week. The weather is going to be beautiful. The water temperature is right. In fact, a few…
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During drought years in the West, one often hears the common refrain: "Whiskey is for drinking, and water is for fighting." As we await the opening of fishing on many of our local waters on May 25th, all eyes are on the the dwindling snowpack and the impact this will have on river and reservoirs throughout the season by both…
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“Whenever I find myself growing grim about the mouth; whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my soul… I account it high time to get to sea as soon as I can. This is my substitute for pistol and ball.”—Ishmael from Moby Dick The best cure for the Shoulder Season blues is time spent plying our local waters in…
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