Warren Miller was (and still is) a pioneer, and arguably one of the best. By developing and evolving outdoor sports filmmaking and touring those films around the country, Miller shared incredible skiing experiences with the masses. The release of a Warren Miller ski film and the arrival of the show tour to local theaters around the country became anticipated events…
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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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http://vimeo.com/32123836 Dave Faltings talks about November fishing opportunities around the Sun Valley area.
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The Big Lost below the dam has been the most consistent of all our fisheries. There are still BWO's in sizes 18-24 and on the right day which is usually clouds you can see some very good dry fly fishing. I like Hackle Stackers and Gulpher Specials on top and a Harrop CDC emerger for those fish feeding on the…
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The Big Wood River has started to slow down. There are still some hatches of BWO's on certain days so carry a selection of small patterns in sizes 18-22. I also like midge patterns for this time of year and always carry the Trailing Shuck Midge in a size 20-22. I like brassies under a dry fly and find the…
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On Labor Day Weekend the Cities of Ketchum and Sun Valley host the historic Wagon Days Celebration. The holiday weekend is packed with a variety of activities, many of which celebrate the valley's mining history. The Big Hitch Parade is the highlight of the celebration. It has grown into one of the largest non-motorized parades in the West, displaying a…
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Dave drops the early September report for the Wood, Lost, Salmon & SF Boise Rivers as well as Silver Creek. http://vimeo.com/28518986
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This is the time of year to fish Silver Creek. Trico spinner falls are starting up and although the hatches have been inconsistent the fish are starting to pod up in the mornings. The spinner fall usually starts around 8:30-9:30 and can last anywhere from 30 minutes to a couple of hours. As the hatch progresses you will also see…
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Dave Dozer designs and builds custom bamboo fly rods in Corvallis, Oregon. On Saturday, August 6th, Dave will be at our Sun Valley Shop, where you’ll get an opportunity to experience what bamboo fly rods are all about. Dave builds several different styles of rods that are great matches to the different waters in the Ketchum/Sun Valley area. His fly rods…
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Silver Creek is starting to pick up. Trico’s are starting to appear. This can be one of the most exciting times of the year and with this hatch comes a lot of pressure. Early in the hatch patterns in sizes 20-22 will work. You’ll want to carry both spinner patterns and adult patterns. My favorites are Harrop’s Henwing Spinners in…
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