Year: 2015

  • Five Degrees of Excellence (A Perfect Day)

    Five Degrees of Excellence (A Perfect Day)

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    René Harrop
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    Because I enjoy fishing more than most other things in life, there is seldom reason to complain about any day spent on the water. Realistically, however, the five ingredients I consider necessary for perfect fishing seldom all occur in the same day. This is why a day spent on the lower Fork just a…

  • Report 7/1/15

    Report 7/1/15

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    Grizz
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    I frankly don’t make much of a living, but I make a hell of a life" ~ Jack Gartside And what a life it is, and what a wonderful place to spend it. From 120 million gallons a day bubbling up through the ground at Big Springs, to the awesome 115’ drop as it plunges…

  • Report 6/25/15

    Report 6/25/15

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    What a great time of year to come cool your bones in the clear clean waters of the Henry’s Fork. The weather is just fine, the trout are in a feeding frenzy and the caldera is abound with a million kind smells and sights. The trout’s menu continues to offer green and brown drakes, PMD’s…

  • Tradition…

    Tradition…

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    Grizz
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    Tradition Blues In the true spirit of fortified tradition, let us never forget the gift of a resource and the ethical responsibilities that lie within. The Harriman Ranch expanse of the Henry’s Fork is the ultimate and final stronghold in dry fly fishing tradition. It has been been respected…

  • Report 6/18/15

    Report 6/18/15

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    Grizz
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    A trout is a moment of beauty known only to those who seek it” ~ Arnold Gingrich The opening morning of the Railroad Ranch was ushered in with a cool north wind, but plenty of willing trout were hooked and released. Anglers found success on PMD, caddis and even a few green drakes. Watch over…

  • Report 6/11/15

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    ;The truth is of course is that there is no journey. We are arriving and departing all at the same time.” ~ David Bowie What a wonderful time to be alive, well and frolicking on the banks of the Henry’s Fork. Look in any direction and you’re almost overwhelmed with natural magnificence….

  • Unsung Heroes

    Unsung Heroes

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    René Harrop
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    Like the proverbial moth to a flame, I have always been drawn to fly shops. And while other features near my home in Last Chance, Idaho possess stronger attraction, it is a rare day that I do not spend time in the TroutHunter Fly Shop. As one of three first rate operations separated by little…

  • Report 6/1/15

    Report 6/1/15

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    Grizz
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    "The same song on a different day was a different song” ~ Bob Weir But all in all, the song remains the same. The giant stoneflies continue to entertain anglers willing to flirt with disaster and put their flies in hard to reach lies, but look for the golden stones to become a more reliable…

  • Report 5/29/15

    Report 5/29/15

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    Grizz
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    Good news is rare these days, and every glittering ounce of it should be cherished and hoarded and worshipped and fondled like a priceless diamond” – Dr. Hunter S. Thompson The news is good my fishy friends, and the Henry’s Fork, in all its majestic glory, is full to the brim with it….

  • Report 5/23/15

    Report 5/23/15

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    Grizz
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    Our little chunk of Idaho paradise is in full bloom. The winter blanket has receded bringing the full spring thaw and subsequent explosion of life. The area is alive with an energy that can only be explained around late night round tables, in good company, with strong drink and warm food. Friends..