Month: July 2016

  • Report 7/20/16

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    Grizz
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    Challenge is a constant in fly fishing and it’s been a challenging year here on the old Henry’s Fork, particularly on the upper reaches. Strong concern for the rivers health has been unyielding. The old guard, and new alike have begun putting the mighty river under the microscope, once again…

  • Reputation

    Reputation

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    René Harrop
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    I entered the business of fly fishing in 1968 at age 23. It was at that point that my livelihood became tethered to a single river and its ability to attract visitors. And in 2016 that has not changed. On the basis of reputation, two days of air travel and considerable financial expense became…

  • Report 7/19/16

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    Jon Stiehl
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    As I was sitting on the bench behind the shop this morning, I almost spit my coffee out. Through what for the past few weeks had been a depressing murk, I was able to see the river bottom. I was so shocked I had to brave the the road construction on highway 20 and drive…

  • Report 7/14/16

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    Grizz
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    If it is right, it happens. The main thing is not to hurry. Nothing good gets away. ~ John Steinbeck Heavy flows have kept the fishing on the upper river interesting. It pays to move around in the water to find exceptional trout feeding. Take your time and scan any and all likely holding water…