Month: June 2017
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Report June 25, 2017
I just got back to Idaho from a two week fishing trip to Japan where I experienced some spectacular fishing for Japan’s native trout the Yamame, the Jewel of Japan, and the Iwana, a Japanese char somewhat similar to our eastern Brook Trout. I had beautiful weather during my entire stay and this…
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A Tale of Two Caps
On a lovely afternoon last June, I sat on the grassy bank of the lower Henry’s Fork of the Snake River near Ashton, Idaho waiting for what I hoped would be a fine evening of fishing. My son Scott and his wife, Nikki, had already waded out into the river 50 yards upstream, but I…
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Report June 13, 2017
Been a little chilly up here on the caldera the last couple of days and looks to continue through today; the long term forecast is calling for highs in uppers 70’s, calmer winds, and minimal chances of rain. Box Canyon: Flows remain stable out of Island Park Reservoir at around 950 cfs and…
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The Month of Hatches
As a fly fisherman living on the Henry’s Fork, June is the month I look forward to the most. Known most notably for its hatches, the river reaches its peak with respect to dry fly action at the half way point in the year. This is also the time when the centerpiece of its reputation…