Author: Grizz

  • Report 6/21/16

    —

    by

    Grizz
    in

    HENRY’S FORK FISHING REPORT – JUNE 21, 2016 The famous and much revered waters of the Railroad Ranch are now open for business. The huge rainbows that haunt this beautiful stretch of water are ready to serve even the most seasoned anglers a hard lesson in humility. The hatches are strong, the…

  • Report 8/27/15

    —

    by

    Grizz
    in

    This weeks forecast looks more like what we expect this time of year, and as we warm up. Look for the honey ants and other terrestrial insects to show in force. All of the upper stretches of the Henry’s Fork are fishing well and will continue to do so as we move through the end…

  • Report 8/18/15

    Report 8/18/15

    —

    by

    Grizz
    in

    Regional fires have put a constant haze in the air, but small bursts of cool air have kept the fishing good, for the most part. The smoke does make for some rather interesting and colorful sunsets. There are still a few Honey Ants hitting the water and the Callibaetis, PMD and other prominent…

  • Report 8/1/15

    Report 8/1/15

    —

    by

    Grizz
    in

    The heat wave is over, the high flows have passed and the Henry’s Fork is once again primed and ready for your angling pleasure. A dramatic reduction in flows has triggered impressive hatches and more impressive spinner falls. Honey ants have even been popping up here and there and this hatch…

  • Report 7/20/15

    Report 7/20/15

    —

    by

    Grizz
    in

    There will be an increase in flows from Island Park reservoir to approx. 1,800 – 2,000cfs beginning the morning of July 21st, for approx. 48 hours. After the flush to test the turbines at the newly erected power plant at Chester Dam, the flows will then be lowered to a level of approx….

  • Report 7/1/15

    Report 7/1/15

    —

    by

    Grizz
    in

    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

    —

    by

    Grizz
    in

    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…

    —

    by

    Grizz
    in

    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

    —

    by

    Grizz
    in

    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

    —

    by

    Grizz
    in

    ;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….