• In a place where the four seasons are probably as distinct as anywhere on the planet, October in Island Park was amazing. In the fly fishing business it is the last month of full operation, but I do not remember…

  • "Time is a river which sweeps me along, but I am the river; it is a tiger which destroys me, but I am the tiger; it is a fire which consumes me, but I am the fire." ~ Jorge Luis…

  • To see the Last Chance area again bustling with excited fishermen is a sight that has been all but missing during much of the past three months. The low, clear, flows of the Henry’s Fork are in stark contrast with…

  • "Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson The entire Island Park and surrounding area is ablaze with fall colors and the mid September fishing has already proved impressive. Crisp mornings leading into pleasant afternoons…

  • That crisp autumn air will definitively trigger the change in season. From the leaves glowing in transition to a sudden increase in trout feeding behavior, fall is straightaway. Time to pack an extra layer, rain gear (always) and a little…

  • "Live, travel, adventure, bless, and don’t be sorry." – Keroauc After an extremely hot and arid July and August, we’re finally seeing a little reprieve. The last week has brought on some much needed rain and welcome cooler temps. The…

  • In late August, there is a distinct message when three consecutive mornings are greeted by frost. Naturally there is no point in heading to the water until the temperature lifts to well above the freezing mark if you are looking…

  • Early September is certainly a pivotal time here in Henry’s Fork country. The nights cool off considerably, bringing water temperatures back to a more accommodating level, which is always good news for the local trout. Terrestrials abound, giving anglers the…

  • The fishing throughout the area continues to generate plenty of smiles. From honey ants on the ranch to spruce moths on the lakes, venue options are many. August is certainly terrestrial season meaning a dedicated dry fly junkie needs nothing…

  • ‘The world is big enough and the possibilities are huge, so pack the bag and get lost” ~ Jerril Thomas Abraham This mid-summer heat has commanded anglers to start early, nest in for a siesta, then finish up during the…