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There was a time when Memorial Day weekend was symbolic of the beginning of fishing season. With minor exception, however, fly fishing opportunity on the Henry’s Fork and many other nearby waters are no longer subject to seasonal closure. These…
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Back to the Mountain
In the high country, May signifies the true arrival of spring. With Mother’s Day weekend as the annual target date for moving back to our cabin in Last Chance, I am scrambling to wrap up loose ends here in St.…
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Hunting Unicorns
Over the course of the last nine seasons guiding trips for TroutHunter, I’ve come to realize that there are several types of anglers whom I regularly encounter. The first is the, "I’ve never done this before, and I just want…
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Checking in
Any chance I get to get out on the river with one of the guys I try to take advantage of. Pat and I both have a wife and two children at home, and a very busy guide season. So…
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Adjustment
Thus far in 2016, fishing seems to be mostly about adjustment. In contrast to last year at this time when all things pertaining to weather, water, and hatches seemed to be in perfect alignment, the Henry’s Fork has been reluctant…
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March on the Lower Fork
If you ask Bonnie, entering March with more than a foot of snow remaining on the valley floor is not necessarily a bad thing. With many of last year’s indoor chores left unfinished due to a spring that arrived way…
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A Winter Visit to TroutHunter
One of the most enjoyable aspects of living half the year in Island Park is the time spent with special friends at TroutHunter. From May through October, few days pass without a stop at this prominent gathering place and a…
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The 2015 Season on the Harriman Ranch
General Comments 2015 provided the eighth straight year of good fishing on the Ranch; however, there were more periods of tough fishing than in any summer since 2007. I invested 485 hours with clients, or on my own, on the…
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New Snow and New Water For a New Year
Words by Ren Harrop. Photos by Bonnie Harrop. In the rugged Northern Rockies, you learn that while change may be subtle, no two years are ever the same. In many respects, I am resistant to change but when a real…
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Reflection
Words by Ren Harrop. Photos by Bonnie Harrop. The abundance of conditions favorable to winter sports has a profound impact on the culture of the Henry’s Fork community. Deep snow, frigid temperatures, and ice bound waters are actually welcome features…