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While the Henry’s Fork offers plenty of spring fishing opportunities in the form of midges, baetis, caddis, and rithrogenia, it is the annual emergence of the Pteronarcys californica, aka the giant salmonfly, which occupies the hopes and dreams of local anglers through the 6 or so long, dark…

Rick reports from the Spoon where he is sheltering in place:I want to take a moment to thank those individuals who are potentially risking their own health in order to make ours safer and more tolerable during these difficult times. First and foremost, the medical community who are on the front…

Ranch Opener PartyFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJump to navigationJump to searchThis article is about the party. For other uses, see www.trouthunt.com (self promotion)Ranch Opener Party (RPO) refers to the events surrounding the anticipation of the annual opening of Harriman State Park to…

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…

The Gospel According to Whitefish Eddie: The Henry’s Fork’s most literally colorful character has a method to his presumed madness. By Jim Dean You can spot Eddie Dunn a long way on the river, certainly far enough to avoid him, which is the typical reaction for most fly fishermen who…

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…

"Rules are not necessarily sacred, principles are.” ~Franklin D. Roosevelt Love is astir in the waters of the Henry’s Fork. Love of a more primitive nature that is. Yes indeed fishy friends, our resident rainbow trout are currently involved in their yearly spawning rite. The section of…

TroutHunter tippet is truly superior. Don’t just take our word for it…click the links below. FLY FISHERMAN MAGAZINE Overall Winner 2012 Tippet Shootout. THE FIBERGLASS MANIFESTO TroutHunter tippets in nylon or flourocarbon have become an easy first choice. Why? Cause it just don’t…

In anticipation of sun eclipsing mobs of Salmonfly adults, the native anglers here get a little up-tight and walk around with a hard case of itchy trigger finger, twitching helplessly with a nervous tic for hours on end. A few quick hours on some of our local still-waters is a quick and sure…