Idaho's Fly Fishing Experts Sharing Their Secrets

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Big Bugs on Warm River

Submitted by wordup on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 5:54pm

I took a drive on a rainy day yesterday and stopped at Warm River campground to see if there were any sign of Stone Fly's... and sure enought there was a freshly hatched adult on the bank. I didn't see a whole lot of shucks, telling me the hatch is just getting going, but I have been out of the "loop" for a while and have not had a chace to fish it. 

I plan on getting down there this week to fling some big bug action and will report on the scene! I'm thinking the Henry's Fork Salmon Fly hatch is just around the corner so keep your eyes peeled.

Family Fun on Warm River

Submitted by wordup on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 5:06pm

If your looking for a place to hang out with the family, but still get your fly fix in, Warm River is a good destination. There is a campground next to a mellow bend in the river that makes for easy access to a fun float or fish. Kids can get out there and wade with you if your tossing a fly making it the perfect place to pass on a fly fishing legacy to the next generation.

Hopper Time on the Teton

Submitted by wordup on Sun, 08/05/2012 - 9:28pm
Mr. Wimpy - biggest fish on a tough day on the Teton

There here! Hoppers! Fish are keyed in on them and hungry. Throw a hopper dropper rig at the bank and hold on. While hoppers get a lot of play, don't overlook other terrestrials like beetles and ants, both of which can stay afloat with a size 10 Copper John hanging off it. Try dropping Hare's Ear, Princes, or Pheasant tail, any size to present a double threat to unsuspecting fish.

Henrys Lake Outlet

Submitted by wordup on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 8:22pm

The Henrys Lake outlet fished very well recently. We caught several fish - mostly small, but a couple of nice 15" + fish all on a black and red Chernobyl Ant with a prince dropper. 

The word on the street is fishing is better in the high elevations with the relentless heat baking the waters in the valley, so Island Park is the place to be. Also heard the South Fork was fishing better than it has in years, but that flows were up due to the need for water downstream. 

Lower Fall River

Submitted by wordup on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 7:20am

The lower Fall River fished ok last weekend on streamers and nymphs. Double bunnies, bling, and lightning leach patterns worked well, although the fishing was relatively slow. This bit of river is super during hopper season, which will be on early this year as the grain is already ripening and mature grasshoppers have been seen. Try throwing big foam bodied patterns to see if the fish are interested or get a small green hopper in front of them - they may be more used to seeing these younger bugs. Fish on.