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South Fork flow is stable
& big bugs are bringing action from Cottonwood to Heise.
Gray drakes are providing evening action on the lower
Henry's Fork. See our fishing report.
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Summer Fly Casting
Class Schedule is set Through August.
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participated in the 2007-2008 Saturday Fly Tying Demos.
The big bug hatch is over on the
Henry's Fork, but just getting going on the South Fork
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4-22-07 I had a truly great
experience today. I had the privilege to take Charles Jardine fishing. I
picked up Charles from the Shilo Inn this morning and we headed to
Jimmy's to pick up a couple items for our day. Charles also wanted to
say goodbye to Jimmy and Jim. It was a beautiful morning, which was a
huge contrast to yesterday. We headed up to Wolf boat ramp on the South
Fork of the Snake. As my friend Bryce and I got the boat situated,
Charles put his rods together. I had requested that he show me how to
Czech nymph while we were on our trip today. He was more than happy to
show me this style of fishing. The first thing we noticed was his rods
were a little longer that the typical fly rods we use here in the U.S..
All of Charles rods were ten feet long. Charles couldn't help but laugh,
and poke fun at our strike indicators. While Bryce and I drooled over
his nymph boxes. I was amazed how heavy his flies were, I thought
a rubberleg was heavy but when compared to a Czech scud, there was a
considerable difference.
We stopped at the first side channel below Wolf and got out to
fish. I lead Charles to a nice riffle that had a heavy seam in the tail
out. He showed me the Czech nymphing technique and I watched him fish
for about 20 minutes. In that time Charles hooked a nice rainbow, and
some whitefish. He commented on how much he enjoyed whitefish, and
mentioned if they were called a silver fish locals would have a
different opinion about the good ol' whitey. After a great demonstration
Charles handed me the fly rod and asked me to give it a try. After half
a dozen casts and missing a lot of fish I started catching on. It took
awhile to get the hang of nymphing without an indicator but this style
of nymphing proved to be much more effective.
Throughout the day I showed Charles how to nymph, and fish a
streamer from a drift boat, but when it was all said and done I was
truly the student in and Charles had schooled me. Despite the influx of
water flows that day we had a wonderful time. It was nice to get out and
fish, and we fished hard. I really learned a lot from Charles and
had a great time fishing with him. I hope to go to England in the near
future to join him on some of his local waters, and be schooled again.
Stop by the shop and I will share some more things Charles showed
me. By the way we are in the process of getting some Czech nymphing
materials in the shop. I will let you all know when they arrive.
-Tim
4-20-07 The Fly Tying Expo
was great we all had a great this weekend. Thanks to all the volunteers
who helped put this show together.
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12-05-07 Pseudo Hair in two new colors:
Fluorescent Orange and Hot Pink Use these colors in wings for salt
water patterns. Light in weight and easily stripped of water on being
retrieved to begin a back cast, Pseudo Hair minimizes the weight of the
fly during casting. Cost is 3.75 per package. |
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12-05-07 The new Renzetti Traveller 2200 Series tying vise
($184.95) is here with significant improvements. Here they are:
*Stem length increased
from 6" to 7" allowing greater freedom of length for the tier around the
vise
*Left and right hand
models
*Remodeled rotary head and
shaft to give a more up to date look
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| 12-05-07 The Ultimate Indicator
Assortment : $12.95. Six different styles and sizes of indicators
packages in a six-compartment box |
12-21-07-Fly Fishing in Idaho.
With text by Will Godfrey, photography by R. Randolph Ashton and
introduction by Terry Ring, this is the latest book released to help preserve
the Idaho fly fishing heritage. Want to experience a great
evening? Browse through the beautiful photography within. Then take
another evening to savor the notes on the history of fly fishing across
the state. |
| 01-09-08 It's Fly Tying Season!
Thus it is time to introduce new materials and tools. Come in to
see Dr. Slick's new Prism finish scissors. Made of surgical grade
stainless steel, these ultra sharp and durable scissors are available in
the Arrow, All Purpose and Hair models. Now for some new items for
the fly tying world.
Beads, Eyes and Coneheads
Here's your
chance to jazz up those old patterns! We have Cyclops beads in seven
sizes from 1/16" up to 3/16". Each comes in chartreuse, root beer,
olive, and red! The new Anozide cone heads colors are here in black,
pink, red and blue, all in small, medium and large. We have Wapsi
metallic cone heads in red, olive, fl. fire orange and fl. chartreuse in
small, medium and large. And that's not all! We have bead
chain eyes in fluorescent chartreuse, fluorescent pink, root beer and
tan. Want to stay conservative? we still have our great selection
of these in silver & gold!
New Winging
Materials
Come in to
see EP-Fibers 3-D. Hanks of this winging material come in 22 colors.
In addition, we have Pseudo hair in several colors. And for those who
like parr markings, we have barred Pseudo Hair! Just think of the new
streamer patterns you can create with all these!
Legs
Sili-legs
have evolved, too! Now "chromed", these have new colors as follows:
copper/black, copper/pumpkin, gold/clear, gold/pumpkin, green/black,
green/pumpkin, silver/black, silver/clear, and silver/hot pink. With all
of these your are sure to find that trout's favorite color!
Mallard
Flank
Synthetics
and metals are not the only fly tying materials we have in new colors.
Not to leave out the more conservative tier, we have new colors in
barred mallard flank. These include black (makes it kinda tough on
seeing the bars!), peacock blue, purple and red. Not enough? we also
have received Fluorescent colors including chartreuse. orange and pink.
All these should appeal to the steelhead fly tier. |
| 2-1-08 Montana 2007 non-resident
fishing licenses will be available the end of this month. Come in to
renew yours then. While you are here take a look at the new fly
tying materials, and in particular our expanded lines of tying floss,
threads, and tinsels. |
| 01-02-08 Happy New Year!
Don't forget to obtain 2008 Idaho fishing and hunting licenses!
Your Montana licenses are good through February, and it's a long time
away (Latter part of May, 2008) until 2008 Yellowstone Park licenses
will be available. |
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1-11-08 The tying season is here!
Unless you prefer to ski, snowboard or ice fish. With all the snow on
the ground and the roads being slick, its starting to look like a good
ol' Idaho winter. Ever heard of a thingofabobber? The company
Thingofabobber has developed a new plastic strike indicator that doesn't
pop. It has all the advantages of a balloon, floats very high in the
water and extremely sensitive to fish strikes. We have them in all sorts
of colors in the shop. Also check out the great items that have been
reduced for quick sale. Cloudveil Waders, Jackets, Shirts, and some
selected women's clothing. Also some Simms and Redington fishing shirts
have been marked down. Don't miss this opportunity to get a great deal
on some fantastic gear. |
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The 2008 East Idaho Fly Tying and Fly Fishing Expo,
slated for April 17th-19th, is being organized. This great
show, now a national event, showcases not only local talent, but talent
from all over the country.
General attendance is free.
The youth program draws bus
loads of youngsters from local schools. The ladies program, taught
by ladies, is unique. Workshops fill, and destination
programs are well attended. The tying demos and tying theatre feature
as many as 140 tiers. Always present are vendors
featuring quality items. For more
details on the Expo, go to
www.snakerivercutthroats.com
or www.srcexpo.com |
| 1-17-08 We now offer Echo fly
rods. Designed by world class fly caster Steve Rajeff, these rods
are superbly functional and reasonably priced. We carry the Echo 2, Echo
Classic and Echo Trip models. All have the traveling fly fisher in
mind. The 2 and Classic models are four-piece rods. What's more,
the Echo 2 comes with two tips! That's right; the softer tip is marked
with the letter "A" for use when accuracy is needed, and the tip marked
"D" is for use when distance is needed. The Echo Classic features
medium-fast action and medium -stiff power. Both the 2 and Classic come
with a Cordura covered rod case. The Echo Trip is a medium-fast action
rod in eight-pieces. It also comes in carrying case with room for reel,
fly box, tippet spool, cell and flask! Come in and see these
new concept rods which also carry lifetime warranty and service
policies. |
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