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Snake River
Well, I didn't think this could happen but we're running guided trips on
the Snake in June. The runoff has come down so quickly that the river is about
one month ahead of schedule. In a typical year the river would be in this
condition in the end of July or the beginning of August. This low water has
prompted tremendous hatches and the trout are really on the feed however, the
larger fish are still eluding most flyfishers. Despite the early
clearing the water is still moving very quickly. Look for calmer sections of
water and/or fish tight to the banks. Predominant hatches are size 10 Yellow
Stoneflies throughout the day and size 12 and 14 caddis in the afternoon and
evening. For a great searching pattern try a #10 or #12 Royal Stimulator.
Parachute Madame X's, Turck Tarantulas, Chernobyl Ants, California Trudes,
and Elk Hair Caddis have all been effective though there does seem to be a
decided preference for the stoneflies over the caddis. It is time to start
considering Grasshopper patterns!
Gros Ventre River
The Gros Ventre River is fishing best above Lower Slide Lake. This Section is
clear and lowering and the Snake River Finespot Cutthroat that have recently
spawned in the river are hungry. Try Yellow Humpies in sizes 12 and 14 and
Royal Wulffs in like sizes.
Hoback River
The Salmon Fly hatch has reached the top of the Hoback Canyon and tapered off
but the big fish that followed these bugs up the river are still in the Hoback
and looking for feeding opportunities. Attractors are the rule with Yellow
Stimulators and Red Madam X's being good choices for dry flies. Under the
surface Bead Head Prince Nymphs in small sizes (#18-#14) and large Hare's Ear
Nymphs (#10) are turning fish.
Jackson
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