http://trouthunt.com/ Blog Feeds From Trouthunt.com en-us Thu, 17 May 2012 07:50:41 +0000 Thu, 17 May 2012 07:50:41 +0000 hourly 1 UCMS http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7477 Www.trouthunt.com Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7477 Words: Guide Pat Gaffney [profile here] Images: Greg Schoby / Idaho Fish To see for yourself, and to see me in action on the net, check out Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game's YouTube video...[here]... Many thanks to Greg, Brett, Steve, Jordan, and all the guys at Fish and Game for letting me take... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7391 Www.trouthunt.com Sat, 12 May 2012 16:52:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7391 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7462 Www.trouthunt.com Sat, 12 May 2012 13:19:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7462 2012 A FORECAST [by] Rene' Harrop Throughout my entire memory I have relied on a fixed set of indicators when attempting to predict what lies ahead in a new year on the Henry's Fork. Reflection on the previous season is the general starting point. A season of weak hatches and low trout... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7463 Www.trouthunt.com Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7463 HENRY'S FORK FISHING REPORT [Early May 2012] Good news friends; Things are really starting to warm up here in the Caldera. The remaining snow is hardly noticeable, trees are budding & the grass in front of the shop already needs a cut. Old man Winter is gathering the last of his things as the... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7461 Www.trouthunt.com Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7461 TROUTHUNTER BAR & GRILL - NOW OPEN! TroutHunter is happy to announce the bar & grill opened last night for the season! Chef Christian Hang is excited to serve you his three new summer menus. He will be serving a few good old TroutHunter staples, of course and he also will be serving you a few... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7398 Www.trouthunt.com Fri, 11 May 2012 13:11:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7398 OZZIE: THE Trout Hunter BOX CANYON OSPREY RESCUE A young female Box canyon Osprey was rescued by our two veteran TroutHunter guides, Brad Miller & Doc Martin Reed as well as our tongue twisting shop manager Chris "Grizz" Andelin. From the good folks at ISLAND PARK NEWS check out the story [click... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7404 Www.trouthunt.com Wed, 2 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7404 FISH SHOCKING SCHEDULE HENRY'S FORK The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be monitoring fish populations on three sections of the Henry's Fork this year: Chester to Fun Farm, Vernon to Chester and Box Canyon. To avoid any conflicts with your fly-fishing plans, they have provided the... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7396 Www.trouthunt.com Tue, 1 May 2012 13:05:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7396 ASHTON RESERVOIR DRAWNDOWN BEGINS MAY 9th?...errr...May 11th?! !!Drawdown Delayed!!- see updates below This just in... Island Park News Reports: [ FULL STORY] We received notification from PacifiCorp today that the Ashton Reservoir draw-down is scheduled to begin Wednesday May 9. The draw-down... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7392 Www.trouthunt.com Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:12:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7392 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7316 Www.trouthunt.com Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7316 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7280 Www.trouthunt.com Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7280 CALL FROM THE HALL words: Pat Gaffney As a sports fan, March is arguably the best time of year. It's hard to beat the intensity and excitement of a buzzer-beater in NCAA Basketball's March Madness Tournament, but there is also the NFL's free agency period, the NBA trade deadline has just... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7260 Www.trouthunt.com Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7260 March: In like a Lion - Out like a Double Bunny? From: A-Bar Warming Hut Location: Exactly 6.7 miles East of the Continental Divide (6,250') Words: Chris "Grizz" Andelin Images: Bryan Gregson Photography Autumn arrives in early morning, but spring at the close of a winter day. ~ Elizabeth... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7254 Www.trouthunt.com Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:32:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7254 Words: Pat Gaffney Image: Bryan Gregson Photography As I go outside to start my truck, the morning air is damn cold, the kind of biting cold that freezes my nostrils when I breathe in, and leaves my breath frozen to my beard. Add to that cold a swift north wind, and you have yourself a recipe to... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7242 Www.trouthunt.com Sun, 4 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/7242 words: Grizzingway images: Grizzadams TROUTHUTNER on the ROAD Grizz I'm rowin' back to Cali....to Cali We spent the next 3 days surf casting along the beaches from La Jolla to Santa Clara. Our efforts were rewarded with a few small Surf Perch, many pitchers of Margarita and stunning Del Mar... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/2315 Www.trouthunt.com Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/2315 words: Grizzingway images: Grizzadams TROUTHUTNER on the ROAD Grizz & mascot "TroutHunterTippetSpool" or, THTS for short, sent us a report & a few iPhone-camera images from the road. He & Jon "Man-o-Stiehl" have been in Pleasanton, Ca. and will be in Pasadena Ca. next weekend Pleasant days and... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/2189 Www.trouthunt.com Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:46:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/2189 todays host: John Stiehl The perennially popular "Harrop Hatch Systems" are back. The "Systems" are limited edition selections of flies design to address specific challenges encountered on the river. This year's address PMDs, BWOs, Eastern Sulphurs, Terrestrials, Spinners, and Midges.... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/2188 Www.trouthunt.com Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:35:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/2188 words: Rene Harrop images: Bonnie Harrop No year-end summary would ever be complete without describing how water, in its various forms, affected the fishing during a season that has just ended. On the Henry's Fork it begins with the snow pack which combines with water carried over in the Island... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/2237 Www.trouthunt.com Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:28:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/2237 Considered the grand daddy of fly fishing shows, January 27, 28 and 29 will be the ONLY East Coast dates on this years tour. Rich will have a show each day in the Destination Theater to give you a glimpse of what TroutHunting Yellowstone Country is all about. This year's presentation is sure... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/2230 Www.trouthunt.com Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/2230 Long time Henry's Fork Steward and TroutHunter friend, Jim Dean spells out another great article in this issue of Fly Rod & Reel titled "A Tasters Guide to Mayflies" [CLICK HERE] IF you don't already have a copy, pick one up or better yet, subscribe. It helps things go... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/2187 Www.trouthunt.com Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/2187 Midges, Black Ice ..the Midges had decided to take a hiatus it seemed, and we had to actually look about with diligence to scope even a single midge. We had plenty of deserving opportunities and in true form, TroutHunter Guide & Scott Pro-Staffer "Zach Wheeler" saved... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/2186 Www.trouthunt.com Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/2186 Our Japanese TroutHutner friend Katsu Wanibe dropped us a note from his recent New Zealand trip. This couldn't have come at a better time, it's currently -16 degrees outside here in Island Park! Seeing the warm waters of the southern hemisphere sure makes us all wish we were there!.. and a... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/2143 Www.trouthunt.com Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/2143 TOMORROW TroutHutner Rene' Harrop will be *LIVE* on Ask About Fly Fishing - Internet Radio Topic - Fly Fishing Tactics & Fly Designs for Henry's Fork Toughest Trout Rene Harrop has fished the Henry's Fork for 56 years. His experience is unmatched on this challenging spring creek. Join us and... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/2132 Www.trouthunt.com Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/2132 Winter Fishing BOX CANYON. Flows out of Island Park Reservoir have been holding steady around 530cfs which is awesome. If we see the winter flows hold at or near these levels, the fishing next season should mirror this seasons fishing & we'll see an even healthier & larger class of fish. The... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/2076 Www.trouthunt.com Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/2076 HENRY'S FORK FISHING REPORT FOR EARLY WINTER 2011 v Stop by the shop to take advantage of a large selection of Clothing, Outerwear and Gear at late season discounts. v The TroutHunter Bar } http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1950 Www.trouthunt.com Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1950 It's Baetis weather here on the Henry's Fork!!!... lots of bugs, plethora of rising fish, and zero crowds! **Stop by the shop or give us a call to take advantage of late season discounts on Lodging, Guide trips or Guide/Lodging combo packages. We also have a large selection of Clothing... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1944 Www.trouthunt.com Sun, 9 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1944 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1933 Www.trouthunt.com Tue, 4 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1933 Great article by Fly Fisherman on the Fork and the Harrop's... enjoy the good read!! '78-2011 Henry's Fork Revived by John Randolph Harrop are as iconic on the Henry's Fork as the fence line on the Harriman Ranch. John Randolph photo Curtains of rain hover north of us toward Sawtell as evening... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1929 Www.trouthunt.com Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1929 Rich and I walked from his house at about 6am for a morning of chasing elk. We headed in to the woods behind his house with the intent of using the power line as aquite route from which we had hoped to hear a bugle or two. The morning was generally uneventful other than the sight of a number of... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1887 Www.trouthunt.com Fri, 2 Sep 2011 19:15:32 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1887 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1880 Www.trouthunt.com Thu, 1 Sep 2011 15:32:23 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1880 River Buddies makes the Island Park news! **Little River Buddies is all about taking kids fly-fishing (who lack the opportunity) on the Henry's Fork with local area gudes. Not only did the kids get a day on the river, but left with all the tools needed to continue the sport at home. This... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1877 Www.trouthunt.com Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:39:12 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1877 Please join us this Wednesday, 8/31/2011, for some great food & music. We're going start the party at 5pm with a taco & enchilada feast. The Reflectacles will play from 8:30 - 11pm. This is a free show! Promo night info here -->... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1876 Www.trouthunt.com Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:36:52 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1876 NEW VIDEOS!! We are currently putting together a few short videos showcasing the surrounding areas, prolific hatches and the unique characters that inhabit the watershed and call this place home. We have just released a new flick, "Gray Drake". Check it out -... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1840 Www.trouthunt.com Tue, 9 Aug 2011 02:31:39 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1840 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1809 Www.trouthunt.com Sat, 9 Jul 2011 10:01:30 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1809 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1807 Www.trouthunt.com Fri, 8 Jul 2011 10:09:43 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1807 It's amazing what a week will do, water has dropped some and the bugs have been coming in waves. The box canyon is now flowing at 996cfs. Fishing has been good through the canyon, most fish have been taken subsurface on nymphs but there have been a few taken on big ugly dries. Those anglers... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1794 Www.trouthunt.com Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:46:09 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1794 HENRY'S FORK This just in from the Madison River Agency, looks like there is still a lot of water. Madison River Agency Partners: Excess precipitation, around 150% of normal for the first half of June, coupled with a very large snowpack still in the upper Madison River high country, is expected... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1792 Www.trouthunt.com Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:00:43 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1792 Salmonfly hatch in the Box Canyon, again! - Island Park Reservoir water level is now at maximum capacity. The bladders are up and water is slightly pouring over the spillway. This influx of warmer water might be what kicked started a late bloomer Salmonfly hatch. They popped big in the box a few... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1779 Www.trouthunt.com Sat, 18 Jun 2011 10:45:12 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1779 Celebrate the Fork and support the Foundation! All day event kicked off with a Pancake breakfast, Best of the Fork Casting Competition followed by Free Beer and Wine, Live and Silent Auction and Prime Rib/Grilled Chicken Dinner. Learn more about the HFF's research and restoration program... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1778 Www.trouthunt.com Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:28:58 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1778 Henry's Fork Fishing Report for June 16th, 2011 Report - Grizz Images - Bryan Gregson Box Canyon: Current flows out of Island Park dam are at 1,270cfs, we're seeing some Salmonfly activity and the fish are taking notice. Bright sunny days are best, but don't hesitate to throw those big... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1749 Www.trouthunt.com Thu, 26 May 2011 11:27:13 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1749 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1641 Www.trouthunt.com Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:36:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1641 Where I grew up in Connecticut, the expression, "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb," generally holds true. As does the old saying that, "April showers bring May flowers." I would imagine that there are already some early daffodils blooming in New England. However, March... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1634 Www.trouthunt.com Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:15:14 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1634 A Big Winter by Rene' Harrop. April 2011. With nearly sixty six years under my belt, I have learned to recognize the value of a winter that arrives early and stays late. With human misery not withstanding, a six month season that builds snow to amazing depth in the high country is a gift to... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1577 Www.trouthunt.com Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:50:53 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1577 Henry's Fork Foundation seeks new Executive Director. Steve Trafton moves to Coldwater Conservation Organization with Trout Unlimited ASHTON, Idaho (March 24, 2011) The Henry's Fork Foundation today announced it is seeking a new executive director to replace Steve Trafton who recently resigned... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1498 Www.trouthunt.com Fri, 4 Mar 2011 13:36:58 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1498 The much anticipated arrival of the Rene' Harrop Signature 14' 7X leaders has finally come. Unrivaled turnover now available 4X through 7X. Also just in... 10' 1X. We'll be taking these to the salt next week to match with the TroutHunter Fluoro Tippets. We'll be sharing the results when we return... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1427 Www.trouthunt.com Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:54:12 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1427 New leaders and tippets have just arrived. 8X Fluoro Tippets are now available. 10 FT 0X, 2X, & 7X leaders and 8 FT 0X, 1X, 2X, 3X, and 6X leaders are now all in stock. http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1144 Www.trouthunt.com Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:34:17 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1144 Revival - Chapter II The mood of the Henry's Fork community in May of 2010 was one of cautious expectation and optimism. With a new season directly ahead all visible signs were positive with regard to the health of the fishery. 2009 had ended on an amazingly favorable note with hatches and the... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1138 Www.trouthunt.com Sun, 3 Oct 2010 15:47:23 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1138 Report by Rick Smith Photos by Bryan Gregson Box Canyon: Water releases from the Island Park dam are below average for this time of year. Normal discharges should be around 465 cfs and present discharges are at 335 cfs. At these flows the walk in fisherman can gain access to most of the best... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1059 Www.trouthunt.com Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:29:25 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1059 Fishing Report by Rick Smith Photos by Bryan Gregson Box Canyon: Flows out of the Island Park Dam are presently at 600 cfs. This is about 400 cfs below average. At these flows the wade fisherman can gain access to some of the better holding water that is unapproachable to them at higher flows.... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1046 Www.trouthunt.com Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:40:28 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1046 Larry & Jenny Keel are back in town for a three night run! On Wednesday and Thursday the duo will treat fans to short free sets after dinner. If you haven't been introduced to the Keels, be sure to check them out one of those evenings. You will undoubtedly be back for the big show on Friday... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1009 Www.trouthunt.com Sat, 10 Jul 2010 21:10:39 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1009 Box Canyon: Flows out of the Island Park Dam are presently at about 1200 cfs (this is about 200 cfs above average for this time of year). This is just about the perfect flow for float fishing and a little to high for comfortable wading. Fishing has been very good to excellent in the "Box"... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1008 Www.trouthunt.com Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:28:53 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/1008 Wednesday JULY 14th @ 9pm. Hog Roast from 6pm-9pm. Clumsy Lovers Tickets - $10. All You Can Eat Hog Roast - $10. Advance Purchase Special: Clumsy Lovers Ticket & Hog Roast - $15.  Hog Roast 6pm-9pm on the lawn behind TroutHunter. We are roasting another hog (175+ pounds) that... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/946 Www.trouthunt.com Sun, 6 Jun 2010 15:38:21 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/946 Please join us for our 11th annual Ranch Opener Party. Hog roast at 5pm. Ten Foot Tall and Eighty Proof at 9pm. http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/945 Www.trouthunt.com Sat, 5 Jun 2010 19:57:21 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/945 Saturday May 29th marked the Idaho 2010 general fishing season opener. The opener included much of our home water here on the "upper" Henry's Fork river. Anglers who came from near and far to fish opening day have had to contend with some of the worst early season weather anyone can remember.... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/886 Www.trouthunt.com Thu, 6 May 2010 14:24:34 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/886 Observing the Henry's Fork through the winter of 2009/2010 has been vastly different from the previous two years. Comparatively modest snowfall and mild temperatures provided unusual comfort to all river dependent creatures both aquatic and otherwise. Wintering whitetail deer were not forced to... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/884 Www.trouthunt.com Thu, 6 May 2010 11:53:58 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/884 How infatuated are TroutHunter guides with the Henry's Fork? Well, if it's any indication, last August 1st I became no less than the sixth member of the TH family to be married in a streamside ceremony. Rich and Millie Paini, Marty and Kate Reed, Brad and Ann Marie Miller, and Jake and Jen... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/699 Www.trouthunt.com Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:40:37 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/699 by Steve Trafton The last few weeks have been an emotional ride for lovers of Harriman State Park. On January 11 the Governor of Idaho, C.L. "Butch" Otter, unveiled a draft state budget that showed the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR; the agency that manages Harriman and other... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/692 Www.trouthunt.com Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:26:55 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/692 by Ren Harrop http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/642 Www.trouthunt.com Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:43:33 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/642 Courtesy of The Henry's Fork Foundation: The following is the best information that we have at the moment concerning the status of the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, Harriman State Park, and the Governor's proposed budget. We will keep you informed of developments and, as soon as... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/596 Www.trouthunt.com Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:39:38 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/596 "Fall Trout Hunting on Henry's Lake" by Ren Harrop There is something bordering on sinister when a half dozen top Henry's fork guides are joined by still water master Gareth Jones from Wales and one of Japan's most aggressive and effective anglers, Masa Katsumata for a four day assault on a single... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/568 Www.trouthunt.com Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:44:09 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/568 TroutHunter is running some remarkable late season specials through the end of October: 5 Days Guided Fishing & 6 Nights Lodging for $1250 per person! One Day Guided Fishing & One Night's Lodging for $250 per person! Two anglers sharing a room and guide can enjoy some fantastic fishing at... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/563 Www.trouthunt.com Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:25:16 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/563 Box Canyon: Water releases out of the Island Park Dam are at 260 cfs. Normal releases for this time of year are 735 cfs. As you can see the water levels are presently far below average for this time in October. At 260 cfs it is very difficult to float the "Box" without punishing your boat. ... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/530 Www.trouthunt.com Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:36:46 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/530 By Rick Smith Box Canyon: Water releases from the Island Park Dam are slightly below normal at 600 cfs (725 cfs is average for this time of year). At this flow there is still enough water for floating but it is at a level that allows good wading opportunities for the shore fisherman. Fishing... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/487 Www.trouthunt.com Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:43:54 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/487 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/486 Www.trouthunt.com Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:22:36 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/486 Jon Stiehl fishing an epic PMD hatch on The Ranch. Photo by C. Robinson. Fishing Report by Rick Smith Box Canyon: Flows below the Island Park Dam are well below average for this time of year at 735 cfs. Average flows for this date are 998 cfs. 735 cfs is more than adequate for effective float... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/477 Www.trouthunt.com Mon, 3 Aug 2009 16:30:58 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/477 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/475 Www.trouthunt.com Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:56:01 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/475 "Drake Withdrawl" by Ren Harrop While easy fishing is seldom associated with the Henry's Fork, a month long period beginning in mid June produced something that came pretty close. Green, Brown, and Gray Drakes are all size twelve or larger and the effect they have on trout is quite different... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/474 Www.trouthunt.com Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:41:52 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/474 "Year of the Farmer" by Tyler Treece Call it a long distance release. Call it breaking off or coming unbuttoned, call it a fast hook set, a whiff, a miss or even bad luck, call it whatever you want. We call it farming,and let me tell you I might as well plant a bunch of seeds and watch them grow... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/467 Www.trouthunt.com Sun, 19 Jul 2009 14:30:31 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/467 Box Canyon: The water releases from the Island Park Dam are a bit higher than normal for this time of the year (1390 cfs). Fishing in the "Box" continues to be very good to excellent. The most productive fishing has been with small, size 16 and 18, tungsten beadhead nymphs. Some of our favorite... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/464 Www.trouthunt.com Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:50:50 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/464 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/447 Www.trouthunt.com Sat, 4 Jul 2009 13:16:26 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/447 Box Canyon: Water releases from the Island Park Dam remain well below normal for this time of year. Present flows out of the dam are at 625 cfs which is about 300 cfs below average. These lower releases have made for some great fishing conditions for both the float and wading fishermen. The... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/436 Www.trouthunt.com Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:09:07 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/436 by Tyler Treece I met the Predator at TroutHunter late in the morning, by fishermans terms. Anticipating the day, we took time to drink coffee and shake hangovers hoping most the other boats would clear out before we got down the hill. Overcast skies and rain were to our West, and storms seemed... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/435 Www.trouthunt.com Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:04:51 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/435 Box Canyon: Flows out of the Island Park Dam are now at 650 cfs which is a bit low for this time of year. Fishing continues to be good in the "Box" with rubber leggs, small beadhead nymphs and streamers. There have been golden stones hatching in the "Canyon" over the past week but with all of... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/426 Www.trouthunt.com Tue, 9 Jun 2009 19:42:52 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/426 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/425 Www.trouthunt.com Tue, 9 Jun 2009 18:35:11 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/425 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/422 Www.trouthunt.com Sun, 7 Jun 2009 15:04:24 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/422 The drive was different this time. Jeep packed full of fuel and gear I didn't bother with directions, just pointed her West and hit the gas. Twenty hours flew by, and I found myself in the Rockies already dreaming of the fish and game that call these mountains home. This time however these... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/412 Www.trouthunt.com Sat, 30 May 2009 10:54:51 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/412 Box Canyon: Fishing in the Box has been OK since the opener on May 23rd. At 1350 cfs the flow is above average for this time of year but the water is clear and very fishable. There have been a few salmon flies spotted down below the confluence with the Buffalo but not enough of them to get... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/353 Www.trouthunt.com Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:37:43 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/353 "A Message of Spring" Words and Images by Ren Harrop As the original fair weather fisherman, the Osprey's autumn departure from the Henry's Fork warns of winter's arrival. Always the first to leave with the approach of cold weather, Osprey do not return until winter storms become a memory and... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/352 Www.trouthunt.com Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:08:23 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/352 Late Spring is one of our favorite times of year to fish the Henry's Fork. Book a vacation with us between May 10th & June 7th and receive an early season discount on guide services and lodging. Early season hatches of Blue Winged Olives, March Browns, Caddis & Salmonflies produce consistent dry... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/336 Www.trouthunt.com Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:58:49 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/336 The month of March arrived like a lion. We have had two really substantial snow events over the past two weeks adding greatly to our winter snowpack. Presently, Island Park is reporting in at 95% of average precipitation and over the divide in Montana the Madison is coming in at 95%, the... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/302 Www.trouthunt.com Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:58:19 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/302 Snowpack figures for the area have declined slightly since my last report. Current figures put the upper Henry's Fork at around 91% of average through the 24th of February. The same is true for the Montana side of the divide with the upper Madison coming in at 87%. All things considered... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/300 Www.trouthunt.com Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:54:19 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/300 A Henry's Fork Forecast for 2009 by Ren Harrop For more than a decade, members of the scientific community have attributed draught related trout mortality to inadequate water flows. If this assumption is correct, anglers should expect to see considerably improved trout numbers in the Henry's Fork... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/299 Www.trouthunt.com Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:41:00 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/299 Archipelago Los Roques National Park is a coral reef that sits about 80 miles off the north coast of Venezuela. Over 350 islands, islets and cayes are arranged in an oval shape around a central lagoon. It is a stunning sight from an airplane. I was pretty sure it was going to look even better... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/296 Www.trouthunt.com Fri, 6 Feb 2009 17:00:36 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/296 I can't believe that one full month has already slipped by in the new year. We here at Trouthunter would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your support in 2008 and look forward to seeing and visiting with you in 2009. Now that the election is over, the holidays are past and... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/192 Www.trouthunt.com Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:04:46 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/192 The sun was bright and the air was crisp as we hooked the 16' crestliner fishing machine to the trailer hitch. Yes sir......another beautiful fall day in Idaho. We loaded too many rods and even more reels lined with fly lines for every depth. Why do we do that when we end up fishing the same... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/164 Www.trouthunt.com Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/164 Okay, so I apologize for the lack of an update for a couple months, but you try running 70-something trips to date in your first year of guiding full time and see if your fingers want to type at the end of the day. Between rowing and tying and UNTYING knots, I'll seriously wager a bet that after... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/185 Www.trouthunt.com Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:00:10 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/185 Box Canyon: The "Box" continues to fish well with streamers and small (size 16 to 20) beadhead nymphs. Presently the flows are at 220 cfs which is great for wading or those individuals with pontoon boats but it's a little skinny for drift boats. Last Chance/Railroad Ranch: Fishing has been very... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/162 Www.trouthunt.com Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/162 Box Canyon: Fishing in the "Box" continues to be productive with small beadhead nymphs and streamers. There is alot of moss and flotsom in the water so be prepared to spend some time cleaning off your rig during the day. A few of our favorite beadhead nymphs are red and black Krystal Zebra... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/161 Www.trouthunt.com Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/161 DRIFT @ TroutHunter - Friday, September 26th All proceeds to benefit the Henry's Fork Foundation A stunning visual journey, DRIFT combines the highest quality film production, world class flyfishing and an eclectic group of anglers to create the most definitive film about the sport to... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/158 Www.trouthunt.com Mon, 1 Sep 2008 19:06:13 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/158 Box Canyon: Fishing in the "Box" continues to be very productive. Try streamers early and late and a tandem rig of small beadhead nymphs during the middle of the day. There is a little build up of moss on the bottom so if your fishing deep, like you should be, you will get hung up a bit. Some of... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/154 Www.trouthunt.com Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/154 Box Canyon: The "Box" continues to produce good fishing. Best results have been with small beadhead nymphs and streamers. Try streamers early and late in the day and nymphs from late morning through the afternoon hours. For streamers we suggest Sculpzilla's, Olive Zonkers, Olive and Black Slump... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/157 Www.trouthunt.com Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/157 "Playing Hooky at Sheridan Lake" -Ren Harrop Dawn on a day in mid August felt more like September as Rich and I made our way west on Yale Kilgore road. Smoke hung low over the Centennial Range mixing with dust from the fire crews assigned to manage the Willow Creek fire. Crowding the shoulder, I... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/156 Www.trouthunt.com Tue, 5 Aug 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/156 AN EVENING WITH DOUG PEACOCK Renowned American Naturalist, Outdoorsman he prefers solitude to groups and battles for the protection of wilderness with his pen and his voice. Although living with the Hayduke legacy strained Peacock's friendship with Abbey, they remained close until Abbey's... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/155 Www.trouthunt.com Fri, 1 Aug 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/155 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/148 Www.trouthunt.com Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/148 Box Canyon: The "Box" has been fishing very well with adult Golden Stone imitations, small beadhead nymphs, rubberlegs and streamers. You might want to avoid the "Box" on weekends due to the large number of recreational floaters, but weekdays have been fine. In fact, I was shuttling a few of our... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/115 Www.trouthunt.com Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/115 Box Canyon: Fishing in the "Box" continues to be very good. As I have reported in the past, this may not be the first choice for the dry fly purist but it is a place that tends to produce fish on a very consistent basis. This is not to say that you cannot catch fish on a dry fly, you just... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/153 Www.trouthunt.com Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/153 When I awoke to the morning call to prayer I realized that Island Park, Idaho was a long way away. It had taken us 32 hours of travel including an obligatory wide stance photo op at the stall made infamous by Idaho Senator Larry Craig. This celebration of absurdity prompted the first brush... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/134 Www.trouthunt.com Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/134 More than five decades separate my first float through the Harriman Ranch and a pleasant July morning in 2008. An invitation to join my TroutHunter partner Rich Paini and his fellow Henry's Fork Foundation Board member Robert Dotson was too tempting to refuse given recent reports of exceptional... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/100 Www.trouthunt.com Wed, 2 Jul 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/100 Box Canyon: The "Box" continues to produce great fishing day after day after day. Granted, this is not the first choice for a serious dry fly fisherman. However, if you are an avid nymph fisherman, or you don't mind fishing two fly rigs under a strike indicator, this is the place for you. I... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/98 Www.trouthunt.com Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:24:41 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/98 Box Canyon: The Box has fished very well over the past couple of days and I predict it will continue to do so. Our guides are having their best luck fishing tandem rigs of rubber legs and smaller beadhead nymphs. We suggest black, brown, and coffee/black rubber legs in sizes #4 and #6 teamed... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/94 Www.trouthunt.com Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/94 My appreciation for Tennessee grew tremendously following my latest guiding experience. My fondness for the state was previously based solely on a gentleman named Jack Daniels but now I have two more reasons, Trey and Jared. Trey played ball for the Broncos, Jets, and Bills as a center, and Jared... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/97 Www.trouthunt.com Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/97 Anglers that came to the Henry's Fork over the past ten days or so were able to find excellent fishing if they were flexible and willing to move around a bit. Warm River to Ashton section was exceptional a week ago. The salmon flies were out in good numbers and the fish were on them. The water... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/81 Www.trouthunt.com Sun, 1 Jun 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/81 The 24th annual Henry's Fork Day is June 21, 2008. It is largest event for the Henry's Fork Foundation, the voice of the river. Please support the Foundation and attend this event. If you are interested in donating cash or auction items, it would be greatly appreciated. Call Rich at... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/95 Www.trouthunt.com Sun, 1 Jun 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/95 Simplifying CDC A Fly Tying Class with Leslie Harrop Saturday June 14, 2008 1pm 4pm @ TroutHunter This workshop will cover various applications using Cul de Canard. You will learn a variety of techniques for tying wings, legs and tails. $40.00 per person which includes all materials. ... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/92 Www.trouthunt.com Mon, 26 May 2008 12:03:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/92 Saturday, May 24th, was the Idaho general fishing season opener and anglers across the state were greeted with high, and in most cases, muddy water due to the Spring snow melt. The Henry's Fork was no exception. In spite of the higher than normal flows the Box Canyon, which has clear water by the... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/96 Www.trouthunt.com Sun, 25 May 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/96 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/93 Www.trouthunt.com Thu, 22 May 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/93 Each Spring Rene, Marty and I manage to get out on the water in late May for a few hours. The ritual, which is always met with great anticipation, is predictable: We meet at TroutHunter and buy a few gigantic orange flies, proceed to the Grubstake to load up on Natty Lites and ice, then laugh our... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/91 Www.trouthunt.com Sat, 10 May 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/91 Another morning shared with the mosquitoes!! It's 5:30am and Ned and I are getting ready to launch the boat for my third and final day in the glades. The tides will be low between now and about 10am. He fires up the Yamaha and idles through the Manatee zone between us and the Tarpon. The first... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/80 Www.trouthunt.com Tue, 6 May 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/80 It was 52 degrees with intermittent, gusty winds at game time on Cinco de Mayo at the Vernon boat launch for the first game of the season between the hometown Fish of the Fork and the Visiting Anglers from Texas and southern Idaho, respectively. The fish got some strong pitching in the early... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/78 Www.trouthunt.com Fri, 2 May 2008 16:10:55 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/78 Between May 1st & May 22nd we are offering Guide Trips for $375 for one or two anglers. A streamside lunch is included. We will even throw in rental rods & waders. There is no sales tax. Flies, terminal tackle, and guide gratuity are not included. We are also offering a guide / room combo for... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/90 Www.trouthunt.com Thu, 1 May 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/90 I fly in, get my $20 rental car, drive for an hour and a half, sleep for three hours, and meet Capt. Ned Small at the boat ramp. So here I stand, on the front of a skiff in the Everglades, and we see Tarpon in the first spot we stop. To make a long story short, I dropped the line out of my left... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/77 Www.trouthunt.com Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:30:29 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/77 Appearing at least weekly, April showers of the white variety continue to punctuate a very unusual Spring in the flat land. Navigating the ice ledges continues to add an extra element of excitement to fishing the bank feeders along the edges at Fun Farm but otherwise, access to the lower 'Fork... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/76 Www.trouthunt.com Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:21:21 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/76 Historically we no longer expect to add to snow pack levels after the 15th of April. What we have by mid-April is all we should expect to get. However, as I write this report a huge storm is coming across the border from Canada, it is expected to arrive sometime during the next 24 to 36 hours... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/75 Www.trouthunt.com Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/75 With the weather showing some signs of Spring, Brad Miller and I have gotten out on the water quite a bit recently. We began in late March, swinging streamers around the Chester backwaters, and the Fun Farm and Del Rio bridges for aggressive, early season Henry's Fork fish looking to pack on a... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/74 Www.trouthunt.com Tue, 8 Apr 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/74 Life is good at 17 degrees 30 minutes north. The weather has been perfect. There has been just enough wind over the last few days to keep the anglers cool and the fish comfortable. The clouds have been small and sparse creating excellent fish spotting light. As result there have been a... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/72 Www.trouthunt.com Sun, 6 Apr 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/72 April 3, 2008 We just finished the first day of fishing. 7 more to go. We are in Placencia, in southern Belize. We have a great group of folks in addition to Jon, Millie & I. Our good friends, Tim & Joanne Linehan (fishmontana.com) happen to be staying at Dianni's Guest House as well. Craig... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/70 Www.trouthunt.com Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:23:59 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/70 The end of one of the driest summers in memory found IP Reservoir at a perilously low level. Prospects for adequate winter flow on the 'Fork looked grim until nature responded in early October. A series of heavy storms began to pile snow into the high country at a mid winter rate, and the flow from... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/69 Www.trouthunt.com Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:07:56 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/69 We are more than 80% into our 2008 snow season and snowpacks are still looking very good. The latest figures for the Henry's Fork drainage puts us at 111% of average for our snowpack and 106% of average for water content. Over in Montana the most recent reports show the Madison River drainage at... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/83 Www.trouthunt.com Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/83 Let me give you a taste of the chase for some of the biggest brown trout in the world at the end of the earth. I fall out of bed after six hours of sleep as we had dinner at midnight the night before. The cooler is in the truck and 12-14 foot two handed rods loaded with short-head... http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/354 Www.trouthunt.com Mon, 20 Apr 1970 12:34:56 +0000 http://trouthunt.com/blog/view/354 After returning from their winter habits, the Osprey have just recently began to return the Henry's Fork. One was kind enough to take a break from trout hunting in Last Chance Run to perch up with us and answer a few questions. FNR: ( Forkin News Reporter): Where did you grow up? Osprey: Over...