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2013. Looking Forward

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

by Ren Harrop For several decades, it has been generally understood that fishing on the Henry's Fork is shaped during the season when the least amount of opportunity is available. And while it is true that seasonal closures on some stretches of the river can provide relief to beleaguered trout...

LIVE MUSIC AND HOG ROAST! | WYOmericana Caravan LIVE in Concert!

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 6 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

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June 6th | John Campbell Chimes in from Texas

Trouthunt.com — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:48:00 +0000

June 6th words: John Campbell photos: Kielly Yates a woman, a job, retirement, a barred minor chord, miles on a map, or another minute with grandpa. But are we chasing familiarity, chasing the unknown, or chasing ourselves in search of both sides? Is there a difference? Hell, I'm chasing days...

PAT GAFFNEY | THE THRILL OF THE CHASE

Trouthunt.com — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:42:00 +0000

THE THRILL OF THE CHASEwords: pat gaffney photos: bryan gregson photography In 1994 I took my first trip to the greater Yellowstone area. I travelled with a close friend who is infamously known in many circles as 'Cheeseburger Paul.' I met Paul when I was 15 inside his World Famous Ted's...

EARLY SPRING 2013 FISHING REPORT

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 9 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

EARLY SPRING 2013 - ANGLING REPORT - HENRY'S FORK COUNTRY Location: Lava Lane Honor Role: Tenkara, Dr. Martin Reed and Sir Patrick Gaffney Words: Chris "Grizz" Andelin Photos: Bryan Gregson Photography "We are lucky people" ~ Rene Harrop The sun is up in Last Chance. We've witnessed quite a welcome...

Fishing Report | The Deep Winter Session Feb, 21, 2013

Trouthunt.com — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The Deep Winter Session"In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" ~ Albert Camus words: Chris "grizz" Andelin images: Bryan Gregson Photography Late winter in the caldera, call it what you will; arctic anxiety, the shack nasties, doldrums, cold winter...

Not that Georgia BrownBro | Adventures with Marty Reed

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 4 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Not that Georgia BrownBro | Adventures with Marty Reed When asked if I was available for a photo shoot by one of my good friends and professional photographer Dan Armstrong, I immediately jumped at the offer. He kinda left me hanging for a little while, I just assumed he was wanting to snap...

Henry’s Fork Browns | Rene’ Harrop

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Henry's Fork Browns By Rene' Harrop Imagine broad, clear water meandering gently through open meadows ablaze with wildflowers harboring a host of nesting bird life. When copious hatches of aquatic insects and the presence of sizable rainbow trout are added to the picture, you arrive at the...

PAT GAFFNEY | Streamer Box of Guide Flies

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

PAT GAFFNEY | Streamer box of guide flies TroutHunter is happy to announce that our very own Guide Pat Gaffney is offering up some of his flies for purchase. Pat is both a well-rounded guide and angler. Check it out and you won't be disappointed in supporting Pat's hardworking fishy lifestyle " ...

THE BUS DRIVER TOUR Live at TroutHunter | Sunday, February 3rd

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

We are very pleased to welcome to Island Park the talented band, The Bus Driver Tour! THE BUS DRIVER TOUR Live at TroutHunter Sunday. February 3rd. 6pm http://thebusdrivertour.com/ Artist Spotlight: The Bus Driver Tour is off to a busy and exciting start for 2013. The BDT celebrated the New Year...

WILD WEST WINTERFEST 2013 | Starts Jan. 11th!

Trouthunt.com — Wed, 2 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

WILD WEST WINTERFEST 2013It's almost time! This year TroutHunter is pleased to announce the hosting a few great events! We encourage you to come out and enjoy the festivities! Yes, that's right, the TroutHunter crew built a Broom Ball ice rink in the back of the lodge!! This is an event you...

St. Brandon's Atoll Teaser | TroutHunter Spotlight

Trouthunt.com — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

This is worth a look! Check out the teaser Confluence Films has put together - A month ago TroutHunter's very own Rich Paini was on a top secret "fluff'r mission" to St. Brandon's Atoll with Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures. A few plane rides, a day or so of boat travel, and finally arriving in...

GEAR REVIEW | FLYFISHILICIOUS TIPPET REVIEW

Trouthunt.com — Sat, 1 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Jen over at the Flyfishilicious posted a great gear review of TroutHunter tippet...thanks, Jen! [HERE] We met Jen at the 2012 IFTD show in Reno this past summer. We were thrilled to see a female angler as interested in fly fishing as we male anglers are. Enthousaism and drive are only a few...

GEAR REVIEW | FIBERGLASS MANIFESTO & TROUTHUNTER TIPPET

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

GEAR REVIEW | FIBERGLASS MANIFESTO & TROUTHUNTER TIPPET Cameron over at the Fiberglass manifesto just put up a great gear review of TroutHunter tippet!! [HERE] If your somehow not already familiar withe the Fiberglass Manifesto we suggest you rush over and check it out, always worth the daily click...

FAMILIAR FACES? | MONTANA FLY FISHING MAGAZINE

Trouthunt.com — Fri, 2 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

If you have not already been tuning into to Montana Fly Fishing Magazine, here is a great chance to get acquainted. The new Fall 2012 issue has a photo piece from TroutHunter staff Photographer, Bryan Gregson. The Montana photo essay is worth checking out. Notice anyone familiar? Yup, that's...

RIVER FLOWS & DAM CONSTRUCTION

Trouthunt.com — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Been noticing the low flows and the incredible fishing lately? Well here is the scoop from our friendly neighborhood folks over at The Henry's Fork Foundation .... RIVER FLOWS DROP NOW TO RISE LATER Monthly Hatch Newsletter, October 2012 Henry's Fork Foundation | http://www.henrysfork.org/ River...

FISHING REPORT | OCTOBER 23, 2012

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

FISHING REPORT | HENRY'S FORK COUNTRY | OCTOBER 2012 words | Chris "Grizz" Andelin photos | Bryan Gregson Photography "October is a symphony of permanence and change" ~ B.W. Overstreet It's fine time here in Henry's Fork Country folks. The luke warm air of late summer has moved south, leaving...

HALLOWEEN CONCERT & COSTUME PARTY!

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:47:00 +0000

Come join us in costume for a fun Halloween night of live music with the MILLER SISTERS! This is one night you don't want to miss! WHAT: Miller Sisters concert and costume party! WHEN: October 27, 2012 TIME: 9 o'clock Free with Costume! Band Profile...

FALL ON THE FORK | LATE SEASON RATES

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

We are happy to announce our new "Late Season Rates"! From October 20th to November 30th only, these rates will apply. Now is a great time to take advantage of low water... fishing is fantastic! Not too mention, there are less than six-weeks left until the Harriman Ranch closes, so you better...

FREE CONCERT WED 10-17 | BLUES MUSIC WITH KEITH SCOTT

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:03:00 +0000

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// FREE CONCERT | KEITH SCOTT LIVE!!! ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// TroutHunter is pleased to announce...

ZACH WHEELER | SUMMER PICTURES

Trouthunt.com — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Zach Wheeler just sent us in a few image from his summer adventures. Rumor has it he will be sending in more, so stay tuned! Below, Mike Price and Zach spent the day on the Henry's Fork famed Harriman Ranch. Zach said the day was tough and they caught the only fish they found,which ate a dry fly...

NEW John McDaniel Book | NOW AVAILABLE!

Trouthunt.com — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

John McDaniel's long awaited book has finally arrived!!! "Fly Fishing the Harriman Ranch of the Henry's Fork of the Snake River | Lessons Learned and Friends Made Sight Fishing to Selective Trout" There is a lot of history found in these pages and few familiar 'ranch' faces found in the...

BOX CANYON | RAINBOW BIRTHDAY

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 8 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Kathy & Paige Byron sent in some picture from their recent trip. They headed over from Jackson Hole to Spend Paige's birthday at TroutHunter. They had a wonderful trip which was topped off with a stellar float through the Box Canyon stretch on the Henry's Fork River with TroutHunter's newest guide,...

GAFFNEY | at it again!

Trouthunt.com — Fri, 5 Oct 2012 06:00:00 +0000

Bearded wonder and TroutHunter guide, Pat Gaffney is at is again! This time with a series of images ranging from Henry's Fork River to Henry's Lake. Below: Pat, Scott & John ventured out to Henry's Lake to look for, what Scott calls a "HOG" ... and it seems by the images, they sure found one!...

TRAVIS RYDBERG | checks in...

Trouthunt.com — Wed, 3 Oct 2012 06:00:00 +0000

The fall lake fishing is hot right now!! John Peterson and Travis Rydberg drove out to Sheridan Lake last week.. and it sure paid off! Travis holing up a HEALTHY 26.5" Rainbow. Great work guys!!! Travis Rydberg guide profile [HERE] Wanna get away from the crowds? Sheridan Lake just may be the...

PAT GAFFNEY | GUIDE & CLIENTS

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 2 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The Past few weeks have been productive here in Last Chance Idaho. Fall is definitely in the air, colors are changing, trout are getting restless and the fishing is still outstanding!! We are always excited when TroutHunter guide Pat Gaffney sends in images of his adventures. Below, Pat and...

PINK BOAT ARRIVES AT TROUTHUNTER

Trouthunt.com — Fri, 7 Sep 2012 01:26:00 +0000

The "Pink Boat" is coming to TroutHunter! Starting September 15th 2012, TroutHunter will be hosting the Rowing for a Cure pink boat. TroutHunter guide Pat Gaffney will be on the sticks day 1 with our longtime TroutHunter friend, Carolyn Peterson. Carolyn is a cancer survivor, so fishing in the...

FISHING REPORT | 09-05 2012

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 4 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

TROUTHUNTER FISHING REPORT words: Chris "GRIZZ" Andelin images: Bryan Gregson Photography "I cannot endure to waste anything as precious as autumn sunshine by staying in the house. So I spend almost all the daylight hours in the open air." ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne The fishing here on the Henry?s Fork...

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK | LIFTED FISHING CLOSURES

Trouthunt.com — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:56:15 +0000

Yellowstone To Lift Mandatory Fishing Restrictions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK NEWS RELEASE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: August 31...

LABOR DAY SALE | CRAZY DEALS

Trouthunt.com — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

LABOR DAY SALE | STARTS TODAY!! Blowout sale | in store & for a limited time only!! SO hurry up and come on in to check out all the crazy hot deals!! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

GUIDES & CLIENTS | Heames Report

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

TroutHunter Guide Jonathan Heames sent us a few images from his office Heams Reports | from the Henry's Fork Paul Albrecht with a 22" rainbow Sandy Albrecht with a sassy 24" rainbow. The fish took a brown zebra midge. A long fight with lots of strong runs and a few great leaps couldn't save this...

UPDATE | RIVER NEWS :: ASHTON DAM

Trouthunt.com — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 23:08:00 +0000

No drawdown needed for Ashton Reservoir Looks like things are on the safe side for now... here is the latest news ASHTON Another drawdown of the already low Ashton Reservoir won't be needed as originally feared in order to complete the Ashton Dam reconstruction project. The excavation of a...

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK FISHING CLOSURES

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:59:00 +0000

YNP RIVER CLOSURES | GIBBON, MADISON, FIREHOLE National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior, Yellowstone National Park, P.O. Box 168 Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2012 12-055 Al Nash or Dan Hottle (307)...

CLUMSY LOVERS | LIVE at TROUTHUNTER

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:33:00 +0000

CLUMSY LOVERS | LIVE at TROUTHUNTER We are very pleased to welcome back to Island Park the wildly fun & talented Clumsy Lovers. Let's dance. CLUMSY LOVERS Live at TroutHunter Wednesday. August 1st. 9pm. $10. Artist Spotlight The Clumsy Lovers have brought their mix of fiddle and...

UPDATED: RIVER NEWS | ASHTON DAM, WOOD ROAD 16

Trouthunt.com — Thu, 5 Jul 2012 16:46:00 +0000

UPDATED: ASHTON DAM CONSTRUCTION those spur roads causing resource damage such as deep rutting would be closed through deep scarification and barrier rock. The remainder of the road from the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway to the first parking area would be spot treated as needed to address drainage...

CALDERA SYMPOSIUM EVENT | HENRY'S FORK

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 3 Jul 2012 01:31:00 +0000

CALDERA SYMPOSIUM EVENT | HENRY'S FORK DATE: July 12, 2012 TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: Pond's Lodge in Island Park, Idaho Fishing stories tend to grow over time; the catch of a lifetime gets even bigger and a good day sometimes pales in comparison to a memorable day of the past. But how...

4th of JULY CONCERT | LARRY KEEL & NATURAL BRIDGE

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 2 Jul 2012 11:43:00 +0000

LIVE MUSIC & HOG ROAST LARRY KEEL & NATURAL BRIDGE Please join us for our Independence Day Party on July 4th! We're going start the festivities at 5pm with a hog roast and all the fixin's. Larry Keel & Natural Bridge will play at 9pm. This is our favorite group of musicians at TroutHunter. The...

ART VIEWING | Mark Smith "Fishscapes"

Trouthunt.com — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:45:00 +0000

TROUTHUNTER PRESENTS | "FISHSCAPES" A Special Viewing of New Artwork by Mark W. Smith Sunday, July 1st, 2012 @ TROUTHUNTER Bar & Grill. 6-9pm. Meet the artist. Hors d'oeuvres will be served. Mark W. Smith was raised in the Imperial Valley, in the low desert of Southern California. In his mother's...

RANCH ARTICLE | Fly Fisherman Magazine

Trouthunt.com — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:47:00 +0000

McDANIEL'S NEW RANCH ARTICLE The new August/September 2012 issue of Fly Fisherman Magazine has just arrived! This issue features a Henry's Fork Harriman Ranch article by none other than our very own verteran TroutHunter Ranch Guide, John McDaniel! This informative article is packed with...

RENE' HARROP | 2012 A GRAND OPENING

Trouthunt.com — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:44:00 +0000

2012 A GRAND OPENING words: Rene' Harrop photos: Bonnie Harrop With year around fishing on some stretches and others opening on Memorial Day weekend, the Henry's Fork in Island Park has been far from deserted since early May. In the minds of most, however, the season does not truly begin until...

SPINNERS & BROWN TROUT | GUIDE BLOG

Trouthunt.com — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:35:00 +0000

SPINNERS | BROWN TROUT | TROUTHUNTER 5x TroutHunter Guide Jonathan Heames and client Julie Tallman, had a great day on the lower Henry's Fork. They were rewarded with a nice healthy 24" Brown Trout. Jonathan told us: "the brown sipped a gray drake spinner, using TroutHunter 5X fluorocarbon tippet....

NEW RANCH MAP | eStore

Trouthunt.com — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:18:00 +0000

::NEW:: Fly Fishing map of the Harriman Ranch Finally, the map we've all been waiting for is now hot off the press! Long time Ranch angler and TroutHunter Ranch guide, John McDaniel, has just released his new detailed map of The Harriman Ranch on the Henry's Fork. This intricate map is neatly...

FISHING REPORT | JUNE 14, 2012

Trouthunt.com — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:28:00 +0000

FISHING REPORT | JUNE 14, 2012 Spring is Nature's way of saying "Let's Party" ~ Robin Williams words: Chris "Grizz" Andelin images: Bryan Gregson Mornin' sunshine! It's been a messed up mishmash of weather 'round these parts. The Memorial Holiday brought a combination of cold north wind, heavy...

TIPPET REVIEW | Fly Fish East Tennessee

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:15:00 +0000

TROUTHUNTER TIPPET REVIEW The good folks over at Fly Fish East Tennessee put up a little product review of the TroutHunter tippet and leader. Swing on over and take a look for yourself. Check it out [ HERE ] Thanks, Adam! We are happy your pleased with the product. Still not yet a believer?? We...

HENRY'S FORK DAY EXPO | JUNE 16, 2012

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:57:00 +0000

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Henry's Fork Day XXVIII | Saturday, June 16, 2012 | Fisherman's Access in Last Chance, Idaho /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Buy dinner tickets or reserve a table - [ HERE...

14th ANNUAL RANCH OPENER PARTY

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:47:00 +0000

///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// HOG ROAST & LIVE MUSIC! ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// TroutHunter is pleased to...

SUPPORT WILD STEELHEAD | BONK HATCHERY FISH

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:07:00 +0000

SAVE WILD STEELHEAD | BONK HATCHERY FISH This just in from our good friends over at Moldychum.... Hot off the press. We did a limited run on this so get a few before they're gone. Portion of proceeds will be donated to Wild Steelhead Coalition. Art logo by Eric Christensen, who is donating his...

VIDEO :: GREEN DRAKE

Trouthunt.com — Thu, 7 Jun 2012 17:25:00 +0000

Green Drake from TroutHunter on Vimeo. TROUTHUNTER presents GREEN DRAKE A glimpse of the 2011 Green Drake hatch on the Henry's Fork "In all of human experience there are only four metaphysical summits; Valhalla, heaven, nirvana, and the green drake hatch on the Henry's Fork..." -John Gierach ...

GOLDEN-EATING BROWNIE

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 5 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

FLY the DRY, the big foam dry that is... As the big golden bugs slowly start making their yearly appearance... TroutHunter guide Johnathan Heames capitalizes. Friend of TroutHunter Dan Scully locked into this feisty 23" Salmo trutta on yesterday's adventure. Johnanathan Heames guide profile...

FISHING REPORT | May 23, 2012

Trouthunt.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

FISHING REPORT | May 23, 2012 words: Chris "Grizz" Andelin images: Bryan GregsonPhotography The fishing season here on the Henry's Fork fired a little sooner than usual last week with the arrival of the Salmonflies. Our quiet little fishing village exploded with energy almost overnight. On most...

GUIDE ZACH WHEELER | DRAKE MAGAZINE "EMERGER"

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:20:00 +0000

GUIDE ZACH WHEELER | DRAKE MAGAZINE "EMERGER" Every so often the folks over at the Drake magazine have a section the called "emergence". This is a place where the young up and coming fly anglers are highlighted. Our own young TroutHunter Zach Wheeler is featured in the latest issue. Pick up a copy...

PTERONARCYS CALIFORNICA | a.k.a. the salmonfly

Trouthunt.com — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

PTERONARCYS CALIFORNICA | a.k.a. salmonfly The big bugs have finally arrived!! The anticipation is over, the season is now underway. A mild winter, a warm spring and low runoff jump-started the hatch a few weeks earlier than the past few years. Give us a call at the shop, we are happy to fill...

BACKYARD PILE OF GUTS | a fishing thought

Trouthunt.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Words: Chris "Grizz" Andelin Images: Bryan Gregson Photography BACKYARD PILE OF GUTS | a fishing thought In anticipation of sun eclipsing mobs of Salmonfly adults, the native anglers here get a little up-tight & walk around with a hard case of itchy trigger finger, twitching helplessly with a...

"SHOCK THERAPY" | GUIDE POST

Trouthunt.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

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...

TROUTHUNTER RATED #1 | 2012 TIPPET SHOOTOUT

Trouthunt.com — Sat, 12 May 2012 16:52:00 +0000

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RENE' HARROP | 2012 A FORECAST

Trouthunt.com — Sat, 12 May 2012 13:19:00 +0000

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...

FISHING REPORT | May 11, 2012

Trouthunt.com — Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

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...

BAR & GRILL | OPEN FOR THE SEASON

Trouthunt.com — Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

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...

OZZIE | BOX CANYON OSPREY RESCUE

Trouthunt.com — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:11:00 +0000

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...

FISH SHOCKING SCHEDULE | HENRY'S FORK

Trouthunt.com — Wed, 2 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

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...

ASHTON RESERVOIR UPDATE

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 1 May 2012 13:05:00 +0000

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...

SIMMS SHOOT OUT | TroutHunter staffer 1st Place

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:12:00 +0000

RENE' HARROP | TRANSITION

Trouthunt.com — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000

FAREWLL JAKE CHUTZ | CALL FROM THE HALL

Trouthunt.com — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

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...

FISHING REPORT - 03/15/2012

Trouthunt.com — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

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...

WINTER'S BEAT

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:32:00 +0000

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...

TRADESHOWS - Pasadena CA

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 4 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

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...

TRADESHOWS- Pleasanto CA

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

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...

SHOP TALK - UPCOMING 2012 SEASON

Trouthunt.com — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:46:00 +0000

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....

RENE HARROP 2011 IN REVIEW

Trouthunt.com — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:35:00 +0000

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...

Live from Somerset Fly Fishing show

Trouthunt.com — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:28:00 +0000

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...

Friend of TroutHunter - Jim Dean - "Tasters Guide to Mayflies"

Trouthunt.com — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0000

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...

Fishing Report - Midges, Black Ice & Vitamin D

Trouthunt.com — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

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...

Note from Japan

Trouthunt.com — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

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...

Rene" Harrop LIVE on Ask About Fly Fishing - Internet Radio

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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...

Fishing Report 12-18-2011

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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...

Fishing Report11-22-2011

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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 }

Fishing report - update - Beatis Weather!

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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...

Fishing Report 10-09-2011

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 9 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Fly Fisherman - ’78-2011 Henry’s Fork Revived by John Randolph • September 23, 2011

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 4 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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...

The Boys, Elk hunting & the Bear - firsthand report

Trouthunt.com — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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...

Fishing Report - 09-01-2011

Trouthunt.com — Fri, 2 Sep 2011 19:15:32 +0000

River Buddies makes front page of IP news!

Trouthunt.com — Thu, 1 Sep 2011 15:32:23 +0000

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...

Live Music & Food Tonight!!

Trouthunt.com — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:39:12 +0000

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 -->...

Fly Fishing Videos

Trouthunt.com — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:36:52 +0000

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 -...

Fishing Report - 08-08-2011

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 9 Aug 2011 02:31:39 +0000

Drakes and Hail

Trouthunt.com — Sat, 9 Jul 2011 10:01:30 +0000

Fishing Update

Trouthunt.com — Fri, 8 Jul 2011 10:09:43 +0000

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...

Fishing News - update

Trouthunt.com — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:46:09 +0000

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...

Salmonfly hatch in the Box Canyon, again!

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:00:43 +0000

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...

Henry's Fork Day!

Trouthunt.com — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 10:45:12 +0000

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...

Fishing Report - 06-16- 2011

Trouthunt.com — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:28:58 +0000

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...

Fishing Report - 5-26-2011

Trouthunt.com — Thu, 26 May 2011 11:27:13 +0000

Out Like a Lamb?

Trouthunt.com — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:36:00 +0000

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...

A BIG Winter

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:15:14 +0000

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...

Henry’s Fork Foundation seeks new Executive Director

Trouthunt.com — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:50:53 +0000

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...

14' 7X leaders NOW AVAILABLE

Trouthunt.com — Fri, 4 Mar 2011 13:36:58 +0000

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...

Fresh off the Boat

Trouthunt.com — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:54:12 +0000

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.

Revival - Chapter II

Trouthunt.com — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:34:17 +0000

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...

October 3rd Fishing Report

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 3 Oct 2010 15:47:23 +0000

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...

August 23rd Fishing Report

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:29:25 +0000

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....

3 Nights of The Keels!

Trouthunt.com — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:40:28 +0000

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...

Fishing Report - July 10, 2010

Trouthunt.com — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 21:10:39 +0000

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"...

Clumsy Lovers Live @ TroutHunter

Trouthunt.com — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:28:53 +0000

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. ï»¿ ï»¿Hog Roast 6pm-9pm on the lawn behind TroutHunter. We are roasting another hog (175+ pounds) that...

RANCH OPENER PARTY - June 14th

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 6 Jun 2010 15:38:21 +0000

Please join us for our 11th annual Ranch Opener Party. Hog roast at 5pm. Ten Foot Tall and Eighty Proof at 9pm.

Fishing Report - June 5th 2010

Trouthunt.com — Sat, 5 Jun 2010 19:57:21 +0000

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....

Looking forward to 2010 on the Henryâ€™s Fork

Trouthunt.com — Thu, 6 May 2010 14:24:34 +0000

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...

Golden Memories

Trouthunt.com — Thu, 6 May 2010 11:53:58 +0000

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...

Harriman State Park Threatened - UPDATE

Trouthunt.com — Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:40:37 +0000

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...

2009: A Year to Remember

Trouthunt.com — Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:26:55 +0000

by Ren Harrop

Harriman State Park Threatened

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:43:33 +0000

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...

Fall Trout Hunting on Henryâ€™s Lake

Trouthunt.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:39:38 +0000

"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...

Fall Fishing Specials

Trouthunt.com — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:44:09 +0000

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...

October 13th Fishing Report

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:25:16 +0000

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. ...

September 15th Fishing Report

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:36:46 +0000

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...

LARRY KEEL THURSDAY!

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:43:54 +0000

August 23rd Report

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:22:36 +0000

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...

August 2nd Fishing Report

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 3 Aug 2009 16:30:58 +0000

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Drake Withdrawal

Trouthunt.com — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:56:01 +0000

"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...

Year of the Farmer

Trouthunt.com — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:41:52 +0000

"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...

July 19th Fishing Report

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 14:30:31 +0000

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...

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY!

Trouthunt.com — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:50:50 +0000

4th of July Fishing Report

Trouthunt.com — Sat, 4 Jul 2009 13:16:26 +0000

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...

Predator

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:09:07 +0000

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...

June 22nd Report

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:04:51 +0000

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...

RANCH OPENER PARTY - Sunday, June 14th!

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 9 Jun 2009 19:42:52 +0000

Fishing Report - June 9th

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 9 Jun 2009 18:35:11 +0000

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First Impressions

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 7 Jun 2009 15:04:24 +0000

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...

Fishing Report 5/30

Trouthunt.com — Sat, 30 May 2009 10:54:51 +0000

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...

A Message of Spring

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:37:43 +0000

"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...

Salmonflies are only a month away!

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:08:23 +0000

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...

March 14, 2009

Trouthunt.com — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:58:49 +0000

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...

February 24, 2009

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:58:19 +0000

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...

A Henryâ€™s Fork Forecast for 2009

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:54:19 +0000

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...

Los Roques, Venezuela

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:41:00 +0000

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...

February 6, 2009

Trouthunt.com — Fri, 6 Feb 2009 17:00:36 +0000

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...

Fall Foliage and Big Cutthroat

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:04:46 +0000

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...

It's a Family Affair

Trouthunt.com — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:01:40 +0000

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...

Rick's October12 Report

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:00:10 +0000

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...

Rick's September 21 Report

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:01:40 +0000

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...

the movie DRIFT @ TroutHunter

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:01:40 +0000

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...

Rick's September 1 Report

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 1 Sep 2008 19:06:13 +0000

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...

Rick's August 10 Report

Trouthunt.com — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:01:40 +0000

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...

Playing Hooky at Sheridan Lake

Trouthunt.com — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:01:40 +0000

"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...

DOUG PEACOCK - Aug 22nd

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 5 Aug 2008 12:01:40 +0000

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...

LIVE MUSIC - Aug 19th

Trouthunt.com — Fri, 1 Aug 2008 12:01:40 +0000

Rick's July 26 Report

Trouthunt.com — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:01:40 +0000

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...

Rick's July 16th Report

Trouthunt.com — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:01:40 +0000

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...

KASHMIR

Trouthunt.com — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:01:40 +0000

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...

Harrop: The Ranch Experience

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:01:40 +0000

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...

Rick's July 2nd Report

Trouthunt.com — Wed, 2 Jul 2008 12:01:40 +0000

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...

Rick's June 16th Report

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:24:41 +0000

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...

A Team Effort

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:01:40 +0000

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...

Rick's June 6th Report

Trouthunt.com — Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:01:40 +0000

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...

Henry's Fork Day 2008

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 1 Jun 2008 12:01:40 +0000

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...

Leslie Harrop Tying Class

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 1 Jun 2008 12:01:40 +0000

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. ...

General Season Opener

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 26 May 2008 12:03:40 +0000

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...

Ranch Opener Party!

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 25 May 2008 12:01:40 +0000

Salmonflies & Dog Food

Trouthunt.com — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:01:40 +0000

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...

Everglades Part 2

Trouthunt.com — Sat, 10 May 2008 12:01:40 +0000

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...

Play Ball!

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 6 May 2008 12:01:40 +0000

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...

Offseason Guide Rates

Trouthunt.com — Fri, 2 May 2008 16:10:55 +0000

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...

Everglades

Trouthunt.com — Thu, 1 May 2008 12:01:40 +0000

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...

Spring Training

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:30:29 +0000

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...

Current Snow Pack

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:21:21 +0000

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...

Early Season Report

Trouthunt.com — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:01:40 +0000

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...

Belize April 8, 2008

Trouthunt.com — Tue, 8 Apr 2008 12:01:40 +0000

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...

Belize - April 6, 2008

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 6 Apr 2008 12:01:40 +0000

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...

Breaking a Drought

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:23:59 +0000

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...

Fishing Report 3/23

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:07:56 +0000

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...

Tierra del Fuego

Trouthunt.com — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:01:40 +0000

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...

Interview with an Osprey

Trouthunt.com — Mon, 20 Apr 1970 12:34:56 +0000

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...