Jackson Hole Tributaries Report

We should start seeing some Mahogonys any time now. The fishing on Flat Creek in the refuge is pretty good right now. Of course, cloudy days are the best, but if the only time you can get out there is in the sun you can still do well. Just bring an arsenal of flying ants, crickets and small hoppers. There have still been soe spinners in the morning if you get there early enough. If you see a fish and it is not feeding regularly or cannot see it eating anything in particular, tie a small ant or cricket on. That has been the most productive for getting the big boys.... more...

Not alot of pressure on the Creek right now so we have not recieved many reports. But, the reports that we have gotten have all been good. There may not be as many fish in there right now, but the do sseem agreeable. Take you time, walk up stream and keep a sharp eye out for fish. Once you find one, sit down and see what they are doing and try to figure out what they are eating. Make the first cast count! It will pay off. Remember, a first impression is important, just like a first date. You don't want to go home without a good story to tell. If the fish are not rising actively, try putting a flying and or cricket over its head. more...

  The Gros Ventre River is one of the shops favorite tributaries. It fishes great all season and it’s a phenomenal big attractor river. Still a few Salmon Flies buzzing around, but not like it was in the last few weeks. Up in the canyon or below the ranch, it’s all deadly. Hoppers are starting to make some progress and the fish just explode on these terrestrials. Big ants, crickets, hoppers, and beetles are like throwing dynamite. Doubling up with a dropper rig is just plain unfair over there.  Smaller streamers and big stone nymphs are great to dead drift through those big seams and real tight by those obstructions. This water is very wade friendly and the water is warm enough to wet wade. Park on the road to Kelly and just walk the river up and back down.   ... more...

The Gros Ventre is in prime shape.  It is clear and is at a great level for fishing despite the fact that it is normally still in runoff at this time of year. There are lots of access points along the road to Kelly and up toward Slide Lake.  This is a great option for those looking for a wade fishing option.  Find a spot, or come by the shop and we will show you a few, and go searching for water that is most likely to hold fish.  Look for the deeper pools, the banks with structure, undercut banks and log jams.  All these provide great shelter for our native Snake River Cutthroat Trout.  For dry flies, try some smaller stoneflies such as stimulators, wiggle stones, and bugmeisters.  Nymph the runs and pools with small rubberlegs and copper softy's, the good old flashback pheasent tail is always a good choice. Get out there and enjoy some of the great smaller water we have in our area while the Snake is still coming into shape.  Enjoy the fishing! Good Fishing Baker  more...

The rain has helped out the smaller rivers in the valley as well, and the Hoback really need it. The water is warm, making it an early morning or evening adventure while the water temps are at their lowest. There have been some caddis hatches in the evening and small attractors are also doing well. Putting a fly into every little pocket around the boulders should get a fish to at least come up and look at your fly. ... more...

Overhead a shop guy and a guide talking about the Hoback and how the guide did fishing it on his day off: Shop Guy - "How was the fishing?" Guide - "Stupid" Shop Guy - " Stupid good or stupid bad?" Guide - "Good, thick salmonflies and fish everywhere!" No need to say anything else. Get over there while the fishing is still "STUPID"more...