Just wanted to know if anyone has tried this area anytime soon, I was wanting to hit this area this weekend fly fishing, or bait/spinner fishing. I would like to get anyone's expert opinion on what type of flies, sizes, colors, or spinners ext. I will be wading out and bank fishing no drift boat[frown] will be there most likely on Sunday. Thanks ahead of time and if anyone wants to join up with ill be leaving Preston Idaho in way early AM and be gone all day Sunday shoot me a pm or reply have room for 2 just split cost of gas....
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I was there this morning, but I only fished for a total of about five minutes. I was just throwing a Jakes Spin a Lure. I dind't catch any but I had a nice one follow it clear in to the bank. The scenery is beautifull, I saw a moose this morning and a couple of eagles last week.
If the south fork dosn't work out for you, the Henry's Fork is pretty hot right now too.
I'm affraid this might not be of much help, but I thought I'd give it a shot.
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no, great help thanks a lot man, hey I've heard of the Henry's fork where about is that from the south fork???? im kinda new to this area only been there a hand full of times....
what was the water levels like when u where there?????
you said its hot right now, hot with what?
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RIver levels are low this time of year. As for where the Henry's fork is, Henry's Fork flows into the South Fork near Rexburg and forms the main stem of the snake river. I've been hearing good things about the Henry's Fork From St. Anthony on upstream. The browns are spawning right now but I don't like to target them, but you can usually use an egg pattern and catch the fish hanging behind the redds without disturbing the spawners too much.
Just a guess, but I immagine the same principle applies to the south fork if you can find the right spot, it's that time of year.
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Usually the S. Fork and the Henry's Fork are good this time. If you are using lures I usually like the CD Rapalas or Panther Martins. For flies I usually check this site
jimmysflyshop.com
and click on the reports page. That will give you more information than most people in regards to recent flows, good flies to use, and also frequently when to go.
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good deal ill check it out thanks a lot Belasko
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Make yourself some of these puppies, and fish them in, and below the riffles. They work good this time of year.
It's an extremely simple tie. Size 8 Dai-Riki 280 2X long hopper hook ( although any streamer hook will do ), Wapsi sculpin olive pine squirrel zonker strip ( takes about 4-5" ) and 6/0 olive dun thread. I like to do a three layer thread base to cover the hook and ensure a good "bite" when tying in the zonker.
Hang about 3/4" of the hide off the bend of the hook. Tie it in very securely. Wrap the thread forward to midshank. Pull the zonker forward along the top of the hook to midshank. Tie the zonker down VERY SECURELY. Wrap the thread forward to behind the eye. Wrap the zonker forward as a collar, taking care to stroke the hair back with each wrap. Usually takes about eight or so wraps to get to the eye. Tie the zonker down very securely, and build a good size head. Apply head cement liberally.
I called it the Pine Squirrel Cheater because it is simple, easy to tie, durable and effective. Almost seems like cheating. Fished on a full sinking line on an across or down and across presentation, with a short steady stripping action as a baitfish / sculpin, it has worked on all kinds of water around here for all the trout species we have. And whitefish will take it under the right circumstances. (A John Scott fly)
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