SE Idaho

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Over the weekend I visited family in Southeast Idaho. On Tuesday morning I drove up to Henry's Lake, which had opened the weekend before. At first light there was already a strong wind blowing in from the north, and three foot waves against the boat ramp. I watched for a while but it didn't seem like people were doing well. I've since learned that the fishing is better later in the month.

I tried the outlet (nothing), and then tried the Henry's Fork, which had opened the weekend before. I caught one and lost another in the current. I wish I had focused on the river from the start. There are always a lot of anglers, but it is a rewarding place to fish. Hope to get back again later in the year.
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[Blackellunge]

nice catch and pics!................looks like a cool area
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[Bmarsh]

So a little tech. to use when the wind is like that up there is get on the shore line where the wind is at your back, tie on a leach pattern suspended under a decent sized strike indicator Toss it close and let the wind carry it from you. The wave action with the indicator will jig the fly essentially until it drifts far enough away and then strip it back like you normally would. Something I picked up watching one of the Canadian Fly Fishing shows and it has produced well when the conditions are like that.
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Great tip! I will give that a try next time rather than getting out the binoculars and trail mix.
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