Recent Fishing Reports for Idaho. 7/19

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Boise River – South Fork - July 17th, 2004
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RECORDED: 90 ° FISHING: Fair
South Fork of the Boise (Below Anderson Ranch Dam)

Fair

The flows are still high at about 1600 cfs and fishing is pretty tough. There are a lot of stoneflies and a few caddis around so be on the lookout for rising fish. Your best bet will be to fish mayfly and caddis nymphs deep under an indicator during the day and be ready in the evening for the hatches of stones and caddis. Be careful and watch your wading. For safety sake I would carry a wading staff and know my limitations.

Flies: Beadhead Pheasant Tail, 14-20, Copper Johns, 14-20, Kaufmann's Stonefly Nymph black, 4-8, Caddis Pupa, 14-18, Brassie, 16-20, Elk Hair Caddis, 14-18, Salmon Fly BLT, 4-8, Pink Alberts, 16-18, PMD Comparadun, 14-18, Stimulators, 8-14

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Snake River - July 17th, 2004
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RECORDED: 98 ° FISHING: Fair
Snake River (Below Swan Falls)

Fair

The smallmouth fishing seems to get better as the heat rises. Mid afternoon seems to be the best time to fish and it is best to fish deep bouncing fuzzy patterns off the big shelf rocks on the bottom. I recommend a six or seven weight not for the fish but for the flies. All though it is good you need to remeber to be careful of the heat and drink lots of water

Flies: Crawdads, 2-4, Clowsers, 2-4, Woolly Buggers in every color, 4-8, Stayner Ducktail, 4-8

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Duck Valley Stillwaters - July 17th, 2004
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RECORDED: 89 ° FISHING: Good
Duck Valley Indian Reservation

Fair

With the heat the moss is becoming a porblem and I have the fear that for this year thiw stillwater fishery may be done for. There are still fish to be caught. I would go with a sinkning line and a floating line both. early mornings and late evenings will be your best bet at a shot at rising fish and to catch a fish on a dry fly. Check your fly readily for moss and be reday to clean them off unfortunatley.

Flies: Chironomids, 10-16, Damsel Nymphs, 10-14, Dragon Fly Nymphs, 8-4, Wooly Buggers in black, brown and olive, 8-2, Stayner Ducktail, 10-8, Duck Valley Surprise, 12-8, Mohair Leeches, 8-10

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Big Wood River - July 17th, 2004 supplied by: [url "http://www.fisheyesoup.com/redir.php?recKey=73,re"]Angler's Habitat[/url] RECORDED: 90 ° FISHING: Good Big Wood River Good With some pretty bad thunderstorms there was a rise in the water and it was a little off color but it now returned to normal. There are a few stones and that is what the fish seemed to be keyed in on. Also there are some hoppers about and if there are windy days this is what I would use. Nymphing is the best bet if there are no fish rising consistently. Flies: Pheasant Tail, 12-16, Prince Nymph, 10-16, Kaufmann's Stone in black and brown, 6-10, Copper Johns, 10-16, Woolly Buggers in brown, black, and olive, 6-10, Zonkers in black, white, and olive, 2-4, Green Drakes, 8-10, Pink Alberts, 14-18, PMD Comparadun, 14-18

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Silver Creek - July 17th, 2004 supplied by: [url "http://www.fisheyesoup.com/redir.php?recKey=73,re"]Angler's Habitat[/url] RECORDED: 90 ° FISHING: Good Silver Creek Good Early and late are going to be your best bets to get into fish on the famed "Creek". There are a few tricos about and they will only continue to get better. There are still PMD's, callibaetis, and baetis but with the haeat they are getting samller. During the day if there are not fish rising I would try samll nymphs like pheasant tails and baetis nymphs Flies: Green Drakes, 10-12, PMD Hackle Stacker, 14-18, Calibaetis Hatchmatcher, 14-18, Baetis Thorax, 18-20, Phesant Tail, 20-16, Baetis Nymph, 18-22

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Warm Lake - July 17th, 2004 supplied by: [url "http://www.fisheyesoup.com/redir.php?recKey=73,re"]Angler's Habitat[/url] RECORDED: 85 ° FISHING: Fair Warm Lake Good This is another great little getaway that is a good place to take the family because of good camping, scenery, and lots of things. beside fishing, to do. Fishing has been good. There are generally hatches of midges every evening and the fish do eat them. During the day I would fish deep with streamers and leech patterns. Flies: Parachute midges, 16-20, Adams, 14-18, Scuds in grey and olive, 10-14, Chironomids, 12-18, Woolly Buggers in brown, black, olive and white, 8-12, Mohair Leech in brown and olive, 8-12, Sheep Creek, 10-12, Damsels, 10-14

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Big Lost River - July 15th, 2004 supplied by: [url "http://www.fisheyesoup.com/redir.php?recKey=62,re"]Silver Creek Outfitters[/url] FISHING: Fair Big Lost River & Tributaries Water levels have dropped from 470 cfs last week to 351 cfs today. The water is still pushy in places but decreased flows definitely make it easier to access more fishable water. The river system below the dam will fish better and better as flows stabilize. Stimulators, Yellow Sallies and Crane Flies are all players and nymphs can also be very effective. The Big Lost tributaries are fishing with less success. If you cover a lot of water and have lower expectations, fishing the East Fork, North Fork, Wildhorse Creek, and Copper Basin all provide some excellent solitude from the summer crowds. Stoneflies are almost ready to hatch on the Big Lost tributaries; keep your eye on these waters this week.

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Henry's Fork River - July 15th, 2004 supplied by: [url "http://www.fisheyesoup.com/redir.php?recKey=108,re"]Henry's Fork Anglers[/url] FISHING: Good River Stage and Stream Flow [[url "http://waterdata.usgs.gov/id/nwis/current?type=dailystagedischarge&group_key=NONE&search_site_no_station_nm=Henrys"]click here[/url]] Box Canyon Good fishing, mainly in the afternoon and evening. Try beadhead Prince Nymphs, Red Copper Johns, Olive Tungsten Midges, and small Rubberlegs. A few PMD's and Flavs are hatching in certain areas. Last Chance & Railroad Ranch The fishing on Harriman state park has improved a little. We are seeing Caddis, PMD's, and a few Flavs. You aren't going to see blanket hatches with dozens of rising fish, but there are just enough bugs to bring a few big fish to the surface. If you'll spend some time walking and stalking, you'll find some fish to cast to. Riverside Campground to Warm River Good fishing. For dry flies, try Golden Stones and Caddis. Subsurface, the best bets are beadhead nymphs (Copper John, Prince, Hare's Ear) and stonefly nymphs. Warm River to Ashton Reservoir The Warm River to Ashton section has some excellent fishing right now. For dry flies, fish are taking Golden Stones, Caddis, and PMD’s. Beadhead nymphs and Rubberlegs are the best bets for subsurface fishing. From Ashton Dam Downstream The fishing below Vernon Bridge has slowed a little, with most of the action occurring in the morning and evening. The main hatches now are PMD’s and Caddis, with a few Flavs still emerging in the evening. Spent Caddis and Rusty Spinner imitations are really important now. Henry's Fork Tributaries Fall River, Warm River, and Robinson Creek are clear and wadable. The fishing has been good with green Caddis Larva and Pupa imitations, Beadhead nymphs, #12 Stonefly Nymphs, and attractor dry flies. Henry's Lake & Island Park Reservoir The lake fishing has improved a little. We’ve heard rumors of several fish in excess of 10lbs, taken on fly rods, out of Henry’s Lake. Try California Leeches, Olive Rock Chucks, Halloweens, and the other usual standards.

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Little Wood River - July 7th, 2004
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FISHING: Fair
Little Wood
No one has fished it to give a report. If you think things are to crowded, give this river a try, it can generally be very good this time of the year. Throw big attractor patterns. If you do well, don't tell anyone…

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Horsethief Reservoir - July 6th, 2004
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RECORDED: 87 ° FISHING: Good
Horsethief Reservoir

Good

This will continue to be a good stable fishery until the heat causes a lot of weed growth. This is a good place for the beginner or expert alike. Fish a sinking line and watch for risers with a floating line close at hand. There is great scenery and it is a nice place to camp so get away and head to this reservoir.

Flies: Parachute midges, 16-20, Adams, 14-18, Scuds in grey and olive, 10-14, Chironomids, 12-18, Woolly Buggers in brown, black, olive and white, 8-12, Mohair Leech in brown and olive, 8-12, Sheep Creek, 10-12, Damsels, 10-14

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Clearwater River - July 3rd, 2004
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FISHING: Fair
River Level and Water Flow [[url "http://waterdata.usgs.gov/id/nwis/current?type=dailystagedischarge&group_key=NONE&search_site_no_station_nm=clearwater"]click here[/url]]

STEELHEAD- Our 2004 Steelhead season is underway with the July 1st opening of the catch and release season on the Clearwater-by mid July we should see some pretty good fishing for the early arriving A-runs and excellent fishing by the 1st of August. Our main stem regular season opens Oct. 15th on the Clearwater and the main Snake will be producing about the same time. Our fall openings are filling up fast so please book your trips as soon as possible to get in on the prime dates.

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