A Little Dip

FIREHOLE TIME ?

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TWO SCREEN WALLPAPER : FIREHOLE SUMMER

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.. It is a rare bit of weather that has allowed us to fish the Firehole River this late in July.
.. Granted, we must get up early, (bit of a nuisance,) or, fish late in the day, (not too hard.)

SPARSE CARROT SOFT HACKLE

.. Flows are down and temperature spikes do reach into the high 70's, [LINK-F.] Early morning is safest for the fish and better for catching as well.
.. The fish are hungry and a bit slack-jawed but, will still take a soft hackle with more than a modicum of exuberance. No 20/20 club here. Use a heavy leader and horse them in. No hero shots either. Quick play, wet release and move on. Twelve to fifteen fish before breakfast is just about right.

THE FUZZY YELLOW WHATSITZ

.. The Gibbon River is holding up fine so far. Below the falls and before the confluence has seen an increase in traffic from savvy fishers.
.. There are caddis all day, (few and far between,) and stonefly nymphs galore.
.. Above the falls in the canyon is strictly your favorite nymph game, (until about 6:00 PM.) There are caddis late in the afternoon and even some of the pudgy white millers in the right groves of trees.

THE ORIGINAL WOOLLY BUGGER

.. The big meadows have dried out nicely and are are being visited by fisher folk with legs and knees strong enough to find the dark undercut banks with grass veils and slurping giants. If you have an unweighted nymph that will float you can surely bring home a story.
.. Nothing fancy is required; a prince nymph, a woolly bugger, or even a serendipity with a haircut will be fine.

CLIPPED SERENDIPITY

.. From Hebgan Lake to Madison Junction on the Madison River, the neighbors have been using the Clipped Serendipity with great success.
.. Sink it or float it - makes no difference! For now, this seems to be what the fish want. We're not sure if it imitates a real bug or other sort of food item. But it is working wonders with the cool nights and moderate day time temperatures - - - this is the gobble-it-up offering.

VISITORS DRIVE RIGHT PAST IT

..Our favorite "Culvert Pool" has lately been very rewarding.
.. It's just a few minutes from our front door and is a blessed respite from the hectic traffic jams in town.
.. We shan't name the creek for fear of retribution from the neighbors.

DRIVE BY CATCHING

.. It's just about eight or so miles north of town and you can drive right up to the water's edge, (well almost!)
.. Year 'round the trout jump the rip rap rapids and they park themselves in the pool before this bit of exercise.
.. It's coming on Fall, (zing went the Summer in the high country.) Bigger fish should soon be resting in the pool prior to their aerobics. Great fun just watching them.

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TAKE THE OATH

.. Despite the possibilities of fish-catching on the Firehole River, we suggest that you leave them alone.
.. Both Iron Spring Creek and the Little Firehole River are still running cool enough to provide you with some sport.
.. And then, there is Nez Perce Creek. But, that's another story and, the Mary Mountain bears are still on the prowl.

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