I missed posting on Monday the 17th because we headed out on the river. We floated our regular winter section, Heise to Lorenzo. Fishing totally with streamers we managed to land 48 fish. The action was a bit slower than the last trip we took, but we still caught a good number of nice fish. No monsters this trip however. The biggest fish was 19 inches. The weather was cloudy and the air temperature was around 35 all day. This made for near perfect conditions. We had no ice in our guides and stayed very comfortable all day. The best patterns were olive and chartreuse streamers for the most part, but late in the day we switched to a white fish pattern and landed a number of nice fish as soon as we changed flies. We even landed one brown on this pattern that had a real white fish hanging out of his mouth. The weather looks good for the next few days, so get out on the river. Next week it looks like temps will dip down below freezing again so get up and go now.
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The recent cold spell that hit the State of Florida has had a major impact on the saltwater fish that we all love to chase in the Sunshine State.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission has banned fishing for snook until September 1st and bonefish and tarpon until April 1st. Plan your saltwater trips accordingly.
Our hearts go out to all the guides and other industries in the area that depend on the fish for their livings. Let us all hope that things can turn around quickly for both the fish and the people that depend on them.
Tampa Bay Online
We started out the new year in a BIG way. That is to say Adam did. Randy, Brian and Adam headed down the Lower Lower South Fork on the 2nd for the first trip of the new year. Fishing all streamers, the boys landed around 60 fish with several nice 18 – 19 inch browns landed. But it was Adam that got the fish of the day, and the year for that matter. Around 2:00 in the afternoon he placed a nice cast across a big gravel flat and hooked into the beauty. After a good fight we stuck it on the Boga Grip and weighed him in at 7 LBS! With a quick measurement on the tape we saw that he was 25″ in length! What a great fish! If this is any indication of what we are all in store for in the 2010 season hold on to your hats. Happy New Year to all of you and good fishing in the 2010 season. Check back tomorrow for the video of the first trip of the year.
The following teton river fishing reports are from the two sections of river directly below the Lodge.
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game surveyed reaches of the Teton River during the fall of 2009. Although preliminary and subject to change, the results from these surveys are shown below. The following figures summarize trout abundance and composition at the Nickerson, Rainier, monitoring reaches on the the Teton River as well as prior estimates in the same reaches.
Nickerson Reach- In 2009, all trout species increased in abundance at the Nickerson monitoring reach on the Teton River with statistically significant increases observed for Yellowstone cutthroat trout and rainbow trout over 2007 estimates. The 2009 estimate of brook trout abundance was higher than in 2007, but wide confidence bounds around estimates from both years make determining a statistical difference impossible. Yellowstone cutthroat trout are showing a welcome increase in abundance in this reach and are currently at their highest abundance since the mid-1990’s. Further, densities of all trout combined are at their highest level recorded since sampling first begain in 1987.
Rainier Reach- Electrofishing surveys were last conducted in the Rainier Reach in 2000. Since this last survey, there have been changes in trout populations riverwide, as well as habitat changes within the Rainier Reach itself. Both of these factors have the ability to influence trout abundance. Between 2000 and 2009, there was a significant increase in rainbow trout abundance while Yellowstone cutthroat trout abundance increased slightly. We were unable to estimate brook trout abundance due to low numbers of recaptured marked fish. Overall trout densities are high, relative to prior samples.
This video was sent to us by the AFFTA. Look at it and see what you think. It sounds like these salmon farms are a real problem. It is hard to know if this is the whole story, but if you take it at face value these things are very harmful. It is something to think about.
This video pretty much sums up how the river is fishing right now. It is out of sight!
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The combination of gorgeous scenery, your excellent staff’s efforts to please, and great fishing make it tough to imagine a more memorable and enjoyable experience. Tim Buckley I will never forget the day spent with you on the Middle Narrows! Forty-four fish before stopping for lunch and seventy by the end of the day!! What an unbelievable experience! Dale Geisleman Your lodge was simply just great. We have spent time in a lot of places over the years but TVL has to rate at the top of the list for overall comfort and layout. It was just ideal for the fishing trip we had planned. Bill Hubbard I really needed the time away to relax and charge my batteries again, and the great outdoors you call home in Idaho really did the trick…I didn’t want to leave:) the beauty and stillness was one of the best trips I have gone on with Sysco…and I have been on a lot during my 11 years, this one was the BEST! Dave Felix I just want to thank you again for all of your, Matt’s, Brian’s and everyone’s help and support for the Blue Ridge meeting. The fishing was great and all of you were great. Thanks. Have a good winter and we look forward to next year. John Cohen Bob Hanke and I have been coming to your lodge for something like 25 years. We’ve always had excellent fishing results and have never had a bad trip. However, the trip we had this year to the Henry’s Fork, specifically Bear Gulch, has got to be the best fishing day I have ever had, and I think Bob agrees. G.R. Post Outstanding day I was put on dozens of fish! The South Fork truly is one of the best fly fishing waters one could experience. My guide worked hard to make sure he was meeting my needs. You and your team have out done yourselves again. Rex Baldwin I have just returned from a trip to your lodge. Having never fly fished before, I was a bit leary of it, but I am happy to report that you guys have made a lifetime enthusiast out of me. Me and my two sisters and father enjoyed the daily trips on the river and the fishing turned out to be one of the best family outings our family has encountered. Staci Eagle I could not have imagined a greater experience for outstanding fishing, wonderful patience on your part teaching me to fly fish, and above all, world class service. My family and friends have heard about every minute and we are making plans to come again next year. The adrenaline rush of dry fly fishing is addictive and becoming an obsession. Rex Baldwin I would like to say “WOW!” My son Andrew and I had a marvelous time again this year and the fishing was simply awesome. I would like to commend our guide, Jonathan Murray, on his knowledge, candor, and help in making our trip one of the best ever. Terry Wilkerson I wanted to let you know what a great time we had at the lodge. Everyone enjoyed the fishing, the lodge, food and guides. From the beginers to those that had fished before, everyone caught fish and enjoyed themselves. I personally enjoyed fishing with your dad, that was a good time, and the Narrows fishing with Brian was a treat too. I have wanted to fish that section for a long time. Hunter Ford We were all impressed by the quality of your guides. We have never experienced a group of individuals so committed to making our visit the most it could be for us. They were great instructors, coaches and guides. For that, you have our great appreciation and admiration. Bill Hubbard |
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