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Fly Fishing Report: Wassilla, Alaska

July 21, 2009July 21, 2009

Thanks to Charles for the Alaska Fly Fishing Report. Hey Theaux, Alaska was fun. I was disappointed with the lack of “fly” fishing opportunities along the famous waters of the Russian and Kenai rivers. It seems like everyone owns a fly rod but no one wants to fly fish. Disgusted with the thousands of people standing on the banks snagging passing fish, we hopped on a boat and were dropped off at up the Susitna drainage on a river called Clear Creek. There I had great fun catching Jack Kings which were the only salmon I found that would actively pursue my fly. I caught …

Fly Fishing Report: Wyoming’s North Platte River

July 17, 2009

I recently spent a week fly fishing the North Platte River and its tributaries at A Bar A Ranch just outside Encampment, Wyoming. My family and I spend a week there every summer and the fishing is fantastic, this trip being no exception. When we arrived, recent rains had muddied the North Platte, which was running near 1600 CFS. Throughout the week the river dropped and cleared to a flow of around 700 CFS, partially due to irrigation upstream. The Salmon fly hatch was practically over but large Golden Stones were out and about. Cream and Tan Caddis in sizes #14-18 hatched out in large …

Summer Fly Fishing on the Gunpowder River

July 16, 2009

Yes folks the water is low, but the only surefire way to catch a few is to go fly fishing. Today the Gunpowder is clear, 56F and is flowing at 31 CFs. The fish in the stretch above Falls have been keying in on beetles. If you’re an early riser, try a few flying ants in the flat water between Masemore and Bunkerhill. Bluemount Rd access downstream has a bit more flow and the water is warmer, so a small streamer might be in order.Thanks to Creighton for the following kind words: Theaux/Jason, My father, Jim Byrnes, loves the Gunpowder and has to stop by …

Fishpond Chest Packs Arrive…

July 15, 2009

We just received a shipment of versatile chest packs from Fishpond. Featured below are the Blue River, which has a padded neck and waist strap and the San Juan Vertical Chest Pack. Both packs are a fraction the cost of a vest and much cooler in the heat of the Summer. These packs are a great way to organize your gear. Next time you’re up on the river bring your old vest in to the shop and let’s see what fits in a Fishpond chest pack. I can assure you that you’ll be smiling instead of sweating and might just be able to find that …

Fly Fishing Western Maryland Rivers: July Fishing Report

July 13, 2009

The Savage and North Branch of the Potomac Rivers are down to easier wading levels and conditions are great on both rivers. On a recent July trip, I guided and fished both rivers over the week. My fourth outing to Western Maryland this year brought yet again different conditions, but plenty of options for fishing. The Savage flows were clear at 70 Cfs and fish were less willing to rise to larger dries, than previous high water levels. In many flat water areas fish were sipping tiny Blue Wing Olive spinners through the afternoon and refusing everything that wasn’t an exact match. I always bring …

Sweetgrass Fly Rod Review

July 9, 2009

Ron Trout caught and released this wild Gunpowder River Brown Trout on the third cast with his new 7′ 6″ 5wt 2/2 Sweetgrass Bamboo Fly Rod. Theaux, Just about an hour and three cast after the purchase of the Sweetgrass 7 1/2 for 5. I found out just how sweet these rods really are! Smooth as silk throwing a bugger or a small dry. It can’t get much better than this! Thanks!! Ron

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