Snake River More variable weather in the Snake River area over the past two weeks. Some days have been in the mid-40s, while others have been in the low 30s.  Either way, fishing has been much more comfortable, and better, than it was in December and January.  Riffle, riffle pools, and seams have come on strong with a variety of nymphs; including smaller stonefly imitations, blue-winged olive patterns, and chironomids.  You do not need to…
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Finally some warm (or warmer) weather in the area. This past December and January were colder than average for sure.  I counted 27 days since December 1st where the overnight low was below zero.  Over the past five years, we have average 11 days below zero for the entire winter.  The main impact on our fishing has been significant ice flows (primarily on the Snake.  A little bit on the South Fork).  The extended forecast…
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