Snake River Better fishing on most of the Snake over the past two weeks as both air and water temps warm.  Chironomids dominate, but we are seeing a decent smattering of Capnia winter stones, particularly on the middle reaches from Moose down to South Park.  The best surface activity is occurring from approximately 11am to 4pm.  Target side channels with moderate depths and slow currents, eddies, and ledge rock pools (the latter in the Canyon…
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Snake River Still a decent amount of surface activity is holding water with slow currents – primarily backwater channels, eddies and the tail of riffle pools.  Mostly midges, but also a surprising amount of eats and hook ups on small-is attractor ant patterns in the #12 to #14 range.  10am to 4pm has been the prime time on warmer days. Nymphs are working well in the same water as dries.  Riffle and seam margins are…
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Snake River Variable air temps over the past couple of weeks but there has been good surface action regardless if you target the right water.  Slow current side channels and recirculating eddies have been the most consistent, even when there is melting ice and slush flow in the water.  Just find the open water between slush and ice and be prepared to manage your line when either gets in the way. Nymphs are working best…
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Snake River Good fishing winter fishing on the lower Snake from South Park down to East Table.  Ledge rock pools, eddies, and seams are the prime targets, particularly with nymphs but in the early afternoon with midge adult patterns as well.  Upstream of South Park, nymphs are working better than surface patterns through the day.  Concentrate on eddies and backwater side channels at seam margins.  Nymphs are best fished as part of a dry-dropper rig…
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Snake River Variable temperatures over the past couple of weeks have shifted water the water you should target from time to time.  With ice flow occurring some mornings, the best option is to target slow current back channels where buildup is minimal.  Warmer overnight lows will lessen ice on the water, allowing anglers to target eddies and riffle pools. Streamer fishing has been inconsistent but is best slow water at the edge of seams and…
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