Every year like clockwork the Brown Drakes come and go on Silver Creek. PMDs, beetles, and damsel nymphs are the name of the game now. With the big wood running at 1000 CFS thru Hailey it makes fishing very difficult. We really like to see the Big Wood drop below 800 CFS for more manageable fishing. If we steer clear of heavy … Read More
Weekly Fishing Report 6.1.15
Greetings! With summer approaching fast we have some great fishing going on. Whether it’s Brown Drakes, Pale morning dun’s (PMDs), or Baetis – Silver Creek is our early season go-to water. If these flies aren’t working, try throwing a trusty terrestrial pattern (also known as, the beetle or ant). With warmer weather on its way and rain diminishing, we should start seeing … Read More
Women’s Mountain Biking Clinics
Skills And Confidence Development Taught by Women, For Women Do you want to be more comfortable & confident on your Mountain bike? Our Sun Valley Mountain Guide, PMBI certified, female instructors teach you skills and technique that will build your confidence and take your mountain biking to the next level. Each day includes a skills progression session on grass followed … Read More
Tenkara: Less is Sometimes More!
A Tenkara Rod Review from Sturtevants’ own Deno Mense: Growing up in the 1970’s on the banks of the Red Cedar River in northern Wisconsin, my father first introduced me to fishing with a simple cane pole. With it, I quickly learned that I could catch panfish and bass one after another–simply and effectively–with few tangles or hassles. Fast-forward to … Read More
May Day: Summer Camps, Best of the Valley, and More!
Happy May Day! Check out our latest Sturtevants newsletter with our latest blog, “Why 27.5?”, Kid’s Summer Camp info, Best of the Valley, and more.
Who We Are – Brian Hollinger
Assistant Bike and Rental Manager Brian and his wife moved to Ketchum about a year and a half ago from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They moved to Ketchum for Brian to pursue a career in the bike industry, and he’s certainly achieved that goal! Of his passion, the self-proclaimed adrenaline addict says, “I’ve always loved things on two wheels, whether it was motorcycles or bicycles. Mountain biking … Read More
Why 27.5″ Wheels?
Sturtevants Product Focus For the past decade, wheel size has certainly been one of the most debated topics in the Mountain Bike Industry. And, the debate has probably peaked over the last 2 years with the main stream acceptance of 27.5” wheels. Although the 26” wheel has been (and still is) a good wheel size with some redeeming performance characteristics, … Read More
Kid’s Summer Fishing Camps
Our Sturtevants’ kids fishing camps are back! AGES 10 – 16 JULY 13 – 15 & JULY 27 – 29 9am – 2pm Fish Camp: Learn the FUNdamentals of casting, reading the water, entomology, and conservation. Click here to learn more about our kid’s summer fishing camps!
Kid’s Summer MTB Camps!
2015 Youth Mountain Biking Camps JUNE 15 – 19 | JULY 6 – 10 | AUGUST 3 – 7 9am – 2pm Level 1: Skills Group – Ages 7-9 Learn the FUNdamentals! Kids will learn skills and gain confidence as they go through our mountain bike skills progression. Level 2: Adventure Group – Ages 9-12 Kids will focus on strengthening technical skills and become self-reliant … Read More
March Meltdown Sale
Up to 60% Off Winter Apparel, Footwear & Equipment from Kjus, Arc’Teryx, Spyder, North Face, Icebreaker, Rossignol, Salomon, Volkl, Kästle, Line. 50% Off Backcountry Ski Boots and All Wax & Tuning Supplies. 20% Off Winter Accessories. Demos & Rentals on Sale!