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
Fishing Report: October 8
The Big Wood has made a solid recovery since the significant rains we had a few weeks ago. Its fish are hitting big #10 parachute hares’ ears with a long 5-foot dropper to any nymph with a bit of flash. As far as Silver Creek goes…We’ve seen big browns going nuts for an intruder spey style streamer while the rainbows and … Read More
Fishing Report— September 9th
Hello Everyone! Hans here with the Sturtevants fishing report. As the summer crowds disperse and hunters flock to the hills, our rivers enjoy a sigh of relief. The lucky anglers left on the water reap the rewards of beautiful weather, little pressure, and willing fish. The Big Wood Finally the ‘Wood has cleared. After a long wait the Big Wood … Read More
Fishing Report — August 29, 2014
Hello Everyone! Hans here with the Sturtevants weekly fishing report. The relentless pattern of wet and stormy weather that has marked our usually balmy August is finally breaking. A high pressure system is in the forecast which should give the Big Wood a long overdue chance to clear. Sporadic Silver Creek hatches should become much more predictable with the hot … Read More
Fishing Report – August 19, 2014
Hello Everyone! Hans here with the Sturtevants weekly fishing report for Sun Valley, Silver Creek, The Big Wood River, The Big Lost, and surrounding waters. Muddy waters still running below Warm Springs Creek, but those who fish this water regardless have been finding success. Expect this off-color to stick around, but hopefully start to clear up enough to draw fishermen … Read More
Fishing Report – August 14, 2014
Hello Everyone! Hans here with the Sturtevants weekly fishing report. Heavy rains have blown ash and mud from the Beaver Creek fire into Warm Springs and Baker Creeks and subsequently muddied the majority of the Big Wood. Keep checking the water clarity, once you can see a foot or two the fishing should pick up dramatically. Free casting clinics are … Read More
Sun Valley Fishing Report: July 29th
Hello Everyone! Hans here with the Sturtevants weekly fishing report. Due to a combination of low water, low dissolved oxygen levels, and high temperatures Silver Creek Preserve will still be closed from 10PM to 10AM until conditions improve. Also, flows below Magic Reservoir have been cut to 2 CFS. A major fish kill has already began. Though it is unfortunate … Read More
Fishing Report – July 24, 2014
Hello Everyone! Hans here with the Sturtevants weekly fishing report. Due to a combination of low water, low dissolved oxygen levels, and high temperatures Silver Creek Preserve will be closed from 10PM to 10AM until conditions improve. Think of this not as losing water, but rather a reason to explore. It would take a lifetime to fish all the water … Read More
Sturtevants of Sun Valley FIshing Report. July 15th.
Hello Everyone! Hans here with the Sturtevants weekly fishing report. Free casting clinics are being held at Atkinson’s Park every Monday night at 6pm as well as Sturtevants free Bugs and Brews entomology classes taught on most Tuesday nights by our resident bug nerd and lead guide Carl Evenson. For beginners of all ages we are offering a Learn to … Read More
Fly-Fishing Report- July 8th.
This week it seems everything in the Valley is Hot, fishing included. There is no better way to escape the heat then standing knee deep in the Big Wood with a fly rod. In the midday heat ditch the waders and pick up a pair of Simms Neoprene Wading Socks. Fishing in the valley is as good as it gets. … Read More