As it is prime time for fly fishing all over the west, following is a brief synopsis of not only the local streams, but a few other streams within striking distance. As always, we’re happy to share our latest reports, just stop by and inquire. First, hoppers are beginning to attract attention on all waters and we all love to … Read More
Fishing Report – July 23, 2012
Its prime time for fishing in the Wood River Valley and the fishing is good. All of our waters are in great shape. The mornings and evenings are cool and comfortable and wet wading in the afternoon on our local streams is a refreshing option. On the Big Wood we are seeing a mix of medium size mayflies, mostly pinks … Read More
Fishing Report – July 16, 2012
Welcome to prime summertime fishing in the Wood River Valley. We’ve had ample bug activity, our fisheries are healthy, and fish are on the bite. If this isn’t incentive enough, call for a tee time and go play some golf. Seriously, here are some details on the local action. Let’s head down to Silver Creek first. It’s the time of … Read More
Fishing Report – July 9, 2012
The first suggestion I have for this week is to find some time to get out fishing on the local streams, we’re experiencing some great action and it just doesn’t get a whole lot better! The water levels on the freestone streams continue to drop and getting around is getting a bit easier. At the same time the bug activity … Read More
Fishing Report – June 29, 2012
As we enter the month of July we find good fishing to be right on schedule. We typically look at July 1st as a marker for reasonable water levels on our local freestone streams and 2012 is no exception. The Big Wood and it’s tributaries as-well-as the streams in the Big Lost drainage are all starting to look very good … Read More
Weekly FREE Fly Casting Clinics start TONIGHT!
Free weekly Fly-Casting Clinics with Sturtevants Mountain Outfitters’ guides start TONIGHT! All abilities welcome! Come for an introduction to fly casting or work to perfect your arc with SMO’s expert fly-fishing guides. Tuesday nights 6-7pm, Atkinson’s Park in Ketchum. No pre-registration required, bring your rod!
Fishing Report – June 18, 2012
Fishing Report 6.18.12 A week ago I would have said we’d have more fishable conditions on the Big Wood, but with a few warm days we continue to see a fair bit of run-off and what I’d call marginal fishing water. While the water clarity north of town is decent, it’s still pretty high. Nymph fishing can be reasonably good … Read More
Fishing Report – May 2012
Greetings fellow fly fishers, welcome to spring and the beginning of another season here in the Wood River Valley. At press time it feels a bit more like mid-July with the past week being unseasonably warm. Consequently we are seeing some of the highest water levels ever recorded for this period on most of our local streams and rivers. This … Read More
Tenth Annual Bug Zoo Cocktail Party – Friday April 27th, 5:30 pm
Join us at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden for a grown-up tour of the Bug Zoo! Friday April 27th, 5:30 pm Featuring a bug booth especially for fly fishers, sponsored by Sturtevants! • Music by Good Ju Ju • Tour of Bug Zoo • Bug-themed cocktails Tickets: $25, includes appetizers and drinks Call 208-726-9358 or email for tickets