Fishing news, spring update, etc

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It’s April’s and the fly fishing here in Jackson Hole is really good. After a winter of cold temperatures and nymph fishing, I’m happy to report that our native cutthroat trout are feeding voraciously on the surface. Anglers will see pods of fish sipping emerging midges and small black stoneflies. Additionally with warmer temperatures forecasted, I suspect we’ll start seeing the emergence of Skwala stoneflies and Blue Wing Olives. It’s a great time to be dry fly fishing on the Snake!

Mike Shows off his first ever Snake River Finespotted Cutthroat trout. Caught on a dry fly non the less!
Dry fly eater.
First Fish on the fly
Dave experienced some great early season dry fly fishing
Friend Duncan, plays a nice cutthroat trout on a pretty early spring day

For those looking to fish this season, shoot me an email or call. Guided fishing trips are as follows: April- Snake, May- lakes, possible floats on the Snake and Green depending on runoff, End of May- June- Yellowstone Park wading the Firehole, etc. End of June-October- floating and wade fishing just about everything around here.

And finally, I’m sad to report that Lulu passed away last week. To those that knew here, Lulu was a sweetheart. She was always up for an adventure and was kind to all she met. While fishing wasn’t her strong suit (can’t blame a lab for wanting to retrieve fish) she was such a great companion; hiking, swimming, and living life to her fullest. Our house is quiet without her.

Lulu keeping an eye on the water while fishing this past October. Gonna miss her

Bahamas sketchbook journal

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Here’s a look at some of the sketchbook art I made while on our trip. I’ve begun trying to be better at keeping an art journal of trips I go on. It’s a great way to remember things and capture the trip. Sometimes while trout fishing I’ll carry a small sketchbook and watercolor kit in my vest and paint stream side. During this trip, I did most of my painting back at the house before or after fishing. I love the Bahamas; the colors, landscape, etc. Typically I carry a 5×7″ hardcover watercolor sketchbook and a small pouch with a metal watercolor palette, some brushes, pens and pencils.Hope you enjoy and I’ll try and do more posting of my art.

Bahamas, round 1

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Was able to get back to the Bahamas for a week of fishing with long time clients, Chris and Mark. It was a great week with fishing, good food and drink and fine company. As usual, we did a mix of guided boat trips and DIY wade fishing. The weather was fantastic and we caught some nice fish. Always great to see these guys and I can’t wait until next’s adventure!

Mark shows off a nice bonefish
Hooked up on the flats. Mark battens down on a nice bone, attempting to bring it to hand before the sharks key in.
Probably my best bonefish of the trip. This single was feeding in super skinny water while wade fishing. It’s amazing the camouflage these fish have!
Chris on the bow while guide, Shervin poles.
Chris lands a nice bone on one of our favorite flats. The skinny water stalking made this fish that much more rewarding
Juvenile Tarpon aren’t common but having a secret spot helps increase the odds. I love these things!

Some trips for the new year

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Despite the cold winter weather lately I’ve had fun guiding some hardy folks on winter walk in trips. While it hasn’t been easy, it’s been fun and fortunately we’ve found some fish. This time of year nymph fishing is best. Snowshoeing adds to the adventure and allows us to access water more easily. It’s always nice this time of year to get out on the water and enjoy the solitude and wildlife.

Bermen hooks up in a slow back eddy.
Jake shows off a nice whitefish. Despite temperatures never getting out of the teens, he managed quite a few on the nymphs
Katie and Jake wanted to snowshoe and fish despite the conditions. They got into some fish on nymphs and had great time. said it was the highlight of their trip to Jackson Hole!