When it comes to “go to” nymphs, the Duracell is quickly earning a name for itself amongst anglers, especially this time of year. Very often we get asked about this specific fly by name because of the success people have with it. For most anglers, it will be no surprise that the Duracell jig nymph …
Most of our watersheds have stoneflies, and if you are nymphing this winter this fly can be key to your success. Often fish get selective, and this includes underwater feeding. Some days in the winter the fish will focus on stonefly nymphs, and if you have one tied on it can make a world of …
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The BWO RS2 is a killer pattern. It is a go-to BWO and one you should start with every time you see the baetis stating to hatch. Right now you SHOULD have this pattern if you are fishing our two primary fisheries: the Owyhee and the South Fork of the Boise. If you go out …
This fly has many names, and we call it the fire starter. This heavy little nymph has been a fantastic first choice when fishing our local rivers. For some reason beyond our explanation, the fish are eating the heck out of this fly. Try it out on the Boise River through town and on the …
Morning, mid day, and even during the evening hatch, you can find caddis in all of our river sheds. In fact, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that the caddis could be the top fly for the next few months. Most have elk hair caddis, which is a great caddis to have on hand; …
Hopper patterns are working everywhere right now. In fact, it’s hard to walk to the river without spooking a few away. Hoppers fall into the water all the time, making them a targeted food source for any opportunistic trout. Try fishing hoppers in our headwaters for the best results. Also, do not forget to take …
The PMD Cripple can be one of the more interesting looking patterns in the mayfly series, often overlooked and not used. The fact of the matter is, this fly is a lifesaver when it comes to catching fish. The fly is mimicking the stage in which the actual yellow mayfly is exiting the exoskeleton of …
With salmon flies in full force, it has to be the fly of the month. Fishing the South Fork of the Boise River with a salmon fly right now is king. The fish are keyed into them all day. Having a fish smack that huge fly off the surface is awesome. Flows on the river …
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