Bugs, Sun, Water, Rods, Clack and I hope the fish bite!

 This was a great day with a new client named Pat.  She is such a neat lady and a great fisherman.  She caught fish on every pattern we used that day and everything came together  for her when this 21 inch brown trout came to the net.  What a fish and a great day on the water with Pat.

Pat with aother greta fish that day.

The Lodge at Jackson Fork

Over the last few weeks I have spent a lot of time teaching the sport of fly-fishing to many clients.  New ANGLERS are fun to be around.  To be there for their first fish on a fly rod, or to see them start to understand the loading of a rod during the cast, or see them make and perfect cast, to see them loose a few battles to a fighting fish, or even lose their first fly rig to a undercut bank.  It often reminds me of the first few years I found the sport.  I would spend an hour retrieving a fly from a branch on a tree because it was the only one I had left and I did not have anymore money to buy a $2.00 fly at the shop. 

 Here is a nice rainbow caught on a guide special fly!!!!  Brandon was part of a 6 group crew from JFL that learned to fly fish for the first time the day before landing this great fish.

Kevin with a nice rainbow that fell hard for a big bug!!  

Dave with a nice bow. 

The NEW BOAT!

2012 Clacka Eddy

The new boat is sweet.  Been out a few times over the last few weeks and love the way in tracks on the water.  Clackacraft is leading the industry in drift boats.  The new Eddy model is a great combo of the 16 LP and a Skiff.  The boat rows and moves on the water with little effot, offers plenty of room for both rower and fisherman and their gear.  The Eddy also holds in currents that other models and makes would not be able to hold in as easily.  A few fishing guides went fishing a few days ago in the boat, and we all agreed that the Eddy is a solid boat, built for a serious fly fishing addict that is looking for one of the best boats on the market.  We were all impressed with the boats ability to back row runs bank hop quickly, making the job of the guide or rower much easier.  Long days rowing is a broken record for fishing guides and the EDDY, simply put, makes your job easier.  The Eddy holds up the Clacka reputation and offers a few modifications to fit the needs of individual fishermen.  I am a fan of the single front box instead of the mega box, because it just makes more sense for the fishing trips I take.  The Eddy has plenty of storgae space for day trips and three fisherman.  The Boat is great and anyone looking to buy a new drift boat should take a serious look at the EDDY!

The first fish on the new EDDY!  A solid Rainbow, on a beautiful da,y with a great friend, in a new drift boat---  GOOD DAYS!

Travis Archibald

The Summer weather is here in Western Wyoming.  Since the release of school, I have been able to fit in a few fishing trips.  A few walk/wades and a few floats with a good friend Tim Scott.  We have been fishing a little of everything on both the main rivers in our area and small streams.  I actually made a trip over to fish the Salt River in Star Valley this weekend and that river is fishing really well.  Golden Stones are coming off mid-day and fish are looking up!    Just picked up my new Clacka Eddy this weekend as well and can't wait to put the first fish in the new BOAT. 

 A 22 inch brown the was sun bathing mid-day from the cold, dark winter months. 

 Tim Scott wiht the first fish on a dry fly of the season on the river.  Big Cutty + Tim = Big smiles

Another solid brown from the early june fishing trips. The fishing looks to be troubled this summer due to water levels.  July may bring low low water and make sections non-floatable in a drift boat.  We are praying that our water levels hold for a few weeks. 

Memorial Day Fishing 2012

Pinedale, Wyoming

This past weekend I had a few free days with my Father-in-Law and Fishing Buddy Roger, aka Big Poppa Roger Dogg!  So, we headed out of town to a few fishing spots that Tim Scott (Fellow Guide at 2 rivers) and we went fishing for a few days.  The weather was cold and the water was clear-- and we saw it all; Hail, Snow, Rain, Sun, Wind, and Clouds.  We fished lots of paterns in the morning, but the only action we had was on nymphs.  We caught fish both swing and stripping and dead-drifting.  Above is a picture of a nice rainbow trout that Roger Dod caught on a beaded nymph.  One of the better fish for the 2 days.  Streamers did not turn many fish, but if your patience it will bring a nice sized trout to the net.  White and Green colored seemed to work the best. 

The water around Pinedale is still low and clear, but I bet that does not stay for long.  Expect flows to reach slightly above 3000 cfs mid to late June.  If the flows stay below 1200 cfs this weekend---  get out!  enjoy the fishing opportunties before run off!  Call 2 rivers fly shop to get day to day updates. 

Thoughts on fishing and life:

My favoraite fishing buddy of all time is my father.  I learned almost every thing I know from him.  some good, some bad.  He took me fishing when I was just old enough to cast a rod and continued to fish with me until his last day.  He was a man of strength, that brewed confidence in everyone around in.  He put others first--Always, which is something I admire.  He would stop to help a neighbor-even when the truck was loaded for a fishing trip and we were mintues away from the best fishing time of the day.  He taught me how to laugh and enjoy life in stressful situations.  He taught me how to see the positives in others and life.  He taught me how to forgive!  which is something that has been a major blessings and struggle at times in my life.  My father was my best friend.  My best fishing partner.  He could hold a fishing spot secret--even amongest close friends.  I can't say that about all my fishing buddies.  I miss my father--  I miss laughing with him and enjoying the outdoors.  The moments we shared hunting and fishing were life-changing moments and i cherish them.  Every time a load up the truck with my fishing gear, or cast a line into the river, or hike a mountain looking for a muley buck, I wish you were there.  Everytime I hook a big fish and look around me to see if someone is there to share the moment--  I miss you!  I love you Father.  Big T in heaven-