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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

When the Ice Breaks!

Well, here in Wyoming we are having terribly, good weather this month of April.  Terrible in the sense that our highs in temp are barely reaching 40 degrees on the best days and early mornings feel like we are still in January.  Just this week, on my way to ZERO HOUR at 6 am the temp was into the single digits.  Good in the sense that we have had lots of new snow in the high country and out waters will be blessed due to the cold weather.  Ice has been breaking up on the local lakes and rivers over the past few weeks and fishing is picking up.  The green and new fork rivers have already been getting hit hard with drift boats and walk/waders.  Please remember if you are going to venture out that we are in prime season for Rainbow trouts spawn.  Watch for spawn beds and do not cast near them.  We are starting to see nice weather this week and the water temps will soon raise to a level that promotes mayfly action.  Currently the best option for bring a trout to the net is stripping streamers very slowly or nymph rigging.  Prince and cooper johns are getting action all day long.  Stop by 2 rivers fly shop and make sure to grab a few new prince patterns that are in!  The summer will quickly be upon us, so starting planning a trip soon!  i predict the best time this season will be early JULY, due to the current conditions and weather forecast.
A few guides from 2 rivers and I are headed to the SIMMS ICE OUT guide show this weekend and will be posting pictures soon from the event.   Just a feedback review for SIMMS--  they are the best in waders!  I toured their factory last year and I will forever be a customer.  They truly are the best in the world at what they do and they will stand behind their product, every time!  If your in the market for waders, wading boots or new fishing apparel, check out SIMMS!