fly fishing the henry’s fork

I Can’t Stay Away from Big Fish

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My July continues to cruise along at blurring speed.  Last night Granny and I drove up to Riverside Campground on the Henry’s Fork to meet my Team USA Fly Fishing Teammate, Scott Robertson and his wife Sarah.  All the fishing Scott and I have done competing together around the world, and he’s never fished the … Read more

Be Patient and the Witching Hour will Come

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After our very successful film and photo shoot the last 36 hours on the Baez River, me and the Scientific Angler (SA) crew headed to my true home waters, the Harriman Ranch of the Henry’s Fork.  I knew fishing would be challenging.  The forecast was for 88°, 19 mph wind and gusts up to 28 … Read more

The Mysteries of Fly Fishing

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Hands down, June is my favorite month in Idaho.  It’s the only time of year where everything is glowing in greenery.  Its also a great time for dry fly fishing on the Upper reaches of the Henry’s Fork.     Granny and I found ourself camped behind the old A-Bar at Last Chance early Tuesday … Read more

A Hardcore Run to the Henry’s Fork Ranch

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September 29 One of my favorite things is speeding up the Route 32 in Eastern Idaho on the way to fish for a couple days on the Harriman Ranch of the Henry’s Fork.  The road has little to no traffic and winds through some of Idaho’s most beautiful country.  Sometimes you need to dodge a … Read more

First 2020 Trip the the Henry’s Fork

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My friends Steve and Lisa Berry’s short visit to Idaho ended this morning.  Last night Granny and I led them to the gravel pits on the Henry’s Fork to camp and enjoy a hotdog feast.  We arrived around 7:45 PM and should’ve wadered up and fished.  It was calm, warm and absolutely gorgeous and there … Read more

Mini Marathon on the Henry’s Fork

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Three days ago today’s forecast caught my eye.  Overcast, drizzly, 45° and zero wind.  In October this means an insane blue wing olive hatch on the Ranch of the Henry’s Fork.  Granny and I headed over this afternoon to fish till dark and camp near the Trout Hunter so we could enjoy dinner and beers … Read more

Henry’s Fork Marathon 2016

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June 20, 2016 You probably gathered by now that I’m behind on the blog.  There wasn’t time to write more than notes while in Ireland.  Then when I got back to the USA it was action packed with the Henry’s Fork Marathon and a family visit.  This photo is Granny watching some huge fish rise … Read more

Turning 50 on the Henry’s Fork

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Twas a late blurry night at the TroutHunter on the banks of the Henry’s Fork celebrating my 50th.  I wasn’t alone.  More than twenty held it down till the bitter end of 2 AM.  You would suspect a quiet morning today but instead we got up because of a drastic change in weather.  The temps came … Read more

Party Time on the Henry’s Fork

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We stayed up late again last night but it didn’t slow us down an iota.  Nine of us sucked down coffees at 6 AM while organizing our gear for the next part of our trip.  We were headed for the Ranch on the Henry’s Fork to celebrate my 50th all weekend.   At 8 AM … Read more

Humbled on the Henry’s Fork

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At 1 PM Tim Brune and I headed for a day and half adventure over around the Henry’s Fork.  Along the way I phoned my Blackfoot Reservoir Carp Classic Tournament partner Ben Smith and he was quick to join in on the fun.  Ben moved to West Yellowstone this spring and guides for Trout Hunter. … Read more

Lake Fishing with Phil Rowley on Island Park Reservoir

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It’s good to be home trout fishing again, and today was especially good to be trout fishing on one of my favorite lakes, Island Park Reservoir.  Best of all, I was with my buddy and lake fly fishing expert, Phil Rowley from Canada.  Phil has quickly become one of the authorities on fly fishing lakes. … Read more