Slacker

Sorry I have not posted in so long...I'm definitely a slacker this week! It's been a crazy week of guiding and fishing, and have lost track of time. The Snake River this week has been pretty consistent, with continued good fishing on attractor patterns. The mornings this week have been very cold, and the fishing has been slow to turn on. All of the nicer fish we have been seeing have been in the afternoons. We have also seen some very heavy winds this past week in the afternoons, which has added to the challenge. The most successful anglers have been the ones with the best casting accuracy and the ability to keep the fly on the water. I've had some clients this week really struggle to do well on the river due to a host of problems. Inability to cast in the wind, repeated false casting, and poor line control have all contributed to some lackluster results in my boat this week. It can certainly try your patience when people wonder why they are not seeing any fish on their fly, but they lack any effort to listen to their guides' suggestions on how to improve their chances. Oh well. Only one more week until the Jackson Hole One Fly! More on this later. Here are a few photos from our trip to the Wind River Canyon last weekend near Thermopolis, Wyoming. Dry fly fishing was great, with numerous large browns and rainbows on size 4 Turcks Tarantulas and hoppers. Enjoy!