We are now one week away from the 2011 Jackson Hole One Fly. Forty teams of four will compete on the Snake and South Fork Rivers with their "One Fly" against Cutthroat, Rainbow and Brown Trout. Starting over 25 years ago with just a couple of teams, it has grown into the major fundraising event in this region to help support fisheries projects and protect wild trout. (Check out their mission statement below) I've guided in ten of these events over the years and have had the chance to fish in it once. I am lucky enough again this year to be able to put down the oars and grab the rod with my buddies Peter Chung, John Holland and Jon Wylie in the hopes of improving our 9th place finish from two years ago. Wish us luck!
Although still running high, the Snake continues to fish well. Fish are eating a variety of attractors in sidechannels and in the main river. We have also just had our first few mornings of very cold temperatures. Fall is in the air, and I've even found a few fish looking for some of our local fall Mayfly patterns. Although I've seen none hatch yet, Drakes and Hecubas are already raising a few nice fish...they are on the hunt for them. Make sure to get out of the boat and check the soft water.
The South Fork finally has some fish looking up in riffles and on the banks. Try PMD adults and emergers, as well as Mahoganies. Good luck to all of the guides and anglers this weekend in the One Fly! Still not sure what fly I'll be fishing...I'll let you know. Here's a shot of the first 20" Cutthroat that I have seen on the Snake this summer, landed by angler Dan Beistel. This beauty fell for a large Chernobyl Ant in a main river riffle. Nice fish Dan! Also, a cow and calf Moose crossing the river just below Moose, Wyoming.
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