Recent moisture laden snowfalls around Western Wyoming have helped build up the snowpack a bit more over the past couple of weeks. The valley and surrounding mountains have picked up over 5 feet of snow in recent weeks, with much of it containing over 10% water content. This is good news for anglers. Such a dry start to the winter was making many wonder if we were in for a drought winter. As of today, Teton, Sublette, Fremont and Lincoln counties all have at least a 76 per cent of average snow-water equivalency. Much of Yellowstone National Park is closer to the 90% figure, which is good news also. Needless to say, drought winters can be devastating on fisheries, while the "feast" winters like last year, produce flooding and shortened fishing seasons. It feels like we are on track for a more "normal" year. Not much else to report from this end. The days are slowly but surely starting to get longer, and the mind is starting to drift towards fishing again. It's a great time of year to tie flies, plan fishing trips and comb the internet looking for good fish porn :) I came across this photo on Facebook of an absolutely gorgeous Brown Trout. Don't have a name of the angler or a location, but I'm guessing South America. I also found a nice photo of the Wyoming Wind Sock we use at the fly shop before we head out each day. Remember to practice your double-haul before we hit the water next summer, could be windy! Let's go Giants!
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