Farewell To Liz

Liz McCabe, angler, photographer, publisher and friend passed away last week at the age of 101. Liz first came to Jackson Hole in the 1930's and became a fixture in the community, co-publishing our local newspaper, and immersing herself in fly-fishing, as well as conservation and the local 4-H club. As many of you know, I was introduced to her a number of years ago through Tom Montgomery (her guide for 25+ years), and began spending a few days a year with her on the river. On the river, she was a focused, accomplished angler who liked nothing more than landing a big Snake River Cutthroat on a dry fly. Off the river, she welcomed me and my family into her home and our friendship blossomed. Please check out this story from today's Jackson Hole News and Guide for a very nice review of Liz's life. Enjoy a few photos of me and Liz, as well as one with Tom (courtesy of Scott Smith).

The rivers around Jackson are getting much closer to prime time. Although the Buffalo Fork of the Snake is still high and off color, it looks like it has peaked. The Snake at Wilson bridge, although high (7,500 cfs), the color looks to be OK for some streamer action. The Green is still hanging around 1,500 cfs, and coming up again...shouldn't be long there for lower flows. If you've got access to a boat, the South Fork is probably the best option right now. Flows of 13,600 cfs near Irwin are great for Nymphing and throwing Streamers. Although the water is bigger down toward Lorenzo (6,200 cfs), I've gotten reports of Salmonflies starting to hatch down there, and a few fish up on top to grab them. At that water level, I'd be fishing two weighted rubber-leg stoneflies, looking for Bubba. More soon!