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As the Starks of Winterfell like to say, “Winter is coming.” Snow and cold is in the immediate forecast and will likely be here to stay for some time. Plan your fishing accordingly—fish during the warmest part of the day, dress warm, be prepared, and stay safe.
The Nature Conservancy’s Silver Creek Preserve will close at the end of this month. Anglers looking to squeeze in one last outing on the Preserve could see a few remaining BWOs and sparse midge activity this week, but your best bet will be fishing small, dark leech patterns. This holds true for the remainder of Silver Creek. Keep in mind that Silver Creek north of Highway 20 remains open until the end of March, as does Kilpatrick Pond.
Fishing on the Big Wood River has been quite productive, but will definitely see a bit of a slowdown with this incoming weather system. The same holds true for the lower Big Lost River and the South Fork of the Boise River.
Nymphing will be productive throughout the winter months on the Big Wood River. Go-to double nymph rigs include large Rubber Legs, Princes, Hare’s Ears, and Copper Johns followed by more diminutive imitations such as black or red Zebra Midges, Pheasant Tails, Rainbow Warriors, or Brassies. Sculpin imitations such as olive Buggers, Zonkers, and Sparkle Minnows fished on a slow swing effectively imitate the numerous sculpin found in the Big Wood. This technique will yield quality over quantity, and could produce some exceptional rainbows.
We are in full waterfowl hunting mode here at Picabo Angler, and excellent numbers of birds will populate the Valley with the inclement weather. To book a guided duck or goose hunt, give us a call at (208) 788-3536.
All of us at Picabo Angler wish you a safe, happy, and joyous Thanksgiving!
Happy fishing, everyone!
