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The nights are getting cooler, which means fall is getting close; this will bring along with it all the great fishing fall usually provides. Some fantastic hatches happen in the fall and arguably some of the year’s best fishing takes place. We look forward to the Mahogany Duns on Silver Creek and the Red Quill on the Big Wood, and we look forward to quiet waters and aggressive fish. All this, along with the changing of the leaves and the beautiful weather fall brings, it’s no wonder why this is our favorite time of year.
Silver Creek is fishing great! The mornings have been seeing great numbers of Tricos and Baetis; the fish tend to get picky on one or the other, so if they aren’t eating your Trico, try a small Baetis instead.
The afternoon Hopper fishing has been outstanding with some wind, and the Callibaetis have been good on the calmer days. The good water levels and cooler water temps have led to fish spreading back out this year, which means it’s a great time to grab a Hopper and go explore some of Silver Creek you may have not fished before.
The lower Lost River is fishing well. The Cranefly and Hopper fishing has been really good, and the Tricos in the morning have been substantial. Make sure you target the correct water if you’re attempting to fish the Tricos; the slow, flat water is usually your best bet. There has also been a good number of Baetis around and that hatch should continue to progress as we get further into fall.
The upper Lost River has been fishing awesome! The fish are spread out and happily taking small Attractor or Hopper patterns. With lower light conditions, don’t be afraid to throw a Streamer; these fish will happily eat a larger meal!
The Big Wood River is also a great option. The crowds should start to thin a little as we move closer to fall, and this should bring on one of our favorite hatches of the year—the Red Quill (Hecuba).
The South Fork Boise River has been a little tougher the last week with the changing flows (1,150 CFS), although the hatches have been very good lately. There are a large number of Caddis and Pink Alberts during the day and the evenings have been filled with Caddis and Flavs, as well.
Picabo Angler is having a Labor Day sale this Friday, Aug. 30, through Monday, Sept. 2. Prices are 30-40 percent off on select fishing packs and bags, lanyards, fly boxes, hats, T-shirts, and select Simms apparel. Contact the shop for more details.
Happy fishing, everyone!