Opening Day is right around the corner. Are you ready? Opening Day is May 25th this year and, of course, our famous Picabo Angler Opening Weekend Party is on Friday, May 24th at 5 p.m. behind the fly shop. There will be great raffles, food, beverages, live music, and more. All of our flyfishing-gear representatives will be on hand showcasing new product, and it will be a great opportunity to catch up with Picabo Angler staff and friends old and new. See you on May 24th!
If you are getting ready for the season, it’s time to think about getting your gear organized and in good order. Be sure your fly boxes are full of the good early-season patterns. Silver Creek may be the only game in town with the spring runoff on other rivers. For the Creek, be sure to have Baetis, PMD, Callibaetis, Ants, Beetles and Brown Drakes. Come on in and check out all the new patterns here at Picabo Angler.
Anglers should check boots and waders. How are those bootlaces looking? How about those pinholes in your waders? Is it time for a patch or even a new pair of warm, dry waders?
It’s time to throw out those old leaders and tippet spools, as well. Are you still using your tippet from three seasons ago? It’s probably gone bad, as all tippet does eventually. Replace it with new stuff and lose a lot less fish this summer.
If you need to wet a line, you are a bit limited locally, but Magic Reservoir is fishing quite well at the moment. Leech patterns, streamers, and chironomids are your best bet. Give us a call with any questions.
Finally, take a moment and think about the fun we are all going to have together this summer. Flyfishing is for everyone and anyone. We will be fishing close together until the runoff abates and other fisheries come into play. In the meantime, let’s remember that fishing is all about fun and camaraderie!
Hope to see you all on Friday, May 24th!
Happy fishing, everyone!