This year we decided to go on a family vacation up to Jackson Wyoming with my wife's side of the family. Knowing that this was home to the Snake River I was thrilled with the idea. However I began to get dismayed as I began calling guides and fly shops to hear from one after another that do to higher than normal aounts of runoff the snake was totally unfishable and running like chocolate milk. I began to get worried that I was not going to be getting any flies in the water this year. Luckily after calling guide after guide, praying, and pleading that I would find the one guide who knew the secret spot to turn our luck around. After speaking to 5 or more guides I found my my answer. Turns out that the South Fork of the Snake is a tail water so it's not as affected by the runoff as the rest of the river and most guides don't have the permits to guide on this section. (special thanks to World Cast Anglers)
Bright and early after a long sleepless night of dreaming about landing monster trout Aimee my sister-in-law (the only other one in our group wise and mature enough to appreciate fly fishing) and I, gity, and ready to get to fishing took off to to meet our World Cast Guide Keith, the fly fish master of Victor, Idaho.
The water was a bit mirky so dry flies were going to be out of the question, not that I mind a day of nymphing. It was cold, we had forgotten our jackets and the fishing started slow. Just as I started to worry that our fishing trip may turn into a sight seeing trip my indicator shot below the surface and we had our first fish on. Moments later Aimee landed her first and we where in for a day of fast action and a 75+ fish day. Although it was a close call, and after some friendly debating and close picture inspection I succeeded the biggest fish of the day to Aimee with a nice 19" rainbow, and with my close second at just over 18" we didn't have anything to complain about.
Aimees 19" Rainbow
The fishing was fabulous, scenery stunning, and company wonderful, what more can you ask for.
Someone needs to teach this girl how to hold a fish for a picture.We landed several different species of fish Rainbows, Browns, Cutthroats, and Cutthroat/Rainbow Hybrid and White Fish.
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I am still laughing after reading this post. First, I am 3000% impressed that YOU have a blog. Cindi said that hell froze over at your house. It must be cold! Second, I give you permission to steal from my blog ;) and third, you are dang right about me being the only mature and wise member of the group to appreciate fly fishing.
I bet it was really hard for you to admit that I was the one with the biggest fish on this particular trip. Reading this post brought me back to that beautiful day on the snake with Keith. Seriously, so fun!!!!
I can't wait to read about more of your adventures. Keep up the bloggin'!
p.s. I may need to learn how to hold my prized fishee but I think you need to learn how not to drop your amazing 24 incher! ;) (that's what she said)
I may have lost you to the river, but I am glad you haves something that you love to do and are are able to let your mind rest from the stressors of life. I appreciate fly fishing, it is just behind the camera holding while holding out child.
Well, well, well------who would have thought Nate would have a blog. I am so impressed with your energy for your new hobby, and your obvious love for the sport. I will check back often!!!!! Good luck this weekend.
Thanks again for taking Aimee with you on that trip. She had a great time and would love to do it again sometime I'm sure!
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