FISHING

2 Foot Long Rainbow

A few of us hit up the Weber River behind Bryan's house on Sunday. Right of the get go we were in to fish. It seamed like fish were everywhere. We couldn't have asked for a better fishing conditions. I was pretty stoked thinking I pulled off another " Utah Grand Slam" day of fishing. (Utah Grand Slam is when you catch 4 or more species of trout in one day) We were catching 14"-18" Cutts, Brooks, Bows and Browns with an occasional White Fish. Then I hooked in to this pig. It gave me one heck of a fight. I wasn't thinking I was going to get into fish this size so I only brought my 2wt with 6x tippet. After the first few runs I was thinking there's no way I'm going to be able to pull this guy in. It ran me up and down the river. I really regretted not having my net. After working her until there was no more fight in her I was able to scoop her up into my chest and hold on for life. I handed off my rod and removed the fly from its mouth and tried to keep a hold of this beast. She still had some fight left in her and didn't want to get her photo taken. We all had a good laugh and got some photos then put her back in the water. Within a couple of seconds of being placed back in the water she was gone. We fished for a few more hours, caught some more fish and finished off the day with some beers at the car. One of the best days fishing in my life!

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Tip Of The Week. FISH BIRD

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I love this t-shirt. Have you ever sat and casted to a rising fish and it couldn't be bothered even looking at your fly? Did you have the thought that its rising out of the water to flip you off? I sure have! I came across this shirt from Coalatree and had to get my order in. If you want one to you can get them at Karmaloop.

Fishing green drakes!

The Green Drake hatch has been poppin off lately on the Middle Provo. I've been a couple of times already and it's been off the chain, with an exception for one day. I've tied up a few different patterns that have proven to be effective. BIG foam body drakes with a parachute and some hackle are the ticket as well as some dyed green deer hair emerger/crippler patterns. Get creative when tying these patterns, the fish on the Middle see thousands of drake imitations, so make sure yours stick out from the rest. Good luck fishing, and if you haven't made it out there, get out now! These hatches are the most prolific hatches that happen in Utah. Get bent!

 

I wish I had more photos, but I managed to drop my Iphone in the river AGAIN. I think it's about time for that Lifeproof case!

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GO GET EM.

Idaho Dirtbiking & Fishing

Headed up to Idaho for a long weekend of adventure. Started off with a couple of days of Dirtbiking with friends in St. Anthony's and then Bryan and I went a little further north to Island Park to hit up the Henry's Fork Opening. It turned out to be a super fun trip. We fished in crazy wind and fished for super picky trout. We caught a few hogs and got a lot of sand in our pants. Here's a stack a photos of the trip. Enjoy!

Thanks For Teaching Me To Fish Dad

These photos from the late 70's make me smile. There of my dad Rick on one of our many family camping trips. Dad was always taking us kids fishing. As I grew up it was something we both enjoyed doing together. I have many fond memories of camping, hiking and fishing with my dad. My passion for fly fishing and recreating is handed down from him. I love and miss you dad.