http://www.arricks.com/fishingreport/index.php Arricks Fly Shop West Yellowstone Montana News, Updates, and Fishing Report for Montana and Yellowstone Park plus links to River Flows Weather and Other Local Fishing Reports en-gb Mon, 8 Oct 2007 13:00:00 MDT 15 http://www.arricks.com/images/120x60.gif http://www.arricks.com/fishingreport/index.php Welcome to the next generation of Ross products! The Momentum series represents a cosmic departure from current Ross designs in both function and style. The carbon fiber we have employed for the Momentum drag system is incredibly strong! The measurement of the strength for this material is "ksi", which denotes tensile strength in thousands of pounds per square inch. So just how strong is our carbon fiber drag system? To get a good perspective on this, the aluminum used to produce Ross products is 45ksi; meaning it can resist a tension load of 45,000 pounds per square inch of material. This is pretty impressive until you realize that the carbon fiber used in the Momentum drag system is 700ksi - vastly stronger than aluminum, steel and even titanium! http://www.arricks.com/gear/flyreels/momentum.php Mon, 8 Oct 2007 13:03:00 MDT Fishing Gear The Flycast is a hybrid large arbor fly reel that is simply a lot of reel for the money! The drag system is based on a time proven design that is dependable, smooth and has an infinite range of adjustment. Each reel in this series is designed with a unique diameter and width to maximize the properties of drag consistency and line retrieval. http://www.arricks.com/gear/flyreels/flycast.php Sun, 7 Oct 2007 13:03:00 MDT Fishing Gear The hot, dry weather has subsided recently with cold nights and rain having at last arrived. This has allowed Park officials to lift the restrictions in place since July. However, despite these changes, the Firehole is still very warm - 75 degrees F. in the afternoons and fishing it is not recommended until well after Labor Day, there are lots of better options until these fish are no longer stressed by such warm water temps. More importantly, the flows on the Madison are now less than 800 c.f.s. and combined with cold nights, has improved the fishing clearly. Major hatches have declined rapidly making terrestrials the most important bugs to have in your box for the angler fishing dries. Flying Ants have been seen on the Madison in big numbers but also on several major rivers in the Park. Flying Ant patterns should be your first choice for dries. Fish are rising to dries more readily than in previous weeks, a result of cooler water temps. and more consistent flows on the Madison below Quake. However, when fishing dries you will need the longest drift possible, making your presentation really count. http://www.arricks.com/fishingreport/index.php Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:03:00 MDT Fishing Report Cooler temperatures will allow Yellowstone National Park officials to lift mandatory fishing restrictions from all of the park’s rivers and creeks, effective at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 22. Biologists will continue to evaluate conditions and reinstate restrictions if necessary. Mandatory fishing restrictions have been in place on many of Yellowstone’s rivers and streams since July 21, when low water flows, coupled with unusually high air temperatures, resulted in high afternoon water temperatures of 70-80 degrees. Water temperatures this high can be stressful and even fatal for trout. Angler cooperation with fishing restrictions has helped protect the park fisheries. Changes to the fishing restrictions will be communicated in future news releases and posted on the park’s Web site at: http://www.nps.gov/yell/parknews/newsreleases.htm. A Yellowstone National Park Fishing Permit is required to fish in the park. Anglers 16 years of age and older are required to purchase a $15 three-day permit, a $20 seven-day permit or a $35 season permit. Anglers 15 and younger may fish without a permit if they are fishing under the direct supervision of an adult who has a valid park fishing permit, or may obtain a free permit that must be signed by a responsible adult; with this permit, a child can fish without direct adult supervision. Fishing permits are available at all ranger stations, visitor centers, and Yellowstone Park General Stores. Fishing permits are also available at many businesses in the Greater Yellowstone Area. No state fishing license is required in Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone fishing information and regulations may also be found on the park’s Web site at: http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/fishdates.htm. - www.nps.gov/yell - http://www.arricks.com/index.php Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:00:00 MDT Fishing Report Good Reports coming in this afternoon from this mornings fishing. Fishermen were seeing good numbers of ants around horse butte http://www.arricks.com/08062007.php Thu, 9 Aug 2007 06:00:00 MDT Fishing Report The colder water temperature of the Gallatin is it's saving grace and has made it a choice of many anglers wanting to fish in Yellowstone Park. Ants, beetles and hoppers fished close to the banks right now with a beetle and ant combo hard to beat. Soft hackles are also working well in the riffles and are the best choice for beginners and kids. Royal Wulffs, Stimulators and Humpies are always good attractors to have in your box for the Gallatin, but since this river has been receiving a generous amount of fishing pressure downsize the sizes to 16's 18's and even 20's when necessary. Slowing down and working a stretch of the river is also more important now than the typical run and gun approach. Spruce Moths have made their yearly appearance in the last several weeks on the Gallatin and the trout have noticed, a tan E.H. caddis is the best imitator. PMD's are also hatching but not in the same numbers as in July, and you should have a few size 16 and 18's in your box as a safe bet. Caddis: CDC Elk Hair brown or tan 16-18, Etha-Wing Caddis 16, Iris Caddis 16-18 Hoppers: Stimpson's Klodhopper 10, Grand Hopper and Carnage Hopper 12-14 Beetles / Ants: Arrick's Ice Beetle 12-14, Parachute Ant Black or Cinnamon 12-16 Attractors: Super Royal Wulffs 12, Royal Humpies 16 and Stimulators 16-18 PMD's: Hi-Viz Parachute 16-18, Hackle Wing 16, Paracripple 16 http://www.arricks.com/fishingreport/index2.php Thu, 9 Aug 2007 13:00:00 MDT Fishing Report Recent rains have made both not suitable at this time. Call us for up to date conditions before making the trek. Thu, 9 Aug 2007 13:02:00 MDT Fishing Report August 6, 2007: A great choice for kids to catch lots of small brookies particularly above Sheep Eater cliffs which is open to fishing in the afternoon. Attractor patterns and terrestrials with beadhead droppers are hot and are the best fly choices. We've received some very good reports in the last several days. Keep in mind the lower Gardner is under the 2:00 p.m. closure. Hoppers: Grand Hoppers, Carnage Hoppers and Parachute Hoppers 10-14 Attractors: Para-Humpies 14-16, PMX's 16 in Royal or Lime, Olive Stimulators 14-16 Beadheads: Peacock Anato-may's 14-18, Yellow Lite Brite Princes 14-16, Yellow Superflash 16 Thu, 9 Aug 2007 13:03:00 MDT Fishing Report Callibaetis have been hatching on both, even if their appearance is a bit spotty some days. Lighter, longer leaders and tippet are required on Hebgen (12 foot 5X) than on Quake (10-12 foot 4X) for gulper fishing due to the clarity of Hebgen. When the morning breeze kicks in, switching over to sink tips or clear intermediate lines with small unweighted Pheasant Tail or Rickard's Callibaetis Nymphs will surely bring a few fish to the net. Callibaetis: Tilt-Wing Callibaetis 14-16, Almost Dun Callibaetis 16, Callibaetis Parachute 16 and CDC or Organza Callibaetis Spinner Tricos: Stalcup Trico 22, CDC Trico Spinner 22 Nymphs: Rickards Callibaetis Nymph 16-18, Pheasant Tails 16-18 and Poxyback Callibaetis 16-18 http://www.arricks.com/fishingreport/08062007.php Thu, 9 Aug 2007 13:04:00 MDT Fishing Report August 6, 2007 Fluctuating water levels on the Madison have made for just fair fishing on the Madison, as water is being released at the dam in greatly differing amounts every day - 1300 c.f.s. one day to over 1700 c.f.s. the next, this not giving trout enough time to adapt pushing them out of their usual haunts. This makes for difficult dry fly fishing. But it does force them tight to the banks and behind boulders. Concentrating your efforts there will be the most productive using weighted streamers and smaller double beaded point flies for nymphs. Terrestrials are also working well fished tight to banks as are streamers. Caddis are not hatching in their usual numbers but that is a result of heading towards late summer, they are however still being keyed on and no less important. Epeorus mayflies are hatching in the evening hours and are keyed on in both the dun and sometimes the spinner to the exclusion of everything else. Be sure to have some rusty spinners with you. Caddis: CDC E.H. Caddis 16-18 brown, tan and peacock, X-Caddis 14-18 tan, olive and brown 14-18, Etha-Wing Caddis 16 in tan Beetles: Flying Loco Beetles 14 and 16, Arrick's Ice Beetle 12-16 Ants: Parachute and Flying Ants in both Black and Cinnamon 12-18 Nymphs: Black, Brown and Coffee Sili Leg Stones 6-10, Double Beaded Prince's, Peacock and Olives in 12-16. Streamers: Cross Eyed Zonkers, Olive Flash Fry and Kiwi Muddlers 4-8 Spinners: Organza Wing Rusty Spinner 16-18 http://www.arricks.com/fishingreport/08062007.php Thu, 9 Aug 2007 12:55:00 MDT Fishing Report The Flystart is a hybrid large arbor fly reel that is inexpensive, yet built with the same commitment to quality and performance as all Ross reels. The drag system is Ross designed to be smooth, consistent and have a wide range of adjustment. Fly fishing is a sport that everyone can enjoy, but for many people, the price of fly tackle is often a barrier to participation. The Ross team was committed to producing an introductory priced fly reel that would perform to the expectations of even the most experienced angler, and the Flystart series perfectly meets this goal. You will be amazed with its quality in manufacturing tolerance, performance and sound. The Flystart is a great fly reel for first-time fly fishing participants that demand quality but do not want to spend a fortune gearing up to fish. http://www.arricks.com/gear/flyreels/flystart.php Wed, 8 Aug 2007 12:54:00 MDT Fishing Gear The Evolution is a high-end hybrid large arbor fly reel that is a machining masterpiece. The first time you pick up the Evolution you will know right away that this reel defines perfection - in every way. This series was designed for those anglers who equally appreciate both art and function. The cosmetic innovation and precision workmanship of this series is only surpassed by the Evolution's drag system which is precise and sensitive - capable of protecting the lightest tippets even when battling world-class fish. To guarantee the level of dependability consumers have come to expect from Ross products, we have modeled the Evolution's drag system after the highly successful Big Game series. The spoke designed frame and extensively ventilated spool make this series incredibly lightweight, yet the Evolution is built to endure a lifetime of flawless performance. Each reel in this series is designed with a specific diameter and width to maximize the properties of drag consistency and line retrieval. The Evolution series is truly art in motion, and will satisfy the demands of the most discriminating angler. http://www.arricks.com/gear/flyreels/Evolution.php Wed, 8 Aug 2007 12:50:00 MDT Fishing Gear Drought conditions continue to dominate Yellowstone Country forcing Yellowstone Park Officials to institute mandatory fishing closures on most rivers in the park. The updated advisory has now restricted fishing to the hours of 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. only. However, don't let this discourage you from fishing in Yellowstone Park, there is still plenty of fishable water - most notably the lakes in the park and backcountry streams. To read this updated advisory in its entirety: www.nps.gov/yell/parknews/0739.htm. We suggest giving area lakes your best efforts, with strong hatches of Callibaetis mayflies on both Hebgen and Quake lakes, the gulper fishing is now on. The lack of rain combined with hot cloudless days had brought on August conditions with anglers reporting ants, beetles and hoppers being effective everywhere they're fished. Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:50:00 MDT Fishing eport The Gallatin's brisk water temperature makes this one of the few rivers not only in Yellowstone Park but also in Montana to not have any major restrictions placed on it. PMD's have been hatching in the morning hours with caddis in the afternoons and evenings. Having a few Green Drake patterns in your box is also a safe bet. General attractor patterns will work well in the absence of any noticeable emergences, but matching a hatch is always your best bet. Hoppers, ants and beetles are also working well. With these hot, dry days late summer conditions have already arrived. Keep in mind that your Park license in only valid to mile marker 31. Caddis: size 14-16 tan Para-Slick, CDC Elk Hair brown or tan 14-16, tan Etha-Wing Caddis 14, X2 and Iris caddis 14-18. Hoppers: Stimpson's Klodhopper 8-10, Grand Hopper and Carnage Hopper 10-14. Beetles / Ants: Arrick's Ice Beetle 12-14 / Parachute Ants - Cinnamon, Black 12-16 Attractors: Super Royal Wulffs 10-12, Royal Humpies 14-16, Lime PMX's and Rubber Legged Crystal Stimulators 12-14. PMD's: Hackle Wing's and PMD's 14-18 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:50:00 MDT Fishing eport The Lamar is known for becoming soiled easily with the slightest drop of rain. Which means you don't have to worry too much about making the drive. While the Lamar is under the mandatory closure below Cache Creek, hiking to Cache or above allows you to fish the Lamar throughout the afternoon and evening. Just be sure to carry a day pack with lots of water and a bite to eat. We've received some very good to excellent reports in the last week from anglers willing to walk. Soda Butte is also fishing well in the morning hours with water temps in the high 50's although using a stream thermometer is now a very good idea to insure fish survival. If fishing Soda Butte in the afternoon, do so above Ice Box Canyon - this stretch is not under the current advisory. The weather forecast is predicting possible rain this coming week which will muddy the Lamar but cool water temps. Terrestrial patterns are working well here also. Caddis: CDC Elk Hair brown or tan 14-18, tan Etha-Wing Caddis 16, Dress Down Caddis 16 and X-Caddis 14-16 tan, brown and olive Streamers: Cross-Eyed Zonkers 4-8, Crystal Buggers 6-10 olive or black and white Conehead Madonna 4 Attractors: Rubber Legged Crystal Stimulators 12-14, Royal PMX's 12-14, Humpies 12-16 Hoppers: Carnage Hopper 10-14, Klodhopper 8-10 and Grand Hopper 10-14 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:50:00 MDT Fishing eport Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:50:00 MDT Fishing eport