Page 2 of Westbank Anglers Guide Brochure by Westbank Anglers

guided fly fishing trips pinedale area the green new fork rivers flowing out of the wind river range the green is a mediumsized river that exits the foothills and serpentines across a high plain an abundance of lively trout rainbows cuttbows cutthroats and browns feed voraciously on the hatches of mayflies caddis and stoneflies the gray drakes in july of ten bring up the larger fish including some monster browns fishing is best with dries and streamers including parachute adams wulffs paradrakes stimulators hoppers and conehead streamers the tetons at sunset snake river flowing through the heart of jackson hole and flanked by the majestic tetons the snake river attracts the majority of fishing attention in our valley 85 miles of river which braids into numerous side channels means you will have lots of variety in fishing the snake the classic holding water is easy to identify and the necessary fishing techniques are easy to learn whether floating or wading there is plenty of room for easy casting for those reasons we consider the snake to be ideal for beginners our native snake river finespot cutthroat are aggressive surface feeders and offer the dry fly enthusiast consistent action from mid-july through october the snake is an attractor pattern river with big easy-to-see ants beetles wulffs humpies trudes stimulators and hopper patterns being consistent producers wet fly fishing using streamers and beadhead nymphs is often effective when fishing for larger fish or when the surface activity is slow the tetons rise over the snake river native snake river finespot cutthroat trout yellowstone national park south fork of the snake river this beautiful idaho river which emerges as a tailwater from palisades reservoir is one of the best examples of what a big brawling western river should be long runs riffles gravel bars grassy undercut banks and fat healthy trout cutthroat rainbows cuttbows and browns are in abundance beginning around june phenomenal hatches of salmon flies bring the trout to the surface starting in early july and continuing through september hatches of golden stones pale morning duns mahogany duns caddis and baetis create amazing action on dry flies starting in early august hoppers take on increasing importance fall fishing midseptember to late october can be some of the best of the year we offer this trip to the discriminating and experienced angler in affiliation with the lodge at palisades creek a licensed permittee of the idaho guides and outfitters association permitted slots on this river are limited so please book early for prime season so we can ensure availability the yellowstone area the nation s oldest national park is one of the country s premiere fly fishing destinations from the late may opening of the firehole and gibbon rivers to the fall run of the browns on the madison river the yellowstone national park offers consistent fishing all season long yellowstone lake opens on june 15th and is arguably the best cutthroat trout fishery in the world float tube trips to the lake can be a fun and unique way to spend a day on the water wooly buggers zonkers and marabou leech patterns can produce non-stop action lewis lake offers additional variety with good fishing for brown and lake trout the yellowstone river opens july 15th and is a popular destination for those interested in wade fishing for large trout be prepared to share the area with the abundant wildlife including elk deer moose buffalo bear and perhaps even a wolf day trips from the jackson hole area are the most popular way to experience the park s fishing opportunities but overnight lodging is also available for those wishing to spend more than one day in the area the new fork is a quality brown trout fishery with a good mix of rainbows early july is one of the best times to fish this small winding river we like to throw yuk bugs jjs specials conehead sculpins and spruce flies though dry fly fishing can be good at times especially during hopper season some of the best brown trout fishing on both the green and new fork rivers is just before and just after run-off and then again in the fall westbank anglers offers extensive fly selections including western trout flies flat creek jackson hole this unique meadow creek wanders in wide looping bends through the national elk refuge just north of jackson flat creek opens august 1st and provides anglers with an opportunity to stalk very large cutthroat trout most of the fishing is sight casting to fish sipping small flies off the surface we primarily use thorax patterns comparaduns hairwing duns captive duns and terrestrials to fool these wily fish long leaders and fine tippets are the rule experienced anglers will find flat creek to be a true test of their fishing skills westbank anglers for more on our travel services and quality fly fishing products call us at 1.800.922.3474 or visit us on the web www.westbank.com native snake river finespot cutthroat trout firehole river yellowstone national park ©2004 david swift

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