Some friends of mine from the office floated the New Fork River to the south of Boulder on Sunday and had great success ripping streamers during the cloudy periods. Using big ugly streamers such as yellow sex dungeons, zoo cougars, and various other sculpin imitations they took browns up to 24.5 inches (pictured to the left). The fish were all hard fighters, often jumping several times before coming to the net. The New Fork is truly one of the best rivers in the Rocky Mountain West and is yet to be discovered by most. 

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Streamers on the New Fork
July 15th, 2009A Sanctuary on the Lower Big Hole River
June 24th, 2009
Ahh, Montana, Montana ranches, Montana rivers…Perhaps the state most gifted with beautiful crystalline rivers and streams that flow cold, filled with wild trout. Nestled in the state’s southwestern region lies arguably the most prolific blue ribbon water in the entire West - the Big Hole Basin of the Upper Missouri River watershed. These waters provide diversity and sanctuary to the surrounding arid, yet stunning landscape. Within minutes from the quaint town of Twin Bridges, Montana, there are four river drainages that each offer world-class angling with obvious unique differences and charm - the Big Hole, the Beaverhead, the Ruby and the Jefferson. On the Big Hole River, fly fishing has always been an integral part of the community and the river has earned a status and respect that resonates across the fly fishing world and is considered one of the most diverse and dynamic watersheds in all of the western United States.
The Shoulder Seasons of Jackson Hole
June 18th, 2009A frequently asked question during the busy summer fishing season is: what do I consider to be the best time to fish our rivers in the area? I generally have to laugh as the angler up front hooks yet another nice fish on a large dry fly and the person behind me is so awe struck by the scenery and cobalt sky that he or she is not too concerned about the catching. My initial thought is what most everyone prefers, the peak summer months, which are July, August and September. Then I begin to recall truly incredible excursions almost every month of the year, so after releasing a solid 15inch trout from the net I look at the guy and comment that April and October are the best times in my opinion. Again, I laugh as he looks back and says “but is it not snowy and cold then,” as everyone assumes.
Live Water in the High Desert
June 16th, 2009
BY R. SCOTT SMITH
Across the American West there are dozens of hallowed trout waters, all unique with a variety of species, scenery and overall experiences to offer. As our world populous grows, we as fly fishers have the need to fulfill not only the heart-pounding excitement of a powerful trout on the line but also the mind cleansing quality of serene solitude. One special drainage south of Jackson Hole has the ingredients to satiate the hard core angler as well as the river romantic - the Upper Green River and its main tributary, the New Fork River.
Stream Enhancement Projects
June 16th, 2009
As with most things in life, there is always room for improvement and trout streams are not an exception. Whether it is to correct things that are affecting stream quality or enrich what is currently there, there are companies that specialize in improving your trout waters.


