The New Fly Fisher: Snake River Fly Fishing

Colin was fishing for cutthroat, brown and rainbow trout while floating the South Fork of Snake River near Idaho Falls. He was joined by Chad Householder (Loon Outdoors) and Eric White (Hyde Outfitters).

They were casting large dry flies to rising trout. Here smacking flies down when casting is a good thing.

Trout can be found near structure such as:

• Undercut banks


• Snags, logs, fallen trees


• Gravel bars


• Boulders and seams


• Overhanging bushes

You will snag so bring strong tippet and lots of flies.

Rubber nets are recommended, as they are easy on the fish.

Learn to do a double haul cast before arriving

RIG:
9' leader - 1x and 2x
6’ – 7’ at the shortest
12' leader when nymphing

Bring a 9' rod, 5-6 wt.
Floating line
3x, 4x, 5x leaders

Use a weight forward floating line with full body hopper pattern.