Author: Hale Harris
Bighorn Trout Shop: Late Summer Fishing Update
It’s been a great fishing year so far, and insect hatches have been good throughout the season. We saw a resurgence of PMDs and Yellow Sallies in July. Those hatches are over now. The black caddis hatch began in mid-July and is still taking place on the upper five miles of river. There are still… Read more
PMDs & Sallies
Well, it’s happening. The bugs are here, the water is coming down, and the fish are rising. A number of our guides have enjoyed good dry fly fishing with their clients. Several guides saw PMDs from 9:30 AM until evening. The fish have been eating PMD duns and nymphs quite well, but you have to… Read more
Bighorn River Fishing Report: State of the River Address July 1, 2010
Owning a fly shop is a little bit like being a farmer or rancher. Over the years, we’ve had to deal with drought, floods, fire, locusts (not a problem as far as we’re concerned), and our own version of cattle rustlers (those who wade on the spawning beds). Pestilence hasn’t been an issue yet, but… Read more
Bighorn River News: Bighorn Youth Adventure Now in Progress
The Bighorn Youth Adventure, an event sponsored by the Bighorn River Alliance and the Federation of Fly Fisherman (FFF) is now in progress. Twelve teenage anglers from across the country are receiving fly tying and angling instruction during this four-day event. Fort Smith area fishing professionals and fly tackle companies have generously donated their products… Read more
The History of Fly Fishing for Trout (The Condensed Version) by Hale Harris
For those of you considering the sport of fly fishing for trout, let me just say that it is indeed a wonderful pursuit that will provide a lifetime of enjoyment. I should also add that there are others sports that are just as much fun, and trout streams are starting to get crowded. Fly fishing… Read more
