https://youtu.be/UmRVDahETxw The Balanced Chironomid has been absolutely lethal the past couple weeks. While setting up your indicator rigs for Henry's lake, Daniels reservoir, and Hawkins reservoir you should defiantly have this balanced leech variation hanging below. The red color along with black and purple variations have been crushing fish. This pattern has also been great on the snake river below American Falls. This bug paired with your favorite caddis nymph has been a game changer. Don't have the materials? No worries there Snake River Fly has you covered. Material List: Hook: #8 90 or 60 degree jig hook Finish nail for balanced extension Bead: 1/8 Silver or black Shuck: Darlon in White Body: Red 140 D thread and Semper Fli...
The holiday season is approaching fast and Snake River Fly has you covered. We will be offering 10% off all gift certificate purchases up until Christmas. This is a great option for the guy or gal that has everything.
We will also be doing custom fly boxes filled with bugs that we personal use and have confidence in everyday. whether you are fishing the snake below American Falls, the south fork of the snake, Henry's fork, or where ever your fishy adventures take you these flies will get the job done! For any more in-depth questions don't hesitate to swing by or give us a ring at (208) 904-3900.
The Bull Whip is hands down our favorite San Juan worm variation and for good reason. Large profile, super durable, and big fish flat out munch these things. We have kits available at the shop or call us and we can ship one out to you. Each kit includes enough material to tie 25 of em! A must for anywhere you fish worms especially the Snake river in our neck of the woods. You can find the fly tying tutorial on our YouTube channel as well as some variations (link Below) Find the materials in our shop or on the site and whip a few up. This is a for sure confidence pattern for all of us at SRF while...
Lance Egan Fly Fishing Presentation
November 8th is approaching fast and the South East Idaho Fly Fishing club will have the nymph fishing guru in town. Come see lance tie a few of his favorite patterns and break down some Euro-nymphing strategies. Egan is well known for a lot of his fly patterns such as the surveyor and the frenchie nymphs and his time spent with the US fly fishing team. This is a presentation you wont want to miss, so mark your calendars and get ready to up your nymph game!
Fly patterns tied by lance Egan shown below.
Caddis Patterns have been one of our top choices in the last couple of weeks for picking up big fish on the snake. This one especially has been responsible for many of our great days on the water. These nymphs are one of the main food sources found in our stretch of river and the fish utilize them as a way to put pounds on fast as the cold months' approach. Want to learn how to tie this lethal little bug? This fly Tying tutorial walks you through how to fill your fly box with the good stuff! Material List: Hook: #10 scud hook Bead: copper 1/8 (tungsten or brass) Body: Skud Skirt Legs: wood duck flank Thread: 140 black...
