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The Kootenai River, Idaho
All fly fishers know about the Kootenai River in Montana and its world record rainbow trout caught just below Libby dam. However, did you know, the same Kootenai River enters Idaho only 49 miles west of where the world record trout was caught and is just as easily floatable and fishable as the Libby area?

Big Wood River, Idaho
The Big Wood's headwaters are found just west of Galena Peak which is over 11,000 feet high. From its source in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, the Big Wood River flows 60 miles due south. Rainbows are caught in all sizes varying from 10 to 20 inches and it’s not uncommon to hook 15 to 20 trout on a good hatch day.

The Bull River, Montana
Located in western Montana, the Bull meanders through meadows for its first 12-15 miles below Bull Lake. This free stone, spring fed river is very deep in spots and holds some of the largest numbers of brown and bull trout I have ever seen. The brown drake hatches in May and June are absolutely incredible.

Clark Fork River, Montana/Idaho
This is the largest river by water volume in Montana. It is ever larger than the mighty Missouri. It flows through beautiful western Montana from above Anaconda, MT and empties into Lake Pend Oreille, ID which eventually empties into the Columbia River. For my tastes, the middle portion has the best fishing.

The Norfork River, Arkansas
This is a beautiful river in the Osark Mountains in northern Arkansas. There are some huge trout here and a well maintained 2 mile "Catch & Release" are exclusively for fly fishers.

The Big Horn River, Montana
This is a beautiful river on the Crow Indian Reservation in Fort Smith, MT. The trout are HUGE and include rainbow and both German & Lockhaven browns. The local guides encourage "Catch & Release" fishing only here.

The Flathead River, Montana
Nestled at the base of Glacier National Park, the Flathead River and its 3 forks make for an absolutely beautiful fishing float. The river contains rainbow, cutthroat and bull trout, the latter of which you cannot keep. Huge stoneflies, caddis and generic nymphs predominate on the system.

The Moyie River, Idaho
Did you know, there is a wonder small river called the Moyie flowing into the Kootenai River just 12 miles inside the Idaho state line? This river may hold the state record brookie (and has great cutties and bows as well).

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Now for the meat! Those visiting this site are probably avid fly fishers. The first time I visited Yellowstone, I decided to drive my motorhome south from I -90 down through Ennis, MT and along the great Madison River, past Earthquake Lake, past Ole Faithful and into Jackson Hole, WY. I then spent two fish-full days on the Snake River. After that, I drove south into Boulder, CO and over to Estes Park for some small stream fly fishing. It was a great trip! Unfortunately, I then had to drive through Kansas in order to reach Missouri where I lived at the time. I have subsequently moved to the panhandle of Idaho where I can try out Idaho fly fishing, Montana fly fishing or Washington fly fishing anytime I want. What a life!!!

I have discovered some great sites since relocating which I would like to share with you. As you can see below, there are seven wonderful rivers in Yellowstone National Park, but there are countless more where I now live. Try fly fishing Idaho and all of the rivers discussed in the following sites.

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 A "Perfect" Fly 

"A "Perfect" Fly" posted by YellowStoneFly from the Idaho Fly Fishers blog. Almost all companies dealing in the sale of flies will tell you that their customers decide on the purchase of flies based on their appearance. The more visually attractive and "clean" looking a fly is, assuming it is the prevailing hatch on the river being fished, the more apt the consumer is to purchase it. If you have fly fished for a number of years, you will now see what are known as "spent" flies being sold. These flies have aberrations which make them float differently and look unlike the conventional flies. Just look into the water when a prolific hatch is occurring and you will see a multitude of dead flies of contorted shapes floating around. These are "spent" flies which have just a much protein as their living siblings and are much easier to feed upon. 

Living in the northwest, winters are not very conducive to fly fishing, so I pass a lot of my time tying flies. Some flies I tie well and some not so well. But you know what; even my ugly flies will catch fish. Sometimes they don't even float correctly, but they still work. As long as they are the correct size and color they work. Point being, if you can tie a half-hitch, you can tie flies. The initial investment is small and you can save a bundle. A few hooks, yarn, thread, feathers, some head cement and an inexpensive vise is all you need to start. 

Cascade Crest Tying Kit

The following are a few suggestions for the starter fly tier. Go with an inexpensive, basic fly tying kit like the Cascade Crest. This kit has basically everything you need to get started depending on the specific flies you want to begin tying. Most of the basic feathers are included and usually delivery is quick. Here is a recent customer review: "I didn't buy this product for myself I purchased it as a gift for my brother who LOVES it. It gave me the most (very complete kit) for the money and arrived 3 days after I ordered it." As you progress, visit your local fly shop and add different feathers, thread colors and yarns. 

Now the important part of this discussion. Get yourself a really good basic fly tying book like "Fly Tying for Beginners" and learn the basics. The internet is full of tying instructions if you like, but a basic book is always a good idea. Start with easy flies like San Juan worms and scud patterns. These are really easy patterns to tie and are very effective in most rivers and streams. Realize colors and sizes may vary, so go to your local fly shop and check out what they are selling. Once you get simple patterns like these down, you can easily advance to the more complicated flies with parachute hackles and wings. Each time you tie a particular pattern, you will get faster and faster so don't give up. I promise you, if your fly doesn't look exactly like the one in the fly shop, it will still work. There is no greater thrill in this sport than catching your first fish on a fly you tied with the fly rod you built (discussion coming later on this blog). 

Spring is just around the corner bringing long runs, deep pools and great fly fishing possibilities. What better way to begin the season than with a box full of flies you tied yourself. Try it and you will obtain great personal satisfaction and have some great stories to tell. Happy fishing and don't forget, Idaho fly fishing is the best! 

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Tying the "YSF Salmon Slayer"

"YSF Salmon Slayer (Red)" was designed by YellowStoneFly of the Idaho Fly Fishers Blog. While fly fishing for salmon in Kodiac Alaska in 2002, I decided to try my hand at a few salmon fly designs. Basically, hungry migrating salmon will eat almost anything that is bright and shiny including red hooks with nothing on them. This pattern I found to be more effective than most and uses the aluminum tape shield biproduct from the YSF Forever Strike Indicator. In that post, I mentioned never tossing anything that could be used as a fly tying material.

Here the body base is made from some old chenille I had in my box which I had found not to be very durable in the past. But since it is covered by the aluminum tape, it works perfectly. You can also use dubbing for the body undercoat if you wish. I add ultra-micro chenille as ribs because it gives to the fly a little "wobble" in the water while stripping which adds to the "alive" action of the streamer. You can actually use this trick over other materials as well such as mylar piping and tinsel as well. Tie up a couple of YSF Salmon Slayers for some great Idaho fly fishing.
 

Tail is red dyed white-tail hair. The hook is a 1-0 and the underwrap red thread.

 

Tie in the ultra-micro chenille (red) first, then add the body undercoating full length.

 

Add the aluminum tape around body undercoat, then wrap the ultra-micro chenille tightly to eye.

 

Add red dyed white-tail hair as wing, whip head, a few half hitches, head cement and you're done!

 

This is a great salmon, steelhead fly with a lot of action for fast, hard takes. It is also very durable and it will provide multiple fish before biting the dust.

If you have personal fly patterns which you would like to share with our readers, please let us know. You can either do a free post here or I will do for you. Contact me YellowStoneFly any time. Have a great time fly fishing Idaho. Let us know what you catch. PS-The YSF Salmon Slayer can be tied in multiple colors and makes a great wintertime streamer.

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