From Baja in late June, the River Range Adventures team returned out west to guide the Snake River in Jackson.
Snake River Menu.
Although we have guides that the work the Catskills, Florida, and several other seasonal locations, our home is truly in Jackson, WY. Dakota, his dogs, and a few other affiliated guides take the oars for the majority of the summer months on the Grand Teton section of the Snake.
July started out hot with most trips being guided below the Jackson Lake Dam. As runoff was still affecting much of the freestone sections, the team brought their Upper Delaware tactics of headhunting and spot and stalk type float trips to the meandering slow pools above Pacific Creek. The hatches were much simpler and the pattern selections were far more crude however. A simple parachute in 14 or smaller along with a “GOOD PRESENTATION” was all that was needed for even the pickier fish. Presentation is still everything, no matter where you fish. Several Cutthroat in the 19” class were landed, a fairly giant fish for the Snake.
Local Spring Creeks.
Along with the daily trip boat float trips in the Park, the River Range Adventures team has acquired access to a unique set of backcountry permits that allows for wilderness excursions into areas that seldom see flies or anglers, maybe just Grizzlies. These trips are great for adventurous anglers that want something different from the drift boat crowds.
Big Walls
The Office.
Grizz Country.
As August came, the best fishing on the Snake began to take shape. The holes settles, the rock bars took shape and the upended root balls became fixed to their troughs. The side channels continued to fish well however now the deep banks and big walls provided trout holding tight and looking up for their favorite meal: The HOPPA!
Looking ahead to fall, we should have plenty of water in the Snake River drainage and hope for cooler temperatures to get the fall bugs going…and the Elk. Mahogonies, Hecuba, Classenia, and BWO’s along with some overcast days will bring the best of the fall conditions.
PMD Sippers and Tan Feet.
The River Range Adventures team will once again guide the Jackson Hole One Fly and hope to continue two years of high scores. Check back for the Results!
The creative team is also working on a few catalog photo essays to display upcoming destinations and winter trips.
Victim of the West.
Tetons.
Backcountry
Dark Clouds.
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Big Wonderfull Wyoming.