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Fly Fishing In Jackson Hole:Techniques & Tactics: Part 1
If you've read our Overview of the Snake River & Tributaries you already have some idea of the concepts that will be discussed here.
The first half of our discussion will concentrate on the environmental factors which influence and help dictate which techniques and tactics you'll want to utilize while fly fishing in Jackson Hole. It sets the stage for Part 2 which will focus on specific techniques and strategies I've found useful over the years.
In brief, most Jackson Hole fly fishing situations share three common characteristics:
First of all, the vast majority of the time you'll be fishing for the same sub-species of trout, the Snake River Fine-spotted Cutthroat
Secondly, the rivers you'll be fishing are almost all freestone streams
Finally, similar environmental conditions exist throughout (i.e. climate, water temperature gradients, predators, sparse hatches, food sources, etc.)
To sum it up, you've got the same type trout residing in similar habitat(freestone streams) and influenced by similar environmental conditions throughout Jackson Hole. Is it any wonder a common theme is manifest in our approach to fly fishing the region? In other words, what works on one river or stream will probably work on another as well.
The Trout
Each species of trout share behavioral traits which help differentiate it from other species of trout. Browns are wary, rainbows jump and Snake River cutts are mean SOB's. They are very much a product of their environment. To survive they must be aggressive and opportunistic. As you will see, this has far reaching implications for the Jackson Hole fly fisher.
Another very endearing quality of the cutthroat trout is it's willingness to surface feed. Of all the species of trout, none is more likely to rise to the top of the water column for a meal than the cutthroat. When in cutthroat country you can almost always fish with dry flies if you choose. Other methods will certainly work too, and at times be even more effective, but if you are a dry fly die-hard you'll usually find enough action to keep you happy. Continue Reading...
Brad Schwarm Photography: www.jacksonholephotos.com
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