Low flows in Yellowstone are calling for voluntary fishing closures

Well the snow has been so bad this year that they are calling for closures on a lot of the water in the park. The water temperatures are too warm and put significant stress on the fish which catching one could prove lethal. Its too bad because late July and August are usually a great time to head up to the park for hopper fishing.

I happened to visit the park this last weekend and fish the grand canyon of the Yellowstone. The fishing was good but the water was low. Many other rivers are showing the effects of the bad snow pack. So be wary when fishing and help preserve the fish. Don’t fish during the voluntary closures or at least check the water temp and make sure the water is cool enough.

There are many rivers that are fishing well right now. The Madison, Big Horn, and Green River are just a few. Book a trip with the local outfitter today.

If you need to satisfy that fishing urge in the mountain west go find a tail water fishery and tight lines.

Written by on July 24th, 2007 with no comments.
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Don’t Bug Me Patch - A great way to protect your kids in the outdoors

I saw the Don’t Bug Me Patches a couple of months ago and was very curious about them. I decided to give them a try and see if they really worked. Every year I go up to Island Park, ID ,right outside of Yellowstone National Park, during the end of June. There are always lots of mosquitoes around in the evenings.

So I thought this would be a perfect way to test the patches. I even convinced my sister to put in on my nephew (2 years old). Well this is the first year I have walked away without a bite. Also as soon as my nephew put one on he long longer was being bitten either. I couldn’t believe it. The downsides to the patches is when I purchased them, they did initially smell like a medicine cabinet. However I the box air out a bit and the smell disappeared. Also you have to put them on two hours before they will take effect. Anyways I’m totally sold on these things. If you put them on ahead of time they are fantastic.

Written by on July 13th, 2007 with 1 comment.
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