Utah Fly Fishing
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Winter fishing near Salt Lake
Published January 25, 2012 | 
Last week I had out a very skilled angler who wanted to get out winter fishing near Salt Lake. Tracy was able to land this beautiful Cutbow on the middle section of The Provo River. I don’t get to see many Cutbows on the Provo River and it was the first one I had ever seen caught on The Middle section of the Provo. Nice catch Tracy!
The fly of the day, shown below, was a very productive pattern during the mid afternoon midge hatch. We trailed it about 24 inches behind a dry fly midge and having this pupa just barley breaking the surface seemed to do the trick.
(fly of the day!)
The Bachelor Fly Fishing Park City Utah
Published January 25, 2012 |
ABC Photo | NATALIE CASS
Park City is a great place to learn to fly fish, even for the Bachelor, I’m not much for the show the Bachelor – a little to much Drama and craziness. But when I heard the event was taking place in Park City this week I knew it would be fun to watch. In case you are wondering what hotel they stayed in (since they never said on the show), it was the Waldorf Astoria in Park City, Utah. It’s one of if not the nicest hotels at the canyons. I’m pretty sure they were here in October since that was our first snow storm of the year, and that is when the fall colors on the trees looked like they did.
Here is a little recap from nj.com of what happend:
Fishing for trout, or Ben? Ben took the ladies on a group date in Park City that involved horseback riding and fly-fishing in a nearby stream. Not going to lie: it was pretty satisfying these prissy women put up their hair and step into the baggy fishing suits. Courtney, who’s told us she “blossoms” around Ben, tries to take Ben to a more private fishing area, but Lindzi spoils her one-on-one plans. As Courtney puts it, “Let’s be honest. It’s not really about catching the trout. It’s more about catching Ben.” Good point.
As we were watching this part of the show, where they went fly fishing, I was impressed with how they captured the beauty of Utah but I kept telling my wife how I would have been horrible at this point. I would have wanted the Bachelorette’s to actually be catching fish. Ben had a rough go at trying to teach that many people how to fish at once. To make it worse, they were wadding through the water together, fishing in the middle of themselves. It’s no wonder they weren’t catching anything. Even as a professional guide I don’t like to guide more then 2 beginners at a time. But I guess Ben didn’t have a “no fish, no pay” policy or in his situation “no fish, no stay”.
Zillah Conqures Fly Fishing In Utah
Published January 14, 2012 | 
(Zillah’s first fly fishing catch)
I would have to say my favorite clients are the ones whos biggest expectation is to only ensure a relaxing fun time on the river. Zillah was one of those clients. No pressure of catching fish, just the pressure of going out, learning the ropes, having fun and relaxing on the river. Zillah made sure to mention before hand that if she caught a fish fly fishing in Utah that would definitely be a bonus.
In order to appreciate Zillah’s catch, you have to learn the mindset she came with to fish with me. Her and her colleagues were in town from the United Kingdom on a business trip. Since they were staying in Deer Valley, most of them choose to ski while in town. But while her colleagues were skiing Zillah choose to come out fishing with me and they all told her fishing would be a waste of time since there were no bugs during the winter (but that is why Zillah wanted to come, she hates bugs bitting her).
So about 1 hour into the fishing after Zillah was starting to figure out the whole fly fishing gig, I stepped out of the river to watch and bam, she set the hook and FISH ON! Zillah landed the 13 inch brown trout after a little fight. She was so excited to show her pictures to her colleagues to give them an idea of what they missed out on while they thought skiing was the only thing to do in Park City this time of year.
Fish On Zillah, we look forward to you fly fishing in Utah again!
Other things to do in Park City Utah besides skiing – Fly Fishing
Published January 1, 2012 | 
(Ryan’s 2nd catch)
There are other things to do in Park City besides skiing and our group out yesterday found some luck on the river fly fishing. Park City this year doesn’t have much snow yet, so people are looking for alternatives to skiing and so we are seeing a lot of people wanting to come out and fly fish the provo river with us. There were a lot of people on the water yesterday since the weather is still warm. All four people in the group caught fish, so if you are looking for things to do in park city this winter besides skiing…come out with us and try fly fishing.
Great Provo River Fly Fishing Right Now!
Published November 27, 2011 | 
The fishing on the Middle Provo River right now has been crazy good. It is the spawn, so you have to be careful not to step on any redds (where the fish spawn). But I have seen multiple clients catching 20+ fish a day on half day trips. The fish above was measured 24″, it is my Dad, he was coming home from doing a mediation in Utah, and he took the time to stop by and do a quick hour of fishing on the way home…boy was he glad he did! This time of year is my personal favorite time to get out fly fishing. It’s georgeous, and not a ton of people are on the water like you see in the summer. You can also see the fish in the water right now because the water is low and it is extremely fun to just watch them.
The Lower Provo River is also fishing very well right now too. I’m telling ya, if your in Park City, Salt Lake City, or Provo Utah, I can get you into some serious fish right now. It is worth the trip, guided fly fishing in Utah is amazing right now! Contact us now to book your trip!
Provo River Fly Fishing Friends, Fish & Stories
Published September 15, 2011 | Provo River fly fishing takes skill and sometimes it takes luck and sometimes it’s a mix between the two.
During my six years of guiding fly fishing, I have had the opportunity to fly fish with some pretty lucky fishers. I’ve seen it all, people who catch HUGE fish their FIRST cast, and people who catch TWO fish on the SAME line. I’ve seen people have 50+ fish days and I’ve seen the beginning fly fisherwoman who’s never caught a fish out-fish their tough manly man who claims to be an expert fly-fisherman (and there goes their pride).
And out of all the stories of success, luck, and skill, there is one of my clients who has done some serious Provo River fly fishing and deserves to be wrote about, his name is Greg. He is just a normal guy, except for his extreme luck, and even though he’s caught the biggest trout I’ve ever seen, to him it’s about the experience. I can see it as he approaches the Provo, it’s like he’s finally home. He’s all about the experience and just having a good time. He started fishing with me March of 2010 and came back during the summer of 2010 and then to fish the spawn last November. Now he just came out again to cure his fishing desires this past week.
It was good catching up with Greg again, but what surprises me most is the fishing stories I’m about to tell about this man. Here goes:
1st time he came out with me in March he landed an 18 inch brown on the first or second cast and it didn’t even put up a fight, he just pulled it right in…he even jokingly thought I planted it there.
2nd time he came out with me he was the first person I’ve ever seen catch a Cuttbow out of the Provo River.
3rd time he came out with me he caught the biggest trout I’ve ever seen (picture below; approx 24-26 inches) and had a 50+ fish day.
4th time he came out (Just last week) caught plenty of fish and landed a nice 16-17 inch brown on a hopper (picture below), that was a first for me as well, along with plenty of other huge fish.
The main point I’m trying to make is that for whatever reason, and although Greg is skilled, he has gotten extremley lucky. He’s caught some huge fish and some unique fish. He’s fun to fish with, has become a great friend and has gave me a lot of stories to share with others. I hope his luck and success rubs off on all my Utah Fly Fishing clients, good luck to all and Fish On!
Where to stay in Park City?
Published August 12, 2011 | Where to stay in park city? We can answer that. Check out the Stein Erickson Lodge located near Deer Valley Ski Resort. This is a 5 star hotel that provides many accommodations for your stay while in Park City, Utah.
Why would we recommend this hotel? As a fly fishing guide service here in Park City we encounter many clients, and one important element to their vacation, business trip, etc. is the comfort of staying in a quality hotel. They enjoy a facility that provides excellent service and hospitality, and the Stein Erickson Lodge is just that. We love picking up our clients at the Stein Erickson and they always have good reviews about “Steins”.
Today, our client Charles and his two boys came out fly fishing with us. We picked them up at the Stein Erickson Lodge, they’ve been staying there for the past couple days and they told me they have loved it. We picked them up at 7 a.m. for a great day out on the Provo River fly fishing. The boys out fished their father and the group of three caught a total of 22 fish in four hours. It was amazing! Charles did give the boys a head start on the fly fishing as he was filming and taking pictures.
Remember to book your stay at the Stein Erickson Lodge while staying here in Park City. And don’t forget to book your fly fishing adventure with Utah Pro Fly Fishing. To make a reservation call Justin at 801.376.0626 or visit our contact page and drop us a quick line.
What is the Green Drake Hatch Near Park City Utah?
Published July 29, 2011 | This is a great time to get out and fly fish in Utah. We’ve been seeing some really good fishing for the last two weeks. The green drake hatch is on! Don’t know what this means? It means getting into some pretty nice fish and fast. During the green drake hatch you can use the dry fly technique that lets you catch fish off the top of the river, just like you’ve seen in the movie: “A River Runs Through It!” If you have ever wanted to try dry fly fishing, and your near Park City Utah, nows the time. My clients have been loving it. See some pictures in our gallery.
Dry fly fishing allows you to see some serious fish action. As you cast your line up the river and watch the fly float down… BAM, instantly you see a fish rise and take your fly! It’s the most exhilarating thing ever. You have to experience it to believe it. For all you experienced fly fishermen, you know exactly what I am talking about.
The sad thing is the green drake hatch is almost over. It’ll only last for another week or so, but no worries. There are more hatches in August, such as the PMD Hatch (Pale Morning Dun).
Let’s get you and your friends/family out on the river. Book your trip today so we can ensure you a reservation for the greatest fly fishing this year.
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