Weber River, UT Video

Green River, UT

We headed to the Green River, UT on October 5, 2011. Our day began when we meet our guide in Dutch John, UT and headed to the "A" section directly below Flaming Gorge Dam and Reservoir. We floated 7 miles of one of the most beautiful and coveted trout fisheries anywhere. The day was a mix of overcast skies, rain and gusty winds. Even with the weather woes, we had a great day learning how things are done on the Green and bringing about 20 browns and rainbows to boat. We highly recommend our guide, Rod from Old Moe Guide Service. Even with three anglers in the boat, we had more than enough river and time to enjoy fly fishing the Green River. AWESOME DAY!!!


Submitted by: Darin Wallentine

Provo River, UT

We headed to the Provo River near Heber, UT on October 4, 2011. There are designated parking areas marked by plaque laden rock pillars reading Provo River Restoration Project. Our first experience on the Provo was the first area just west of the Hwy 40 and Hwy 32 intersection. The parking area was filled with anglers and guides with clients, rigging up and scrambling to be the first ones to the river. So, the guide and his clients went down river, and we went up. We had a great day and were impressed by the work thats been done to create a top quality trout fishery. Here are a few photos from the day.


Submitted by: Darin Wallentine

Fly Fishing The Structure

Dan Wallentine casting to a likely holding spot for a lunker.
Photo courtesy: Sean Wallentine

There are many areas of rivers, streams, and creeks that will produce fish. Whether you are hitting the deep holes, riffles or seams between fast  and slow water, nothing gets the fly fishing blood pumping like a fallen tree. These structures will create a perfect habitat for fish to lie in wait for passing food as well as protection from predators above. Casting dries or nymphs along these trees, rocks, or undercut banks can produce fish like no other location. Be careful. Casting to these areas can also result in snags and the possibility of re-rigging. That is a chance I will ALWAYS take.

Submitted by: Darin Wallentine

Strawberry River, UT

The road along Strawberry Reservoir in typical fall colors.

Sean with a nice Brown.

Dan with a Brookie below the parking area.

Darin with a Brookie that took a dry.

We spent the better part of the day on October 3rd, 2011 on the Strawberry River below the dam creating Strawberry Reservoir. Driving into the river, we were awestruck by the scenery and specifically the aspens turning yellow, gold, orange, red, etc. We arrived at the parking area below the dam and had the river to ourselves. We were very excited about the prospects and every part of the river looked promising. We spent about 4 to 5 hours covering a lot of river, but were somewhat disappointed by the fly fishing outcome (not the scenery). We were only able to bring a few fish to net. Weather may have had something to do with the fish behavior, but that's only a guess. Maybe another day would produce different results.

Submitted by: Darin Wallentine

Weber River, UT

Day 1 of our trip included a stop at the Weber River near Wanship , UT. Located north of Park City, the river winds through cattle ranches  and the towns of Wanship, Hoytville, and Coalville. We fished about a mile stretch below Rockport Reservoir for most of the afternoon. We hooked up and landed Browns, a few Rainbows, and a few Whitefish. Here are some samples:

Fly Fishing Report, Ruby River, MT

For years I've read about Montana rivers and the Ruby is mentioned from time to time, so I tried it on 9-26-11. I picked the wrong time; it was off color and unfishable. It is in a scenic area and the maintenance work on the dam about a mile up was causing damage to the river. I wouldn't go there unless you've gotten some up to date status on it or you just want to see some Montana scenery.


Submitted by: Dan Wallentine