Nick Purdy of the RR Ranch updates us on the progress of the Silver Creek Restoration Project as of this first week of November. "As the picture shows we have diverted Silver Creek and dried up the pond. The dam has been removed and the new dam will be started next week. The mud is 6 ft deep in places…
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Nick Purdy of the RR Ranch sends an update on the portion of the Silver Creek Restoration project within the Ranch property downstream of The Nature Conservancy property. "The pond work is moving along on schedule. The dredging of pond to the Kilpatrick Bridge should be done in 10 days. There will be a 50ft wide channel 6 ft deep…
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"Tidings of raging forest fires continue to come in from every quarter" reads the lede of the Idaho Daily Statesman news story; only, this story is from 1889. Fires surrounded and threatened Ketchum 124 years ago just like they have in our more recent past. It is stories like this that remind us how cyclical nature can be in both…
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Silver Creek Kilpatrick / Purdy Pond Restoration Project Guide and Outfitter Appreciation Day Update: As of 9-17 , the time period for this effort has been extended for the remainder of this 2013 season. In an effort to show support and appreciation for the efforts of the Nature Conservancy of Idaho at the Silver Creek Preserve, a Valley wide Guide/Outfitter…
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TNC PRESS RELEASE PICABO, IDAHO – The first phase of the largest restoration project ever undertaken at Silver Creek begins in September. The Nature Conservancy in Idaho, which owns and manages Silver Creek, is restoring the preserve’s Kilpatrick pond area to ensure the long-term health of the creek. The project will address rising water temperatures and sediment build-up at…
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Happy 4th of July! If you are coming up to Sun Valley to enjoy the 4th of July festivities, be sure to add a fly fishing outing to your agenda. First, it is a great way to stay cool as our day time highs go between the high 80s to 90s; and second, the lower than average flows combined with…
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My wife has done so many amazing things for me and our daughter over the years - today I have to add another! While just south of 25 years spent on Silver Creek, today I had one of those "What the F is that!" moments. When netted I initially thought of a giant Brook Trout with the mottled markings, but…
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It has been almost 6 months since I have seen my good friend Jack, and he has not missed a beat. While the fish on the right is dwarfed by the big fall brown on the left, Jack should be more proud today than that slab of October. Tighter water - More delicate cast - Slow water sight nymping at…
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We have a little over a month until many of our local rivers, including the Big Wood and Silver Creek, reopen (May 25th) and as is the tradition of fisherman over the ages, I am going to prognosticate about the fishing conditions on the horizon. For those of you making summer fishing plans, please note that Mother Nature can be…
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Simms Fishing Products pro-staffer and TRCP Oregon Field Rep Mia Sheppard is casting with purpose at the upcoming event Spey-O-Rama. Find out how you can support her effort to help Casting for Recovery and Casting 4 A Cure. "Join me in supporting 2 great causes. Heading to Spey -O-Rama on April 21st, to cast and raise awareness for the Nor Cal Casting for…
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