Fish, hike, play at Tibble Fork Reservoir

Megan C. Wallgren

There's a little bit of everything at Tibble Fork Reservoir. It's a haven for fishermen, mountain bikers, hikers, and ATV and equestrian trail riders. Utahdiving.com even lists Tibble Fork as a place to SCUBA dive. Up American Fork Canyon, just 30 minutes from I-15, Tibble Fork is perfect…

Sep 23, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Fly fishing guide finds solace on the Provo River

Craig Dilger

Jeremy Jones, a native of Utah and a resident of Lehi, has spent the last eight years working as a professional fly-fishing guide. Jones now manages a dozen or more full-time guides for Rocky Mountain Outfitters, which provides guide services for a number of the local resorts and has an o…

Aug 18, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

A big fish story for Father's Day at Falcons Ledge

Bill Bringhurst

Nestled away in the high desert canyons on the south slope of the Uinta Mountains near Altamont, is one of the premier fly fishing lodges in the nation. In fact, Falcon's Ledge was recognized by Orvis as the 2001 fly fishing lodge of the year. I had the chance of a lifetime to enjoy the f…

Jun 12, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

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Freezing on Deer Creek Reservoir

Mark Johnston

Crowds of visitors lining the shores, boating and jet skiing over the cool waters on hot summer days are long forgotten on this cold, quiet winter morning in February. With the sun rising slowly over snow-covered hills, three men load up sleds of fishing tackle, poles, an ice auger, snack…

Mar 03, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

State's best fishery offers lots of action

John Best

Combine one of the most beautiful high mountain valleys in the country with one of the highest-producing trout fisheries in America and you have paradise.

Feb 14, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Winter great for fly-fishing

ROBERT WELLER

Each year more and more people are finding they can catch more than powder during a Colorado winter.

Feb 14, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Fly-and-bubble still a hot combination

Don Allphin

A reader asks: "What should I use when fishing small, shallow mountain lakesfi I can see fish jump, but I don't know what flies to use, and lures just get hung up in the moss." In the evenings or early mornings, the surfaces of most high-mountain lakes explode with surfacing trout, eager …

Feb 14, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Tips on how to detect the strike while fly fishing

Don Allphin

A reader writes, "I'm new to nymphing for trout and am having problems recognizing when to set the hook. Can you give me some suggestionsfi"

Feb 14, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Bass Fishing

Allphin

Remnants of the hard, cold winter were visible Friday as I launched my Triton bass boat from Utah Lake State Park in preparation to break in a new motor. Ice still choked the harbor with the exception of a 30-yard path along the north jetty. But by Saturday, most of the ice was gone and a…

Feb 14, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Sanpete fishing report

pyramid staff

Fishing report for Sanpete County and surrounding areas are as follows:

Feb 14, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Careless Campers Threaten Forest

Don Allphin

Each fall, local anglers John McGarry and Don Allphin Jr. (my son) pack their fly rods and camping gear and explore the streams and lakes of the High Uintas.

Feb 14, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

A Wahweap revival at Lake Powell

Editor

For the past several years, a trip to Wahweap on Lake Powell has meant tough launching conditions and the disappointment of being forced to wind through 12 miles of river channel to access some of the most popular bays and and attractions on the lake. Many anglers, house boaters and pleas…

Feb 14, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

On Fishing

Don Allphin

When I was a youngster, I remember casting from shore using spinners to catch trout of all types and sizes. Sometimes I'd even dress the baits up a little with a night crawler on the treble hook, but most of the time I left the hook bare. I still think a spinner is the best lure an angler…

Feb 14, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Are 2 poles better than onefi

Don Allphin

For an additional $15 bucks a year, the DWR will sell you a "Second Pole Permit." The DWR says however, that you may only take one limit of fish even though you have two rigs.

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