The River Damsel!

Emily Blakenship

Em's page: http://www.theriverdamsel.com/

"As an avid Flyfisher, I have come to realize that there is more adventure in the "riffles" of the river as it is in life. If you listen and watch the river, you will understand more about the complexity of what lies beneath. It is truly an ongoing adventure...a beautiful journey and a very gratifying one."

Please see the link to an interview with Emily in the "Women of Fly Fishing"

EMILY'S REPORTS

4-30-13

Taking The Mojo With Me To The Weber River In Utah...
Pack a lunch...not many places to eat along the way!
Two Flies were used all day long... BD Rainbow Sow and Size 22 BD FB Pheasant Tail

Once upon a time, it was a cold, cold winter.  RD kept fishing, although there were some dismal days with frozen fingers.  But, Spring has sprung!  And so has the catch and release rate... Whoohoo!



Something is definitely different at the river recently.  Maybe a few more hatches.  Or maybe a little bit of River Damsel "Mojo" being cast out the last couple of months.  Ever since my trip to Montana last month... It has been a heck of a good run.  This guy got a good dose of sow up the nose...







If you have read my blog in the past, you know that I love Mr. Brown Trout.  But, recently... I have turned my attention to a new river friend, Mr. Bonneville Cutthroat.  I haven't really caught too many cutties in my fly fishing adventures.  So, it has been kind of fun to find new water that is home to these

beautiful native trout.







This one got a dental check-up (Did he have some teeth!)  as I had to take the fly off the back of his tongue.  Ugh.  When you have a good case of "Mojo", take advantage of it.  Because not everything lasts.  Sure, I will have that skunk sometime in the future again, I'm sure.  But, as long as this "Mojo" run lasts... I will enjoy every minute of it.  So, what is causing this spell or magic that is bringing all of these fish to my net?


 


The "Mojo" is coming from the hat.  No, don't ask me to remove it.  Well, not until I have a crappy day.  = )    Ok.  So, here is the REAL "Tippet" for you today.  I have to plug a new product, TroutHunter Tippet, that I picked up when I was in Idaho last month.  I love this stuff!  (It could very well be the reason why I am catching more fish lately)  We know that it really can't be the hat... right?






Now, if only the "Mojo" would help me take better pictures!!! Haha.




Emily Blankenship

 

April 18th, 2013

As one of the newest Trout Chicks, I give a warm hello from Salt Lake City, Ut! I recently met up with Shelly the head Trout Chick in Island Park, Id. Shelly on left, me on right. We fished for a bit, had some great conversation and talked about what makes up a Trout Chick!  (You will be hearing more about why I am a Trout Chick in a week or so when I get my act together and send Shelly my profile!  Maybe I fish too much?  Hmmm...  Until then, here is my first trip report from last week.

April 11-15, 2013 ~

The Beaverhead.   One of my favorite places to fish.  Not just because of the fishing, but because of the lodging and eateries!  Let's be honest, not everyone is a camper.  I might get there someday, but until then... I look for cheap and clean motels (several hotels here are around $50) along the dusty trails that I head down quite frequently.  I recommend the Miner's Diner on the main drag through town for breakfast.  And for dinner, Sparky's Garage.  Oh my... best bbq and sides that I have had in a long time!

Dillon, MT. is a small town with one of the best fly fishing shops that I have visited anywhere.  Frontier Anglers has a great group of knowledgeable guys that know the rivers in the area and give very accurate advice.  (Don't think for one minute that I could do this alone... ha)

Ha!  A new waterproof camera that I need to dry off once in awhile, I guess.  = )
Many brown and rainbow trout occupy the Beave.  And the Ruby and the Big Hole are just up north aways...  A lot of great water awaits you in the state of Montana... I fished four days in a row and came home with chapped and cut fingers.  But, it is a good kind of hurt!  Later gators.  Time to catch up on my zzzz's...  <"(((((><<