Utah

While in Utah for a long weekend, I was able to fish the provo river. The provo river is an amazing fishery because of the abundance of bug-life which allows trout to become very healthy and strong. There are two sections to the provo river, the middle and lower provo. After fishing both, I am able to say that they fish completely different. While both being tail waters, the middle and lower provo are very different in that the middle fishes better in lower water, while the lower fishes just fine at higher and faster water levels. It is amazing how many big fish are in one stretch of river. With the right drift, rigging, and flies, it is possible to    hook 10 fish in a single pool even at this time of year. Put simply, the provo river is an insane fishery that I recommend everyone that has the chance to fish do so. If anyone is looking for a guide service I would recommend Wasatch Guide Service (http://www.wasatchguideservice.com/) . They know the river like the back of their hands and are able to help anyone interested in hooking up with big, wild brown and rainbow trout.

Here are some pictures.

This wild bow jumped about 4 times before it was brought it.

This beautiful bow was the nicest looking and one of the bigger sized bows  to the trip.

lengthy wild brown

18" wild brown

Bow with nice colors

Me holding a provo bow 

Not the nicest fish but after hiking 1.5 miles you appreciate a fish like this a whole lot more 

Fat bow

Me with a nice bow 

19" wild brown

Unfortunately this 21" brown jumped out of my hands right before the shot was taken so this shot of it in the net is as good as we can get.

Hiking through this terrain isn't easy but it takes you places where there are fish that have never been caught.

fly fishing magazine photo?