We are your resource for the best fishing conditions and sites in the greater Salt Lake area. We fish for all game fish. Remember have fun and dont fish alone.noreply@blogger.com (Browerjason@gmail.com)Thu, 3 Oct 2024 10:28:39 -0600Blogger http://www.blogger.com80125http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/en-usnoWe are your resource for the best fishing conditions and sites in the greater Salt Lake area. We fish for all game fish. Remember have fun and dont fish alone.Jason Browernoreply@blogger.comJason Browerhttp://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2018/08/the-effect-of-fires-on-fishing.htmlTrout FishingUtah FiresUtah FishingSat, 25 Aug 2018 15:59:00 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-4754810562327175663 With seemingly the whole western United States on fire I think we need to look at what kinds of effects these will have on the fishing for these lakes, streams and rivers that are in the fire areas. With the increased run off it looks like it could be some dark times for fishing in a few of our favorite spots.  The flash flooding that has occurred has further disturbed the water. I am 0noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2014/12/fly-fishing-gifts.htmlchristmasfishingfly fishinggiftsholidaysFri, 5 Dec 2014 10:02:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-5901749022012966849Its that Time again. Time to take out all the Christmas decorations and get people some stuff that they may or may not use. If you're like me you want to be able to spread that joy of giving out longer and have them enjoy the gift you got them. I know that I love to fish and I would love to take people out on the rivers with me so I started by getting some simple fishing equipment for them. There0noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2014/11/happy-thanksgiving.htmlThanksgivingThu, 27 Nov 2014 12:05:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-4511520764217737831 Happy thanksgiving. I hope everyone has a great holiday. Thank you to those who have made this country free and protected us from enemies both foreign and domestic. I am thankful for this great nation and the ability to share with people my passion for fly fishing. Enjoy the day and Happy Holidays. 0noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2014/11/utah-fishing-and-hunting-license-app.htmlfly fishinghuntingUtah FishingTue, 25 Nov 2014 12:15:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-5291916954391807118 Here is a screen shot of home screen. Its very easy to navigate. There is a new Utah Fishing license app that you can download on iphones and androids. I will be doing a review of both of them on here. I have down loaded them and initially I'm impressed with the feel and look of the app. it has a really clean design i would just like it better if the back button, on my phone not the one on 0noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2014/11/been-away-for-while.htmlFliesfly fishingfly tyingTue, 18 Nov 2014 22:15:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-1329320126619648356I've been away for awhile and the fishing here is still great. I'm now on Pintrest posting flies and other fishing ideas. look for me @rasczack. There a lot of really great flies on there and I'm really impressed with the new materials that people are using for the flies. I just recently posted a fly that is being used in France. I am looking forward to making a few and seeing how they do 0Draper, UT 84020, USA40.4960215 -111.8687825000000140.399418 -112.030144 40.592625 -111.70742100000001noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2013/11/pheasant-feathers.htmldry fliesfly tyingwet fliesTue, 5 Nov 2013 01:26:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-1827020541084367471I have just received a whole bunch of pheasant feathers and I can't wait to start experimenting with even more fly patterns made of of this wonderful birds feathers. I think I have about 10 pounds worth of feathers right now from all over the bird. What a great gift from a big pheasant hunter that's a friend of mine. 0noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2012/10/fall-fishing.htmlBrook TroutBrown Troutfishingfishing conditionsfishing hintsfly fishingnymphingProvo riverstream fishingstreamertipstroutTue, 9 Oct 2012 00:15:00 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-2703609748466260106Its that time again. Its cooling down and that means its time to Try to get that Big Trout that you have been looking for. They are getting ready for the winter and Just wanting to eat as much as they can before the food starts to dwindle. The browns and brookies are getting for the spawn so they really aggressive on the feeding right now. Personally I love to fish this time 0noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2012/06/lunch-break-fishing.htmlfishing spotsUtah FishingWed, 6 Jun 2012 11:34:00 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-7438198857135560779One of my favorite things about living here in Utah is how close the fishing spots are. There are even places you can fish on your lunch break. A lot of these are the small community fishing ponds or even the rivers going through the valley. I would even recommend for people to fish little cottonwood river in Murray Utah right next to Intermountain Medical Center. Its right next to main roads but0noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2012/05/what-great-day-to-be-out-fishing.htmlfishingfly tyingfly-fishingriversstreamstroututahWed, 9 May 2012 13:20:00 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-923634606226485954The weather has warmed up and it is a great day to be out fishing. Ants are going to be the go to fly right now. For some reason trout love them. I would also recommend having some unweighted foam beetles. Get out and enjoy this great weather and fishing while it lasts. 0noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2012/04/my-favorite-fly-fishing-reel.htmlantique equipmentfly-fishingreeltroutSat, 14 Apr 2012 14:34:00 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-6770727563579781432I have to say that my favorite fly reel is an antique automatic that was my great-grandfathers. What makes it even more unique is that I still have braided nylon fly line that is still good on it and I have more stashed away. The reason I love to use it is first that it means a lot to me to have it. Secondly, I like to play the fish while holding the line rather than reeling it in like I was 0noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2012/04/for-our-nations-heros.htmlfishingfly-fishinghuntingveteransTue, 10 Apr 2012 16:57:00 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-3896943610789204485I have started a petition to allow disabled vets to hunt and fish for free. They have sacrificed and paid for it with more than money. Let them enjoy this nation that they worked to defend. http://www.change.org/petitions/allow-disabled-veterans-to-hunt-and-fish-for-free 0noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2012/02/hints-from-guide-part-ii.htmlfishing guidefly fishinghintstipstrickstroutSun, 1 Apr 2012 22:34:00 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-6927559872885809535How many flies should you carry? This is something that people really need to look at before each day fishing. That being said there are some guidelines that can help you stock your fly box for success on every trip. Also I am going to go over some ways to save your flies if they get smashed and the hackle isn't sticking out anymore and how to keep them working until you loose them on the river. 2noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2012/03/fly-of-week_30.htmldry flyfly tyingfly-fishingtroutFri, 30 Mar 2012 21:12:00 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-4320275247440434796This week we are going to show a great summertime pattern that I love to use. I have caught more trout on it during the summers here than any other dry fly. I have several sizes that I like to carry. This is the Elk Hair Caddis. Recipe: Hook: size 10-20 dry fly Thread: Tan Hackle: palmered reddish to dark brown Wing: cream or bleached elk hair 0noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2012/03/ise.htmlInternational Sportsmen's ExpoISEkokaneeSLCTrout FishingSat, 17 Mar 2012 21:52:00 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-7324045355527087256I spent the day at the International Sportsmans Expo and I really enjoyed it this year. I wasn't there as a exhibitor just a casual looker and there for fun. I have to say that the expo has continued to grow year after year. My favorite parts were, of course, the fishing demos, equipment vendors and the guides. My sons on the other hand was the dock dogs, the baby bears and the fishing pool. Of 0Draper, Draper40.52467 -111.86382noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2012/03/fly-of-week_15.htmldry flyfishingfly tyingtroutThu, 15 Mar 2012 13:44:00 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-3783381041177085003It seems like spring has already sprung so I'm pulling out a great fly that works on some really stubborn and pressured trout. Its the grey gnat. It works great for anyplace that has the little grey gnats and mosquitos. It's great for being a dry fly but also can work like a nymph. Recipe: Hook: size 24-16 dry fly Thread: grey Hackle: grey palmered Thorax: grey dubbing Tail: grey hackle fibers 0noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2012/03/fly-of-week.htmlfishingfly tyingfly-fishingmuddler minnowstreamertroutThu, 8 Mar 2012 22:34:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-3840784013986851307The Muddler Minnow. A great streamer for trout as it imitates the sculpin a favorite meal of large trout. It can be fished right along the surface and even used like a jig to test the deeper waters. Recipe: Hook: streamer sizes 2-14 Thread: 3/0 brown or black Tail: matched Turkey quill slips Overwing: matched Turkey quill slips Body: Gold tinsel Collar: Natural deer hair 0noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2012/02/fly-of-week_24.htmlfly fishingfly tyingnymphsan jaun wormFri, 24 Feb 2012 15:04:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-7262210261696402053This week we going back to a nymph style of fly. This week its the San Juan Worm. It is a great fly that can be used while nymphing or on a drop rig with an attractor. Recipe: Hook: scud hook sizes 10-18 Thread: matched to body Abdomen: Ultra Chenille color of your choice and if you need it weighted some ultra wire coiled around the shank. Tying tip: make sure you use a lighter to singe the 0noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2012/02/some-hints-from-guide.htmlfishing hintsfly fishingstream fishingTrout FishingFri, 17 Feb 2012 10:49:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-7760996856082318599There are a lot of things to remember while you are on the water looking for fish on a river that you're unfamiliar with. Here I have some tips to help you land some fish while you're out on your first trip to a stream or river. I'm sure that you've noticed that some people are able to get on the fish quickly no matter where they are fishing or how many times they have been there. I have to tell 0noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2012/02/fly-of-week_16.htmlfly fishingnymphstone flyTrout FishingThu, 16 Feb 2012 16:29:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-3436944575782809577We have another fly of the week here today. We have gone through a few of what I consider the best flies for anytime of year. Today I am going back to a nymph but its a large nymph that I think is well made. It is a Two bead stone fly. Recipe: Hook: 7999 size 8-12 Thread: black Abdomen: black dubbing Thorax: black tungsten bead Ribs: gold wire Wing case: Turkey tail Legs: black hackle Head:0noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2012/02/fly-of-week_10.htmlfly fishingfly tyingfly-fishingstreamersFri, 10 Feb 2012 11:11:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-5029630879173747631This fly has caught more fish and different types of fish then probably all other flies. This week its the Wooly Bugger. A fly for almost all conditions and waters. The biggest difficulty can be choosing the colors, the size, and the speed that you strip them. I have caught some of my biggest Brown and Rainbow Trout on these. Recipe: Hook: 5263BL, sizes 4-16 yes I do tie them that small. 0noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2012/02/fly-of-week.htmldry fliesdry-flyfly of the weekfly tyingfly-fishingThu, 2 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-8934638045037343110This is the start of our second month of the fly of the week. I hope you are enjoying them as much or more than I am. This week we have a very special fly that works great all year round. The first of our dry flies, the blue winged olive. A truly great fly that we have hatches of all year long. Recipe: Hook: 900bl sizes 14-22 Thread: Olive Wing: Dark blue dun hackle tips, upright and divided 0Draper, Draper40.52467 -111.86382noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2012/01/fly-of-week_23.htmlfly fishingfly tyingnymphsThu, 26 Jan 2012 23:51:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-3375493136035712325This weeks fly is one that I think is fun to tie. They are quite popular with the fish as well so that makes it even better. This week it is the Prince nymph. A wonderful fly to use all year long and in all sorts of conditions. Recipe: Hook: 5262, 3761bl, or 200rbl sizes 4-16 Thread: black Tail: brown goose or turkey biot in a V Abdomen: Peacock hurl Legs: brown hackle 3-6 turns then 0noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2012/01/fly-of-week_19.htmlfly fishingfly tyingnymphsTrout FishingThu, 19 Jan 2012 12:30:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-6319900289631297383This week we going with another great fly for the winter.  we ended running behind on this because I got sick. Not just I don't want get out of bed sick but I want to die sick. I'm getting better now so I'm going to post the fly a day late. Our fly this week is the hares ear nymph. It is a great time to use these nymphs just remember that the smaller the better right now. Size 20 or smaller0noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2012/01/fly-of-week.htmlfly fishingfly tyingnymphingnymphsTrout FishingThu, 12 Jan 2012 11:59:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-8135739369513407421This is our second fly of the week. As with our last one it is great for fishing right now on our rivers here in Utah. If you have any questions or suggestions please feel free to email me or leave a comment. This week we have chosen to spotlight a fly that can be used as effectively in the summer and the winter. Its a foam beetle. I am going to give a weighted recipe for this one. During the 0noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)http://rasczackfishing.blogspot.com/2012/01/poma-news.htmlfishingfly fishingPOMAMon, 9 Jan 2012 14:35:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071177230020265.post-4386686543239078338We now have a video player on the bottom right of our blog that will allow you to know about POMA news when its released right from our blog. We hope you enjoy it.0noreply@blogger.com (Jason Brower)