Jackson Hole One Fly

An event celebrating fly fishing and dedicated to the betterment of trout and trout habitat.

Mission

To generate, manage and grant funding for projects and education which environmentally benefit the future of trout and fly fishing by annually sponsoring a three-day event uniting enthusiastic fly fishers from around the world with premier regional guides who all endeavor to celebrate the joy and spirit of the sport during the fishing, social and fundraising activities of the event, and who throughout the year, promote that same joy and spirit of fly fishing and the future of the trout.

Event

The 2023 Jackson Hole One Fly is scheduled for:

September 7th-10th

 

 

2022 Event Recap

About

The Jackson Hole One Fly Foundation organizes, manages and administers the One Fly Event every September in Jackson Hole, WY. The JHOFF uses monies raised to fund stream conservation, habitat preservation and rehabilitation projects along with stewardship education.  Founded in 1986, the JHOFF is committed to responsible stream conservation activities in concert with other not-for-profit, state and federal agencies to benefit fly fishing, trout habitat and therefore trout populations primarily in the Snake River drainage and headwaters in Yellowstone Park

From the Chairman

Dear Friends of the Jackson Hole One Fly:


Well, another year has come and gone, and the excitement of an approaching One Fly is starting to build.  Along with looking forward to this year’s event, the rekindling of friendships built on the water, and the opportunity to once again raise money in support of the Snake and the South Fork rivers, I also find myself looking back to better reflect on where and how I’ve spent time in the past year and what I’ve learned that is relevant to our mission with the JHOF. 

This year I’ve had the good fortune to read a few books that left me with a profound feeling of gratitude and appreciation for how one person (and all of us) can make a difference on an ever-more-crowded planet.  The first book was Stronghold, the story of regular One Fly participant Guido Rahr’s efforts on behalf of Pacific salmon and steelhead.   This mission has taken him all around the Pacific Rim, from the Pacific Northwest to Canada, Alaska, Asia, and, most impressively, the Kamchatka Peninsula where he somehow helped a Russian oligarch to see the value of conserving a key and still-pristine stronghold for giant Taimen – all part of an effort to identify, protect and preserve key habitat for that ancient species and other Pacific salmonids.Guido’s knowledge, patience, bravery, and indomitable spirit in continued pursuit of his goal should be an inspiration to all who fish, hike, camp or otherwise take advantage of our dwindling supply of intact ecosystems. The second book was Mountains Beyond Mountains, the incredible story of Dr. Paul Farmer who over many decades and through great personal sacrifice and incredible leadership made Herculean efforts to solve grinding health crises in some of the most impoverished places in the world, including Haiti. 
 

Having recently returned from a much-anticipated salt water flats fishing trip to the north coast of Cuba, a place marked by both pristine fisheries and extreme poverty, I caught a glimpse of the challenge and opportunity faced in different but related ways by Guido Rahr and Dr. Paul Farmer – the challenge to improve the human condition while also preserving our natural world and to do the first while paying keen attention to the second.  It can often be overwhelming to think of the state of the world today with the never-ending challenges we face, and yet, as noted by famous anthropologist Margaret Mead and as exemplified by the two individuals cited above, “never underestimate the ability of a small group of committed individuals to change the world, indeed, they are the only ones who ever have.”  With the Jackson Hole One Fly and through the One Fly Foundation, we all have the opportunity to act as “committed individuals” and positively impact the great fisheries on which our annual event relies, all to the benefit of the ecosystem, the fish that call it home, and those of us who love to ply the waters. Thanks for your continued participation in and support of the One Fly.  We look forward to seeing you soon.


Best wishes and tight lines…

Greg Case

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Winning Flies

2022
This fly was a spin-off of the Chicklet fly pattern. This fly was tied by Jason Moore and a co-design with Jake Mangis.

JM Chicklet

2022
This fly was a spin-off of the Chicklet fly pattern. This fly was tied by Jason Moore and a co-design with Jake Mangis.

JM Chicklet

This fly was a spin-off of the Chicklet fly pattern. This fly was tied by Jason Moore and a co-design with Jake Mangis. I showed up with some flies and a few ideas on how I wanted to fish on day one. As a global angler and photographer, I've learned that when you have a hard-working, knowledgeable local guide like Jake Mangis, it's best to follow the golden rule -- always trust your guide. Jake and I discussed a game plan, he recommended a fly, and I took his advice. I'm certainly glad I did. This fly was fished on a floating line with a 10-foot leader. Hats off to my guide and the fly designers.- Bryan Gregson
 

2021
Crystal Frenchie

Crystal Frenchie

2021
Crystal Frenchie

Crystal Frenchie

Saturday was not a great day on the water!  I watched fish after fish reject my fly. So I decided to switch to an old reliable dry so I could enjoy the canyon on Sunday, and hope for better fishing. Ryan Troy (Top Guide 2021) had something to say about my choice of fly. We debated the merits of his little size 16 against my big fat size 6 foam. I was adamant that an itty-bitty size 16 wouldn’t improve my chance, our team was a long way from first place, and I still had a hundred bucks in the Big Fish contest. I relented the next morning at the boat ramp, as a famous phrase came to mind, “trust your guide.” I went with Ryan’s size 16 fly. Little did I realize what a great day it would be! We watched beautiful fish dance on top of the water right before us, as I caught not only the second biggest fish but the third biggest fish, and the fourth biggest fish. At the same time filling my score card. Thank you, Ryan, for teaching this old dog a new trick. I salute you, Crystal Frenchie, the little fly with the big heart.  -Matt Hyde
 

2019
2019 winning fly Stella

Stella

2019
2019 winning fly Stella

Stella

I first learned of the fly Stella four years ago in my very first One Fly. I was so nervous and had no idea what to fish. I drew guide Mike Jensen in the canyon on the Snake River. He asked me if I wouldn’t mind throwing a nymph. I was so scared to lose my fly, and was very hesitant. He looked me in the eye and said “Don’t worry if it gets hung up, I will swim and get it.” Mike named the fly after his daughter, Stella. Mike Janssen was so perfect, and I am so grateful to him. Stella has been used the last two years I won Top Gun. Thank you Mike! — Brian Byerly

2018
Size 18 Loop Wing Mayfly

Size 18 Loop Wing Mayfly

2018
Size 18 Loop Wing Mayfly

Size 18 Loop Wing Mayfly

“The Eyes Have It”- Tied by Scott Sanchez (It’s his version of a classic pattern from Bob Quigley) "Despite some concern on my part that I might not be able to see the fly on the water (size 18 seems smaller and smaller every year), the confidence of my terrific guide, Josh Gallivan, not to mention his keen eyesight, convinced me to go for it.  Scott Sanchez’ great fly and a good number of willing Snake River fine-spotted cutthroat combined for an epic day.  All thanks to Scott Sanchez and Josh Gallivan."  --Greg Case

 

2016
Sculptinator

Sculptinator

2016
Sculptinator

Sculptinator

Several years ago I caught 2 large cutthroats eating large sculpins and i thought that it would be nice to develop a better sculpin pattern for use in the One Fly. At about the same time the fish skull sculpin helmets became available and i thought it would be great to develop a One Fly pattern utilizing weighted heads, which slide over the hook just like a cone head I have used the pattern at least 1 day during the event for the last 4 years, making modifications each year. As we al know, in order to have a good day during the event the starts have to align -- the fly, the river section, and most importantly the guide. Last year I fortunate to have Cam Hopkins and Ed Emory put me on to nice fish all day long -- Drew Miller

2015
Scharp's Skunk Works Minnow

Scharp's Skunk Works Minnow

2015
Scharp's Skunk Works Minnow

Scharp's Skunk Works Minnow

I originally tied this fly as a possible choice in the 2013 JH One Fly.  The second day of the competition that year I fished Deadman’s to Moose.  The river was blown out, but the fly managed to attract fish.  The next year I again fished the same fly.  Not just the same pattern, but the exact same fly! It brought in the fish, and I scored enough points to win the individual title in the 2014 event.  I started calling the streamer pattern the Scharp’s Skunk Works Minnow, hoping it’s identity would remain secret like the Stealth Bomber. For the 2015 JH One Fly, I had no choice but to try the same pattern.  It again out scored the field and once again I had the top individual score.  Even though it’s identity is no longer a secret, knowing how to fish it will remain one.

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