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 2024 Jackson Hole One Fly is scheduled for:

September 5th-8th

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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:

As Chair of the Jackson Hole One Fly Foundation (JHOFF) it gives me great pleasure to report that the JHOFF has received the 2024 American Museum of Fly Fishing (AMFF) Heritage Award.  This prestigious award is in “recognition of demonstrated commitment to the Museum, the sport of fly fishing and the conservation of our natural resources,” according to the AMFF’s website. This is a tremendous honor in and of itself, but particularly when noting that past winners of the award include Leigh Perkins, Joan Wulff, Yvon Chouinard, Tom McGuane, and Casting for Recovery among many other notable individuals and organizations that have contributed so much to the sport we love. In choosing the JHOFF as this year’s award recipient, the AMFF is, effectively, recognizing everyone involved with the Jackson Hole One Fly, from guides and outfitters to One Fly staff, board members and, of course, our incredibly supportive and generous participants without whom the JHOFF would not exist. Reflecting on the award and what has led us to this moment in time reinforces for me just how special the One Fly is, not only for what the event has contributed to the fly-fishing community in Jackson and beyond over the past almost five decades, but, as importantly, what the One Fly can contribute going forward.  As pressure on our scarce cold-water resources continues to grow from both increased recreational and agricultural usage and growing environmental challenges, the JHOFF must do what it can to secure and deploy funding in support of education, conservation, and restoration efforts on behalf of the Snake and South Fork and their tributaries. Without question, the next five decades of the One Fly will be more important than the last five. In recognition of that fact, I ask that we all do our part to continue to live up to the spirit of the Heritage Award every year. If we can do that while experiencing the thrills and disappointments, agony and ecstasy and, perhaps most importantly, the camaraderie of the One Fly, then we will rightly honor those that have come before us and helped create this special annual gathering, while “paying it forward” so future generations of One Fly participants can leave their own mark. 

Best of luck in the 2024 event and thank you for all you have done and will do for the JHOFF.

 

Tight Lines,

Greg Case

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Winning Flies

2023
Scharp’s Skunk Works Minnow

Scharp’s Skunk Works Minnow

2023
Scharp’s Skunk Works Minnow

Scharp’s Skunk Works Minnow

"This fly was originally designed by Trey Scharp to be fished in the 2013 OneFly. He ended up winning the individual title with this fly in 2014. Scharp’s Skunk Works Minnow’s name was devised by Trey as a way to protect it’s identity. That’s no longer the case as many versions of this pattern are fished today. Other than my first day fishing the OneFly in 2017 where I only scored 36 points fishing a dry, this is the only fly I’ve fished in the event. It’s scored at least 350 points each day I’ve fished it!” -Pierre Sarthou

 

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

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