Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
59°
Water Temp:
56
Orvis Manchester's Tip of the Week
Flows are coming down and the weather is warming up. Get out those dry flies and make it happen!
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 5/16/24
The forecast this week is looking warm and dry for the remainder of this week and early next week. The water is still a bit high but should come down enough to comfortably wade by the week's end.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/16/24
Dry flies, and Nymphs
Local Species Available Vermont and New York OPEN
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Trout
Orvis Manchester's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Sedgehammer | Tan/Green | # 12-16 |
Rusty Spinner | White | #12-14 |
Elk Wing Caddis | Vt Tan | #14-16 |
Tunghead Pheasant Tail | Brown | #18-22 |
Rusty Spinners | Rust | #12-18 |
Woolly Buggers | Olive/Black | #4-8 |
Bead Head Stonefly | Black/Drk Brown | #12-14 |
Woolly Bugger | Brown | #08-10 |
Prince Nymph | Brown | #12-16 |
Hare's Ear nymph | natural | #12-16 |
Orvis Manchester's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line