Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
59°
Water Temp:
53
Orvis Phoenix 's Tip of the Week
Water level is about normal, low and clear. Dry fly bite has really picked up and so has the traffic at this creek. Lots of people fishing this creek this time of year, make sure you are keeping up with your stream etiquette! Caddis and Ants always do well here as well as many emerger patterns.
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5-Day Outlook as of 5/17/24
Dry fly bite is great and we are looking forward to the cicadas hopefully soon! New Zealand Mud Snails have been found in Canyon Creek and AZGFD is asking for your cooperation in cleaning your boots when arriving and leaving! Spray your boots with Formula 409 and let dry for 15 mins and this has been working well. Make sure you take a 4x4, because that road can be a slippery one during the rainy and snowy season!
Techniques & Tips as of 5/17/24
Small stream tactics rule, make the first cast into each pool count. Limit false casting, start at the bottom of a section and work your way to the top. Place casts slightly above likely holding spots and be ready for an immediate eat. In the winter and early spring during high flows, focus on undercut banks and holding structure, large streamers or buggy dry flies can be productive when they are heavily feeding. During low water focus on particular spots and try and spot fish before casting.
Local Species Available Year Round-Check for road closures
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Brown Trout
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Rainbow Trout
Orvis Phoenix 's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Flying Ant | black | 14-18 |
CDC Caddis | Olive, Grey, Tan | 12-20 |
Rosenbauer Parachute Beetle | Black | 12-16 |
Hopper | Olive, Tan | 8-14 |
Sparkle Minnow | Brown | 8 |
Egan's Bionic Ant | Black, Cinnamon | 10-16 |
Tactical Peeping Caddis TH Jig | Natural | 10-12 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | Olive, Black | 6-12 |
Near Nuff Sculpin | Olive | 6 |
Galloups Ant Acid | Black | 14-16 |
Orvis Phoenix '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:
4-Weight 8' 6" 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