Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
54
Doc Thompson's Tip of the Week
Flows out of Eagle Nest Lake have started. Direct flow is good too. Above average fishing this past week. Mostly fishing dry-droppers in the deeper waters, starting to see fish on the shallower edges.
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Doc Thompson5-Day Outlook as of 5/8/24
Expect the Cimarron to continue to fish now through October. Water is a little off color. Seeing a few mayflies, and in a few weeks should start seeing gold stones.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/8/24
Fish dry-droppers mostly in the deeper water. Starting to see a few fish along the shallower edges.
Local Species Available Mid April through October
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Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout
Doc Thompson's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Stimulator | 14-16 | |
Adams Parachute Dry Fly | N/A | 12-14 |
Cliff's Crazy Cranefly | N/A | 12-14 |
Orvis CJ Nymph | red/black | 14-16 |
Light weight nymphs | N/A | 16-18 |
Hare's Ears | natural | 16-20 |
Bead Head Rubber-Legged Orvis CJ | black | 12-14 |
TH Bloody Mary | N/A | 16 |
Pheasant Tails | natural | 16-18 |
Midges | gray black | 18-20 |
Doc Thompson'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:
3-Weight 8' 4" Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line