Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
45
Jim Mitchell's Tip of the Week
The River has come over the spillway at Painted Rocks. Keep your head up there are many new trees in the water. Go late and let it warm up. Nymphing is the best option early. Rubber legs with a dropper, Worm, Lighting bug, and Pheasant tail. Dry March browns, Purple or Copper Haze, or Brindle Chute later when the March Brown hatch comes off.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 5/14/24
The River has come over the spillway at Painted Rocks and is increasing. Keep your head up there are many new trees in the water high water is here.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/14/24
Nymphing, drys when it gets warm. They are looking up when the hatch comes off.
Local Species Available Year Round Below Painted Rocks Dam (catch and release Dec 1 - 3rd Saturday in May)
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Cutthroat
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Rainbow
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Brown
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Brook & Bull Trout Mountain White Fish
Jim Mitchell's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Tunghead Hot Spot Pheasant Tail Jig | Yellow, Orange | 12/18 |
Bead Head Prince | Peacock | 10/14 |
Adams Parachute Dry Fly | Gray | 10/18 |
Adam's Purple Parachute | Purple | 10/18 |
Chubby | Purple | 10/14 |
Elk Wing Caddis | Tan | 14-16 |
Double Bunny | Olive/White | 6/2 |
Quigley Cripple | peacock | 14/18 |
Tunghead Hot Spot Pheasant Tail Jig
A barbless jig-style hook makes this pattern ride hook up, providing a snag-free drift.
2.99
Item #3R7G
Jim Mitchell'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:
6-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Clear Sink Tip Fly Line