Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
43°
Water Temp:
51
Orvis Carmel's Tip of the Week
Fishing baitfish pattern streamers this time of year is effective. As the water temperatures move up, bass will become more active and will move up to shallower water.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 4/22/24
Weather is bouncing around the 40's and 50's and not much precipitation in the forecast. Stick to the deeper pools.
Techniques & Tips as of 4/22/24
Streamers will work well for get down in the deeper pools. Stick with dark leach patterns if possible like a black woolly bugger or zonker.
Local Species Available Spring thru Fall
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Small Mouth Bass
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Carp
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rock bass
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bluegill
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suckers
Orvis Carmel's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Weedless Sneaky Pete Popper | Chart or Black | 6-10 |
Woolly Bugger | olive, black | 6-10 |
Bass Popper | Red | 8 |
Hair Bass Bug | Fruit Cocktail | 4-6 |
Near Nuff Crayfish | Olive | 8 |
Lefty's Deceiver | White/Chart | 2-4 |
Conehead Bunny Muddler | char, black | 2-4 |
Clouser Minnow | Chart/White | 6-1/0 |
Todds Wiggle Minnow | N/A |
Orvis Carmel'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:
Freshwater Bass WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Class V Sink Tip Fly Line