Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
39
Orvis Carmel's Tip of the Week
Fishing baitfish pattern streamers this time of year is effective along with poppers and terrestrials. With the water in the 70's, the fish are searching for shaded areas in the mid-morning to late afternoon. Once the sun dips down and shade hits the stream, these fish will begin searching for food! Think crayfish, minnow patterns, frogs and poppers!
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 12/3/24
Weather is bouncing around the 90 degree mark, fish very early or later in the afternoon/evening.
Techniques & Tips as of 12/3/24
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. I also like Sneaky Pete divers, Boogle Bugs, hopper patterns and Cicada's!
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