Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
54
Orvis Carmel's Tip of the Week
Streamers are working, throw a clouser, wooly bugger or any bait fish pattern you have! Our streamer choice's would be Clouser minnow's, Deceiver's, Wolly Buggers, Conrad's Wounded Minnow and Stonefly buggers! The topwater bite is off the hook! This time of year (with low water) we like Sneaky Pete's, Deer Hair Divers, Todd's wiggle minnow, Mr. Wiggley, etc. Sometimes being aggressive with a popper will have an adverse effect on fishing; think smaller and quieter!
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 11/28/23
The weather this week will bounce between mid 50's and mid 60's for our high temperature. We recommend searching for the deeper runs and pools where the fish will be looking for warmer water. We recommend fishing late in the afternoon.
Techniques & Tips as of 11/28/23
Streamers are working well, we like game changers, bugger changers, Conrad's wounded minnow, Clouser minnows and wooly buggers!
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