Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
55
Orvis Royal Oak's Tip of the Week
The water has cleared quite a bit - use darker colored flies in clear water - the opposite of the normal strategy. The bass in St. Clair behave differently than in other lakes.
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None5-Day Outlook as of 5/26/25
The cool temps slowed the bass fishing way down, but there are still plenty to be caught, and we have a good stretch of warm days approaching.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/26/25
There will be uses for every fly line you've got: fast sinking, slow sinking, clear intermediate and floating.
Local Species Available Year Round (Prime: April 15 - September 30)
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Pike
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carp
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bass
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panfish
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walleye
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muskie
Orvis Royal Oak's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Clouser Minnow | Olive | 6 |
Kinky Muddler | brown | 6 |
Grassett's Snook Minnow | OLIVE | 4 |
Woolly Bugger | Olive | 8 |
Monomoy Flatwing | White/Olive | 6 |
May's Full Motion Crayfish | N/A |
Clouser Minnow
This fly is arguably the best all-around and most recommended saltwater fly ever tied.
3.99
Item #02JX
Orvis Royal Oak'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:
8-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Saltwater All-Rounder WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Coldwater Intermediate