Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
60
Orvis Westlake's Tip of the Week
Throw streamers at the deeper holes or structure like logs and big rocks for the lake run smallmouth.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 5/17/23
Great temps are being called for all weekend but with some rain in the forecast. River is low so any rain that comes will help.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/17/23
Running streamers will be the way to get the fresh smallmouth to bite anytime of the day. Poppers and sliders will work in the early morning before the sun is up.
Local Species Available Spring
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Smallmouth / Carp
Orvis Westlake's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Zonker | White , Olive | 6 |
Bead Head Flash Zonker | White | 6, 8 |
Hawkins Triple Double | Rainbow | 2 |
Tungsten Cone Head Woolly Bugger | Black , Olive | 6, 8 ,10 |
Sneaky Pete Popper | Chartreuse, Black, White | 8 |
Freshwater Clouser | White/Chartreuse, Olive/White | 2, 6 |
Orvis Westlake'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:
7-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
PowerTaper WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line