Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
72
Orvis Westlake's Tip of the Week
With low and clear water, think about down sizing your fly for the smallmouth and carp.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 7/18/24
Day time temps ranging low 70's to the high 80's all week long. Rain is in the forecast for Wednesday and Saturday, what will help with water levels and cool down the water temps some.
Techniques & Tips as of 7/18/24
Early morning poppers to areas of cover and depth are always productive. As the day moves on getting down to the fish is important so clouser minnows, slider buggers or weighted crayfish patterns are good options.
Local Species Available Summer
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Smallmouth
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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 | 6, 8 |
Egg Fly | Orange, Pink, Peach, | 8, 10, 12, |
Meg A Egg | Pink, Chartreuse | 8 |
Tungsten Cone Head Woolly Bugger | Black , Olive | 6, 8 ,10 |
Woolly Bugger | Chartreuse, Black, White | 6, 8, 10, |
Tunghead Stonefly | Black | 10, 12, 14 |
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 10' 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