Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
63
Orvis Westlake's Tip of the Week
Smallmouth are in and feeding aggressively!! Fishing in the morning and evening is your best opportunity to throw poppers. Baitfish patterns will up you on fish all day long. Just look for structure where the fish are hiding.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 5/18/22
Warmer Temps are on the way for the weekend. Rain is on and off the week to come, but it's needed rain with the low water levels.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/18/22
Stripping streamers is your best success!
Local Species Available Spring
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Smallmouth
Orvis Westlake's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Schultzy's S3 Sculpin | Brown | 4 |
Schultzy's Single Fly Cray | Olive | 4 |
Hawkins Triple Double | Brown | 4, |
Schultzy's S4 Sculpin | Tan, Olive | 2 |
Jan's Carp Tickler | Olive | 6 |
Little Rascal | White, White/Olive | 6,8,10 |
Schultzy's S3 Sculpin
Trophy fish fall for this deadly sculpin fly every time.
3.99
Item #5C95
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