Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
68
Orvis Westlake's Tip of the Week
Cover water and change flies often until you establish a pattern that's working. Look for changes in depth and bottom structure to find holding fish ready to ambush your fly.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 9/9/24
Water levels on the Vermilion are back down to low summer levels. We have rain projected for the coming weekend.
Techniques & Tips as of 9/9/24
Early morning top water poppers then transitioning to bait fish patterns like Clousers and Game Changers should get good results. Bouncing crayfish patterns off the bottom is always enticing to a hungry Bass or Carp
Local Species Available Summer
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Smallmouth
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Carp
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Panfish
Orvis Westlake's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Bead Head Flash Zonker | white, Black, olive | 8,10,12 |
May's Full Motion Crayfish | orange | 6 |
Conehead Bunny Muddler | Black, Olive, White, | 4, 6, 8 |
Hawkins' Hat Trick | Black, Olive | 2 |
Clouser Minnow | White/Olive, White/Gray | 2 |
Tungsten Nemec Stone Nymph | Brown Yellow, Black | 4,6,8 |
Bead Head Flash Zonker
When fishing for bass, this pattern fills the need for an all-purpose big fish fly.
2.99
Item #930E
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:
Salmon/Steelhead WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line