Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
49
Orvis Westlake's Tip of the Week
When indicator fishing, experiment with different split shot ammounts. Try adding and subtracting shot to find the ‘sweet spot’ where you are in contact with the bottom, but you aren’t getting snagged every other cast,
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 3/24/25
Conditions are currently good and more precipitation is anticipated this weekend. Good reports have been coming from this river. Keep an eye on the gauges if you are planning to fish on Saturday or Sunday.
Techniques & Tips as of 3/24/25
Egg or nymphs dead drifted under indicators as well as swung streamers will produce fish.
Local Species Available Late Winter
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Steelhead
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 | 8, 10 |
Conehead Bunny Muddler | Black, White, Olive | 6 |
Kauffman's Stone | Black | 12 |
Egg Fly | Pink, Orange | 10, 12 |
Mini Shimmer Bugger | Black/Orange Bead | 8 |
Mini Shimmer Bugger | Purple/Chartreuse Be | 8 |
Steelhead Hammer | Blue, Pink | 6 |
Vitso's Psycho Spawn | Pink, Chartreuse | 12, 14 |
Hoh Bo Spey | Blue/Chartreuse | 2 |
Hoh Bo Spey | Pink/Orange | 2 |
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 10' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Salmon/Steelhead WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Coldwater Intermediate