Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
53
Orvis Westlake's Tip of the Week
Moving downstream streamers is a great way to cover water to find active fish. On your way back upstream fish and indicator rig to cover water where you found active fish previously.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 10/24/24
Save your fishing days for better conditions. Vermillion has not received the rain lately.
Techniques & Tips as of 10/24/24
Stripping streamers at break walls and river mouths is a great option currently. There is not fight equal to a steelhead in open water after a vicious streamer bite.
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 |
Lefty's Deceiver | White/Blue, White/Olive | 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 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