Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
32
Orvis Westlake's Tip of the Week
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 1/13/25
Winter weather is here with temps in the 20’s-30’s. Slush and shelf ice will accumulate through the Week. Might be a while before we have open water.
Techniques & Tips as of 1/13/25
Covering slower water will be your best bet. With temps down fish have transitioned to holding water and will not move as far to take your offering.
Local Species Available 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