Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
50
Weatherby's's Tip of the Week
Fish middle of the day, catch and release for most species now.
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Weatherby's - The Fisherman's Resort5-Day Outlook as of 10/24/22
Feeding in the shallows during the middle of the day. Slow start, fade early. heading toward winter.
Techniques & Tips as of 10/24/22
West Grand closed. Big Lake open. Muddy/weedy areas are good for both smallmouth and largemouth. Top water around edges of weed beds and crayfish/baitfish patterns around other structure. Getting slow. Better to be grouse hunting.
Local Species Available Iceout into November
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smallmouth bass
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salmon
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togue
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chain pickerel
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white perch
Weatherby's's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | N/A | 4 |
Cone Head Muddler Minnow | N/A | 4 |
Mickey Finn | N/A | 4 |
Sneaky Pete Popper | N/A | |
gray Ghost | N/A | 2 |
Black Ghost | N/A | 2 |
Barnes Special | N/A | 2 |
Joes Smelt | N/A | 2 |
Weatherby's'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:
6-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Coldwater Intermediate