Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
37
Jay Aylward's Tip of the Week
With the cooler weather the fish are feeling more interested in eating. There are still some terrestrials around so dry-dropper can still work, Caddis, Tricos, Iso, and BWOs, are also worth having your box. During the day, attractors and hoppers should be your top fly with caddis pupa or soft hackle mayfly patterns fished underneath. Be on the lookout for hatching caddis in the evening. Early moring and late evening spinner falls have been solid also. Small sulphers, small rusty spinner and Beatis are all good choices for this time of day. These mayfly nymphs should be good dropper choices and always the Caddis Pupa. www.handmadeangler.com
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 9/23/25
check the flows.
Techniques & Tips as of 9/23/25
Dry dropper
Local Species Available Spring
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Trout
Jay Aylward's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Bead Head American Pheasant Tail | Gray | 12 |
Real McCoy AP Spinner | rust | 12 |
Adams | brown | 14 |
Vernille San Juan Worm | pink | 18-22 |
Dark Olive Sculpins | Dark Olive | 2 to 6 |
Blood dot eggs | Red or Brown | 4 to 6 |
Czech Mate Nymph | Black/olive | 18-22 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | Black | 6-12 |
Pheasant tail | Pt | 14-20 |
Parachute adams | Copper Yellow | 14 to 20 |
Bead Head American Pheasant Tail
Fish these small versions of stonefly nymphs in rivers and streams.
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Item #942B
Jay Aylward'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:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Class V Sink Tip Fly Line