Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
70
North Country Angler's Tip of the Week
Hopper - Dropper time!
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Water Flow Data
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Lopstick Lodge Outfitters5-Day Outlook as of 7/24/24
Summer weather is here. Flows have receded. Terrestrials are abundant.
Techniques & Tips as of 7/24/24
Wade into river and cast terrestrial flies back along river edges to catch trout waiting for the bugs to fall off the alders lining the stream
Local Species Available Year round from Sawmill dam in Berlin to Maine From Berlin points north January 1st to October 15th
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Brook
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Brown
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and Rainbow trout
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Landlocked Salmon
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and Small-mouth Bass
North Country Angler's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Elk Wing Caddis | olive | 10-16 |
Big Eye Hopper | natural | 4-6 |
Mickey Finn | natural | 4-10 |
TH Duracell Jig | natural | 12-16 |
Rosenbauer Wire Caddis Larva | olive | 12-14 |
MOP Fly | various | 10 |
Chernobyl Ant | natural | 8-10 |
Flash Beetle | black | 10-14 |
Flash Beetle | black | 12 |
Humungous | black | 8-10 |
North Country Angler'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:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line