Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
46
David Kolesar's Tip of the Week
Rains have finally stopped. Water level is still too high for safe fishing and cool temperatures have cooled the water considerably. Wait another week for levels to drop and temps to rise.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 5/26/25
Watch for water levels to fall below about 3000cfs im Franklin for better fishing opportunities.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/26/25
Try weighted flies fished slow and low in the water column.
Local Species Available This water reopens 4/1/2024
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Smallmouth bass
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trout
David Kolesar's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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May's Full Motion Crayfish | N/A | 2 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | black | 4 |
Tungsten Jig Bugger | black/olive/tan | 8 |
Sneaky Pete Popper | chartreuse/white/bla | 4 |
Black-nose Dace | N/A | 2 |
Black Ghost | N/A | 2 |
Lefty's Deceiver | white/chartreuse | 2 |
Clouser Minnow | white/chartreuse | 2 |
Wulff Patterns | various | 6 |
Deer hair bugs | various | 4 |
David Kolesar'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:
Freshwater Bass WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line