Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
50
Kalil's Upstate Outfitters's Tip of the Week
Big flys fished deep with light action and very slow. Sink tips when fishing streamers are very handy.
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(Ken Kalil) Kalil's Upstate Outfitters5-Day Outlook as of 5/26/25
Clouds, sun, warmer air to start the week high of 73, low of 41.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/26/25
Searching with big streamers deep or big stonefly nymphs, any action. Some rising fish to Hendricksons with some days cooler air th others, Hendrickson emergers can be good to have on hand.
Local Species Available Catch & release all year the rest of the river April 1 - October 15 (Prime: May 15th - September 30)
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Trout
Kalil's Upstate Outfitters's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Cone Head Muddler Minnow | White | 6 |
Bead Head Caddis Pupa | N/A | 8 |
Zug Bug | N/A | 14 |
Cone Head Marabou Muddler | Olive | 6 |
Hendrickson Dry fly | Light | 14 |
Giant black stonefly nymph | Black | 6 |
Tunghead Stonefly | White | 8 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | Black | 6 |
Muddler minnow fished dry | N/A | 14 |
Elk hair caddis | Olive | 14 |
Cone Head Muddler Minnow
Catch more fish with the classic muddler minnow fly.
2.99
Item #084T
Kalil's Upstate Outfitters'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