Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
53
Whitakers's Tip of the Week
We currently have drop backs scattered throughout the river from top to bottom. The best action has been mid to lower end of the river. The drop backs generally tend to hold in the faster water and are typically suspended in the water column. Covering lots of water has been the key to success. In the lower end of the river anglers have reported getting into mix of drop backs and smallmouth bass.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 5/1/23
With the recent rain and more in the forecast, please check the water level before making the trip.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/1/23
Swinging streamers with sinking leaders.
Local Species Available Winter
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Steelhead
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Brown Trout
Whitakers'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 | black, olive, brown, | 6 |
Hot Cone Woolly Bugger | black | 6 |
Krystal Bugger | black, olive, white | 6 |
Conehead Rubber Bugger | blue, black, chart, | 6 |
zonkers | black, olive, white | 6 |
rubber legged stone | black, brown, olive | 8 |
Cone Head Muddler Minnow | natural, olive, black | 4 |
Chuck and Duck Sculpin | olive | 4 |
Golden stones | gold | 6 |
Fish Skull buggers | black, white | 6 |
Whitakers'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:
7-Weight 11' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Salmon/Steelhead WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line