Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
59°
Water Temp:
70
Whitakers's Tip of the Week
As we head through the summer season it's now the slow time of the year on the river. Anglers will now shift gears and focus on the smallmouth bass fishery. The best action is generally in the lower section of the river in and around the deeper holes. Olive and brown streamers and crayfish patterns are the most productive.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 7/24/24
With the recent rain check the water levels before making a trip. Hot and humid conditions for the upcoming weekend.
Techniques & Tips as of 7/24/24
Swinging streamers with sinking leaders.
Local Species Available Summer
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Smallmouth Bass
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 Flash Bugger | black, olive, brown, | 6 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | black, olive, brown | 6 |
Conehead Rubber Bugger | black, olive, white | 6 |
Hot Cone Woolly Bugger | olive | 6 |
Zonker | black, olive, purple | 6 |
rubber legged stone | black, brown, olive | 6 |
Cone Head Muddler Minnow | black, olive, brown, white | 6 |
Chuck and Duck Sculpin | olive | 4 |
Egg sucking leech | black | 4 |
Fish Skull buggers | black, white | 6 |
Bead Head Flash Bugger
Grizzly hackle makes this one of the best flies to fish with.
2.49
Item #931E
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 10' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Salmon/Steelhead WF Fly Line