Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
30
Kalil's Upstate Outfitters's Tip of the Week
Big flys fished deep with light action and very slow. Much more open water, be aware of drifting ice chunks that can knoc ak wading angler over if caught off guard. safe! . .
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(Ken Kalil) Kalil's Upstate Outfitters5-Day Outlook as of 3/17/25
Warmer air temps this weekend with highs of 49.
Techniques & Tips as of 3/17/25
Big stonefly nymphs fished deep in eddies.
Local Species Available Catch & release areas all year/April 1 - October 15 (Prime: May 5 - October 10)
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Trout
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salmon
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steelhead
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bass
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pike
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walleye
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and many other species
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 Marabou Muddler | White | 8 |
Flying Ant | N/A | 16 |
Zug Bug | N/A | 14 |
Conehead Bunny Muddler | N/A | 6 |
Daves Hopper | Yellow | 10 |
Golden stonefly nymphhh | N/A | 10 |
Red Quill | N/A | 12 |
Yellow Sally | N/A | 14 |
Teds Stonefly | N/A | 10 |
Flying Ant | N/A | 16 |
Cone Head Marabou Muddler
This muddler fly works well in big rivers and fast streams.
2.99
Item #083T
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 8' 6" 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