Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
49
Kalil's Upstate Outfitters's Tip of the Week
Pay attention to stealth. Use flourcarbon tippets. Try some warmwater options on this watershed. . .
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(Ken Kalil) Kalil's Upstate Outfitters5-Day Outlook as of 10/21/25
Sunshine with some clouds heading in to the weekend, cool nights, with evening lows of 22 and daytime highs of 65
Techniques & Tips as of 10/21/25
Large streamers fished mid depth.
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): |
|---|---|---|
| Cone Head Marabou Muddler | White | 8 |
| Tunghead Stonefly | N/A | 6 |
| Zug Bug | N/A | 14 |
| Conehead Bunny Muddler | N/A | 6 |
| Isonychia | N/A | 12 |
| Flying ants | Black | 16 |
| Indicator Parachute - Sulphur | N/A | 16 |
| Bead Head Brassie | N/A | 14 |
| Daves hopper | Yellow | 10 |
| Fall caddis or pumpkin caddis | N/A | 10 |
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 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