Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
52
John Gulley's Tip of the Week
Caddis pupa, beadhead caddis tan# 14, San Juan worms, Red and Brown. Scuds also called Z Backs are working great right now. Caddis puppa, tan #14. Black hopper's and RubyPupa#18. Be aware of restrictions local and state due to Coronavirus.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 10/17/24
Always call ahead for water generation. Be aware of sudden rising waters. Minimum flow on the White can make wading difficult in some areas, a wading staff helps. Water Generation Predictions call 866-494-1993 Current Water Generation call 870 499 7517 Weather for the week looks like rain with breaks of Sun, Temps mid 50's to low 60's. Yellow Sulphers starting, midges, wd 40
Techniques & Tips as of 10/17/24
Low water: 9' 6X leader, 4' 6X or 7X tippet below strike indicator. Tie on midge pattern, place a #7 split shot above fly. High stick and set the hook if the indicator hesitates or goes down. High water: 1 generator: Use an 8 wt rod. Tie 10' of 4X tippet to fly line loop. Place strike indicator 2" below loop. Place 3/0 split shot 8' below indicator. Tie fly (san juan worm or egg patter) 14" below split shot. Fish 90 degrees to side of boat, 30' out and drift. Fish whole river bank to bank. On 2 generators use 12' of tippet and put heavier split shot at 10' below strike indicator.
Local Species Available January 1 - December 31
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Brown trout
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rainbow trout
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cutthroat trout
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brook trout
John Gulley's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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CDC Emerging Caddis | green | 18-22 |
Bead Body Scud | grey | 18-22 |
Woolly Bugger | olive | 8-12 |
Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear Wet | tan | 12 |
John Gulley'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