Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
60
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing's Tip of the Week
It is peak terrestrial season with hoppers, ants, beetles, and crickets. Cooler weather will make for more enjoyable fishing conditions later this week.
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5-Day Outlook as of 10/2/23
Detailed Forecast TonightPatchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. TuesdayPatchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday NightMostly clear, with a low around 53. Light and variable wind. WednesdayPatchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday NightMostly clear, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. ThursdayMostly sunny, with a high near 77. Thursday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 57. FridayMostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Friday NightA chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%. SaturdayMostly sunny, with a high near 66. Saturday NightMostly clear, with a low around 41. SundaySunny, with a high near 61. Sunday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 38. Columbus DayMostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Techniques & Tips as of 10/2/23
Prospect around the creek with big hoppers and cricket patterns. Tricos are still coming off in the morning
Local Species Available Year Round
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Brown Trout
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Birchell's Hatching Midge | tan, brown, green | 20 |
Spotlight Caddis Emerger | N/A | 16 |
Sparkle Dun | black | 18 |
Indicator Spinner - Trico | black, red | 14-16 |
Near Nuff Sculpin | N/A | 4,6,8,10 |
Trow Minnow | Black | 2,4,6 |
Muddler Minnow | N/A | 12-16 |
Vernille San Juan Worm | N/A | 12-16 |
PMX | rust | 10, 8 |
Kreelex | Gold/Copper | 8,6,4 |
Birchell's Hatching Midge
This midge fly pattern can be used as a dry fly or emerger.
2.49
Item #12A1
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing'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