Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
40
Mountain Sports-Bristol Va's Tip of the Week
Mayfly and Stonefly patterns followed by a small pheasant tail is working well. Don't be afraid to throw terrestrials as summer approaches. Beetles, Ants, Inch worms etc
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 5/12/25
Spring / Early Summer is still in full swing. Low and clear flows! Good weather and fishing this week. Forecasted rains could bring flows up and dirty the water. Good for streamer fishing!
Techniques & Tips as of 5/12/25
The South Fork is a great river with many opportunities to fish different techniques. Nymphs, dries, streamers the choice is yours. A hopper dropper rig is very effective for this stretch.
Local Species Available year round
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Trout
Mountain Sports-Bristol Va's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Shaky Worm | N/A | 8 |
Bead Head Rubber-Legged Orvis CJ | N/A | 14 |
Fly Formerly Known As Prince | N/A | 14 |
Hot Head Euro Pheasant Tail | N/A | 16 |
Adams Parachite | N/A | 14-18 |
Tellico Nymph | yellow | 12-16 |
Griffin's Stimicator | N/A | 12 |
March Brown | N/A | 10-14 |
Elk Hair Caddis | olive | 14-18 |
Squirmy Worm | Red | 12-14 |
Mountain Sports-Bristol Va'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:
4-Weight 7' 6" Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line