Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
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Mossy Creek Fly Fishing's Tip of the Week
Stable and warmer weather this week means we should have some good topwater action continuing this week. A massive cold front arrives next week and will likely change the program a bit as fish transition to their deeper more sheltered winter areas!
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Water Flow Data
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
Baitfish and crayfish will rule the mornings and early afternoon hours.
Local Species Available March-September for Smallmouth, Carp, and Largemouth, Year-Round Musky
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Smallmouth Bass
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Carp
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Musky
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Largemouth
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Redbreast Sunfish
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Rock Bass
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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Clouser Minnow | White | 4,6 |
Moto's Minnow | N/A | |
Lefty's Deceiver | White | 1/0, 1, 2 |
Blados Crease Fly | N/A | |
CK Baitfish | white, olive, tan | 1 |
Clawdad | black, brown, tan | 2,4,6,8 |
Eastern Green Drake | N/A | |
Madtom Sculpin | Black | 2,4 |
Trow Minnow | White, Gold, Black | 2-6 |
Clouser Minnow
This fly is arguably the best all-around and most recommended saltwater fly ever tied.
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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:
7-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Freshwater Bass WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line