Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
55
Orvis Phoenix 's Tip of the Week
Fishing has still been slow with zebra midges and scuds on point under an indicator.
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5-Day Outlook as of 5/22/25
Solid weekend of weather coming up and in the foreseeable future!
Techniques & Tips as of 5/22/25
This is a technical fishery, we fish midges, worms and scuds under indicators with weight using long drag free drifts to cover lots of water. Set the hook on movement of the indicator and also slowly lift your rod at the end of your drift. Often fish will follow your fly eating it on the final lift. Use the "sawing wood" retrieve with big buggers.
Local Species Available All year
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Brown Trout
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Rainbow Trout
Orvis Phoenix 's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Bead Body Scud | pink, orange, ginger | 10-16 |
TH Zebra Midge | black,red, olive,pur | 18-24 |
Vernille San Juan Worm | brown,red,tan | 12-16 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | Black, olive | 2-6 |
Midges | red,black,olive,oliv | 18-22 |
Eggs | roe, chart | 12-16 |
Griffith's Gnat | Black | 20 |
I Can See It Midge Fly | Black | 16-22 |
Bead Body Scud
This scud pattern incorporates weight while retaining realism.
1.99
Item #019T
Orvis Phoenix '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:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line