Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
57
Orvis Phoenix 's Tip of the Week
Stocked with 700 14"-14.5" Rainbow trout and there is approximately 20 or so BIG fish stocked from Tonto Creek Fish Hatcheries Show Ponds! Try a small ennelid or red zebra midge under a new zealand indicator. The usual prospecting streamers like a bunny leech or woolly bugger. with darker water we like krystal colored buggers.
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5-Day Outlook as of 4/18/24
Dry droppers early in the season. i would be moving around stripping flesh flies and bunny leeches. Dont be afraid to throw some double indicator rigs into the " The Hole". Smaller annelids are killing it rn
Techniques & Tips as of 4/18/24
Try stripping leech patterns, flesh flies and woolly buggers. Dry droppers on the right days. Double indicator rig with small midges and annelids.
Local Species Available All Year, Best fishing is October 1st-March 31st
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Rainbow Trout
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Apache 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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Micro Egg | Clown,orange | 14-18 |
Vernille San Juan Worm | Red | 12-16 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | Black, Olive | 4-12 |
Hopper | Tan, Olive | 8-12 |
Midges | red | 18-22 |
Annelids | red | 18 |
Adams Parachute Dry Fly | Natural,hares ear, pheasant tails | 14-20 |
Conehead Bunny Muddler | white, Black, Olive | 8-12 |
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