Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
57
Orvis Phoenix 's Tip of the Week
Freshly 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! So these fish won't be as keyed in on small nymphs as fish in years past this early in the season!
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5-Day Outlook as of 11/19/23
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". I would be focusing on smaller mayfly patterns right now, with some smaller annelids as the time drags on.
Techniques & Tips as of 11/19/23
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 |
Midges | red | 18-22 |
Annelids | red | 18 |
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