Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
60°
Water Temp:
54
Doc Thompson's Tip of the Week
Both the Valle Vidal and RCCLA are fishing! Last couple days have been fishing dries. In the deeper bends have been fishing dry-droppers.
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Doc Thompson5-Day Outlook as of 7/18/24
Expect both the Valle Vidal and RCCLA stretches to continue to fish through the July-August and into mid September or so.
Techniques & Tips as of 7/18/24
In the shallower riffles have been fishing dry flies. In the deeps might need to add a dropper.
Local Species Available Valle Vidal Section opens July 1 each year. RCCLA open all year but fishes mid May through Sept
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Cutthroats and Cuttbows
Doc Thompson's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Hopper | N/A | 12-14 |
Adams Parachute Dry Fly | N/A | 14 |
Elk Wing Caddis | tan | 12-14 |
Bead Head Barr Emerger | pmd | 16 |
Hot spot nymphs | N/A | 16 |
Caddis Larva | N/A | 14 |
T.H. Soft Hackle Caddis Pupa | olive | 14-16 |
Bead Head Caddis Pupa | N/A | 14-16 |
Midge Larva | N/A | 16-18 |
SJW | N/A | 14-16 |
Doc Thompson'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 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line