Fishing Outlook & Conditions
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Doc Thompson's Tip of the Week
Flows on the Rio are god fishable flows. Water temps are typical for early winter time frame. Mostly nymphing. Might still see a few Baetis and keep an eye out for fishing feeding on midges. Fishing has been ok. As we get closer to winter fishing will slow down but can still have some decent days.
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Doc Thompson5-Day Outlook as of 4/11/24
Expect conditions to continue. We have been have some colder temps as we approach winter making water temps colder. Can have some spotty decent days mixed in.
Techniques & Tips as of 4/11/24
Mostly fish nymphs. Better fishing will probably be late mornings and afternoons. Beware of icy spots along the trials and river banks.
Local Species Available Prime is September - early November. April depending on runoff
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Trout
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 | tan | 12 |
Cartoon Hopper | dark colors | 12 |
Cliff's Crazy Cranefly | N/A | 12-14 |
Shaggy Wire Caddis | N/A | 14-16 |
SJ Worm | red | 14 |
Hot spot nymphs | red or orange hot sp | 16-18 |
Hot Head Euro Pheasant Tail | N/A | 14-16 |
Higa's S.O.S. | N/A | 16-18 |
Copper Johns | red, olive, | 16-18 |
Streamers | balck, olive | 10 |
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:
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