Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
79
Alvin Dedeaux's Tip of the Week
Plan on fishing early and late in the day. Fish can be caught during the heat of the day on sub surface patterns and sink tip lines.
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Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
All Water Guides5-Day Outlook as of 8/1/22
Flows are coming down and the river is clearing. Fishing should improve as well.
Techniques & Tips as of 8/1/22
Early morning and late afternoon can be good for topwater fishing. Once the sun gets higher plan on using streamers and possibly even sink tip lines to get the flies deeper.
Local Species Available Summer
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Black Bass
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White Bass
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Catfish
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Freshwater drum
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buffalo
Alvin Dedeaux's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Gulley Fish | N/A | 2 |
Gulley Ultra Craw | N/A | 2 |
Rattlin' Baitfish | olive | 4 |
Gulley Fish | pearl | 3/0 |
Clouser Minnow | yellow and white | 2 |
Clouser Minnows | chartreuse and white | 2 |
Alvin Dedeaux'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:
7-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Freshwater Bass WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line