Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
70
Joe Garza's Tip of the Week
Use 4X or 5X 9 foot tapered leader. For extra stealth add 3 feet of 4X or 5X tippet. These fish are spooky, and the extra 3 feet helps. Match the exact size and profile of the natural bugs. Make subtle casts, don't get sloppy.
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Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
J.A.G. Fly Fishing5-Day Outlook as of 8/22/25
Surface temperature have dropped, and the fishing is picking up. Tui chub are starting to school. Fish are actively feeding on Caddis and Callibaetis in the surface, early. Later in the morning feeding on leeches and Tui chub. Fishing is going to continue to improve the closer we get to Fall.
Techniques & Tips as of 8/22/25
Dry Fly, Intermediate/Full Sinking lines with Scud, leech, or midge Balanced leech with an indicator
Local Species Available Last Saturday in May to the end of February
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Rainbow Trout
Joe Garza's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Bead Body Scud | Olive | #12 |
Living Damsel | Olive | #10 |
Clouser Minnow | Gray/White | #6 |
Woolly Bugger | Olive | #10 |
Balanced Leech | Rust | #8 |
Balanced Leech | Olive | #8 |
Woolly Bugger | Tan | #10 |
Jay Fair Wiggle Tail | Burnt Orange | #10 |
Jay Fair Wiggle Tail | Olive | #10 |
Bead Body Scud
This scud pattern incorporates weight while retaining realism.
1.99
Item #019T
Joe Garza'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:
6-Weight 9' 6" Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Coldwater Intermediate