Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
59
Joe Garza's Tip of the Week
Use a 12ft. Tappered Fluorocarbon Leader tie in an additional 3 ft of tippet using a tippet ring, then tie on a balanced Hex leech. Fish at 12 ft. to 14 ft. deep under a sliding indicator.
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Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
J.A.G. Fly Fishing5-Day Outlook as of 6/13/25
With the weather starting to warm up the Hexagina here will start to get active. Things will progressively get more active over the next few weeks. After that, water temps will rise and fishing will slow until Fall.
Techniques & Tips as of 6/13/25
Balanced leech with an indicator, Intermediate/Full Sinking lines with Scud, leech, or midge
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