Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
64
Joe Garza's Tip of the Week
Look for open pockets in between the Salmon. The river is loaded with salmon making it tough to get a good drift in, without snagging a salmon. If you see on open pocket cast behind the salmon, then pull out before you get to the nexr pod of salmon. There will be Steelhead in between.
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J.A.G. Fly Fishing5-Day Outlook as of 10/22/25
Steelhead are here waiting for the salmon to start digging Redds. I'm seeing more and more redds daily, with Steelhead sitting close by. Eggs, Baetis, and Caddis have all been productive. Fishing will continue to improve as we move towards December.
Techniques & Tips as of 10/22/25
Indicator Nymphing, Tight Line/High Stick Nymphing, Single Hand Swing, Spey/Switch, Dry Fly.
Local Species Available Year Round
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Steelhead
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Striper
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Salmon
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Shad
Joe Garza's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
| Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
|---|---|---|
| Shaky Worm | Red | 12 |
| Hickey's Tungsten Bead Auto Emerger | N/A | 18 |
| Higa's S.O.S. | Olive, Black | 18 |
| Meg A Egg Sucking Leech | Pink, Orange | 8 |
| Fox Poopah | Cinnamon | 12, 14 |
| E.C. Caddis | Tan, Olive | 12, 14 |
| Vitso's Psycho Spawn | Chartreuse, Pink | 14 |
| Prince Nymph | N/A | 14, 16 |
| Hale Bopp Leech | Olive, Black | 8 |
| Sac Fry | N/A | 12, 14 |
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:
Trout Easy Mend WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Clear Sink Tip Fly Line