Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
54
Joe Garza's Tip of the Week
Slow strip a double Chironomid rig with an intermediate line. Remember to strip slow using the Phil Rowley hand twist retrieve. Strip set when you feel the grab.
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J.A.G. Fly Fishing5-Day Outlook as of 4/24/25
Weather has improved and the fish are spead out throughout the Lake. The trout are crusing looking for Chironomids, and they are hungry coming off the brutal winter. Fishing is going to get better from here on out.
Techniques & Tips as of 4/24/25
Intermediate with a streamer and Indicator nymphing
Local Species Available Year round
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Brown Trout
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Rainbow Trout
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Chinook Salmon
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Sacramento Perch
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Carp Chinook
Joe Garza's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Real McCoy Foam Belly Hex | N/A | 8 |
Woolly Bugger | Olive, Tan | 8 |
Mad Bomber Chironomid | Black | 10 |
Bead Body Scud | White | 6, 8 |
Balanced Leech | Black, Rust, Olive | 8 |
Blood Midge | Red, Olive, Tan | 10, 12 |
Living Damsel | Olive | 10 |
Spotlight Caddis Emerger | Olive,Tan | 12, 14 |
Milt's Pond Smelt | White/Grey | 8 |
Gray's Stillborn Hex | N/A | 6 |
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:
PowerTaper WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Coldwater Intermediate