Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
55
Jim Elias's Tip of the Week
With the flows are low as they are it's important to watch your shadows and where you're walking as not to spook any fish. Stay low and avoid bright colored shirts.
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5-Day Outlook as of 5/19/22
Windy today and tonight lingering through Friday. Warming trend starts tomorrow with temps reaching the 80s by the middle of next week.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/19/22
Streamers and Nymphing. Don't be afraid to euro nymph if the wind isn't blowing. Running a dry dropper through some holes might work better than a bobber, especially if they are suspended in the deeper pools.
Local Species Available Year Round
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Trout - Rainbow
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Brown
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Cutthroat
Jim Elias's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Vernille San Juan Worm | N/A | 14-16 |
Micro Egg | N/A | 16 |
Lightning Bug | N/A | 14-16 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | N/A | 10-12 |
Bird's Nest | Black | 16 |
Copper John | Red | 16 |
Flashback Hares Ear Nymph | N/A | 14-16 |
Bead Head Brassie | Red | 16 |
Prince Nymph | N/A | 14-16 |
Tungsten Psycho | N/A | 16 |
Jim Elias'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:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line