Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
64
Heads Up Flyfishing's Tip of the Week
Water is still low but rains have improved the temperatures greatly. Try small baetis nymphs and midges. It’s streamer time too if you’re looking for one of the big fish as they get up for fall
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Heads Up Flyfishing5-Day Outlook as of 9/9/25
More rain in the forecast for the end of the week, hopefully the river will continue to rise as temps cool down.
Techniques & Tips as of 9/9/25
Nymphing for numbers, strip a streamer if you’re hunting the big one!
Local Species Available year round
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Trout
Heads Up Flyfishing's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Tunghead Prince | brown | 16 |
Flashback Baetis Nymph | brown | 18 |
Tunghead Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail | tan | 18 |
Bead Head Rubber-Legged Pheasant Tail | brown | 16 |
Stimulator | Orange | 12 |
grey foam wing emerger | grey | 18 |
Griffin's Euro Candy Caddis | olive | 16 |
Nutcracker | tan | 4 |
Tequilly streamer | N/A | |
Hopper | Tan | 4 |
Tunghead Prince
Peacock herl adds vivid coloration to this Tunghead Prince nymph fly.
2.99
Item #121J
Heads Up Flyfishing'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