Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
56
NW Outfitters's Tip of the Week
Going to be cool and rainy this week, but the fishing should stay pretty good. Streamer fishing and nymphing can be great during the rainstorms if the bugs aren't coming off, but in the afternoons we have been having good blue wings, mahogonies, and caddis to get the fish up.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 9/25/23
A little wetter this week, but still great fall fishing.
Techniques & Tips as of 9/25/23
We could definitely use some more rain to bump the flows. Fishing has been a little slow most mornings, but has picked up in the afternoons.
Local Species Available Year Round (Prime: June - October)
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Native Westslope Cutthroat Trout.
NW Outfitters's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Blue Winged Olive | olive | 14-18 |
Light Hendrickson | light brown | 14-18 |
Adam's Purple Parachute | purple, gray | 12-16 |
CDC Caddis | brown, tan | 14-18 |
Chubby Chernobyl | orange, pink, royal | 8-12 |
Rubber Leg Stone Fly | brown, black, olive | 10-14 |
TH Zebra Midge | black, red | 16-18 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | black, olive | 8-12 |
Dali Lama | white, olive/white | 2-4 |
BH Pheasant tail | brown | 14-18 |
NW Outfitters'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:
PowerTaper WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line