Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
55
NW Outfitters's Tip of the Week
As it gets colder you don't need to go up as high anymore. It can still be good, but the lower river has been fishing well too if you don't want to drive as high. Nymphing and streamer fishing will become more important especially in the mornings, but there can still be good dry fly activity throughout the day.
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5-Day Outlook as of 9/25/23
Rainier and cooler this week and it feels like fall has taken hold so grab the waders and your rain jacket and enjoy!
Techniques & Tips as of 9/25/23
Medium attractors with droppers will work well later in the day as the fishing warms up. A tandem nymph rig under an indicator or stripping streamers are good earlier in the day or when the river is flucuating during a storm.
Local Species Available Year Round (Prime: June - October)
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Primarily 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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Adams | gray, female | 12-16 |
Stimulator | orange, yellow, oliv | 6-16 |
Cone Head Marabou Muddler | olive, brown | 4-6 |
Adam's Purple Parachute | purple | 14-18 |
Sparkle Minnow | olive, yellow/brown | 4-6 |
Dali Lama | olive/white, white, | 6 |
TH Duracell Jig | purple, brown | 12-16 |
Tungsten Jig Bugger | black, olive, tan | 6-10 |
Rubber leg nymphs | black, olive, brown | 8-12 |
Sculpzilla | natural, olive | 6-8 |
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