Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
50
Craig Fellin Outfitters & Big Hole Lodge's Tip of the Week
Leaders are the most overlooked and arguably most important part of presentation. Make sure you're matching your tippet size to the application. Streamers require heavy tippet and midges require fine tippet.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 5/6/25
Water on the rise. Squirrelly weather. Likely gonna be subpar for a bit with the river on the rise
Techniques & Tips as of 5/6/25
Getting a few on flashy streamers and a couple on rubber legs. Seeing March Browns & caddis, fish eating the nymph versions.
Local Species Available Summer
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Trout
Craig Fellin Outfitters & Big Hole Lodge's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Big Sky Salmon Fly | Orange | #4-6 |
Bead Head Stonefly | Black | #4-6 |
Tunghead Stonefly | Black | #4-6 |
Elk Wing Caddis | Tan | #14-16 |
Domagala Streamer | Olive | #6 |
Rogue River Salmon | Orange | #4-8 |
Yellow Sally | Tan | #14-16 |
Bead Head Prince | Brown | #8-14 |
Flexi-Girdle Bug | Brown | #4-8 |
Peperroni Yuk Bug | Black/org | #4-8 |
Craig Fellin Outfitters & Big Hole Lodge'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' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Double Taper Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line