Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
58
Linehan Outfitting's Tip of the Week
It's the start of hopper season. Think bigger bugs and don't forget they'll still eat in the afternoons in fast water.
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Linehan Outfitting Company5-Day Outlook as of 8/9/22
It looks like we're in for a terrific week here on the Kootenai. Partly sunny skies will prevail with daytime temperatures in the 90s. Afternoons will be hot but the KOOTENAI is in great shape.
Techniques & Tips as of 8/9/22
It's all systems go here on the Kootenai right now. Dry fly fishing has been good throughout the day with best action early and late. Nymphing in faster water and in boulder gardens can be fast action and believe it or not, even under 95 degree sunny days the streamer action has been steady too.
Local Species Available Year Round (Prime: June 1 - October 31)
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rainbow
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westlope cutthroat
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bull trout
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mountain whitefish
Linehan Outfitting's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Elk Wing Caddis | tan | 16 |
Adams Parachute Dry Fly | standard | 16 |
Schroeder's Hi-Vis Hopper | tan | 12 |
Pale Morning Dun Thorax | standard | 16 |
Pat's stonefly | brown | 10 |
purple chubby | purple | 12 |
TH Duracell Jig | standard | 14,16,18 |
Tunghead Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail | standard | 16 |
big bunny streamers | white, red, black | 6 |
white circus peanut | white | 6 |
Linehan Outfitting'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