Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
60°
Water Temp:
40
John Way's Tip of the Week
Look for dry fly fishing in the warm afternoons. Caddis on the horizon.
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Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
Firehole RanchMadison Valley Ranch
The Tackle Shop Outfitters
Long Outfitting
Fins & Feathers
Bitterroot Fly Company
5-Day Outlook as of 4/24/24
Another cool down and some precip on the way. This is good for the river overall even if it puts the fishing off for a few days. Look for the rebound as soon as the weather turns again.
Techniques & Tips as of 4/24/24
Nymph fishing will always get more fish. Look for risers in the afternoon. Caddis on the way. Give it another week or so and we will see some caddis.
Local Species Available Year Round (Prime: April 15 - October 15)
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Rainbow Trout
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Brown Trout
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Mountain Whitefish
John Way's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Micro Egg | orange | 10 |
Bead Head Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail | olive | 16 |
Bead Head Prince | Peacock | 14 |
Bead Head Brassie | Brass | 14 |
Perdigon | Black | 16 |
Goomie worm | pink | 12 |
Lightning Bug | silver | 16 |
Sparkle Dun | Natural | 16 |
zebra midge | black | 16 |
Otters soft egg | orange | 10 |
John Way'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:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line