Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
34°
Water Temp:
36
CrossCurrents Fly Shop's Tip of the Week
Wear green and get out on the river this weekend! Fish a pair of firebead flies under an indicator for the most fish. Pink bead or hot orange bead.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 3/14/24
Spring sprung this week and we'll have nice weather with highs in the upper 50's and low 60's!
Techniques & Tips as of 3/14/24
Best technique is using a new HELIOS fly rod to fish on the Missouri River!! Try casting one and see your accuracy, comfort and mojo kick up several notches!
Local Species Available Late Winter
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Rainbow Trout
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Brown Trout
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and Whitefish
CrossCurrents Fly Shop's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Flashback Scud Wet Hare's Ear | Tan | #16 |
Vernille San Juan Worm | red | #12 |
Bead Body Scud | N/A | #16 |
TH Zebra Midge | Black | #18-#20 |
Pill Popper | N/A | #14-#18 |
Caviar Scud | N/A | #14-#18 |
Lightning Bug | Silver, Pink | #18-#22 |
Tunghead Hot Spot Pheasant Tail Jig | N/A | #16-#18 |
Firebead Sowbug | N/A | #14-#18 |
Lil' Kim | N/A | #6 |
CrossCurrents Fly Shop's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
PolyLeader
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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:
Clear Sink Tip Fly Line