Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
45
Orvis Reno's Tip of the Week
Shore fishing is really good. Indicator fishing is a good way to go when there's good wave action. Switch to the stripping game when the water becomes still.
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5-Day Outlook as of 1/29/23
Really cold with a couple of weather systems coming through this week but the fishing should remain excellent.
Techniques & Tips as of 1/29/23
Hanging balanced leeches and or chironomids is working excellent from shore.
Local Species Available October 1- June 30
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Lahontan Cutthroat
Orvis Reno's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Woolly Bugger | Olive | 8 |
Rojo Midge | Red | 8 |
Bead Head Brassie | Black | 8 |
Woolly Bugger | white | 8 |
Balanced Leechs | black, chartreuse, o | 8-12 |
Beetles/boobys | chartreuse, white, p | 6 |
Clouser Minnow | Black | 6 |
Clouser Minnow | Olive, White | 6 |
Mahalo Nymph or Midge | Black, red, wine | 10-16 |
chironomids | black, wine, red | 8-16 |
Orvis Reno'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:
8-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
PowerTaper WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Class V Sink Tip Fly Line