Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
32
Confluence Fly Shop's Tip of the Week
Black or Red/Black Chironomids (#12 & #14) under indicators. Callibaetis Mayflies, Damsel Flies, and Leech style patterns round out the big 4 food sources that commonly fool these trout.
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5-Day Outlook as of 9/6/23
Consistent weather and water conditions
Techniques & Tips as of 9/6/23
Slip indicators with Chironomids and leech patterns underneath. Stripping leech patterns can also be very productive with an intermediate line.
Local Species Available Summer-Fall
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Trout
Confluence Fly Shop's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Sparkle Dun | Callibaetis | 12-18 |
Pale Morning Dun Thorax | white, pale yellow | 14-18 |
Cliff's Crazy Cranefly | Olive | 14-18 |
Bead Head Hare's Ear Nymph | natural | 14-18 |
Soft Hackle | Brown | 12-16 |
Tungsten Cone Head Woolly Bugger | Black/Olive | 16-18 |
Schultzy's Red Eyes Leech | black | 8-10 |
Confluence Fly Shop'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 10' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Coldwater Intermediate