Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
39
Falcon's Ledge 's Tip of the Week
Fish pools and deep runs. White is great color for streamers, work them deep. Try a spanish bullet, copper johns, Baetis nymphs and rainbow warriors during the day. Try soft hackles and klinkhammers in the evening. Flows are low so be careful not to spook fish.
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Falcon's Ledge5-Day Outlook as of 12/13/24
Afternoon temperatures around 40 degrees with nighttime lows in the 20s. Chance of snow Saturday and Sunday. .
Techniques & Tips as of 12/13/24
Nymph shallow riffles and deep runs using a lightening bug, rainbow warrior, spanish bullet or sow bug. Working white woolly buggers and white zonkers through deeper runs has also been effective. Try soft hackles and klinkhammers in the evening. Fish are hiding behind structure and along edges.
Local Species Available Year Round
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Trout
Falcon's Ledge 's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Disco Midge Larva | Black | 18 |
WD-40 | Grey | 18 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | White | 8-10 |
Czech Mate Nymph | Olive | 18 |
Rainbow Warrior | Rainbow | 18 |
Spanish Bullet | Olive | 18 |
Magic Midge | Black | 18 |
Zonker | White | 8-10 |
Klinkhammer | Yellow | 18 |
Higa's SOS | Black | 18 |
Falcon's Ledge '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:
Trout Easy Mend WF Fly Line