Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
50
North Fork Anglers's Tip of the Week
Clear and fishing well to hopper dropper rigs, bwo's and caddis.
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Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
North Fork Anglers5-Day Outlook as of 9/29/23
Sunny and clear for the next couple of day's with another storm rolling in towards the end of the week.
Techniques & Tips as of 9/29/23
Dry/Dropper rigs. Hoppers PMDs, BWO's, and caddis are all hatching. Fish a dry dropper rig until the hatches start.
Local Species Available July 1 through the first weekend in November
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native yellowstone cutthroat trout
North Fork Anglers's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Tunghead Pheasant Tail Jig | brown or pheasant ta | 14-20 |
Bead Head Prince | medium olive | 10-14 |
Bead Head Rubber-Legged Orvis CJ | black, brown or oliv | 6-10 |
Perfect Wing Spinner | medium tan | 14-20 |
Wade's North Fork Special | Tan/gold bead, black | 8-14 |
Wooly bugger | black, olive, white | 4-10 |
Sparkle Dun | olive, tan, cream, black | 14-20 |
Flash Beetle | yellow | 14-18 |
Peanut Envy | Tan, Black | 4,6 |
Slumpbuster | Black | 2-6 |
Tunghead Pheasant Tail Jig
You'll want this proven jig fly pattern on hand at all times.
2.99
Item #3R76
North Fork Anglers'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
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Class V Sink Tip Fly Line