Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
31°
Water Temp:
36
Yellow Dog Flyfishing's Tip of the Week
I would go close to big sky as there are lots of spring that come in around there and the river should be a little more open. Keep an eye out for rising fish and possibly fish a large dry with a dropper to pick off opportunistic trout.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 3/13/24
Cool weather for the next few days but around 50 degrees by the weekend.
Techniques & Tips as of 3/13/24
Nymphing is the best option right now, I would fish a rubber leg or a worm down to a zebra midge or a small perdigon. Focus on deep very slow runs the fish should stack up in these buckets.
Local Species Available Year Round (Prime: July 1 - August 1; Runoff: May 1 - June 15)
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Rainbow Trout
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Brown Trout
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Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout
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Rocky Mountian Whitefish
Yellow Dog Flyfishing's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Vernille San Juan Worm | Red | 12 |
Midge | Black | 18-20 |
Cone Head Muddler Minnow | Natural | 8-10 |
Troutmaster Nymph - Hare's Ear | Black | 8-12 |
Pat's Rubberleg | Brown | 10-14 |
Bead Head Stonefly | Red | 10 |
La Fontaine Sparkle Pupa | Orange | 6 |
Yellow Dog Flyfishing'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:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Class V Sink Tip Fly Line