Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
36°
Water Temp:
39
Yellow Dog Flyfishing's Tip of the Week
Keep an eye out for rising fish as the midge hatches have been consistent and the fish have been looking up for the bugs. If you do not see risers nymphing with two nymphs has been very successful.
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5-Day Outlook as of 3/13/24
Still cold today but it warms up to about 50 degrees by the weekend, which should make for some good fishing.
Techniques & Tips as of 3/13/24
Nymphing is the name of the game right now, I would use a worm down to a small dark perdigon or a zebra midge. Look for slow deep holes.
Local Species Available Year Round (Prime: October 15 - April 15)
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Rainbow Trout
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Brown Trout
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Mountain 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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Jan's Trout Crayfish | Tan | 8-10 |
Micro Egg | Peach | 12-14 |
Sparkle Dun | Natural | 14 |
Lightning Bug | Silver, Gold | 16-18 |
Perdigons | yellow | 16 |
Sculpzilla | Natural | 6-8 |
Blue Winged Olive | olive | 14-18 |
Vernille San Juan Worm | Red | 8-10 |
Double Gonga | Tan/Yellow | 6-8 |
Jan's Trout Crayfish
On stillwater or the trout stream, you'll get terrific results with our crayfish fly patterns.
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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