Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
35°
Water Temp:
40
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing's Tip of the Week
Water levels are in good shape but we will trend colder this week and that will likely slow the bite.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 3/18/24
Detailed Forecast TodayMostly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. TonightMostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. TuesdaySunny, with a high near 53. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tuesday NightMostly clear, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph. WednesdayMostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a west wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Wednesday NightClear, with a low around 28. ThursdaySunny, with a high near 52. Thursday NightMostly clear, with a low around 28. FridayA chance of rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Friday NightA chance of rain before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%. SaturdayPartly sunny, with a high near 54. Saturday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 31. SundayMostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Techniques & Tips as of 3/18/24
Now would be a good time to hunt musky or a big winter bass. You will find them in the largest and deepest pools with the most structure!
Local Species Available March-September for Smallmouth, Carp, and Largemouth, Year-Round Musky
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Smallmouth Bass
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Carp
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Musky
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Largemouth
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Redbreast Sunfish
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Rock Bass
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Clouser Minnow | White | 4,6 |
Moto's Minnow | N/A | |
Lefty's Deceiver | White | 1/0, 1, 2 |
Blados Crease Fly | N/A | |
CK Baitfish | white, olive, tan | 1 |
Clawdad | black, brown, tan | 2,4,6,8 |
Eastern Green Drake | N/A | |
Madtom Sculpin | Black | 2,4 |
Trow Minnow | White, Gold, Black | 2-6 |
Clouser Minnow
This fly is arguably the best all-around and most recommended saltwater fly ever tied.
3.99
Item #02JX
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing'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:
7-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Freshwater Bass WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line