Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
52
Doc Thompson's Tip of the Week
Runoff Starting
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Water Flow Data
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Doc Thompson5-Day Outlook as of 5/2/24
Runoff Starting
Techniques & Tips as of 5/2/24
Runoff Starting
Local Species Available Prime is September - early November. April depending on runoff
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Trout
Doc Thompson's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Hopper | tan | 12 |
Cartoon Hopper | dark colors | 12 |
Cliff's Crazy Cranefly | N/A | 12-14 |
Shaggy Wire Caddis | N/A | 14-16 |
SJ Worm | red | 14 |
Hot spot nymphs | red or orange hot sp | 16-18 |
Hot Head Euro Pheasant Tail | N/A | 14-16 |
Higa's S.O.S. | N/A | 16-18 |
Copper Johns | red, olive, | 16-18 |
Streamers | balck, olive | 10 |
Doc Thompson'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:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line