Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
69°
Water Temp:
75
Alvin Dedeaux's Tip of the Week
Spring is one of the most productive times of the year on the Colorado River. Warming water temperatures will get the fish moving. Early mornings may require fishing weighted streamers, but most days will warm up enough for topwater or lightly weighted flies by mid morning.
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Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
All Water Guides5-Day Outlook as of 5/8/24
Rains this week will make the Colorado River muddy
Techniques & Tips as of 5/8/24
Streamers on floating lines are the go to set up right now on the Colorado. Use weighted patterns like a Clouser or a Kreelex to get down quickley. Poppers will produce a few fish later in the day.
Local Species Available Spring
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Black Bass
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White Bass
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Catfish
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Freshwater drum
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buffalo
Alvin Dedeaux's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Gulley Fish | N/A | 2 |
Gulley Ultra Craw | N/A | 2 |
Rattlin' Baitfish | olive | 4 |
Gulley Fish | pearl | 3/0 |
Clouser Minnow | yellow and white | 2 |
Clouser Minnows | chartreuse and white | 2 |
Alvin Dedeaux'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