Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
41°
Water Temp:
46
Blackfoot River Outfitters's Tip of the Week
1. Try a double dry fly rig 2. Fish the slow inside bends and deeper pools 3. Even if you do not see fish rising or a hatch, try dry flies. It doesn't get much better than it is right now
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 3/15/24
The fishing has been great! Fish slow, deep pools with a double nymph rig and throwing a streamer through the tail outs. The warm weather might start bringing out the Skwalas! Stay tuned!
Techniques & Tips as of 3/15/24
Nymphing is going to be your best method right now. Stripping smaller streamers such as kreelex or sparkle minnows.
Local Species Available Year round; some tributaries closed December 1-third week of May. Check regulations before fishing.
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Cutthroat
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rainbow
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cutt-bow
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brown
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bull
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some brook trout
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and whitefish.
Blackfoot River Outfitters's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Tunghead Pheasant Tail | N/A | 12-16 |
Bead Head Hare's Ear Nymph | N/A | 12-16 |
Stimulator | Yellow | 14-16 |
Micro Chubby | Orange | 10-14 |
TJ Hooker | Coffee | 10-12 |
Elk Wing Caddis | Tan | 14-16 |
Adam's Purple Parachute | N/A | 12-16 |
Perdigon | Black/Red | 16-18 |
Stimulator | Orange | 10-12 |
Tunghead Pheasant Tail
Adding tungsten beads to mayfly patterns is relatively new.
2.99
Item #144J
Blackfoot River Outfitters'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