Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
39
Falcon's Ledge 's Tip of the Week
Fish pools and deep runs. White is great color for streamers, work them deep. Try a spanish bullet, copper johns, Baetis nymphs and rainbow warriors during the day. Afternoon midge and BWO hatches are best chance for hatch. Try blue-winged olives and midge patterns during an afternoon or evening hatch. Caddis are starting to get active, try some caddis nymphs.
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Falcon's Ledge5-Day Outlook as of 5/5/24
Chilly and stormy to start the week with highs near 60 and lows near 30 degrees. Chance of rain/snow mix Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. .
Techniques & Tips as of 5/5/24
Nymph shallow riffles and deep runs using a lightening bug, rainbow warrior, spanish bullet or sow bug. Working white woolly buggers and white zonkers through deeper runs has also been effective. Try fishing midge emergers or soft hackles in the late afternoon before the hatch starts. Fish a parachute midge, BWO, or klinkhammer when fish are rising in the evening.
Local Species Available Year Round
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Trout
Falcon's Ledge 's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Bead Head Brassie | red | 18 |
Blue Winged Olive | Olive | 18 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | White | 8-10 |
Czech Mate Nymph | Olive | 16-18 |
Rainbow Warrior | Rainbow | 16-18 |
Spanish Bullet | Olive | 18 |
Magic Midge | Black | 18 |
Zonker | White | 8-10 |
Klinkhammer | Olive | 18 |
Higa's SOS | Black | 18 |
Falcon's Ledge '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:
Trout Easy Mend WF Fly Line