Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
51°
Water Temp:
37
Jay Aylward's Tip of the Week
Flows have been up and down, which brings some nice wade opportunities between water releases. I would still target fish with nymph rigs. Heavier anchor flies with smaller p-tails and caddis larva have been taking good numbers of fish. I have been seeing Quill Gordons, Small Caddis, smaller stones and midges all in the air. So always be on the look out for fishing fish. www.handmadeangler.com
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 5/2/24
Things are looking good, as always check the flows.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/2/24
Best techniques nymphing and streamer fishing
Local Species Available Spring
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Trout
Jay Aylward's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Bead Head American Pheasant Tail | Gray | 12 |
Real McCoy AP Spinner | rust | 12 |
Adams | brown | 14 |
Vernille San Juan Worm | pink | 18-22 |
Dark Olive Sculpins | Dark Olive | 2 to 6 |
Blood dot eggs | Red or Brown | 4 to 6 |
Czech Mate Nymph | Black/olive | 18-22 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | Black | 6-12 |
Pheasant tail | Pt | 14-20 |
Parachute adams | Copper Yellow | 14 to 20 |
Bead Head American Pheasant Tail
Fish these small versions of stonefly nymphs in rivers and streams.
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Item #942B
Jay Aylward'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:
Class V Sink Tip Fly Line