Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
35°
Water Temp:
55
Orvis Royal Oak's Tip of the Week
WE'RE BACK! - Lake St. Clair is very much ON. Fishing with baitfish patterns has been the go-to. I'd use a slow-sinking full-sink; intermediate to type III-sink, though have some floating lines on deck to fish the shallow stuff with a weighted fly.
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None5-Day Outlook as of 4/15/24
WE'RE BACK! - Lake St. Clair is very much ON. Looking at a small cold spell on the weekend, but the temps will get better the following week. However, the spring feed has started and can't be turned off completely, even in cold air temps; water temps in shallower areas are pretty good.
Techniques & Tips as of 4/15/24
WE'RE BACK! - Lake St. Clair is very much ON. Fishing with baitfish patterns has been the go-to. I'd use a slow-sinking full-sink; intermediate to type III-sink, though have some floating lines on deck to fish the shallow stuff with a weighted fly.
Local Species Available Year Round (Prime: April 15 - September 30)
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Pike
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carp
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bass
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panfish
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walleye
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muskie
Orvis Royal Oak's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Clouser Minnow | Olive | 6 |
Kinky Muddler | brown | 6 |
Grassett's Snook Minnow | OLIVE | 4 |
Woolly Bugger | Olive | 8 |
Monomoy Flatwing | White/Olive | 6 |
May's Full Motion Crayfish | N/A |
Clouser Minnow
This fly is arguably the best all-around and most recommended saltwater fly ever tied.
3.99
Item #02JX
Orvis Royal Oak'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:
8-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Saltwater All-Rounder WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Coldwater Intermediate