Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
47
Yellow Dog Flyfishing's Tip of the Week
The entire river is fishing well. Bugs have been more active in the valley. If you seek dry fly action, you can find it throughout the river. Keep an eye out for rising fish and possibly fish a large dry with a dropper to pick off opportunistic trout.
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5-Day Outlook as of 5/2/24
Warmer weather expected this weekend but back to cool and wet next week. If the river stays clear, fishing should remain really good.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/2/24
Nymphing is the best option right now, I would fish a rubberleg or a worm down to a zebra midge or a small olive perdigon. Streamer fishing and dry fly fishing have been productive but not quite as good as nymphing.
Local Species Available Year Round (Prime: July 1 - August 1; Runoff: May 1 - June 15)
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Rainbow Trout
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Brown Trout
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Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout
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Rocky Mountian Whitefish
Yellow Dog Flyfishing's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Vernille San Juan Worm | Red | 12 |
Sparkle Dun | Olive | 16 |
Cone Head Muddler Minnow | Natural | 8-10 |
Troutmaster Nymph - Hare's Ear | Black | 8-12 |
Pat's Rubberleg | Brown | 10-14 |
Chubby Chernobyl | Peacock | 12 |
Bead Head Stonefly | Red | 10 |
La Fontaine Sparkle Pupa | Orange | 6 |
Yellow Dog Flyfishing'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