Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
40
John Way's Tip of the Week
Fishing is still really good. BWO nymphs and dries will make a big impact on rainy days.
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Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
Firehole RanchMadison Valley Ranch
The Tackle Shop Outfitters
Long Outfitting
Fins & Feathers
Bitterroot Fly Company
5-Day Outlook as of 4/15/24
A little rain and clouds to start the week then back to beautiful spring like weather. Good fishing ahead.
Techniques & Tips as of 4/15/24
Getting sub surface is still the best bet for numbers. Think blue winged olives dries on cloudy afternoons.
Local Species Available Year Round (Prime: April 15 - October 15)
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Rainbow Trout
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Brown Trout
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Mountain Whitefish
John Way's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Micro Egg | orange | 10 |
Bead Head Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail | olive | 16 |
Vernille San Juan Worm | red | 10 |
Bead Head Brassie | Brass | 14 |
Perdigon | Black | 16 |
Goomie worm | pink | 12 |
Lightning Bug | silver | 16 |
Sparkle Dun | Natural | 16 |
zebra midge | black | 16 |
Otters soft egg | orange | 10 |
John Way'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:
6-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