Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
56
Orvis Manchester's Tip of the Week
Flows are extremely high. If you are on the water be very careful. Swinging streamers from a safe place on the bank or in a back eddy may be your best bet.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 5/10/24
Flows are at dangerous wading levels, I am hoping flows will continue to decrease, but with some additional rain in the forecast it is not looking likely.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/10/24
Swinging Streamers
Local Species Available Vermont and New York OPEN
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Trout
Orvis Manchester's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | Brown/Yellow | #8-10 |
Zonker | White | #4-8 |
Tunghead Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail | Grey/Brown | #16-18 |
Tunghead Pheasant Tail | Brown | #18-22 |
Rusty Spinner | Rust | #12-18 |
Woolly Buggers | Olive/Black | #4-8 |
Bead Head Stonefly | Black/Drk Brown | #12-14 |
Bead Head Emerging Sparkle Caddis Pupa | Green | #16-20 |
Prince Nymph | Brown | #12-16 |
Hare's Ear nymph | natural | #12-16 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer
Every angler needs an assortment of these weighted attractor Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer flies.
2.49
Item #0311
Orvis Manchester'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:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line