Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
35°
Water Temp:
60
Orvis Phoenix 's Tip of the Week
The road is open, but still slippery. With these big storms the road will be rough! But we are doing well when we can access it, with streamers and nymphs. Pheasant tails, caddis pupae, and crane fly imitations!
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5-Day Outlook as of 2/25/24
We are doing well stripping streamers all around. New Zealand Mud Snails have been found in Canyon Creek and AZGFD is asking for your cooperation in cleaning your boots when arriving and leaving! Spray your boots with Formula 409 and let dry for 15 mins and this has been working well. Make sure you take a 4x4, because that road can be a slippery one during the rainy and snowy season!
Techniques & Tips as of 2/25/24
Small stream tactics rule, make the first cast into each pool count. Limit false casting, start at the bottom of a section and work your way to the top. Place casts slightly above likely holding spots and be ready for an immediate eat. In the winter and early spring during high flows, focus on undercut banks and holding structure, large streamers or buggy dry flies can be productive when they are heavily feeding. During low water focus on particular spots and try and spot fish before casting.
Local Species Available Year Round-Check for road closures
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Brown Trout
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Rainbow Trout
Orvis Phoenix 's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Orvis CJ Nymph | Chart, Copper | 14-18 |
Tunghead Hare's Ear Flashback | Olive, Natural | 14-18 |
Flying Ant | Black, Brown | 12-16 |
Hopper | Olive, Tan | 8-14 |
Sparkle Minnow | Brown | 8 |
Roly Poly crane fly | brown | 10 |
Tactical Peeping Caddis TH Jig | Natural | 10-12 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | Olive, Black | 6-12 |
Near Nuff Sculpin | Olive | 6 |
Galloups Ant Acid | Black | 14-16 |
Orvis CJ Nymph
You're guaranteed to catch a lot of fish with one of these bead head nymphs.
2.49
Item #12CY
Orvis Phoenix '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:
4-Weight 8' 6" 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