Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
55°
Water Temp:
51
Martin Cottis's Tip of the Week
As I’m away in Spain my information is “second hand”. Fish are still high with “washing line” producing most trout. Best areas are in front of lodge, the dam area, cages and False Island.
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5-Day Outlook as of 5/1/24
We are still looking for some settled weather as that will surely encourage the fish to feed. Keep flies high. Washing lines seem best bet at the moment.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/1/24
For nymph fishing, long leaders and team of three flies - "buzzer" pupae in various colours. It is important to move the flies VERY slowly if at all! With dry fly, best to use two flies on a 10 - 12 foot leader spaced about five feet apart. 12 on the point and 14 on the dropper. For the pike a wire trace is compulsory, and as there are some very large fish in the lake, a minimum tippet strength of 25lbs is required. Large (2/0 and 3/0) bait immitations are best.
Local Species Available 8th March to end of October
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Rainbow trout
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brown trout
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perch and pike
Martin Cottis's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Midge | black | 10, 12, 14 |
Birchell's Hatching Midge | claret/fiery brown | 12, 14 |
Midge | red | 12, 14 |
Birchell's Hatching Midge | natural | 10, 12 |
Diawl Bach | natural | 10, 12 |
Bob's Bits | claret, fiery brown, | 12, 14 |
March Brown Wet | natural | 10, 12 |
Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear Wet | black or red | 12, 14 |
fry patterns | white, silver | 8, 10 |
booby lure | black, orange | 10 |
Martin Cottis'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:
Clear Sink Tip Fly Line