Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
59°
Water Temp:
63
Orvis Phoenix 's Tip of the Week
Very cold water means very lethargic carp. They can be caught but can require more effort. They get even spookier then normal but still eat the same ole flies. Carp craw on 9 foot 4x fluro leader has been producing consistent common carp for us Bass are prespawn right now! Lots of good bites on minnows and woolly buggers.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 2/25/24
Try swinging those leeches and see what happens! If water is deep and stained, dont be afraid to throw a glo-bug and san juan under an indicator! If you want a cheat sheet for checking urban canal flows, check the precipitation level of the salt river gauge. Can give you a clue if water is going to be clear or dirty.
Techniques & Tips as of 2/25/24
If targeting carp, make sure to spot the fish first and cast in front of them by 10-15ft giving your fly a chance to hit the water unseen and sink to the bottom as they approach. We have several carp specific flies in the shop, but we fish bright colored eggs as much as any other pattern. Carp in the canals are often seen surface feeding; try buggy dries and small hoppers.
Local Species Available Year Round, Trout Stocking in Winter
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Rainbow Trout
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Carp
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Bass
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Catfish
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Bluegill
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Crappie
Orvis Phoenix 's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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May's Identity Crisis | natural | 8 |
Jan's Carp Tickler | olive,rust | 8 |
Hise's Carpnasty | rusty orange, grey | 6 |
Meg A Egg Sucking Leech | black | 2 |
Baby Fat Minnow | Olive | 12 |
Clouser Minnow | Black, white | 6-10 |
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:
6-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line