Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
32
Orvis Royal Oak's Tip of the Week
Not much fly fishing activity until the spring, or at least until the lake is clear of ice. As soon as the ice recedes though, the pike fishing will be excellent.
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None5-Day Outlook as of 3/28/24
Not much fly fishing activity until the spring, or at least until the lake is clear of ice. As soon as the ice recedes though, the pike fishing will be excellent.
Techniques & Tips as of 3/28/24
Not much fly fishing activity until the spring, or at least until the lake is clear of ice. As soon as the ice recedes though, the pike fishing will be excellent.
Local Species Available Year Round (Prime: April 15 - September 30)
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Pike
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carp
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bass
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panfish
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walleye
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muskie
Orvis Royal Oak's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Clouser Minnow | Olive | 6 |
Kinky Muddler | brown | 6 |
Grassett's Snook Minnow | OLIVE | 4 |
Woolly Bugger | Olive | 8 |
Monomoy Flatwing | White/Olive | 6 |
May's Full Motion Crayfish | N/A |
Clouser Minnow
This fly is arguably the best all-around and most recommended saltwater fly ever tied.
3.99
Item #02JX
Orvis Royal Oak'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:
8-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Saltwater All-Rounder WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Coldwater Intermediate