Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
52
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing's Tip of the Week
The evening hatch is starting! Look for some risers an hour before dark eating blue wing olives, march browns, hendricksons, and sulphurs!
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5-Day Outlook as of 4/15/24
Detailed Forecast TodayA chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and frequent lightning. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. TonightA chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. TuesdayA slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tuesday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 6 to 8 mph. WednesdayA slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Wednesday NightA chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%. ThursdayMostly sunny, with a high near 76. Thursday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 51. FridayPartly sunny, with a high near 76. Friday NightA chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%. SaturdayA chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Saturday NightA chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%. SundayA chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Techniques & Tips as of 4/15/24
Jig nymphs and smaller jig streamers around the deep cuts and weed beds are going to be your best way to find fish hiding during bright sunny days. We have some overcast rainy days coming up that should really turn on the bite!
Local Species Available Year Round
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Brown Trout
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Birchell's Hatching Midge | tan, brown, green | 20 |
Spotlight Caddis Emerger | N/A | 16 |
Sparkle Dun | black | 18 |
Indicator Spinner - Trico | black, red | 14-16 |
Near Nuff Sculpin | N/A | 4,6,8,10 |
Trow Minnow | Black | 2,4,6 |
Muddler Minnow | N/A | 12-16 |
Vernille San Juan Worm | N/A | 12-16 |
PMX | rust | 10, 8 |
Kreelex | Gold/Copper | 8,6,4 |
Birchell's Hatching Midge
This midge fly pattern can be used as a dry fly or emerger.
2.49
Item #12A1
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing'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