Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
60
Alvin Dedeaux's Tip of the Week
Late season fishing on the Guadalupe can be technical. Plan on using smaller flies and lighter tippets to fool the wary trout.
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Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
All Water Guides5-Day Outlook as of 4/8/24
Cooler mornings this week will be good for early morning fishing. Warmer afternoon temperatures will not be good for water temps. Plan on fishing early in the dya.
Techniques & Tips as of 4/8/24
Strike indicator nymphing with egg and worm patterns produce the most fish during the early season. As the season progresses plan on doing more match the hatch nymphing. Small mayflies and midges are the go to patterns.
Local Species Available Spring
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Rainbow Trout
Alvin Dedeaux's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | black | |
Troutmaster Nymph - Hare's Ear | N/A | |
Woolly Bugger | black | |
Micro Egg | orange | |
Rojo Midge | N/A |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer
Every angler needs an assortment of these weighted attractor Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer flies.
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Item #0311
Alvin Dedeaux'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