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Fish Report for 12-24-2012

Water at Pleasant Valley Reservoir is cold so the rule of thumb is "Deep, Dark & Slow"

12-24-2012
The Trout Fitter Staff

Water Conditions: The water level is average and stream section flows vary from day to day.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: The water is cold so the rule of thumb is "Deep dark and slow".

Recommended Flies:

DRIES: Kaufaman Stimulator #16, Beetle #18, Shimazake CDC Ant #16-#18

NYMPHS: Copper John #16-#18, Prince Nymph #18, Hares Ear #16-#18, Rainbow Warrior #18-#20, Red/Black Zebra Midges #18

STREAMERS: Docs Twin Lakes Special, Olive Matuka #10, Flahabou Buggers Olive, Rickards Seal Bugger


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