Submitted by Orvis Fly Fishing on Wed, 2018-05-23 06:10 View on Orvis.com Tip of the week Techniques For nymph fishing, long leaders and team of three flies - "buzzer" pupae in various colours. It is important to move the flies VERY slowly if at all! With dry fly, best to use two flies on a 10 - 12 foot leader spaced about five feet apart. 12 on the point and 14 on the dropper. For the pike a wire trace is compulsory, and as there are some very large fish in the lake, a minimum tippet strength of 25lbs is required. Large (2/0 and 3/0) bait immitations are best. Seven-day forecast More areas fishing now. Herons, Villice, Woodford, the dam, North Shore, Wick, Roman Shallows, Stratford. But, across middle you have a good chance of seeing fish up on top. Put a team of two flies on - especially a couple of "Bob's Bits" and you should have some action. Conditions Must Have Flies Midge black 10, 12, 14 Buy from Orvis.com Birchell's Hatching Midge claret/fiery brown 12, 14 Buy from Orvis.com Midge red 12, 14 Buy from Orvis.com Birchell's Hatching Midge natural 10, 12 Buy from Orvis.com March Brown Wet natural 10, 12 Buy from Orvis.com Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear Wet black or red 12, 14 Buy from Orvis.com Martin Cottis