Fly Rods
Redington Classic Trout Fly Rod
A smooth, moderate-action rod that is forgiving for new casters and protects light tippet.
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The Flaming Gorge tailwater, with clear water and thousands of trout per mile.
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to Green River for rainbow trout, brown trout and cutthroat trout. The best months overall are Mar to Jun, Sep to Nov. In October, rainbow trout and brown trout are in season, and Parachute Adams, Blue-Winged Olive and Pheasant Tail Nymph are a good place to start. There are 7 shops within 60 miles (1 fly, 6 bait and tackle); the closest is Western Rivers Flyfisher Guides in Dutch John, 2 mi away. Check the live USGS flow and water temperature before you head out. Flaming Gorge Reservoir is 10 mi away if you want to make a trip of it.
Best Months
Mar to Jun, Sep to Nov
In October
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Methods
Fly fishing, Spin, cast & bait
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What You'll Catch
Green River Species
Plan by Month
What to Use
Month
Fish
11 picks for October. ● means in season that month.
Parachute Adams #12-20
FlyDry Fly · Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Shop This FlyPat's Rubber Legs #4-10
FlyNymph · Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Shop This FlyWoolly Bugger #2-10
FlyStreamer · Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Shop This FlyBlue-Winged Olive #16-22
FlyDry Fly · Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Shop This FlyPheasant Tail Nymph #14-20
FlyNymph · Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Shop This FlyHare's Ear Nymph #12-18
FlyNymph · Rainbow Trout
Shop This FlySan Juan Worm #10-14
FlyNymph · Rainbow Trout · After rain.
Shop This FlyEgg Pattern #8-16
FlyNymph · Rainbow Trout
Shop This FlySculpin Streamer #2-6
FlyStreamer · Brown Trout · Low light and fall.
Shop This FlyInline Spinner 1/16 to 1/4 oz
LureSpinner · Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Shop This LureSuspending Jerkbait 4 to 5 in
LureHard Bait · Brown Trout
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Rod & Reel
Recommended Setups
Rainbow Trout
Fly 9 ft 5 wt rod, weight-forward floating line, 9 ft 4X to 5X leader. Add a sink-tip and 3X for streamers.
Spin / Cast 6 to 7 ft ultralight or light spinning rod, 1000 to 2500 reel, 4 to 6 lb mono or fluorocarbon.
Brown Trout
Fly 9 ft 5 or 6 wt rod, floating line for dries and nymphs, sink-tip with 0X to 2X for streamers.
Spin / Cast 6.5 to 7 ft light spinning rod, 2500 reel, 6 to 8 lb line. Jerkbaits and inline spinners.
Cutthroat Trout
Fly 9 ft 5 wt rod, floating line, 9 ft 4X leader. Big foam dries and hoppers in summer.
Spin / Cast 6.5 ft light spinning rod, 2500 reel, 4 to 6 lb line.
Matched to These Species
Gear for Green River
Fly Rods
Orvis Clearwater Fly Rod Outfit
A complete rod, reel, and line outfit that covers most trout water and small-stream bass.
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Redington Behemoth Fly Reel
A strong, sealed drag at a modest price, made in sizes from trout to saltwater.
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RIO Gold Fly Line
A trout line that casts dries delicately and turns over nymph rigs.
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Scientific Anglers Mastery Infinity Fly Line
A smooth-shooting, all-around freshwater line.
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RIO Fluorocarbon Tippet
Low-visibility tippet for nymphs and wary fish in clear water.
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RIO Tapered Trout Leaders
Nine foot tapered leaders in 3X to 6X for dries and nymphs.
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Simms Freestone Stockingfoot Waders
Durable, breathable waders that hold up to seasons of wading.
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Within 60 Miles
Shops Near Green River
Bait & Tackle
Western Rivers Flyfisher Guides
Dutch John, Utah· 2 mi
Bait and tackle shop in Dutch John, UT.
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Sportsman's Warehouse Rock Springs
Rock Springs, Wyoming· 47 mi
Bait and tackle shop in Rock Springs, WY.
Bait & Tackle
Sportsman's Warehouse
Rock Springs, Wyoming· 47 mi
Bait and tackle shop in Rock Springs, WY.
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