Ok, well, to actually answer the question, lol, here ya go:
Assume for the moment you have a boat or could rent one.
Green and black flies work well. I would try the following;
1. Doc Spratleys; green, black, or red. I like green.
2. Green montana
3. 52 Buick
4. Idaho nymph
5. Any crystal chenille leech pattern, with, you guessed it, olive or black.
6. Could still use chironomid patterns. Green, or black ice cream cones.
7. Could also some dry flies in the evening; small parachute Adams, Tom Thumb, or Elk Hair Caddis. Could get even deadlier if you hang an emerger pattern beneath the dry a la hopper-dropper style.
That's about it. Fishing was fair in July when I went, but there was unsettled weather. Fish are caught all over the lake. But I tend to favor the bay on the north side of the lake (by the pumphouse? Little gray shack). Also, that same bay, but closer to the narrows. Tons of weeds that grow tons of food. Have had some success on going through the narrows and fishing the weedline on your right (north side again). Also have had success fishing 25 feet of water parallel trolling the buoys there for the shore fisherman, not far from the launch. I.E. you could start trolling as soon as you launch the boat. Or find a weedy bay, anchor and cast with indicators or the 'naked' technique.
Good luck. One of the best family, put-and-take-5 lakes around. Keep and eat your limit, the fish are good (though, maybe avoid the ones with sores) and plentiful. That's what the lake is managed for - consumption. Not doing any favors by releasing fish (and I do release 90+% of the fish I catch normally).
Good luck!
Smitty
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