Paulina Lake continues to stand out. Balanced leeches, chironomids, Red 2-Bit Hookers, Scuds, and jig-style minnows under indicators are drawing consistent grabs. When fish are keying in on larger prey, stripping Callibaetis or Damsel nymphs across shoals will often trigger aggressive strikes. Calm afternoons call for terrestrials—ants, beetles, and other dry patterns can be surprisingly effective atop the water.