Bates Bridgeon Teton River
River flow last 30 days
Midge hatches (sizes 18-22) are a daily staple
- 01Midge hatches (sizes 18-22) are a daily staple, often concentrated in slower sections.
- 02Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs) in sizes 16-22 are a significant food source, especially on overcast afternoons.
- 03Look for Mahogany Duns (sizes 14-18) making an appearance.
- 04Don't miss the opportunity to fish the substantial October Caddis (sizes 8-10) hatch later in the day.
- 05Deeper runs and undercut banks are prime holding water for larger trout as temperatures cool.
What to tie on at Bates Bridge
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Pheasant Tail Nymph
This versatile nymph mimics various small mayfly nymphs, including BWOs, which are active subsurface during the spring on the Teton River.
Buy at AmazonJujubaetis
This excellent Baetis nymph is highly effective year-round in spring creeks and tailwaters, crucial for matching the subsurface activity of Blue-Winged Olives on the Teton River during spring.
Buy at AmazonTungsten Bead Pat's Rubber Legs
This weighted stonefly nymph is excellent for getting deep in the current and imitating large dislodged insects, a crucial tactic in spring flows on the Teton River.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge (Black)
Midges are a primary active insect even in cold water, making this a staple year-round pattern that is highly effective for enticing finicky trout on the Teton River in spring.
Little Black Stonefly
The Little Black Stonefly is one of the first major hatches of the year in early spring, and trout on the Teton River will be looking for adults on the surface.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive)
A reliable year-round streamer, the olive Woolly Bugger is effective for imitating leeches and baitfish, especially in the colder spring flows currently seen on the Teton River.
Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive)
Small leech patterns like this effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids in cold water, enticing strikes from larger, lethargic trout in early spring on the Teton River.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching in early spring, especially on overcast days, making this low-profile dry fly excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults on the Teton River.
Buy at AmazonSan Juan Worm (Red)
A high-visibility attractor, the San Juan Worm is particularly effective after any runoff or flow fluctuations, making it a good choice for the Teton River's current conditions.
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