Thompson Falls Areaon Thompson River
October Caddis are making a strong appearance
- 01October Caddis are making a strong appearance, drawing aggressive strikes.
- 02Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs) and Mahogany Duns are actively emerging, especially in the afternoons.
- 03Terrestrial patterns like hoppers and ants remain effective, particularly along grassy banks.
- 04Subsurface nymphing with general attractor patterns is productive in deeper runs.
- 05Water levels are expected to be seasonally low, requiring careful wading and stealthy approaches.
What to tie on at Thompson Falls Area
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
October Caddis (Dry)
October Caddis are a dominant presence in fall, and trout are actively keying in on these larger insects, as indicated by regional intelligence.
Buy at AmazonSchroeder’s Parachute Hopper
Terrestrial activity, particularly hoppers, remains strong in early fall, providing a substantial food source along grassy banks. Regional reports confirm hopper effectiveness.
Chernobyl Ant
Chernobyl Ants, as a large terrestrial, are still a factor in early fall, drawing aggressive strikes from opportunistic feeders, supported by regional intelligence.
Buy at AmazonPurple Haze
The Purple Haze is a reliable attractor pattern, explicitly mentioned in regional reports as effective, making it a strong choice for curious trout.
Buy at AmazonBlue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs) are actively emerging in fall, especially on overcast days, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.
Mahogany Dun
Mahogany Duns are actively appearing as a fall hatch, providing crucial dry fly opportunities for rising trout, supported by regional reports.
Buy at AmazonMother's Day Caddis
The prolific Mother's Day Caddis hatch is expected in late April through May in Western rivers. This dry fly is a perfect imitation for adult caddis, drawing strikes from trout on the Thompson River.
Tactical Peeping Caddis TH Jig
Caddis are actively emerging in spring, and this weighted jig nymph is excellent for targeting larger fish holding in deeper runs and along undercut banks in the Thompson River.
Chubby Chernobyl
A highly visible terrestrial, in size 14, that works well as a large attractor, especially during warmer afternoons when trout in the Thompson River are looking for bigger meals on the surface or in slower runs.
Montana season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.