Working now for Smallmouth Bassthe last 14 days

1. 01
   Pheasant Tail Nymphnymph

   A classic and effective general mayfly nymph imitation, the Pheasant Tail is a year-round producer, excellent for subsurface feeding trout in fall.

   Big Darby Creekfrom 8 reports
   80%
2. 02
   Balanced Leechstreamer

   Leeches are a staple forage for predatory fish in stillwaters year-round, mimicking sluggish leeches that Lake Trout, Burbot, Kokanee, and Chinook will readily prey upon in the fall.

   Coeur d'Alene Lakefrom 1 report
   80%
3. 03
   Blood Dot Eggegg

   Kokanee Salmon are spawning in the fall, making egg patterns highly effective for opportunistic Cutthroat Trout and Kokanee Salmon.

   Coeur d'Alene Lakefrom 15 reports
   80%
4. 04
   Mysis Shrimpnymph

   Mysis shrimp are a crucial and consistent food source year-round in large reservoirs like Coeur d'Alene, effective for subsurface feeding by Kokanee and Cutthroat Trout in the fall.

   Coeur d'Alene Lakefrom 2 reports
   80%
5. 05
   Perch Patternstreamer

   Fall is prime time for predatory Northern Pike and Smallmouth Bass to feed on abundant perch fry in lakes.

   Coeur d'Alene Lakefrom 3 reports
   80%
6. 06
   Scuddry

   Freshwater shrimp (scuds) are a consistent food source in lake environments, especially in areas with aquatic vegetation, making them effective for Cutthroat Trout and Kokanee in the fall.

   Coeur d'Alene Lakefrom 1 report
   80%
7. 07
   Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

   A classic and versatile streamer, the olive Woolly Bugger imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for bass, pike, and opportunistic trout in the fall.

   Coeur d'Alene Lakefrom 30 reports
   80%
8. 08
   Chironomid Pupanymph

   Chironomids (midges) are a primary and consistent food source in lakes year-round, with pupae being actively fed upon subsurface by Kokanee and Cutthroat Trout in the fall.

   Coeur d'Alene Lakefrom 1 report
   80%
9. 09
   Soft Hackle Wet (Partridge & Orange)wet fly

   This versatile wet fly imitates caddis pupae and emergers, which are active subsurface throughout the fall and can entice trout in various currents.

   Connecticut Riverfrom 5 reports
   80%
10. 10
    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

    Fall brings consistent Blue-Winged Olive hatches, especially on overcast days, making this low-profile dry fly excellent for selective trout.

    Connecticut Riverfrom 16 reports
    80%
11. 11
    Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

    A year-round staple, the olive Woolly Bugger effectively imitates leeches and baitfish, which are crucial food sources for both trout and smallmouth bass preparing for winter.

    Connecticut Riverfrom 30 reports
    80%
12. 12
    Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive)streamer

    Small leech patterns, like the Pine Squirrel Leech, effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids in cooling fall waters, triggering strikes from larger, lethargic fish.

    Connecticut Riverfrom 7 reports
    80%
13. 13
    Blood Dot Eggegg

    Fall is prime egg season as trout and salmon begin to spawn, making egg patterns highly effective for opportunistic feeders.

    Connecticut Riverfrom 15 reports
    80%
14. 14
    Clouser Crayfish (river)streamer

    Crayfish are a primary food source for smallmouth bass in rocky river environments, making this a crucial subsurface pattern when stripped along the bottom.

    Connecticut Riverfrom 6 reports
    80%
15. 15
    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun (BWO)dry

    Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching in early fall, especially on overcast days, making this a reliable low-profile dry fly for selective trout.

    Greenbrier Riverfrom 3 reports
    80%
16. 16
    Muddler Minnowstreamer

    An excellent sculpin imitation, the Muddler Minnow is effective in fall for enticing predatory trout and smallmouth bass in riffles and deeper runs.

    Connecticut Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
17. 17
    October Caddis (Dry)dry

    While often associated with Western rivers, a large October Caddis dry can be effective in New England freestone rivers during the fall, imitating the largest caddis hatch of the year.

    Connecticut Riverfrom 21 reports
    80%
18. 18
    Hellgrammitedry

    Hellgrammites are a consistent food source on rocky smallmouth rivers year-round, making this a reliable subsurface pattern for fall bass.

    Greenbrier Riverfrom 4 reports
    80%
19. 19
    Woolly Bugger (Olive) (Bass)streamer

    A classic and versatile streamer, effective for fall bass and panfish as they feed on leeches and baitfish in cooling waters.

    Current Riverfrom 12 reports
    80%
20. 20
    Zonkerstreamer

    This baitfish imitation is effective for aggressive bass and pickerel, especially in off-color water or when targeting larger fish in the fall.

    Candlewood Lakefrom 3 reports
    80%
21. 21
    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

    Blue-Winged Olives are a key fall hatch in tailwaters, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults in the surface film.

    Caney Fork River (Center Hill tailwater / Rock Island)from 16 reports
    80%
22. 22
    Blood Dot Eggegg

    Fall is a prime time for egg patterns below spawning trout, mimicking a readily available, high-protein food source.

    Caney Fork River (Center Hill tailwater / Rock Island)from 15 reports
    80%
23. 23
    Clouser Minnow (Bass) (Chartreuse/White)streamer

    A universal baitfish imitation, effective for various predatory species including Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Striped Bass, especially when they are actively feeding on schools of baitfish.

    Lake Hartwellfrom 19 reports
    80%
24. 24
    Clouser Minnow (Bass) (Chartreuse/White)streamer

    Effectively imitates baitfish, a primary food source for smallmouth bass and other predatory species in lakes during the fall. Chartreuse/white is an excellent attractor color.

    Candlewood Lakefrom 19 reports
    80%
25. 25
    Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive)streamer

    Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids in cooling fall waters, enticing strikes from larger, lethargic bass and pickerel.

    Candlewood Lakefrom 7 reports
    80%

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