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1. 01
   Zebra Midgenymph

   Midges are a consistent food source year-round, and this weighted pupa pattern is crucial for enticing finicky steelhead in cold water.

   Anchor Riverfrom 2 reports
   80%
2. 02
   Walts Soft Hacklenymph

   A versatile caddis larva/emerger pattern that can be swung or dead-drifted, effective for steelhead in varied fall conditions.

   Anchor Riverfrom 3 reports
   80%
3. 03
   Zebra Midge (Black)nymph

   Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round, even in cold fall water, and are highly effective for Grayling.

   Lake Iliamnafrom 9 reports
   80%
4. 04
   Blood Dot Eggegg

   Fall is egg season, and Grayling will actively feed on salmon eggs in the system.

   Lake Iliamnafrom 14 reports
   80%
5. 05
   Hot Pink Bunny Leechstreamer

   Coho salmon are known to aggressively strike anything pink, and this pattern is a highly effective imitation of leeches and baitfish for these active fish. Also effective for predatory Dolly Varden and Northern Pike.

   Swanson Riverfrom 13 reports
   80%
6. 06
   Blood Dot Eggegg

   Steelhead and resident Dolly Varden will be keyed into salmon eggs during the fall, providing a crucial food source.

   Anchor Riverfrom 14 reports
   80%
7. 07
   Black Woolly Buggerstreamer

   A classic streamer that imitates leeches and baitfish, effective when stripped slowly through deep pools for cold-water steelhead.

   Anchor Riverfrom 4 reports
   80%
8. 08
   Intruder (Steelhead)streamer

   Intruder patterns are specifically designed for steelhead and are highly effective year-round, especially for enticing aggressive strikes in cold, high water.

   Anchor Riverfrom 4 reports
   80%
9. 09
   Cometstreamer

   A proven steelhead attractor streamer, effective in fall for aggressive fish in varied conditions.

   Anchor Riverfrom 7 reports
   80%
10. 10
    October Caddis (Dry)dry

    The October Caddis is a prominent fall hatch, offering opportunistic Grayling a substantial meal on the surface.

    Lake Iliamnafrom 4 reports
    80%
11. 11
    Soft Hackle Wet (Partridge & Orange)wet fly

    Caddis pupae are active through fall, and this wet fly effectively imitates them when swung through the current.

    Lake Iliamnafrom 3 reports
    80%
12. 12
    Comparadun (BWO)dry

    Blue-Winged Olive hatches can occur on overcast fall days, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective Grayling.

    Lake Iliamnafrom 1 report
    80%
13. 13
    Grayling Bugnymph

    Specifically designed for Grayling, this general invertebrate imitation is effective year-round, especially as water temperatures drop.

    Lake Iliamnafrom 1 report
    80%
14. 14
    Micro Eggnymph

    Fish eggs are a consistent food source in systems with spawning salmon, and Grayling will opportunistically feed on them.

    Lake Iliamnafrom 1 report
    80%
15. 15
    PMD Comparadun (BWO)dry

    PMD hatches are known to be active in October, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective Grayling feeding on emergers and adults.

    Lake Iliamnafrom 1 report
    80%
16. 16
    Walts Soft Hacklenymph

    Year-round for steelhead, imitating caddis larva/emerger, effective when swung or dead drifted.

    Situk Riverfrom 3 reports
    80%
17. 17
    Blood Dot Eggegg

    Fall egg season for trout below spawning salmon, highly relevant for Steelhead.

    Situk Riverfrom 14 reports
    80%
18. 18
    Blood Dot Eggegg

    Fall egg season for trout below spawning salmon, making this a crucial food source for opportunistic feeders like Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden.

    Swanson Riverfrom 14 reports
    80%
19. 19
    Zebra Midge (Black)nymph

    Midges are a primary active insect even in cold water, making this a staple year-round pattern. It's highly effective for enticing finicky Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, and can be opportunistically taken by salmon.

    Swanson Riverfrom 9 reports
    80%
20. 20
    Glo Bugegg

    Fall during salmon and steelhead spawning runs, imitating salmon/trout eggs.

    Situk Riverfrom 12 reports
    80%
21. 21
    Glo Bug (Orange)dry

    Resident trout and char, including Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden, remain keyed into egg patterns year-round, particularly with the lingering salmon eggs. This bright pattern can elicit strikes from opportunistic fish in cold water.

    Swanson Riverfrom 5 reports
    80%
22. 22
    Intruder (Steelhead)streamer

    Year-round for steelhead, effective for swinging through slots and tailouts.

    Situk Riverfrom 4 reports
    80%
23. 23
    Orange Flash Streamerstreamer

    A specific attractor streamer, ideal for Dolly Varden and also highly effective for various salmon species and rainbow trout in Alaska's clear waters during the fall, and can entice predatory Northern Pike.

    Swanson Riverfrom 12 reports
    80%
24. 24
    Egg Sucking Leechstreamer

    Year-round, especially fall, imitating leech/egg combination.

    Situk Riverfrom 13 reports
    80%
25. 25
    Pine Squirrel Leech (Black/Olive)streamer

    Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids moving sluggishly in cold water, triggering strikes from larger, lethargic trout, Dolly Varden, and other predatory species like Northern Pike.

    Swanson Riverfrom 10 reports
    80%

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