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1. 01
   Zebra Midgenymph

   Midges are a primary and consistent food source in tailwaters like the Norfork River year-round. This weighted pattern is effective for getting into the strike zone for feeding trout.

   Norfork River (Norfork Tailwater)from 3 reports
   80%
2. 02
   Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) Comparadundry

   Matches expected fall BWO hatches, which can entice selective Bluegill and other sunfish feeding on emergers and adults.

   Kings Riverfrom 2 reports
   80%
3. 03
   October Caddis (Dry)dry

   The October Caddis is a significant fall hatch, and this dry fly imitates the adult caddis that Bluegill and other panfish may be targeting.

   Kings Riverfrom 2 reports
   80%
4. 04
   Trico Spinnerdry

   Mimics active Trico hatches occurring this month, targeting rising Bluegill in slower water.

   Kings Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
5. 05
   Hare's Ear Nymphnymph

   A versatile and essential year-round nymph, imitating general mayfly nymphs which are a consistent food source for Bluegill and other sunfish.

   Kings Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
6. 06
   Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

   A classic and highly versatile streamer, imitating leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for Bluegill and other sunfish year-round.

   Kings Riverfrom 3 reports
   80%
7. 07
   Mahogany Dundry

   Late summer and fall often see hatches of Paraleptophlebia (Mahogany Duns), providing dry fly opportunities for Bluegill and other panfish.

   Kings Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
8. 08
   Scud (Pink/Orange)nymph

   Freshwater amphipods are a year-round staple for Bluegill and sunfish, effective as a subsurface nymph.

   Kings Riverfrom 2 reports
   80%
9. 09
   Black Woolly Buggerstreamer

   An essential streamer for aggressive brown trout and smallmouth bass, especially effective in fall as water temperatures drop. Strip a size 6-8 slowly through deeper pools.

   Little Red Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
10. 10
    Zebra Midgenymph

    Midges are a primary and consistent food source in tailwaters year-round, making them essential for trout in the Little Red River as water temperatures cool. Fish a size 20-22.

    Little Red Riverfrom 3 reports
    80%
11. 11
    Blood Dot Eggegg

    Fall is prime egg season on the Little Red River. Drift an egg pattern (size 12-14) behind any spawning trout for opportunistic feeders.

    Little Red Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
12. 12
    Flashback Baetis Nymphnymph

    Blue-Winged Olives are a key fall hatch on the Little Red River. This nymph pattern (size 18-20) effectively imitates the active subsurface nymphs.

    Little Red Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
13. 13
    Flashback Scud Wet Hare's Earnymph

    Scuds are a consistent food source in the Little Red River. This versatile nymph (size 14-16) imitates various aquatic insects and scuds active in the currents.

    Little Red Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
14. 14
    Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) Comparadundry

    For selective trout rising to adult Blue-Winged Olives during fall hatches on overcast days. A size 20-22 is ideal for the low-profile presentation.

    Little Red Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
15. 15
    Tunghead Princenymph

    A versatile weighted attractor nymph (size 14-16) that is effective for a variety of subsurface insects, excellent for prospecting deeper runs in the Little Red River.

    Little Red Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
16. 16
    Olive Sculpinstreamer

    Sculpins are a significant food source for larger predatory trout and bass. This streamer (size 6-8) is highly effective when swung or stripped along the bottom, particularly as flows fluctuate.

    Little Red Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
17. 17
    PMD (Pale Morning Duns)dry

    Pale Morning Duns are actively hatching in fall, providing a key food source for opportunistic feeders like Rainbow and Brown Trout.

    Spring River (Mammoth Spring)from 1 report
    80%
18. 18
    Zebra Midgenymph

    Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round in consistent temperature spring creeks, making this a staple fall pattern for Rainbow and Brown Trout.

    Spring River (Mammoth Spring)from 3 reports
    80%
19. 19
    October Caddis (Dry)dry

    October Caddis is a significant fall hatch, and this dry fly imitates the adult caddis, drawing strikes from Rainbow and Brown Trout.

    Spring River (Mammoth Spring)from 2 reports
    80%
20. 20
    Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

    An indispensable streamer imitating leeches and baitfish, effective year-round for aggressive Rainbow and Brown Trout, especially in cooling fall waters.

    Spring River (Mammoth Spring)from 3 reports
    80%
21. 21
    Comparadun (BWO)dry

    Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches are expected in fall on spring creeks, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.

    Spring River (Mammoth Spring)from 2 reports
    80%
22. 22
    Flashback Hare's Ear Nymphnymph

    A versatile general searching nymph, effective year-round and mimicking various aquatic insects active in the currents for Rainbow and Brown Trout in fall.

    Spring River (Mammoth Spring)from 1 report
    80%
23. 23
    Midge Larvanymph

    Midge larvae are a year-round, consistent food source in spring creeks, especially effective for Rainbow and Brown Trout in cooler fall temperatures.

    Spring River (Mammoth Spring)from 1 report
    80%
24. 24
    Scud (Pink/Orange)nymph

    Freshwater shrimp (scuds) are a consistent year-round food source in spring creeks with aquatic vegetation, appealing to Rainbow and Brown Trout in the fall.

    Spring River (Mammoth Spring)from 2 reports
    80%
25. 25
    Clouser Minnow (Bass) (Chartreuse/White)streamer

    Effectively imitates baitfish, a primary food source for smallmouth and largemouth bass, which remain active in fall. This pattern is particularly good in varying water conditions.

    Buffalo National Riverfrom 1 report
    80%

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