Working now in Californiathe last 14 days

1. 01
   Chernobyl Antdry

   Large terrestrial ants continue to be a strong food source, drawing aggressive strikes from trout actively feeding on the surface.

   Middle Fork Feather Riverfrom 2 reports
   95%
2. 02
   October Caddis (Dry)dry

   The October Caddis hatch is a major fall event, and reports from late September indicate they are just beginning to appear on the North Fork Feather River.

   North Fork Feather Riverfrom 29 reports
   95%
3. 03
   Chernobyl Antdry

   Recent intelligence indicates strong terrestrial fishing, with aggressive Cutthroat taking Chernobyl Ants in early fall.

   Middle Fork American Riverfrom 2 reports
   95%
4. 04
   October Caddis (Dry)dry

   Explicitly mentioned in recent intelligence reports as a primary fall hatch beginning to appear on the North Fork Stanislaus River.

   North Fork Stanislaus Riverfrom 29 reports
   95%
5. 05
   Schroeder ess Parachute Hopperterrestrial

   Terrestrial activity remains strong in early fall, and hoppers are a substantial food source, especially along grassy banks where trout are actively feeding.

   Middle Fork Feather Riverfrom 1 report
   95%
6. 06
   October Caddis (Dry)dry

   Larger October Caddis are becoming a factor as the river enters its prime fall season, providing significant food for opportunistic trout.

   Middle Fork Feather Riverfrom 29 reports
   95%
7. 07
   Schroeder’s Parachute Hopperterrestrial

   Terrestrial fishing remains strong in early fall on the Middle Fork American River, with hoppers being a substantial food source.

   Middle Fork American Riverfrom 5 reports
   95%
8. 08
   October Caddis (Dry)dry

   Larger October Caddis are becoming a significant factor on the Middle Fork American River, marking the prime fall season.

   Middle Fork American Riverfrom 29 reports
   95%
9. 09
   Bank Beetleterrestrial

   Recent intelligence indicates terrestrial activity, including beetles, are still active along banks on the North Fork Stanislaus River.

   North Fork Stanislaus Riverfrom 1 report
   90%
10. 10
    Travis Hi-Vis BWO Para Emergeremerger

    BWO emergers are crucial during fall hatches on the North Fork Feather River, and this pattern is excellent for targeting fish feeding just below the surface.

    North Fork Feather Riverfrom 12 reports
    90%
11. 11
    Purple Hazedry

    This attractor pattern was specifically mentioned in recent reports for eliciting aggressive strikes from Cutthroat in early fall.

    Middle Fork American Riverfrom 2 reports
    90%
12. 12
    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

    Blue-Winged Olives are beginning to appear, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults on the North Fork Stanislaus River.

    North Fork Stanislaus Riverfrom 13 reports
    90%
13. 13
    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun (BWO)dry

    Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching in fall, particularly on overcast days, providing excellent dry fly opportunities for selective fish on the North Fork Feather River.

    North Fork Feather Riverfrom 4 reports
    90%
14. 14
    Mahogany Dundry

    Mahogany Dun hatches are beginning to appear, as indicated by recent intelligence for the fall season on the North Fork Stanislaus River.

    North Fork Stanislaus Riverfrom 6 reports
    90%
15. 15
    Travis Hi-Vis BWO Para Emergeremerger

    BWO emergers are crucial during fall hatches, and this high-visibility pattern helps spot subtle takes from trout on the North Fork Stanislaus River.

    North Fork Stanislaus Riverfrom 12 reports
    90%
16. 16
    Mahogany Dundry

    Mahogany Duns are active from late summer through fall, offering consistent dry fly action during their hatches on the North Fork Feather River.

    North Fork Feather Riverfrom 6 reports
    90%
17. 17
    Schroeder’s Parachute Hopperterrestrial

    Recent intelligence indicates terrestrial activity, especially hoppers, are still a significant food source in early fall on the North Fork Stanislaus River.

    North Fork Stanislaus Riverfrom 5 reports
    90%
18. 18
    Purple Hazedry

    A proven attractor pattern that effectively entices aggressive trout, especially when terrestrials are active or during early fall hatches.

    Middle Fork Feather Riverfrom 2 reports
    90%
19. 19
    Slumpbusterstreamer

    This versatile streamer effectively imitates baitfish and sculpins, which are a consistent food source for Smallmouth Bass Manila year-round on the North Fork Feather River, and is especially productive in varied water conditions.

    North Fork Feather Riverfrom 1 report
    85%
20. 20
    Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) Comparadundry

    Fall BWO hatches are a key event on the Middle Fork, with this low-profile dry fly effectively mimicking emergers and adults for selective trout.

    Middle Fork Feather Riverfrom 15 reports
    85%
21. 21
    Zebra Midgenymph

    Midges are a primary and consistent food source in tailwaters year-round, making this a reliable subsurface pattern during October.

    Middle Fork American Riverfrom 25 reports
    85%
22. 22
    Hellgrammite Flynymph

    Hellgrammites are a consistent food source for Smallmouth Bass Manila on rocky rivers like the North Fork Feather River year-round, making this a reliable subsurface pattern in fall.

    North Fork Feather Riverfrom 1 report
    85%
23. 23
    Jujubaetisnymph

    A highly effective Baetis nymph that perfectly imitates the abundant subsurface activity of Blue-Winged Olive nymphs, a consistent food source in fall.

    Middle Fork Feather Riverfrom 6 reports
    85%
24. 24
    Woolly Bugger (Olive) (Bass)streamer

    A classic and highly versatile streamer, the olive Woolly Bugger imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for Smallmouth Bass Manila on the North Fork Feather River, and is effective in cooling fall waters.

    North Fork Feather Riverfrom 1 report
    85%
25. 25
    Jujubaetisnymph

    Blue-Winged Olives are an expected hatch for October, and this nymph is highly effective for trout keying on subsurface Baetis in this tailwater.

    Middle Fork American Riverfrom 6 reports
    85%

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