Working now in Connecticutthe last 14 days

1. 01
   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 2 reports
   80%
2. 02
   Hare's Ear Nymphnymph

   An essential and versatile mayfly nymph imitation, effective year-round for bluegill foraging on aquatic insects.

   Bantam Lakefrom 1 report
   80%
3. 03
   October Caddis (Dry)dry

   The October Caddis is one of the largest caddis hatches of the year in the fall, providing a significant food source for opportunistic trout.

   Housatonic Riverfrom 2 reports
   80%
4. 04
   Olive Sculpinstreamer

   Sculpin patterns are excellent for targeting aggressive trout, especially brown trout, looking for larger baitfish in colder fall water.

   Housatonic Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
5. 05
   Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

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

   Housatonic Riverfrom 2 reports
   80%
6. 06
   Flashback Scud Wet Hare's Earnymph

   A versatile and effective general searching nymph, mimicking various aquatic insects and scuds active in the currents during fall.

   Housatonic Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
7. 07
   Isonychia Dundry

   Isonychia are actively hatching on freestone rivers during the fall, making this a prime pattern for rising trout.

   Housatonic Riverfrom 2 reports
   80%
8. 08
   Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

   A classic and highly versatile streamer that imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for both trout and smallmouth bass in cooling fall waters.

   Housatonic Riverfrom 4 reports
   80%
9. 09
   Blood Dot Eggegg

   Fall marks the egg season for trout below spawning salmon and resident trout, making egg patterns highly effective.

   Housatonic Riverfrom 4 reports
   80%
10. 10
    Pheasant Tail Nymphnymph

    An essential mayfly nymph imitation, particularly effective during fall BWO periods and for general subsurface feeding by trout.

    Housatonic Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
11. 11
    Zebra Midgenymph

    Midges are a primary and consistent food source for trout year-round, especially in cooler fall waters, making this an essential subsurface pattern.

    Housatonic Riverfrom 4 reports
    80%
12. 12
    Zebra Midgenymph

    Midges are a primary and consistent food source in tailwaters year-round, essential for picky fish in the Farmington's colder fall waters.

    Farmington Riverfrom 4 reports
    80%
13. 13
    Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

    A reliable year-round streamer, effective for imitating leeches and baitfish, which aggressive trout key on in the colder fall flows.

    Farmington Riverfrom 4 reports
    80%
14. 14
    Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) Comparadundry

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

    Farmington Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
15. 15
    Pheasant Tail Nymphnymph

    A classic and versatile searching nymph, mimicking various active aquatic insects, including BWO nymphs, which are prevalent in fall.

    Farmington Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
16. 16
    Parachute BWOdry

    Another excellent BWO dry fly for consistent fall hatches, particularly effective for rising trout in softer water.

    Farmington Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
17. 17
    Mayer's Mini Leechstreamer

    Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids in cold water, enticing strikes from larger, lethargic trout in fall.

    Farmington Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
18. 18
    Flashback Baetis Nymphnymph

    Baetis nymphs are active subsurface, aligning with consistent early spring and fall mayfly nymph activity, making this an effective pattern.

    Farmington Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
19. 19
    Blood Dot Eggegg

    As trout begin pre-spawn or spawning activities in the fall, egg patterns become a relevant and effective food source.

    Farmington Riverfrom 4 reports
    80%
20. 20
    Zebra Midgenymph

    A consistent food source year-round, midges become especially important in colder fall water and are a primary target for finicky trout.

    Salmon Riverfrom 4 reports
    80%
21. 21
    October Caddisdry

    The largest caddis hatch of the year in many regions, this larger dry fly can trigger aggressive surface takes from trout and salmon in the fall.

    Salmon Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
22. 22
    Blood Dot Eggegg

    Excellent for recently stocked trout and migrating Atlantic Salmon, which are actively feeding on or reacting to eggs in the fall.

    Salmon Riverfrom 4 reports
    80%
23. 23
    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

    Matching the intermittent but significant fall BWO hatches, this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout keying on emergers and adults.

    Salmon Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
24. 24
    Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

    A versatile year-round streamer, mimicking leeches and baitfish, perfect for enticing aggressive strikes from predatory trout and salmon in the colder fall water.

    Salmon Riverfrom 4 reports
    80%
25. 25
    Flashback Hare's Ear Nymphnymph

    An excellent general searching nymph, mimicking various aquatic insects and scuds active in the currents, effective year-round and particularly in the fall.

    Salmon Riverfrom 1 report
    80%

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