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- 01Deceiverdry
A general baitfish pattern, the Deceiver is excellent for imitating smaller fish, a staple food source for predatory Redfish and Flounder throughout the fall.
Calcasieu Riverfrom 1 report80% - 02Merkin Crabdry
Crabs are a consistent food source in Lake Pontchartrain's brackish waters, making this pattern highly effective for tailing fish in the shallows during fall.
Lake Pontchartrainfrom 4 reports80% - 03Clouser Minnow (Saltwater)streamer
A universal baitfish imitation, the Clouser Minnow is effective year-round for nearly all predatory species in Lake Pontchartrain, especially when baitfish are active in the fall.
Lake Pontchartrainfrom 4 reports80% - 04Snook Fly (Crystal Bugger)streamer
This baitfish/shrimp imitation is a great all-around pattern for various species in brackish waters, especially snook, redfish, and bass feeding near structure.
Lake Pontchartrainfrom 1 report80% - 05EP Shrimpnymph
Shrimp are a year-round staple in Lake Pontchartrain, and this versatile imitation is highly effective for a wide range of predatory species actively feeding in the fall.
Lake Pontchartrainfrom 5 reports80% - 06Gurgler (Saltwater)popper
For aggressive topwater strikes, this popper mimics fleeing baitfish or injured prey, drawing attention from various predatory species on warmer fall days.
Lake Pontchartrainfrom 3 reports80% - 07Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer
A classic and highly versatile streamer, the olive Woolly Bugger imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for a wide array of predatory fish in the lake.
Lake Pontchartrainfrom 2 reports80% - 08Deceiver (Lefty's)streamer
This versatile baitfish pattern imitates various smaller fish, which are a primary food source for the lake's predatory species during the fall season.
Lake Pontchartrainfrom 2 reports80% - 09Redfish Fly (Weedless)streamer
Specifically designed for Redfish and effective in shallow marsh environments, this weedless pattern is ideal for targeting tailing fish in the fall.
Lake Pontchartrainfrom 4 reports80% - 10Redfish Fly (Weedless)streamer
Designed specifically for redfish in shallow, grassy marshes, reducing hang-ups and effectively presenting a common food item.
Vermilion Bay / Marsh Islandfrom 4 reports80% - 11
Crabs are a significant and consistent food source in the estuaries and grass flats of Vermilion Bay, making this an excellent fall pattern for redfish and sheepshead.
Vermilion Bay / Marsh Islandfrom 3 reports80% - 12Gurgler (Saltwater)popper
This topwater popper creates enticing surface disturbance, prompting aggressive strikes from actively feeding redfish, especially in calmer conditions.
Vermilion Bay / Marsh Islandfrom 3 reports80% - 13Clouser Minnow (Saltwater)streamer
A highly versatile baitfish imitation that effectively mimics the various forage fish present in Vermilion Bay, appealing to all target species.
Vermilion Bay / Marsh Islandfrom 4 reports80% - 14Puglisi Shrimpstreamer
An excellent shrimp imitation that is effective over grass flats and along sand edges, mimicking a primary food source for all target species.
Vermilion Bay / Marsh Islandfrom 1 report80% - 15Chartreuse Deceiverstreamer
A vibrant baitfish pattern that is highly effective in murky or stained inshore waters, attracting aggressive predatory strikes from redfish, sheepshead, and flounder.
Vermilion Bay / Marsh Islandfrom 1 report80% - 16
A universal baitfish imitation, effective year-round for predatory species like crappie, bass, and catfish in Toledo Bend Reservoir, especially in clear water, and often effective during fall.
Toledo Bend Reservoirfrom 1 report80% - 17Woolly Bugger (Olive) (Bass)streamer
A classic and versatile streamer pattern that imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for predatory bass, sunfish, crappie, and catfish in Toledo Bend Reservoir year-round, including fall.
Toledo Bend Reservoirfrom 1 report80% - 18Crappie Jig Flystreamer
Specifically designed for crappie, this pattern is highly effective during the fall crappie spawn around submerged structure in Toledo Bend Reservoir.
Toledo Bend Reservoirfrom 1 report80% - 19Hellgrammite Flynymph
Hellgrammites are a consistent food source in rocky river environments, making this a crucial subsurface pattern for bottom-feeding catfish and bass in Toledo Bend Reservoir during fall.
Toledo Bend Reservoirfrom 1 report80% - 20Scud (Pink/Orange)nymph
These freshwater amphipods are a consistent food source year-round in reservoir environments like Toledo Bend, mimicking abundant forage for sunfish, crappie, and catfish in the fall.
Toledo Bend Reservoirfrom 1 report80% - 21Mop Flynymph
This grub/larvae imitation is a general workhorse for putting various fish in the net, effective across various species found in Toledo Bend Reservoir's diverse habitat, especially as fish feed on invertebrates in the fall.
Toledo Bend Reservoirfrom 1 report80% - 22
On warmer fall days in southern regions like Toledo Bend Reservoir, topwater action can still occur, and this popper creates an enticing surface disturbance, drawing aggressive strikes from sunfish, crappie, and bass.
Toledo Bend Reservoirfrom 1 report80% - 23Clouser Minnow (Saltwater)streamer
A universal baitfish imitation, effective year-round for almost any saltwater and brackish species in the basin, including all target species.
Atchafalaya Basin (Atchafalaya River)from 4 reports80% - 24EP Shrimpnymph
Shrimp are a foundational food source year-round in the basin, and this fly effectively imitates them for all target species.
Atchafalaya Basin (Atchafalaya River)from 5 reports80% - 25Merkin Crabdry
Crabs are a consistent food source in brackish and saltwater environments, highly effective for redfish, sheepshead, and snook in fall.
Atchafalaya Basin (Atchafalaya River)from 4 reports80%
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