Working now in Michiganthe last 14 days

1. 01
   Glo Bug (Orange)dry

   Another excellent egg pattern, targeting Steelhead that are actively feeding on salmon eggs during their fall migration.

   Muskegon Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
2. 02
   Yellow Sallydry

   Yellow Sally stoneflies are abundant along freestone streams in summer, drawing aggressive strikes from trout and other species.

   Pere Marquette Riverfrom 0 reports
   80%
3. 03
   Pat's Rubber Legsnymph

   Immature stoneflies are always present in the river substrate, making this weighted nymph an excellent lead fly for deep runs.

   Pere Marquette Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
4. 04
   Intruder (Steelhead)streamer

   Intruder patterns are specifically designed for Steelhead and are highly effective for swinging through likely holding water on the Pere Marquette during their fall run.

   Pere Marquette Riverfrom 0 reports
   80%
5. 05
   Zebra Midgenymph

   Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round in many river systems, and are particularly important in fall as other insect activity wanes. This pattern is excellent for subsurface feeding trout.

   Huron Riverfrom 3 reports
   80%
6. 06
   Pheasant Tail Nymphnymph

   This classic nymph is effective year-round, especially during fall BWO periods, imitating various mayfly nymphs active in the river's currents.

   Huron Riverfrom 2 reports
   80%
7. 07
   Articulated Drunk Sculpinstreamer

   Sculpin patterns are excellent for fall bass, imitating larger baitfish that predatory Smallmouth Bass key on in cooling waters as they prepare for winter.

   Huron Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
8. 08
   Clouser Crayfish (Bass)streamer

   Crayfish are a primary food source for smallmouth bass in rocky river environments. This subsurface pattern is crucial for enticing strikes in the fall.

   Huron Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
9. 09
   Travis Hi-Vis BWO Para Emergeremerger

   BWO emergers are crucial during fall hatches as trout key in on vulnerable insects in the surface film. This pattern's high visibility aids in detecting subtle takes.

   Huron Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
10. 10
    Glo Bugegg

    Fall marks the salmon and trout spawning runs, making egg patterns highly effective for opportunistic trout feeding on loose eggs.

    Huron Riverfrom 3 reports
    80%
11. 11
    Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

    A reliable year-round streamer, the olive Woolly Bugger is effective for imitating leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for both trout and bass in cooling fall waters.

    Huron Riverfrom 3 reports
    80%
12. 12
    Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

    Fall is prime streamer season; this versatile pattern imitates leeches and baitfish, enticing aggressive strikes from predatory Brown and Brook Trout.

    Boardman Riverfrom 3 reports
    80%
13. 13
    Blood Dot Eggegg

    Fall is prime egg season on the Pere Marquette, as King Salmon spawn. Steelhead and resident trout key in on these readily available protein sources.

    Pere Marquette Riverfrom 5 reports
    80%
14. 14
    Cometstreamer

    Large streamers like the Comet are excellent for enticing aggressive strikes from fresh Steelhead and Salmon navigating the Pere Marquette in the fall.

    Pere Marquette Riverfrom 4 reports
    80%
15. 15
    Flashback Baetis Nymphnymph

    Baetis nymphs are active subsurface throughout the fall, making this an effective imitation for feeding Brown and Brook Trout.

    Boardman Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
16. 16
    Zebra Midgenymph

    Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round, especially in colder fall water, making this a reliable subsurface pattern for Brown and Brook Trout.

    Boardman Riverfrom 3 reports
    80%
17. 17
    PMD Sparkle Dunemerger

    Pale Morning Duns can have late-season hatches in the fall. This emerger pattern is excellent for selective trout feeding in the film during these events.

    Boardman Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
18. 18
    Blood Dot Eggegg

    As various fish begin their spawning activities in fall, egg patterns become highly effective for opportunistic Brown and Brook Trout feeding on loose eggs.

    Boardman Riverfrom 5 reports
    80%
19. 19
    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

    Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching in early fall, especially on overcast days. This low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.

    Boardman Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
20. 20
    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

    Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching in the fall, especially on overcast days, making this low-profile dry fly excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.

    Huron Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
21. 21
    Egg Sucking Leechstreamer

    A classic fall attractor pattern, effective for migratory Steelhead and Salmon entering the Pere Marquette, imitating both leeches and eggs.

    Pere Marquette Riverfrom 5 reports
    80%
22. 22
    Olive Woolly Buggerstreamer

    A versatile and reliable streamer, the Olive Woolly Bugger imitates leeches and baitfish, which are year-round food sources for all predatory species in the Pere Marquette.

    Pere Marquette Riverfrom 3 reports
    80%
23. 23
    Hopperterrestrial

    Grasshoppers are a crucial food source for trout during summer months, especially along grassy banks.

    Pere Marquette Riverfrom 0 reports
    80%
24. 24
    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

    Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching in early spring, especially on overcast days, making this low-profile dry fly excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.

    Platte Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
25. 25
    Blood Dot Eggegg

    Steelhead key into salmon eggs during the fall spawning season, making egg patterns highly effective.

    Muskegon Riverfrom 5 reports
    80%

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