Working now in North Carolinathe last 14 days
- 01Mohogany Dundry
Late summer and fall often see hatches of Paraleptophlebia (Mahogany Duns), providing dry fly opportunities for rising Bluegill, Panfish, and Redear.
New Riverfrom 1 report80% - 02
BWO emergers are crucial during fall hatches on the Watauga River, and this high-visibility pattern helps spot subtle takes from trout feeding just under the surface.
Watauga Riverfrom 2 reports80% - 03
Fall marks the egg season for trout, and this pattern is highly effective for enticing fish keyed into a significant calorie source below any spawning activity in the Watauga River.
Watauga Riverfrom 2 reports80% - 04Baetis Nymphnymph
Baetis nymphs are active year-round in the Watauga, and are especially important during fall BWO hatch periods, providing a consistent subsurface food source for trout.
Watauga Riverfrom 1 report80% - 05
The October Caddis is the largest caddis hatch of the year in many freestone rivers, making this a prime dry fly choice for the Watauga in the fall.
Watauga Riverfrom 4 reports80% - 06Zebra Midge (Black)nymph
Midges are a primary and consistent food source in the Watauga's tailwater environment year-round, making this a staple pattern for enticing finicky trout in colder fall water.
Watauga Riverfrom 1 report80% - 07TH Zebra Midgenymph
This weighted midge pattern is excellent for getting down to the trout feeding on abundant midges in the deeper runs of the Watauga River, a consistent food source in fall.
Watauga Riverfrom 1 report80% - 08Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer
A versatile streamer, the olive Woolly Bugger effectively imitates leeches and baitfish, crucial food sources for aggressive trout in the Watauga River during the colder fall months.
Watauga Riverfrom 5 reports80% - 09
In fall, larger brown trout in the Watauga River become more aggressive, actively targeting smaller trout fry, making this streamer a highly effective imitation.
Watauga Riverfrom 1 report80% - 10
A classic general searching nymph, the Flashback Pheasant Tail effectively imitates a variety of active mayfly nymphs, which are consistently present subsurface in the Davidson River during fall.
Davidson Riverfrom 1 report80% - 11
Caddisflies remain active through the fall, offering consistent dry fly opportunities. This pattern effectively imitates the adult caddis on the water for Bluegill, Panfish, and Redear.
New Riverfrom 1 report80% - 12
October marks the season for the largest caddis hatch of the year in many regions. This dry fly will imitate the adult caddis, drawing opportunistic strikes from Bluegill, Panfish, and Redear.
New Riverfrom 1 report80% - 13Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer
A classic and versatile subsurface pattern, imitating leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for Bluegill, Panfish, and Redear in fall.
New Riverfrom 5 reports80% - 14Clouser Crayfishstreamer
Crayfish are a primary food source for bass and panfish in rocky areas of the river. This streamer/nymph pattern is crucial for subsurface feeding in the fall.
New Riverfrom 1 report80% - 15Zebra Midgenymph
Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round. As water temperatures drop in the fall, midge pupae become crucial for subsurface feeding Bluegill, Panfish, and Redear.
New Riverfrom 4 reports80% - 16
On warmer fall days, topwater action can still occur. This popper creates an enticing surface disturbance, drawing aggressive strikes from Bluegill, Panfish, and Redear.
New Riverfrom 3 reports80% - 17Hellgrammite Flynymph
Hellgrammites are a consistent, protein-rich food source in rocky river environments year-round. This nymph pattern is highly effective for predatory Bluegill, Panfish, and Redear in fall.
New Riverfrom 2 reports80% - 18
Blue-winged olives are a key fall hatch on the Watauga River, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on adults in slower water.
Watauga Riverfrom 2 reports80% - 19
Fall BWO hatches are a staple for selective trout, especially on clear, pressured rivers like the Davidson. This pattern is excellent for matching emergers and adults.
Davidson Riverfrom 1 report80% - 20Zebra Midgenymph
Midges are a primary and consistent food source for trout year-round, and in clear, pressured waters like the Davidson, small midge patterns are essential for subsurface feeding.
Davidson Riverfrom 4 reports80% - 21Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer
A versatile streamer, the olive Woolly Bugger imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources. This is a go-to for targeting aggressive Brown and Rainbow Trout in the Davidson River as water temperatures cool in the fall.
Davidson Riverfrom 5 reports80% - 22Copper Johnnymph
The Copper John is a versatile attractor nymph that effectively mimics various aquatic insects and gets down quickly in the Davidson's currents, making it a reliable subsurface producer in fall.
Davidson Riverfrom 1 report80% - 23
October Caddis are a significant fall hatch, providing dry fly opportunities for rising panfish and crappie.
Lake Normanfrom 4 reports80% - 24Zebra Midgenymph
Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round, especially in lakes and during colder months. Effective for opportunistic feeders.
Lake Normanfrom 4 reports80% - 25Chironomid Pupanymph
Chironomids are a consistent food source in lakes and reservoirs from spring through fall, making this pupa imitation effective for subsurface feeding fish.
Lake Normanfrom 1 report80%
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