Working now in Ohiothe last 14 days

1. 01
   Baetis Nymphnymph

   Baetis nymphs are active year-round and particularly effective during BWO hatch periods in fall, offering a consistent subsurface food source for steelhead.

   Chagrin Riverfrom 2 reports
   80%
2. 02
   Intruder (Steelhead)streamer

   Designed specifically for steelhead, this attractor pattern is excellent for swinging through likely holding water in the fall.

   Cuyahoga Riverfrom 2 reports
   80%
3. 03
   Blood Dot Eggegg

   Steelhead actively key in on egg patterns during their fall spawning runs, especially when other fish are spawning.

   Cuyahoga Riverfrom 3 reports
   80%
4. 04
   Glo Bugegg

   Another highly effective egg pattern, ideal for mimicking the abundant eggs present during the fall steelhead runs.

   Cuyahoga Riverfrom 4 reports
   80%
5. 05
   Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

   A versatile streamer imitating leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for predatory steelhead, especially in cooling fall waters.

   Cuyahoga Riverfrom 4 reports
   80%
6. 06
   Egg Sucking Leechstreamer

   This pattern combines a leech and egg imitation, making it particularly deadly for aggressive steelhead in the fall.

   Cuyahoga Riverfrom 2 reports
   80%
7. 07
   Soft Hackle Wet (Partridge & Orange)wet fly

   Mimics caddis pupae and emergers, which can still be active in fall, and is a great all-around searching pattern for steelhead.

   Cuyahoga Riverfrom 2 reports
   80%
8. 08
   October Caddis (Dry)dry

   Large caddis hatch of the year in fall, attracting Trout and Steelhead to the surface.

   Rocky Riverfrom 2 reports
   80%
9. 09
   Baetis Nymphnymph

   Baetis nymphs are active subsurface during fall BWO periods, targeting Steelhead and Trout.

   Rocky Riverfrom 2 reports
   80%
10. 10
    Muddler Minnowstreamer

    Effective streamer for Trout and Steelhead in fall, imitating sculpins and baitfish in riffles.

    Rocky Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
11. 11
    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

    Matches fall BWO hatches, excellent for selective Steelhead and Trout feeding on emergers and adults.

    Rocky Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
12. 12
    Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

    Versatile streamer imitating leeches and baitfish, effective year-round for Steelhead, Trout, and Walleye.

    Rocky Riverfrom 4 reports
    80%
13. 13
    Blood Dot Eggegg

    Fall egg season for trout below spawning salmon, a key food source for Steelhead, Trout, and Walleye.

    Rocky Riverfrom 3 reports
    80%
14. 14
    Glo Bugegg

    Fall during salmon and steelhead spawning runs, an important food source for Steelhead, Trout, and Walleye.

    Rocky Riverfrom 4 reports
    80%
15. 15
    Cometstreamer

    Effective attractor streamer for Steelhead and Walleye in fall and winter.

    Rocky Riverfrom 4 reports
    80%
16. 16
    Woolly Bugger (Black)streamer

    A dark streamer that imitates leeches and sculpins, which are active even in colder water. A high-searching pattern for larger predatory fish in the Little Miami River during fall.

    Little Miami Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
17. 17
    Perch Patternstreamer

    Perch are present in the Little Miami River, and fall is prime time to imitate these common baitfish, attracting predatory species looking for a substantial meal.

    Little Miami Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
18. 18
    Clouser Minnow (Bass) (Chartreuse/White)streamer

    A universal baitfish imitation, effective year-round for predatory species like bass, walleye, and musky, which are actively feeding on juvenile fish in the Little Miami River during fall.

    Little Miami Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
19. 19
    Dragonfly Nymph (Olive)nymph

    Dragonfly nymphs are a large, protein-rich food source for cruising fish. Fall is when many nymphs are mature and active, making this pattern relevant for multiple species in the Little Miami River.

    Little Miami Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
20. 20
    Hellgrammite Flynymph

    Hellgrammites are a consistent and high-protein food source on rocky smallmouth rivers year-round, making this a reliable subsurface pattern for fall bass and other predatory species in the Little Miami River.

    Little Miami Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
21. 21
    Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

    A versatile streamer, effective year-round for imitating leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for predatory fish in fall as water temperatures cool. Targets a wide range of predatory species present in the Little Miami River.

    Little Miami Riverfrom 4 reports
    80%
22. 22
    Glo Bug (Orange)dry

    As fall progresses, opportunistic feeders in the Little Miami River will key into fish eggs from various species, making egg patterns highly effective.

    Little Miami Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
23. 23
    Crayfish (Fly) (Olive/Rust)dry

    Crayfish are a primary food source for smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and walleye in rocky river environments like the Little Miami River, making this a crucial subsurface pattern in fall.

    Little Miami Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
24. 24
    October Caddis (Dry)dry

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

    Big Darby Creekfrom 2 reports
    80%
25. 25
    Hare's Ear Nymphnymph

    The Hare's Ear Nymph is a reliable general searching nymph, mimicking various aquatic insects active in the currents throughout the fall season.

    Big Darby Creekfrom 1 report
    80%

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