Working now in Oregonthe last 14 days

1. 01
   October Caddisdry

   Based on regional entomological trends for early fall, October Caddis adults are actively emerging, providing a substantial meal for opportunistic trout and steelhead.

   North Umpqua Riverfrom 1 report
   95%
2. 02
   Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

   Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout and steelhead feeding on emergers and adults.

   North Umpqua Riverfrom 1 report
   90%
3. 03
   Cometstreamer

   A classic general attractor pattern, the Comet is highly effective for enticing aggressive fall steelhead.

   North Umpqua Riverfrom 5 reports
   85%
4. 04
   Intruderdry

   Intruder patterns are specifically designed to trigger aggressive strikes from steelhead, making them an excellent choice for swinging in fall.

   North Umpqua Riverfrom 1 report
   85%
5. 05
   Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive)streamer

   Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids, a consistent food source for larger trout and steelhead in cooling fall waters.

   North Umpqua Riverfrom 1 report
   85%
6. 06
   Travis Hi-Vis BWO Para Emergeremerger

   As BWO hatches commence, fish will often key in on vulnerable emergers in the surface film. The hi-vis post aids in spotting subtle takes.

   North Umpqua Riverfrom 2 reports
   85%
7. 07
   PMD (Pale Morning Duns)dry

   Pale Morning Duns are actively hatching in the fall, providing a key food source for opportunistic feeding steelhead.

   Deschutes River (Lower Deschutes)from 2 reports
   80%
8. 08
   Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

   Streamers imitating leeches and baitfish are consistently effective for targeting aggressive, larger predatory trout and char in the McKenzie during fall.

   McKenzie Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
9. 09
   Woolly Bugger (Black/Olive)streamer

   A versatile, year-round streamer pattern that imitates leeches and baitfish, triggering strikes from steelhead in colder fall water.

   Deschutes River (Lower Deschutes)from 1 report
   80%
10. 10
    Intruder (Steelhead)streamer

    Intruder patterns are designed specifically for steelhead and are highly effective year-round, especially when swung through slots and tailouts.

    Deschutes River (Lower Deschutes)from 1 report
    80%
11. 11
    Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) Comparadundry

    BWOs are a classic fall hatch on the McKenzie River, and this low-profile dry fly effectively mimics the adults for selective trout.

    McKenzie Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
12. 12
    Blood Dot Eggegg

    Fall brings salmonid spawning activity to the McKenzie River, and trout will key in on egg patterns drifting downstream from redds.

    McKenzie Riverfrom 5 reports
    80%
13. 13
    Blood Dot Eggegg

    Steelhead are often keyed into egg patterns during the fall spawning season, making this a crucial dead-drifted offering.

    Deschutes River (Lower Deschutes)from 5 reports
    80%
14. 14
    October Caddis (Dry)dry

    The October Caddis hatch is a significant fall event on western rivers like the McKenzie, prompting aggressive strikes from trout.

    McKenzie Riverfrom 4 reports
    80%
15. 15
    Pheasant Tail Nymphnymph

    This versatile nymph pattern effectively imitates a variety of mayfly nymphs, which are a consistent food source in the McKenzie, especially during fall BWO periods.

    McKenzie Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
16. 16
    Cometstreamer

    A classic attractor pattern highly effective for fall and winter steelhead, especially when swung through deeper runs.

    Deschutes River (Lower Deschutes)from 5 reports
    80%
17. 17
    Tungsten Bead Pat's Rubber Legsnymph

    Large stonefly nymphs are a year-round food source in the McKenzie River, and this weighted pattern is excellent for getting deep in the current.

    McKenzie Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
18. 18
    Schroeder ess Parachute Hopperterrestrial

    Terrestrial activity, particularly hoppers, remains strong in early fall, offering opportunistic trout and steelhead a large surface meal along grassy banks.

    North Umpqua Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
19. 19
    Beetleterrestrial

    Terrestrial beetles continue to be dislodged from streamside vegetation, providing a consistent food source for surface-feeding fish.

    North Umpqua Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
20. 20
    October Caddis (Dry)dry

    The largest caddis hatch of the year in many western rivers occurs in fall, making this a prime pattern for the Metolius's abundant caddis.

    Metolius Riverfrom 4 reports
    80%
21. 21
    Zebra Midgenymph

    Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round in cold, clear spring creeks like the Metolius, and are especially important as other hatches wane in fall.

    Metolius Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
22. 22
    Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) Comparadundry

    Fall BWO hatches are common, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults in the Metolius's clear spring creek conditions.

    Metolius Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
23. 23
    Olive Sculpinstreamer

    Fall is prime streamer season for targeting aggressive, larger Rainbow Trout in the Metolius, as they feed on baitfish and sculpins.

    Metolius Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
24. 24
    Travis Hi-Vis BWO Para Emergeremerger

    BWO emergers are crucial during fall hatches, especially in clear, cold water, targeting selective trout keying on vulnerable insects in the film.

    Metolius Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
25. 25
    Soft Hackle Wet (Partridge & Orange)wet fly

    Caddis are prolific year-round on the Metolius, and this wet fly effectively imitates caddis pupae and emergers, which are active subsurface in fall.

    Metolius Riverfrom 4 reports
    80%

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