Working now in Tennesseethe last 14 days

1. 01
   Clouser Minnow (Bass) (Chartreuse/White)streamer

   Effectively imitates baitfish, a primary food source for smallmouth bass which remain active in the cooler fall waters.

   Caney Fork River (Center Hill tailwater / Rock Island)from 1 report
   80%
2. 02
   Zebra Midgenymph

   Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round, and this weighted pattern gets into the strike zone in cooler fall waters.

   Watauga Riverfrom 6 reports
   80%
3. 03
   October Caddis (Dry)dry

   Fall is known for the largest caddis hatch of the year in many regions, and this pattern is excellent for targeting rising trout.

   Watauga Riverfrom 3 reports
   80%
4. 04
   Olive Woolly Buggerstreamer

   A versatile streamer pattern imitating leeches and baitfish, effective year-round for various predatory species, especially aggressive trout in fall.

   Watauga Riverfrom 2 reports
   80%
5. 05
   Blood Dot Eggegg

   Fall is a key spawning period for Brown and Brook Trout, making egg patterns highly effective for opportunistic feeders.

   Watauga Riverfrom 4 reports
   80%
6. 06
   Blood Dot Eggegg

   Fall is a prime time for egg patterns below spawning trout, mimicking a readily available, high-protein food source.

   Caney Fork River (Center Hill tailwater / Rock Island)from 4 reports
   80%
7. 07
   Zebra Midgenymph

   Midges are a primary and consistent food source in tailwaters year-round, becoming even more critical in cooler fall conditions.

   Caney Fork River (Center Hill tailwater / Rock Island)from 6 reports
   80%
8. 08
   Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

   Fall is prime time for Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches, especially under overcast skies. This low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.

   Watauga Riverfrom 4 reports
   80%
9. 09
   Baetis Nymphnymph

   Baetis nymphs are active year-round in tailwaters and spring creeks, and are particularly effective during fall BWO hatch periods when trout are feeding subsurface.

   Hiwassee Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
10. 10
    Black Woolly Buggerstreamer

    A slow-stripped or dead-drifted black streamer imitates leeches and sculpins, which are active even in colder water, making it a high-searching pattern for larger, aggressive trout in the fall.

    Hiwassee Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
11. 11
    Pheasant Tail Nymphnymph

    This versatile mayfly nymph imitation is effective year-round, but particularly productive during the spring and fall BWO periods when mayflies are active.

    Hiwassee Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
12. 12
    Glo Bugegg

    Fall is prime egg season for trout, and this egg pattern effectively mimics salmon and trout eggs, which are a key food source below spawning areas.

    Hiwassee Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
13. 13
    Zebra Midgenymph

    Midges are a primary and consistent food source even in cold water, making this a staple year-round pattern, highly effective for enticing finicky trout in fall's cooling temperatures.

    Hiwassee Riverfrom 6 reports
    80%
14. 14
    Hare's Ear Nymphnymph

    An essential and versatile general mayfly nymph imitation, effective year-round as a searching pattern in the Hiwassee's diverse currents.

    Hiwassee Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
15. 15
    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

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

    Hiwassee Riverfrom 4 reports
    80%
16. 16
    October Caddisdry

    The October Caddis is one of the largest caddis hatches of the year in many rivers during the fall, providing a substantial meal for actively feeding trout.

    Hiwassee Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
17. 17
    Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) Comparadundry

    Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching in fall, especially on overcast days, making this a prime imitation for selective trout feeding on adults.

    South Holston Riverfrom 3 reports
    80%
18. 18
    Soft Hackle Wet (Partridge & Orange)wet fly

    Caddis pupae and emergers are active throughout the fall; swinging this pattern through the current effectively imitates these vulnerable insects.

    South Holston Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
19. 19
    TH Zebra Midgenymph

    Midges are a primary and consistent food source in tailwaters like the South Holston year-round; this weighted pattern is excellent for getting deep into the strike zone.

    South Holston Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
20. 20
    Juan's Slim Shadydry

    This low-profile BWO dry fly is effective for selective trout keying on adult Blue-Winged Olives during fall hatches on the South Holston River.

    South Holston Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
21. 21
    Blood Dot Eggegg

    As fall progresses, egg patterns become highly effective below spawning areas, mimicking a significant food source for opportunistic trout.

    South Holston Riverfrom 4 reports
    80%
22. 22
    Travis Hi-Vis BWO Para Emergeremerger

    BWO emergers are crucial during fall hatches on the South Holston, and this high-visibility pattern helps spot subtle takes from trout keying on vulnerable insects in the film.

    South Holston Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
23. 23
    Olive Woolly Buggerstreamer

    A versatile streamer, the Olive Woolly Bugger imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for aggressive trout in the cooler fall waters.

    South Holston Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
24. 24
    Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) Comparadundry

    Blue-Winged Olives are a classic fall hatch, especially on overcast days, bringing selective trout to the surface on the Tellico River.

    Tellico Riverfrom 3 reports
    80%
25. 25
    Baby Brown Trout (Streamer)streamer

    Larger brown trout on the Tellico River become aggressive in the fall, actively preying on smaller baitfish and trout fry, making this streamer highly effective.

    Tellico Riverfrom 1 report
    80%

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