Working now in Vermontthe last 14 days

1. 01
   Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymphnymph

   This is a versatile and effective searching nymph year-round, imitating a variety of mayfly nymphs active subsurface as water temperatures cool.

   Green River (Windham County)from 4 reports
   80%
2. 02
   Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) Comparadundry

   Blue-Winged Olives are a prominent fall hatch, especially on overcast days, making this a reliable dry fly for selective trout.

   Green River (Windham County)from 6 reports
   80%
3. 03
   Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

   Streamers like the olive Woolly Bugger are excellent in the fall for imitating leeches and baitfish, which larger trout aggressively target in preparation for winter.

   Green River (Windham County)from 17 reports
   80%
4. 04
   Isonychia Dundry

   Isonychia mayflies are known to hatch into the early fall, offering active dry fly opportunities for rising trout.

   Green River (Windham County)from 5 reports
   80%
5. 05
   Muddler Minnowstreamer

   A classic sculpin and baitfish imitation, the Muddler Minnow is very effective in the fall for enticing predatory strikes from aggressive trout.

   Green River (Windham County)from 3 reports
   80%
6. 06
   Zebra Midgenymph

   Midges are a consistent food source for trout throughout the year, becoming increasingly important as other insect activity wanes in colder fall water.

   Green River (Windham County)from 10 reports
   80%
7. 07
   Isonychia Dundry

   Late-season Isonychia may still be present on warmer afternoons, offering opportunities for rising salmon and opportunistic bass.

   Poultney Riverfrom 5 reports
   80%
8. 08
   Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

   This low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults during the consistent fall BWO hatches.

   Dog Riverfrom 6 reports
   80%
9. 09
   Blood Dot Eggegg

   During the fall, trout become keyed into egg patterns, especially below any spawning activity, making this an excellent imitation for opportunistic feeders.

   Dog Riverfrom 18 reports
   80%
10. 10
    Baetis Nymphnymph

    An essential subsurface pattern, effective year-round, but particularly productive during the active BWO hatch periods in fall.

    Dog Riverfrom 3 reports
    80%
11. 11
    Muddler Minnowstreamer

    This streamer effectively imitates sculpins and baitfish, making it a strong choice for enticing aggressive brown and brook trout in the fall.

    Dog Riverfrom 3 reports
    80%
12. 12
    October Caddis (Dry)dry

    As fall progresses, the large October Caddis are a significant hatch, making this dry fly a prime choice for rising trout.

    Dog Riverfrom 14 reports
    80%
13. 13
    Zebra Midgenymph

    Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round, and this small nymph is particularly effective as water temperatures cool in the fall.

    Dog Riverfrom 10 reports
    80%
14. 14
    Soft Hackle Wet (Partridge & Orange)wet fly

    This versatile wet fly imitates caddis pupae and emergers, which are active throughout the fall, and is effective when swung through currents.

    Dog Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
15. 15
    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

    Fall BWO hatches are a strong possibility, especially on overcast days, with trout keying in on these low-profile adults.

    Ottauquechee Riverfrom 6 reports
    80%
16. 16
    Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

    A classic and highly versatile streamer, the olive Woolly Bugger imitates leeches and baitfish, a consistent food source for aggressive trout in cooler fall waters.

    Dog Riverfrom 17 reports
    80%
17. 17
    Mohogany Dundry

    Late summer and fall often see hatches of Mahogany Duns, providing good dry fly opportunities for trout.

    Ottauquechee Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
18. 18
    Zebra Midgenymph

    Midges are a consistent food source year-round, especially as water temperatures drop in the fall.

    Ottauquechee Riverfrom 10 reports
    80%
19. 19
    Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

    A versatile streamer, effective for imitating leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources in colder fall waters for both trout and bass.

    Ottauquechee Riverfrom 17 reports
    80%
20. 20
    Hellgrammite Flynymph

    Hellgrammites are a year-round food source on rocky rivers, appealing to smallmouth bass and opportunistic trout.

    Ottauquechee Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
21. 21
    Blood Dot Eggegg

    Fall is the spawning season for both Brook and Brown Trout, making egg patterns a highly effective food source imitation.

    Green River (Windham County)from 18 reports
    80%
22. 22
    Mahogany Dundry

    Late summer and early fall can see hatches of Mahogany Duns (Paraleptophlebia), providing additional dry fly opportunities for rising trout.

    Green River (Windham County)from 5 reports
    80%
23. 23
    Cometstreamer

    A historically effective streamer for targeting migratory salmon in colder, lower light conditions.

    Poultney Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
24. 24
    Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

    A versatile, year-round streamer pattern that effectively imitates leeches and baitfish, appealing to all target species.

    Poultney Riverfrom 17 reports
    80%
25. 25
    Crayfish (Fly) (Olive/Rust)dry

    Crayfish are a primary food source for bass and catfish in rocky river environments, making this an effective subsurface pattern.

    Poultney Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%

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