Working now in West Virginiathe last 14 days

1. 01
   Bead Head Princenymph

   A versatile weighted attractor nymph, effective subsurface in the fall as a variety of aquatic insects are still active in the current.

   Greenbrier Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
2. 02
   Hellgrammitedry

   Hellgrammites are a consistent food source on rocky smallmouth rivers year-round, making this a reliable subsurface pattern for fall bass.

   Greenbrier Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
3. 03
   October Caddisdry

   October Caddis are a significant fall hatch on freestone rivers, providing a substantial meal for active trout.

   Cranberry Riverfrom 2 reports
   80%
4. 04
   Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

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

   Cranberry Riverfrom 3 reports
   80%
5. 05
   Flashback Pheasant Tailnymph

   An essential general searching nymph that effectively mimics various active aquatic insects, particularly mayfly nymphs, which are active year-round.

   Cranberry Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
6. 06
   Mahogany Dundry

   Mahogany Duns (Paraleptophlebia) hatch in late summer and early fall, offering additional dry fly opportunities for rising trout.

   Cranberry Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
7. 07
   Zebra Midgenymph

   Midges are a primary and consistent food source for trout year-round, becoming increasingly important as water temperatures cool in the fall.

   Cranberry Riverfrom 3 reports
   80%
8. 08
   Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

   A highly versatile streamer pattern, the olive Woolly Bugger imitates leeches and baitfish, triggering aggressive strikes from trout in fall.

   Cranberry Riverfrom 3 reports
   80%
9. 09
   Blood Dot Eggegg

   Fall is prime egg season as trout begin their spawning cycles, making this a crucial pattern for opportunistic fish feeding on dislodged eggs.

   Cranberry Riverfrom 2 reports
   80%
10. 10
    Articulated Drunk Sculpinstreamer

    Sculpin patterns are excellent for targeting larger, aggressive brown trout that are actively feeding on baitfish in the colder fall waters.

    Cranberry Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
11. 11
    Woolly Bugger (Olive) (Bass)streamer

    This classic and versatile streamer effectively imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for smallmouth bass in the fall.

    Greenbrier Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
12. 12
    Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive)streamer

    Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids in cooling water, enticing strikes from larger, lethargic trout in the fall.

    Greenbrier Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
13. 13
    Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) Comparadundry

    Fall is prime BWO season, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults on the South Branch Potomac River.

    South Branch Potomac Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
14. 14
    Hellgrammite Flynymph

    Hellgrammites are a consistent, high-protein food source for smallmouth bass on rocky rivers like the South Branch Potomac River throughout the year, making this a reliable subsurface pattern in fall.

    South Branch Potomac Riverfrom 3 reports
    80%
15. 15
    October Caddis (Dry)dry

    The October Caddis hatch is a significant event in fall, providing excellent dry fly opportunities for trout on the South Branch Potomac River.

    South Branch Potomac Riverfrom 4 reports
    80%
16. 16
    Crayfish (Fly)streamer

    Crayfish are a primary food source for smallmouth bass in rocky river environments, making this a crucial subsurface pattern for the South Branch Potomac River in fall.

    South Branch Potomac Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
17. 17
    Travis Hi-Vis BWO Para Emergeremerger

    BWO emergers are crucial during fall hatches, and this high-visibility pattern helps spot subtle takes from trout on the South Branch Potomac River.

    South Branch Potomac Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
18. 18
    Flashback Hare's Ear Nymphnymph

    An excellent general searching nymph, mimicking various aquatic insects active in the currents of the South Branch Potomac River year-round, and particularly effective in fall.

    South Branch Potomac Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
19. 19
    Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

    A versatile streamer that imitates leeches and baitfish, effective year-round and particularly in the cooling fall waters of the South Branch Potomac River for both trout and bass.

    South Branch Potomac Riverfrom 3 reports
    80%
20. 20
    Blood Dot Eggegg

    Fall is egg season for trout, and this pattern imitates the crucial food source for opportunistic feeding on the South Branch Potomac River.

    South Branch Potomac Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
21. 21
    October Caddis (Dry)dry

    The October Caddis hatch is a significant event in the fall, offering larger dry fly opportunities for aggressive trout in the Elk River.

    Elk Riverfrom 4 reports
    80%
22. 22
    Flashback Hare's Ear Nymphnymph

    An excellent general searching nymph, mimicking various aquatic insects that remain active in the currents throughout the fall, including mayfly nymphs.

    Greenbrier Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
23. 23
    Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

    A versatile streamer, the olive Woolly Bugger imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for bass and trout, and very effective in cooler fall waters.

    Cheat Riverfrom 3 reports
    80%
24. 24
    Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymphnymph

    A classic and versatile searching nymph, the Flashback Pheasant Tail mimics various active mayfly nymphs that are present year-round and become more important as surface activity wanes.

    Cheat Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
25. 25
    October Caddis (Dry)dry

    The October Caddis hatch is a significant event in the fall, making this a crucial dry fly for rising trout.

    Greenbrier Riverfrom 4 reports
    80%

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