Overall Run Confluence (Shenandoah NP access)on Shenandoah River (North Fork)
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
Musky Fly (size 3/0): For musky
- 01Musky Fly (size 3/0): For musky, target fall aggression with larger profile flies.
- 02Woolly Bugger (Olive) (size 6): An indispensable all-around streamer, mimicking leeches, baitfish, and larger nymphs.
- 03Hellgrammite Fly (size 6): A staple for smallmouth, carp, and musky in this rocky river.
- 04Crayfish (Fly) (size 4): Deadly when stripped slowly along the bottom for carp and larger bluegill.
- 05October Caddis (Dry) (size 8): Great for aggressive topwater takes from carp and bluegill if you find them on the surface.
What to tie on at Overall Run Confluence (Shenandoah NP access)
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Mop Fly
This grub/larvae imitation is a general workhorse for putting fish in the net, effective across various species including bluegill, bass, and carp.
Damsel Nymph (Olive)
Damsel nymphs become highly active in late spring and summer as they migrate towards shore. This olive pattern is effective when stripped slowly along the abundant weed beds, attracting bluegill and carp.
Clouser Crayfish (river)
Crayfish are a primary food source for smallmouth bass in rocky rivers, making this an excellent imitation for enticing strikes.
Woolly Bugger (Olive)
A classic and versatile streamer pattern, the olive Woolly Bugger is excellent for enticing predatory strikes from bass, gar, and catfish, especially when imitating leeches or baitfish.
Little Black Stonefly nymph
Winter stoneflies are one of the few large insects active in February, making this a high-protein target for hungry trout.
Black Woolly Bugger (Bass)
The movement of a black bugger triggers territorial strikes from lethargic fish. In the North Fork, it also serves as a crossover fly for wintering smallmouth.
Hellgrammite Fly
A staple for smallmouth, carp, and musky in this rocky river. Fish it deep to imitate the large, protein-rich Dobsonfly larva, a consistent food source.
Damsel Nymph (Olive)
Damsel nymphs become highly active in late spring, making this pattern ideal for stripping slowly along the abundant weed beds where sunfish, bass, and Rio Grande Cichlids will be foraging.
Zebra Midge
Midges are the most consistent forage in late winter. A zebra midge is a staple for targeting both resident and stocked trout in cold water.
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