We’re deep into the heart of fall fishing now! With snow starting to linger longer on the ground, be mindful as you move along the river bottoms—watch your step to avoid disturbing redds. If you spot a pair of spawning browns, give them space and let them do their thing!

For consistent dry-fly action, BWOs and midges are your go-to choices right now. Caddis and stones have pretty much wrapped up their surface game for the season.

As we slide into colder weather, it’s the perfect time to break out the heavier rod and experiment with some patterns you’ve been meaning to try. Fish heading up the tributaries are shifting into full predator mode, ready to crush whatever crosses their path. This time of year, a Sparkle Yummy in JJ’s Magic or a bright yellow bugger can be just the ticket for targeting those fired-up, colorful trout in skinny water. Jigged streamers also shine when probing deeper pools or larger, faster runs. Expect the streamer bite to only get stronger as the days grow shorter and the nights longer.

Nymphing has been solid over the past few weeks too—Frenchies, PTs, and Pats have all been reliable under the bobber.