The might MO can be a fickle S.O.B. this time of year. Most of the terrestrial hatches have come and gone. Dry fly season may be tapering off but it's not completely over yet. We still have our fall BWO hatch to look forward too. If you do encounter fish keyed in on this microscopic mayfly, tie on a size 18-20. It's hard to beat a compara-dun in terms of realism, followed by a C-UM spinner.
Scuds are in the water year-round, and by mass provide more protein than any mayfly/caddis could ever dream of. Scuds are a freshwater crustacean- and are very capable swimmers moving in a shrimp like action with a big kick of their tail moving a couple inches with a short pause between kicks. I am not disclosing this to fill your brain with pointless info, just pointing out that you should TWITCH YOUR SCUDS TO MIMIC WHAT THEY DO.
Perdibombs are fishing well, but what's new. Throw on something small, size 16-18's will do well. Midges and baetis nymphs will pick up fish throughout the day. Simple patterns work quite well this time of year, hares' ears, zebra midges, pheasant tails, & copper J's.
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Dries:
Extended Body BWO, Psuedo's , Last Chance Cripple , Rusty Spinner, Hackle Stacker Trico,
Nymphs:
two-bit hooker, flashback pheasant tail, green machine, Frenchie, Split-case BWO, Tailwater Sowbug, Scuds
Streamers:
wooly bugger, Kreelex's, sparkle minnows, skiddish smolts, rusty trombones, sculpzilla
