Fall Fly-Fishing Just Around the Corner

Montana, Wyoming and Idaho are considered the golden triangle of fly-fishing in the U.S. - but cooler night-time temperatures all over the country are causing anglers to begin anticipating the arrival of fall and better fly fishing results.

In fact, fishing reports from the higher elevations of the Shenandoah National Park in western Virginia (just a few hours drive for me) are starting to reflect increased activity of the native brook trout.

Cooler stream temperatures, the abundance of natural food and the trout’s need to feed for the coming spawning season all work together in the fly fisher’s favor. Finding several brookies actively feeding on the surface in each pool isn’t at all uncommon in the remote headwaters of the cool mountain streams of the Appalachians.

If large hoppers are present in any quantity, the trout will be hitting them. If not, small ants and newly emerging chironomide midges will be the species to imitate. Time to plan a weekend camping and fly-fishing trip!

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