Tips & Tutorials
September is a month of transition on the water—flows run lower, nights cool down, and trout get selective after a long summer. To stay ahead of the bite, you’ll need the right patterns. From ants and hoppers to BWOs, caddis, and streamers, these 12 confidence flies for September will keep you dialed in all month long. Learn when to fish them, how to present them, and which conditions each pattern excels in.
September is prime time for terrestrial fishing, and ants are at the top of the menu. From black and cinnamon to flying, foam, and oversized variations, ants offer trout an irresistible late-summer meal. Learn why ants are so effective, how to fish them, and the top 10 JHFLYCO ant patterns to keep in your fly box this fall.
As water levels drop and trout become cautious, mastering your approach is essential. Discover effective tactics, gear recommendations, and fly patterns to help you target trout in late fall’s clear, shallow waters.
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Fall steelhead fishing presents a thrilling challenge for anglers as these powerful fish make their way upstream. From understanding steelhead behavior to selecting the right gear and mastering essential techniques, this guide covers everything you need for a successful season. Discover top rod and reel setups, fly lines, and essential flies like the Wooly Bugger and Egg-Sucking Leech that will help you hook and land steelhead this fall.
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November marks the peak of spawning season, making it the ideal time to reach for an egg-sucking leech pattern. Combining the lifelike movement of a leech with the attention-grabbing flash of an egg, this fly is a must-have for late-fall fishing. Explore how to fish the classic Egg-Sucking Leech and its bulkier cousin, the Egg-Sucking Bunny Leech, to target aggressive trout, steelhead, and other predatory fish in colder waters.
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