Fly fishing in September can be very productive on both the smallmouth streams and the native brook trout streams. The cooling rivers in September provide an ideal environment for the smallmouth bass to increase their feeding. The aquatic grass beds are very thick along the 3-ft deep banks. There are great numbers of shiner minnows in these grass beds. In the evenings many smallmouth feed heavily here.
By wading carefully 40 feet out in the river you’ll see many bass chasing the shiner minnows in the grass beds. Cast a Silver Outcast 2-ft out in front of the basses predicted path and strip it to life. This is so effective that I catch most of the bass I’m after. Listen to the rest of my Podcast >>>
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Fly Fishing for Native Brook Trout
September is a special month for fishing the mountain trout streams because it has its own set of challenges. However, once one masters these conditions, they are very rewarding. For example, as one stands well below a long flat pool he sees several delicate rise forms in the head of the pool. Close scrutiny fails to reveal what the trout are feeding upon. By observing the surface of the stream, you reveal a number of small black midges.
Tapering down to 7X and using a Mr. Rapidan Midge Dry size 20 seems logical. Then pin point one of the rising trout. Use a slack line cast to drift your midge right to him. Very gently the trout sucks in your fly and you have him. Listen to the rest of the Podcast >>>
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