Burr's Crossing (Washington/Lee area)on Housatonic River
Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs) in sizes 20-28 are expected
- 01Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs) in sizes 20-28 are expected, especially on overcast afternoons.
- 02Green and Tan Caddis (sizes 14-20) are also likely around midday.
- 03Larger Slate Drakes (size 12) offer a substantial meal for opportunistic feeders.
- 04Streamers for predatory Pike and trophy Brown Trout are highly effective in cooler fall waters.
- 05Focus on deeper pools, runs with cover, and current seams where fish hold.
What to tie on at Burr's Crossing (Washington/Lee area)
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph
Explicitly mentioned in angler reports as effective for nymphing, especially for active mayfly nymphs, and a good general searching pattern for early spring.
Prince Nymph
Explicitly recommended in angler reports for nymphing holdover trout and recently stocked fish, and a large nymph pattern that is effective this time of year.
Buy at AmazonBlack Woolly Bugger
Streamers are explicitly recommended for targeting aggressive trout, especially holdovers, and smallmouth bass in current conditions, to be fished with a light sink tip.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
BWO hatches are active, with fish rising to them, making this low-profile dry fly excellent for selective trout.
Elk Hair Caddis
Caddis are actively hatching, and fish are rising to them, making this a good choice for dry fly action.
Buy at AmazonHendrickson
Hendricksons were observed, indicating an active early spring hatch, prompting rising fish.
Buy at AmazonOctober Caddis (Dry)
The October Caddis is one of the largest caddis hatches of the year in fall, drawing aggressive strikes from trout and other opportunistic feeders.
Buy at AmazonBlack Woolly Bugger
A staple winter streamer that imitates leeches and sculpins; fish it slow and deep to entice winter smallmouth and trout.
Perch Pattern
Fall and early spring are prime times for perch patterns, making them excellent for targeting predatory pike that feed on juvenile perch.
Massachusetts season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Local flies, current advice and guided trips.