Access point

Near Jensen (lower sections)on Ashley Creek

More accessible areas closer to Jensen, though water can be warmer.

Bite report · week of Oct 4

01Expect active Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) and Pale Morning Dun (PMD) hatches, particularly on warmer afternoons and overcast days.
02Subsurface, October Caddis pupae are migrating, making them a key food source. Egg patterns are also increasingly important as trout stage for spawning.
03Focus fishing efforts on deeper pools, current seams, and tailouts where trout congregate in cooler water.
04Key tactical tip: Pay close attention to a drag-free drift for dry flies and slow, deliberate presentations for nymphs and streamers.
05Without specific flow data, assume fish are holding in areas with good cover and slower currents to conserve energy.

What to tie on at Near Jensen (lower sections)

Picked from recent reports for this stretch.

Pale Morning Duns have a strong fall hatch, providing a consistent food source for opportunistic trout.

Isonychia hatches are typical in fall on freestone rivers, making this a prime dry fly for rising trout.

Blue-Winged Olives are a significant fall hatch, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout.

A versatile pattern, olive Woolly Buggers imitate leeches and baitfish, which are active in fall as water cools.

October Caddis are a significant fall hatch in western rivers, making this a prime dry fly for active surface feeders.

Midges are a consistent food source year-round, and this nymph is highly effective, especially in cooler fall waters.

Fall is prime egg season for trout below spawning areas, making this a highly effective pattern for opportunistic feeders.

This versatile nymph mimics scuds and various aquatic insects active in currents, making it a good searching pattern in fall.

What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.

Local flies, current advice and guided trips.