Cambridge / Jeffersonville reachon Lamoille River
Cooler fall weather with clear skies and light winds
- 01Cooler fall weather with clear skies and light winds, flow data unavailable.
- 02Warmwater species (Walleye, Pickerel, Bass) are aggressively feeding on baitfish and crayfish.
- 03Top flies: Muskie Fly (3/0), Perch Pattern (1/0), Egg Sucking Leech (2), Olive Woolly Bugger (Bass) (4), Clouser Minnow (Bass) (Chartreuse/White) (4), Articulated Drunk Sculpin (4), Hellgrammite Fly (4).
- 04Focus on Lake Lamoille (Morrisville to Cady's Falls) and deep ledge pools in Morrisville for slower, deeper water.
What to tie on at Cambridge / Jeffersonville reach
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Zebra Midge
A winter staple that imitates midge pupae, which are the most consistent food source in the Lamoille during February. Black, red, or olive in sizes 20-24 are most effective.
Buy at AmazonTungsten Bead Pat's Rubber Legs
While large, the stonefly nymph is a year-round resident. The tungsten bead helps get the rig down to the bottom of deep winter holes where trout are holding.
Buy at AmazonHellgrammite Fly
Hellgrammites are a consistent food source on rocky smallmouth rivers year-round, making this a reliable subsurface pattern for fall Bass, Walleye, and Pickerel.
RS2
An excellent emerger pattern for when fish are suspended in the column during the warmest part of the day, matching both midges and early emerging winter Baetis.
Crayfish (Fly) (Olive/Rust)
Crayfish are a primary food source for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Walleye in rocky river environments, making this a crucial subsurface pattern in fall.
Clouser Minnow (Bass) (Chartreuse/White)
Effectively imitates baitfish, a primary food source for Bass, and the chartreuse/white color provides high visibility in various water conditions.
Hare's Ear Nymph
An essential general mayfly nymph, always a good choice for active subsurface feeding in varied conditions.
Buy at AmazonScud (Pink/Orange)
Freshwater shrimp are present in vegetated areas, and a pink or orange Scud can be particularly effective in early spring for opportunistic feeders.
Buy at AmazonPine Squirrel Leech (Olive)
Mimics sluggish baitfish and annelids in cold water, triggering strikes from larger, lethargic predatory fish in early spring.
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