Cody River Access / Shoshone Floaton Shoshone River
Fall weather with clear skies and mild temperatures
- 01Fall weather with clear skies and mild temperatures.
- 02Expect active Blue-Winged Olive and October Caddis hatches.
- 03Midges and egg patterns are increasingly important in cooler water.
- 04Target deeper, slower runs and tailouts for Whitefish.
- 05Employ slow, accurate presentations and consider weighted nymphs.
What to tie on at Cody River Access / Shoshone Float
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Slumpbuster
Mentioned in the Lower Shoshone report and especially productive in high, off-color water, imitating baitfish.
Buy at AmazonBlack Woolly Bugger
''Dark streamers'' were recommended for the muddy Lower Shoshone, imitating leeches and sculpins active in off-color water.
San Juan Worm
Explicitly recommended for muddy conditions in the Lower Shoshone, excellent for attracting fish after rain events.
Buy at AmazonSow Bug
''Hot bead sows'' were specifically recommended for the muddy Lower Shoshone, mimicking this abundant aquatic invertebrate.
Buy at AmazonPale Morning Dun Sparkle Dun
PMD hatches are a summer staple in the region, and this emerger is excellent for fish feeding in the surface film during active emergences.
Elk Hair Caddis
Caddis are actively hatching, making this a reliable dry fly choice for rising fish, as indicated by regional reports.
Buy at AmazonTrico Spinner
Trico hatches are active in the mornings on nearby rivers, and Whitefish will key in on these tiny insects in slower water.
Buy at AmazonChubby Chernobyl
Terrestrial season is in full swing, and this large attractor effectively imitates hoppers, a key food source, as seen in nearby river reports.
Sparkle Dun
This emerger pattern is effective for targeting trout during consistent Blue-Winged Olive hatches, as fish often key on emergers in the surface film.
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What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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