Hogan and Goose Creek Confluenceon Tongue River
What's working on Tongue River
- 01Excellent fall fishing opportunities on the Tongue River with clear skies and mild temperatures.
- 02Consistent Blue Wing Olive (BWO) hatches, especially on overcast afternoons, providing technical dry fly action.
- 03Active October Caddis hatch, offering opportunities for larger dry fly presentations.
- 04Streamer fishing is highly effective for aggressive brown trout in deeper runs and structured areas.
- 05Egg patterns are crucial as trout begin pre-spawn movements and feed on loose eggs.
What to tie on at Hogan and Goose Creek Confluence
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching in early spring, especially on overcast days, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.
Elk Hair Caddis
Late spring through fall sees caddis activity. This pattern is a reliable imitation for adult caddis, which are becoming more active on the Tongue River.
Buy at AmazonMother's Day Caddis
The prolific Mother's Day Caddis hatch is expected in late April through May, making this dry fly a perfect imitation for adult caddis and triggering aggressive strikes.
Little Black Stonefly
Often one of the first hatches of the year, Little Black Stoneflies are active in early spring and provide an early dry fly opportunity for trout.
Buy at AmazonFlashback Hare's Ear
An excellent general searching nymph, this pattern mimics various mayfly nymphs (including BWOs) that are active year-round and particularly as BWOs begin to emerge. It's effective in deeper or off-color water.
Buy at AmazonPheasant Tail Nymph
Mimics various small mayfly nymphs, including BWOs, that are active in the gravel beds. This is a crucial pattern for spring nymphing as BWO activity increases.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge (Black)
Midges are a primary active insect even in cold water, making this a staple year-round pattern. It's highly effective for enticing finicky Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Brook Trout.
Copper John
A versatile attractor nymph, excellent for getting down in faster water and serving as a point fly in nymph rigs, imitating a variety of subsurface insects.
Buy at AmazonPine Squirrel Leech (Olive)
Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids in cold water, enticing strikes from larger, lethargic trout in early spring.
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