Autumn fly fishing and what flies to use in Autumn.

As far as we are concerned we are now entering one of the best times of year for fly fishing. Okay, the Mayfly season can be dramatic and exciting but these few weeks in early Autumn where the colour of the trees are changing and the temperature is starting to fall are just wonderful.

Fly life is still abundant and the temperature has dropped enough from the dizzy days of summer so the fish are active and willing to feed. More over the bigger fish on the still waters may start to patrol the margins chasing this years shoals of fry. This presents the fly fishing bank angler an ideal opportunity to stalk the banks pulling back small fry imitations.

If you are wondering what flies to use in Autumn, as I mentioned in my previous post Daddy Long Legs can prove effective if left to drift in the ripple especially in the margins. Stalking nymphs also provide good sport in Autumn but you will need Polaroids and to approach the fish very slowly. Try getting in to some of the spots on the water where nobody normally fishes and where casting a fly is awkward - this is where the big fish will be hiding!