Autumn Fishing Tactics September 02 2024, 0 Comments

As the seasons start to slide by and we head into Autumn, the trout start to change their feeding behaviour. With winter looming, it's a race to pack on as much fat as possible. It's at this exciting time of the year that trout can become less picky, and can often be taken in shallow water.

Often the ticket to success here ishaving a near enough is good enough type pattern. Enter the woolly bugger. Arguably the most famous pattern of all time, and for good reason.

Here we tie our version of the pattern, specially for fall fishing. While not representing anything in particular, in the colours we've chosen, it could represent any of the following:

- Baitfish

- Leech

- Crayfish/shrimp

- Scud

- Damsel

- Dragon

- Chironomid Larva

- Boatman

So tie a few up, either weighted or un-weighted, and fish them around the weed beds on your favourite lake. A floating line should suffice, and make sure to vary the retrieve until you figure out what works.

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