One place in Oregon that is easy to be inspired by is the Metolius River, and from the reports I got from Phil back home things have been great for him with the Euro Nymphing wand using Caddis Pupa and Eggs. He keeps going back to the improved Fat Ass Caddis Pupa with the most success.
One interesting report he gave to me last night was he spent hours in the water there yesterday and saw nary a bug in the air or coming off the water. Maybe today’s front which brought some good snows the Camp Sherman area had the hatches curtailed as the barometer was changing fast. That happens.
On most days this time of year look for #18-20 BWO’s, #14-16 cinygmula, October Caddis #8, Silver Stripe Sedge and Snow Sedge #12-14, various smaller caddis in Tan and Gray #12-16, midges #22-24 and a mix of small to mid-size stoneflies that probably make zero difference to the fish as dry hatches go, but need to be considered when choosing nymphs.
Add some Golden Stones, Tungsten 20″, Soft Hackle Jig PT, Perdigons, Walts Worms, Zebra Midges to the mix and go to it.