notbob wrote:

Since I live only 5 min walk from far river bank, I decided to give it a go.
Didn't get any strikes but I think I went too late and used wrong fly,
plus shadows already decending. Besides, I just went more for the exercise and
to keep my cast chops up. Must be working. No wind knots. Just as I was
leaving, I noticed what appeared to be a midge hatch in full bloom. Is that
unusual in late Fall?

It's not at all unusual.

I think I have a couple midge flies. I'll try again
tomorrow a bit earlier in the day.

Are you talking about dry flies, like Griffith's Gnat? They can work,
but if your river has lots of midges and you don't see lots of rises,
you'll probably do better with tiny midge nymphs.

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