Hard to say as it depends on where you are, which rivers you're targeting and what species you're after. Out west where I live its trout in cold, cold water, so I use the following flies for success:
KG?s South Fork Special
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/v...rkSpecial-.jpg
Hook: DaiRiki 125 size #14
Thread: 8/0 Olive/Dun
Bead: Copper 3/32
Tail: 8-10 Pheasant-tail fibers
Rib: Chartreuse Uni wire ? small
Abdomen: Ice Dub ? pearl
Thorax: Ice Dub ? olive brown
Wingcase: Pheasant-tail fibers
Wing/Legs: Olive Hen Feather
KG?s Deep Purple Peril
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/v...rilMidge-1.jpg
Hook: DaiRiki 125 size #14
Thread: 8/0 Black
Abdomen: Black Thread
Rib: Holographic Purple Mylar ? small
(Two coats of Sally Hansen's Hard As Nails)
Thorax: Black dubbing
Wing: 2mm white foam
Improved Shop Vac
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/v...edShopVac-.jpg
Hook: DaiRiki 125 size #14
Thread: 8/0 Black
Bead: Gold 3/32
Abdomen: 3-4 Pheasant-tail fibers
Rib: Chartreuse Uni wire - small
Thorax: Peacock
Wing: SAAP High Vis - white
Rainbow Warrior
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/v...wWarrior-2.jpg
Hook: DaiRiki 125 size #16
Thread: 8/0 Red
Bead: Silver 3/32
Tail: Brown Saddle Hackle Fibers
Rib: Silver Uni wire ? small
Abdomen: Pearl Krystal Flash
Thorax: Ice Dub ? pearl, red-hue
Flashback: UTC Mirage - opal, large
"Big Ugly" Rubberlegs:
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/v...referedtie.jpg
Those are five of my favorites during winter, fished dead-drift, under an indicator.
Kelly