What kind of flies do you use during winter fly fishing?
If it is possible to catch trout on a fly during the winter I'm definately going to try it.
Fly Fishing in winter
What kind of flies do you use during winter fly fishing?
If it is possible to catch trout on a fly during the winter I'm definately going to try it.
It's not just possible it can be very productive. I just caught about 40 last Weds. I use every thing from midges (#22) to RS2's (#20-22) to egg patterns and SJW.
Most folk just fish deep holes in the winter, but don't forget to fish the riffles.
Good luck and have fun.
JD
It's not only possible to catch trout in the winter, it's very likely. You need to find out from your local fly fisherman what they're using at the time. This board is a great source of information on stuff like that.
I'm going to give it a try sometime soon. Sounds like it will be a blast.
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Has a good article on their site right now !
Some really good info...
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"I've often wondered why it is that so many anglers spend so much money on,and pay so much attention to.the details on the wrong end of the fly line.If they took as much care in selecting or tying their flies as they did in the selection of the reel and rod,They might be able to gain the real extra edge that makes it possible to fool a fish that has,in fact,seen it all before" A.K.Best
Everyone wants to excel in this sport but at the same time we let traditionalists place restrictions on our tactics, methods, and ideas. I always assumed that fly fishing was a sport that allowed imagination, creation, adaptation, investigation, dedication, education, revelation? : Fox Statler, On Spinners (Not the dainty Dry Fly kind) "Spinner'd Minner Fly"
"Wish ya great fishing"
Bill
Wish ya great fishing,Bill
Winter fly fishing is great! Give it a try. It is especially great if you have waters near you that are crowded in the summer. The trout are still there, but you'll probably have all the water to yourself.
Some key differences versus the summer.
How you dress is really important. Lots of layers of breathable fabrics, a warm hat. Wool fingerless gloves don't cost much, but really help.
Most of the action will be under the surface. Out here it is mostly midge nymphs. Small. Easy to tie.
The fish won't move much to get food. Some days you pretty much have to bang them on the nose with your fly to get a take. So focus on the best holding spots and work each one more than you would in summer.
If you have to drive any distance, try to drive to tailwaters below dams. They'll be ice-free when the other streams are iced over.
Be prepared! Have a towel, change of clothes, some food, etc. in your vehicle. A fall in the water that will only be comical in the warm water can be life threatening in the cold.
Enjoy!
best reason too fish in winter--steelhead-no people??
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bob faorite past-times winter steelie fishing-fall bow-hunting-would write more but with my typing i would be here for wks.??
Steelhead/no people......??? NY maybe.
Not California. You gotta bring your own rock, especially when the runs are there.
fish4...is Summer here in Patagonia Argentina and the fishing is superb.
Rocketfish
I read the article Bill posted. Good advice, but I have one disagreement with it. It says to switch from breathable to neoprene waders in cold weather.
Don't know about you folks, but I stay warmer in my breathables. Being a lot more baggy, they seem to help the layers underneath work better
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