Winter can be one of the most productive times to pursue Great Lakes steelhead, as they begin to emerge from the depths and enter rivers in preparation for the spring spawn. Because these fish are seeking to expend minimal. . .
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Video Pro Tips: How to Swing Flies for Winter Steelhead in Small Rivers
One of the greatest challenges of winter steelheading is that the fish are usually few and far between, so it’s possible to do everything right and still not get any positive feedback. Eventually, that lack of feedback can make it difficult. . .
Read MoreChoosing the Right Fly for Great Lakes Steelhead in Winter
Proper fly selection is always an important component of success, but when it comes to chasing Great Lakes steelhead during winter, choosing the right fly has two additional benefits: first, it increases your chances of enticing one. . .
Read More3 Tactical Tips for Winter Trout
Winter fly-fishing is a delight. Maybe it’s the solitude, or the change from boating to wade fishing, but more than likely, it’s the change in success rate. Contrary to what many fly fishers think, a good winter day can actually. . .
Read More5 Safety Tips for Winter Fishing in Glacier National Park
Winter fishing near Glacier National Park can be a surreal and rewarding experience, but it’s important to go prepared. The Flathead river and its tributaries run cold year-round, and during the winter months, snow and. . .
Read More5 Tips for Winter Fishing in the Driftless
The 2022 trout season has ended here in Wisconsin, but come the first Saturday of 2023 (January 7th this year) we’ll be right back at it. Every year I look forward to the trout opener like a kid waiting for Christmas. This is a great time. . .
Read MoreClassic Tips: 5 Keys to Winter Streamer Fishing
If you’re heading out on the river to fish streamers in winter, you need to think a little differently. Here are a few of my best tips for adjusting tactics to score when the mercury is low: . . .
Read MorePro Tips: 5 Ways to Improve Your Winter Fishing Experience
Winter fishing often presents the most difficult and uncomfortable conditions of the year, leading many anglers to put away their tackle until next spring. Others just can’t wait that long in between fishing trips, however, so they have. . .
Read MorePro Tips: 3 Ways to Protect Light Tippet
One big challenge of late-season fishing is having to use such small flies and light tippet. Lower flows, clearer water, and an entire season of angling pressure make trout much harder to fool toward the end of the year, so it’s not . . .
Read MorePro Tips: 3 Benefits of Fishing During Winter
Winter fishing isn’t for everyone: bitter cold, sluggish fish, and short days are enough to keep a good number of anglers off the river until at least March. But that doesn’t mean hitting the water between the months of. . .
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