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. . .
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Pro 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 MoreVideo: How to Fish a Deep Pool in Colder Weather
As the water temperature drops in the fall and through the winter, trout usually concentrate into slower and deeper holding water. This is an energy-saving tactic at a time when their metabolic rate drops, and the activity of their food sources is . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Fish “Bacon & Eggs” for Winter Trout
Nymphing for winter trout can be a lot of fun, but how do you know what flies to use if nothing is hatching? Pennsylvania guide Juan Veruete offers his choice for the best tandem nymph combo: what he calls “Bacon and Eggs.” This is a variation of the . . .
Read MoreClassic Pro Tips: How to Layer for Warmth and Comfort
Moisture-management is an important part of staying warm in winter, so proper layering is essential.
Photo courtesy Josh Duchateau, Firehole Ranch
The advent of breathable waders a couple of decades ago has helped to make the majority of our wader-adorned fishing experiences much more enjoyable. Gone are the days of vulcanized . . .
Read MoreWhere to Find Great Lakes Steelhead during Winter
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. . .
Read MoreVideo 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 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. . .
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