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01-23-2014, 08:25 AM
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Winter Fly-Fishing: Favorite Fly
Hey everyone,
What are some of your favorite winter fly's to use when you're out on the freezing waters, braving the cold?
Personally, I stick to nymphs. I find that most bead head nymphs will draw some attention when I'm out over the winter months.
What about you?
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01-23-2014, 09:04 AM
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San Juans and a dropper of some sort for me.
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01-23-2014, 03:25 PM
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Depends on the timing, there will be BWO hatches coming along with the winter stones that can offer some good dry fly opportunities. The ever present Midge Emergers, Caddis Larva and small dark stones. Instead of fishing "a fly". Flip stones and match what you find.
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01-23-2014, 03:28 PM
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Do those little black stones emerge all wiinter on the Bow River?
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01-23-2014, 05:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by greylynx
Do those little black stones emerge all wiinter on the Bow River?
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I cant speak of the bow. I have encountered them all winter on other waters. Temps ime affect the sz of the flies temps 10ºc or above for two or more days will bring larger sz14 out if temps fluctuate alot I have come across sz18 and smaller. The smallest feeder stream mouths seem ime to be where fish respond best. Long casts with only the leader over watrr has been my best approach.
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01-23-2014, 06:53 PM
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My best winter time fly is the Gotcha. Going to use it tuesday!
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01-23-2014, 07:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by greylynx
Do those little black stones emerge all winter on the Bow River?
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I fish hatches sporadically from late February to May. They tend to hatch during the Chinook cycles. I've had days where the snow banks look like soot covered with them.
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but never, with a fly rod in my hand have I been in a place that was less than beautiful.
My blog - casting on the waters
fishing regulations and facts on fish handling
Fishing Regulations
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01-23-2014, 08:18 PM
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Tough little beggars
Thank you for your posts
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01-29-2014, 10:54 PM
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stupid question but I'm new to fly fishing. What's open right now? I thought all the streams were closed till June.
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01-29-2014, 11:06 PM
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nevermind, looked into it deeper.
anyone have much luck fishing in Winter on Bow and Crowsnest or is it more of an excuse to get out and satisfy the itch to fish?
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01-30-2014, 06:04 AM
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Jealous Lannie....hope you get a 10lber that tries to spool you
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01-30-2014, 05:42 PM
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[QUOTE=goldscud;2303777]Jealous Lannie....hope you get a 10lber that tries to spool you[/
Thanks!
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