Five Helpful Tips for Winter Fishing
I enjoy winter fishing probably more than any other time of the year. There are fewer people on the river and the fish I catch are generally larger.
Find our best tips on the flies, gear and techniques to help maximize your fly fishing experience in North Carolina throughout the year.
I enjoy winter fishing probably more than any other time of the year. There are fewer people on the river and the fish I catch are generally larger.
I often hear people say that they do not like to nymph fish, that they prefer to dry fly fish. I agree that it is AWESOME to catch a lot of fish on dries, however 85% or more of a trout’s diet is what it finds under the surface of the water to eat.
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Just after the first snow of the year, the fish are slow and the temps are cold. If you plan to fish this time of year, sleep in and make a cup of coffee before heading to the river. Around 10:00 the water and the air will warm up and the fish will start feeding for the day. The fish will feed until 3:00 or 4:00 in the afternoon until the sun goes behind the trees and the air temps start to drop again. Make sure you wear layers so you can add and subtract clothes throughout the day. As always when fishing during the winter, make sure that you have a plan of where you are going and tell others where you expect to be and what time you expect to be off the water, in case something happens while you are fishing. Read More
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