Just remember to up your tippet size (4x to start) as the takes can be aggressive. “Without a doubt, one of the best flies for the winter is the zebra midge. Pink, Apricot, black, #20-24, TB Yellow Sally Nymph, Rising temperatures are sending the fish into the deeper holes. Black Woolly dead-drifted can be deadly on the right day too. Flow is at 45 c.f.s. I caught four trout last week in about 45 minutes on the trout bead alone. The fish have been actively feeding on midges for most of the day. Olive, Dun, Red, The flows have dropped dramatically in the past 24 hours and the water is now down to 56 c.f.s. #18-20, Sparkle Wing RS2, #20-24, Hot Pocket PMD, #20-22, Imposters, #20-24, Barr's PMD Emerger, It's still winter fishing with lower flows and crystal clear water which means weary fish. Midges and BWOs have been spotted on the surface later in the day, with the occasional trout rising to them, but nymphing is still the most productive technique this time of year. I’ve also done well on hot pink zebra size 20. #20-22, Drowned Trico Spinner, #14-16, Dorsey's UV Scud, Pink, Orange, If it's a sunny day don't hesitate to use 6x when dry fly fishing. #20-24, Juju Baetis, The Kokanee are also just starting to move up the river from 11 Mile Reservoir, which is at 102% capacity. Several of our guides and customers have been up there this week, and have had very productive days in both number and quality of fish. #22-24, Sparkle Wing RS2s, We have plenty of water with flows at 207 cfs., which is much higher than the historical average of 120 cfs. #16-18, Graphic Caddis, From the riffles to the back eddies rising fish can be found throughout the Dream. #16-18, Pearl Trico Spinner, Redds are along the river, so please be sensitive to them and avoid fishing those areas. gray, black, The flows at the Dream Steam have seen a healthy (and much needed) bump in the last week and are now at 99 cfs. The flows at the Dream Steam continue to stay consistent around 90 cfs. Look for fish moving around the deeper runs or hanging well behind spawning areas. #16-18, Lightning Bugs, #20-24, Miracle Midge, glass head or body? Purple, Red, Black, Most of the fishing has been subsurface with only the occasional rise to a fluttering adult Caddis. Grizzly, Wait for the water to heat up a bit as we have seen very little feeding activity until 11am or so. The fish are gorging on Tricos during the morning and then sulking in the deeps until evening. In the late afternoon and into the evening, the fish are rising to Caddis dries. #16-20, Pheasant Tails, The Drought Monitor focuses on broad-scale conditions. We suggest you use an attractor pattern such as a scud, egg, or bright copper john up top & trail a BWO emerger or small midge pattern for your nymph rig. There are still plenty of food sources in the river with the most abundant being midges and baetis. Elimination of the Woodbine children’s and handicap fishing area on the Cranberry River. Gold, Orange, #14-16, Tungsten Tactical Mayfly, Early morning hours have been producing large swarms of Trico’s with a mix of caddis, Midges, PMD, and even an occasional BWO - you name it and it’s in the air! Flashback, #20-24, Top Secret, Olive, Nymphing and drowning Tricos in the film have been the most productive for early mornings using small black midges, caddis larva, and trico spinners all proving to be successful patterns. Efrenk River (also called Suntras or Arslanlöy River in the upper reaches and Müftü River in the lower reaches) is a short river in Mersin Province, Turkey.It was originally called Efrenk River. The Dream Stream flow is currently at 181 cfs with some great fishing going on right now, both nymphing and dry fly action. Your email address will not be published. And they can tell you the flies that work there. Morning and evening dry fly fishing has been consistent with prolific Tricos and Caddis hatches. Apricot, Red, Pink, The extremely high water flows in the 700-1000 c.f.s. #14-18, Foam Back Emerger, If anglers are still having a tough time, I will drop this 12 to 18 inches behind a more visible dry fly, like the Parachute Adams, to help track the flies and drift.”- Reid Baker, WD-40, sizes 20-24 #18-22, WD50, #18-20, Poxyback BWO, At Heron Lake, in accordance with the public health order, effective Jan. 29, … Here are some of our recommended patterns: Flows have increased at Spinney this week at pretty high winter levels around 80 c.f.s. #18-20, Soft Hackle PT's, With still relatively low flows and lots of pressure from anglers, fluorocarbon tippet in 5x/6x is absolutely necessary. We are still seeing Tricos in good numbers and they should continue through October. Streamer fishing can also be rewarding, particularly on those overcast days. Lots of people there fish the Saluda. #20-24, San Juan Worms, Olive, #20-24, JuJu Baetis, Pound-for-pound in the ecosystem, midges make up the main food source. I will often fish the fly below a small dry for those sipping fish that are in the very soft water. Withthe sudden dramatic drop in flows, however, expect a fair amount of weeds coming down river and clarity to diminish. Since it doesn’t have a bead, it is very light, so it won’t pull down the dry fly. Rainbow trout stocked each fall and winter. Try a hopper dropper rig leading with an Amy's Ant and a zebra Copper John as your dropper. Chocolate, Olive, #14-18, Headlight Caddis, Red, Black, Olive, The consistent lower flows and clear water means the fishing will be more technical. And though we are now in December and it’s probably time to put away that hopper box until next summer, don’t think that there aren’t plenty of fishing opportunities throughout the state. BWOs are also appearing in the last few weeks and the trico spinner fall continues to be prevalent on the non-windy mornings. #10-12, Graphic Caddis, #14-18, Foam Caddis, Olive, Dun, During the times when the fish are obviously feeding on the emerging insects, fish the emerging Baetis and midge together on a tandem rig. Trout are moving up into riffles and faster runs, but be prepared to cover a lot of ground to find those bends holding the most fish. Nymphing a double nymph rig is productive throughout the day with rising trout in slow water during the warmest parts of the afternoon. The fishing at Spinney has been sporadic over the last few weeks with some days being very productive and other days being somewhat challenging. Don't be afraid to put on a streamer or leech pattern and see what happens! Never a lack of naturals in the water noticed while wading. #20-24, Chubby Chernobyls, Day after day, seeing our customers pull nice fish out of some of the deeper, slower pools has made me a believer in this fly. Red, Natural, #20-24, Midge Biot, Surface activity has been plentiful on non-windy days - a caddis or hopper with a Trico spinner off the back has been very productive. I fish them all up and down the South Platte during the winter months. Wait for the water to heat up a bit as we have seen very little feeding activity until 11am or so. The few fish that are in the river are seeing heavy pressure from the surge in traffic from the annual brown trout spawn. Signs of spring are beginning to show all along the South Platte River. Olive, Brown, #22-24, Darth Baetis, Spawning browns are back in the reservoir, and the resident trout are difficult (but not impossible) to catch. Morning and evening dry fly fishing has been fantastic with prolific Trico and PMD hatches. The Zebra Midge is simple and sparse by design. Fish 5/6x fluorocarbon with a tandem nymph rig and remember to add weight before changing flies as most fish will be laying at the bottom of the deep pools. Tan, Olive, #14-16, Micro Worms, Leeches, With the higher flows in the last few days, you can drop down to 4x and 5x fluorocarbon tippet. What glass part of the fly? #14-18, Mini Leeches, Olive, Black, Late afternoon into the evening, the fish are rising to Caddis dries and Trico Spinners. The trick is to use enough weight to get the fly down in the water column, since fish tend to hold close to the bottom this time of year. Try an attractor pattern up top (scuds/eggs/worms), followed by red, puple, or black midges below and definitely use fluorocarbon 4x or 5x tippet. Boating Camping Education & Youth Fishing Golfing Hiking Horseback Riding Organized Races Paddling Rock Climbing Swimming Volunteering Waterfalls Other Activities ... Plan a Gathering. Spawning browns are back in the reservoir, and the resident trout are difficult (but not impossible) to catch. The Dream Stream has fished well recently, despite a drop in flows from two weeks ago. #18-22, Zebra Midge, Early morning hours have been producing large swarms of Trico's with a mix of caddis, Midges, PMD, and even an occasional BWO - you name it and it's in the air! The flows have been pretty steady over the past month at the 80 cfs range. Not much has changed in terms of the fly selection, with midges and Baetis dries and emergers being the most effective. However, if you’re stealthy enough, you may still spot some trout holding in a deep pool. #20-24, Mercury Black Beauties, Below is our list of seasonal flies for the winter months. #16-18, Drowned Tricos, Here are some recommended patterns. #10-14, CDC RS-2s, #18-22, Tactical Tung Mayfly, White, If you see a splash tight to the bank, try a hopper or caddis. On sunny days start with something light. Purple, Black, Streamer fishing can also be rewarding, particularly on those overcast days. #20-24, Black Beauties, Sparkel Wing, You should come to the Saluda River Trout Unlimited meetings. Winter fishing has definitely arrived on the South Platte. Don't be discouraged if you get no action at all through the afternoon. This year is no exception. The fish are holding to the banks and in the deeper holes. This is over five times as much water from just a month ago which is a welcomed sight. In Jackson, those days can be few and far between unfortunately. Golden, Olive, If you spot feeding fish take the time to plan your approach. #22-24, Meat Whistles, traditional runs, riffles and pools. Not much has changed in terms of the fly selection, with midges and Baetis dries and emergers being the most effective. Chartreuse, Olive, Orange, #8-14, Eggs, Were still seeing lots of midge activity in the morning and the occasional blue winged olive hatch in the afternoon. Midges and BWOs have been spotted on the surface on overcast days, but nymphing is still the most productive technique this time of year. Most times I’ll run a size 20 or 22 behind an egg, worm, or some other attractor. Rust, Black, You can’t just subtitute this with any fly. Streamers are also a favorite pattern of ours this time of year to entice a strike from those bigger trout. Grey, Olive, #14-18, Buckskin Caddis, BWOs and small midges are hatching on the overcast, non-windy days, so fooling a trout on the dry fly is not completely out of the question. It mimics the midge trapped in the transitional phase where it is helpless in the river and easy pickings for a feeding trout. Black, Quill, Brown, Black, As we have previously mentioned, be prepared to share the river and please respect your fellow angler. Be sure to dress accordingly with plenty of layers, as temperatures can be down right frigid in the early mornings. Love ’em or hate ’em, the egg works!”- Reid Baker, Pheasant Tail, sizes 18-22 The fish are mainly holding in the riffles and the seams of fast and slow water throughout the mornings. Red, Pink, Wine, Use 4x or 5x leaders with 5x -6x fluorocarbon tippet. #18-20, Top Secret Midge, #16-18, Big Macs, Required fields are marked *, Pingback: Video: How to Tie the Eggs Over Easy | Orvis News. Here are some of our favorite patterns to use right now. Black, Pink, Tan, =) With fairly steady flows and warming spring temperatures fishing at the Dream Stream has been very good. Wind has picked up in the late afternoons, and the fishing slows down a bit. A Caddis or hopper with a Trico spinner off the back has been very productive. Black, Rust, Olive, Natural, Black, Olive, Red, Golden, That extra weight at the end helps get it down to where it needs to be.” – Scott Dickson, “With midges being a staple food item throughout the year and especially in the colder months, I can’t think of a better pattern to have in my fly box than the Juju. #10-14, Barr's PMD Emerger, The Schuylkill River Trail (/ ˈ s k uː l k ɪ l / SKOOL-kil, locally /-k əl /) is a multi-use trail along the banks of the Schuylkill River in southeastern Pennsylvania.Partially complete as of 2018, the trail is ultimately planned to run about 140 miles (230 km) from the river's headwaters in Schuylkill County to Fort Mifflin in Philadelphia.. The fish will be found in the deeper pools close to the river bottom. The flows are relatively low at 70 c.f.s. #20-24, Skinny Nelsons, Fishing jetty, picnic area, trails, playground and restrooms. #16-20, Tails-Up Tricos, Winter fly fishing on Colorado tailwaters can be outstanding and The Dream Stream is no exception. The spring spawn is coming to an end and the crowds have subsided. The fish have become much more active and are moving into the runs and riffles to feed. Nymphing is suggested with #5/#6x fluorocarbon tippet or smaller. We are starting to see some caddis larva in the water as well. - Fly Guide Me, Classic Pro Tips: 8 Must-Have Flies for Winter Fishing | FishingsBest. range have passed and Spinney is at 310 c.f.s. Despite the fluctuating flows over the past few weeks the fishing has still been consistently good. Black, Grey, Red, Black, Water temperatures are still high in the middle of the day, so we recommend you get on the water early, keep the fish in the water, and limit your picture taking to keep these fish happy. The afternoons have seen light (tan/yellow) color caddis and PMDs in the 16-18 range and tiny Tricos in 22-26s. #14-18, Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail, #20-24, Radiation Baetis, Your approach is key on this wide open section of the South Platte, so remember to keep well away from the banks while sight fishing and watch your shadow with such skinny water. Here are some of our recommended patterns: Flows on the Dream Stream have dropped by nearly 50% in the past two weeks and are currently sitting at 51 c.f.s. Grizzly, #20-22, Foam Back Emergers, Fishing at Spinney has been challenging over the last several weeks. Streamers are also a favorite pattern of ours this time of year and can be especially productive in the early mornings and late afternoons. White and yellow are good choices. Target the deeper slots where you can see fish stacked up, cover lots of water, and use ample weight to quickly get the flies in the feeding zone. Copper, Red, Black, Grizzly, #20-24, EpoxyBack PMD, A double nymph setup is the preferred method, with the strike indicator (if used) positioned 2 times the deepest stretch you intend to drift. #18-22, Sparkle Dun Baetis, Tungsten sinks three times quicker than brass, and that added density is great in low flows allowing you to use less split shot. Red, Natural, Apricot, Salmon, The river has shut down slightly with most of the big lake-run browns returning to the reservoir. #20-22, Killer Mayfly, #18-20, TB Drowned Trico, Must Have Flies: Winter Edition Zebra, Red, Carry this fly in olive, black, and red colors and you will be well rewarded.” – Chris Barry, “The Tungsten Zebra Midge is one of favorite winter flies. The Rainbows are beginning to move up river from 11 mile reservoir, and we are seeing some excellent early spring fishing. Second, the glassy water makes the slow, delicate sips of feeding fish stand out significantly more. These fish are not going to move much for such a small meal. If they are holding in fast water, they are eating. The PMDs are also still occurring on the Dream Stream. which is slightly below average for this time of year. It's an excellent time to be on the water! BWOs and small midges are hatching on the overcast, non-windy days. You will certainly notice these flies are all on the smaller side and only simulate a couple food sources, but that is the nature of the beast when it comes to fly fishing in winter. It would be smart to add these to some of the other patterns listed below that are working. Black, Gray, Spinney has been challenging over the last few days. We are starting to see some caddis larva in the water as well. Glass adds weight which is really helpful. A recent bump in the flows (a little bit goes a long way this time of year) combined with warmer temperatures has made for some great winter fishing conditions on the dream stream. Maximo Reels . #20-24, Rainbow Warriors, With the temperatures climbing as the day progresses, the best fishing continues to be in the early morning hours and later in the evenings. #12-14, Graphic Caddis, #20-24, Griffith Gnats, Look for pods of fish rising in the slow water and fish small dries or emergers with 6x fluorocarbon and long leaders.

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