Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => Fly Fishing Cafe => Topic started by: Bead Head on December 12, 2005, 06:25:38 AM
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Just a couple of questions regarding winter fly fishing... I just started fishing this summer and I really enjoyed fly fishing for trout I found I had good results fishing various Adams flies and bead headed nymphs. My question is what would the trout be eating during the winter? Should I continue to use nymphs or will I have better luck using something else. Also will trout be found in the same sort of water during the winter as in the summer? ???
Thanks
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Depends where you're fishing. But nymphs, leeches, and invertebrates are available to trout to feed on all year.
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I was thinking the upper Squamish. I was there on Friday and found some really nice spots but I didn't get any action but I did see another fishermen haul out three nice trout or char I was to far away to tell from a section I had previously tried. Should I be using a float line or should I add a sink tip to get the fly to the bottum? Also should my flies such as leeches be on the smaller side?
thanks
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You can try shrimp pattern.
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Like a Squamish poacher or would that be too big?
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The Squamish Poacher is more of a Steelhead pattern but a big Bull trout (char) would probably hit it. For bulls your want your leech/minnow patterns BIG. I don't know if rainbows/cutties will take the big flys but I've caught a few in the slower water with egg patterns and weighted nymphs - big stoneflys especially.
Be prepared to lose a lot of flys and cover a lot of water to find the schools.