Shop Talk Podcast Ep 30| Winter Fishing [Fly Fishing Podcast]
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- In this episode we sit down and talk about fishing opportunities during the colder months of the year. Don't let the cold weather keep you from getting out on the water. Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below.
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Thanks for the winter tips fellas. It’s my first time fishing in true winter conditions and so I’m learning as I go.
Great video guys! I agree, don't be afraid of winter fly fishing, just prepare and find a system that works for you. My personal winter system includes over-insulating my head, neck and torso to keep my feet and hands warmer. I carry an electric or fueled hand warmer for when the fingers get nippy because I don't like to fish with gloves. My winter boots are over-sized a full size to accommodate the extra thick or layered socks you might wear without squeezing the blood flow out of your feet with tight boots. Keep a hand towel readily available to dry your hands if they get wet. Leaky waders are a no-no and boot-foot waders are actually great for winter because they are easier to get in and out of and keep your feet generally warmer. For the more adventurous winter anglers, try x-country skis or snowshoes to get into less fished in winter areas if the snow is over a foot deep. If you are away from your car heater a ways, carry emergency supplies in a day-pack, like a dry change of cloths, emergency fire making supplies, rain jacket, mittens, TP, food, drink (a Thermos of hot beverage is great) and your cell phone. Sorry for the long post!
Thanks Larry!!!
Hello from Iowa. Keep them coming guys. Would love to see / listen to weekly pods.
Another great video packed with helpful tips. Thanks for keeping me perpetually stoked for my next trip to the river, regardless of time of year! Can't wait to check out your shop in person
I bought a 7.5 foot, 3wt setup for winter dry fishing, but honestly I've been able to have just as much success with my 9 foot 5 throwing a 5x 12 foot leader. If that doesnt work I tend to tie on a couple feet of 6-7x. A size 20ish NO-SEE-EM works like a charm. but Other than that, its much more fun to just fish nymphs and sow/scuds/eggs/leeches on an indicator. I haven't been able to euro at all because I cant get close enough to the fish. They just flee before I get within presentation range.
Great ep, thanks guys!
Would ya'll considering doing a podcast where you talk about how you started fishing and progressed as anglers? from the time you cast like most of us (hooking the back of our heads) to great anglers?
We've talked about that on previous podcasts a bit but might be worth a deeper dive over a few episodes.
You guys are great! now I have sipped your Koolaid and definitely proven your show is the drug for the tug
So winter is cold now? NRS neoprene fishing gloves - they are the best for below freezing - for feet: Oros electric socks with re-chargeable lithium batteries (Coolmax) over NRS 2.5 ml neoprene socks - wide boots like Korkers 2 sizes above your normal
I like to see you make a video on tying the Mother Shucker.
Nice hoodie Curtis
Thanks, I love it! Those are some of my favorite pieces of clothing now.
wait...people stop fishing during the winter? weird....
Lance, where do you buy your polypropylene sock liners? I use to have a few pair but they were trashed years ago. I haven’t been able to find them anywhere.
Jeff, I haven’t purchased any for a while. Last few I got from Simms and Smartwool. A quick Amazon search brought several options. Most outdoor stores with footwear should have some.
Why did the midge fishing get worse on the Green?
Lots of theories ranging from the big fire a number of years ago to aging of the reservoir above to the constantly changing flows out of the dam. 20 to 30 years ago, the midge fishing in the winter was insanely awesome and pretty dang dependable. Today it's very hit and miss and when it's "hit", it's not super great. Still worth a trip now and again but far from the glory days unfortunately
Can confrim, cheech does not drink water.
Haha!
When you switch to throw dry flies w/ a 3wt euro rod. Are you using 3wt floating line or what at floating line do you recommend?
they've talked about this in adaptive fly fishing and in some of their other vlogs. you can either dry dropper on a euro rig, or you can use a delicate/presentation taper floating line to throw very long, tapered leaders with dry flies.
I am fairly certain that I have heard Lance say he uses a 3w SA floating line somewhere in these situations. I actually use a DT 3W on my 10' 3w Recon and it casts pretty decent for trout streams.
Yeah, we usually just carry a separate 3 wt reel with a floating line and then swap the reels. Because you're fishing a 5 wt reel typically for nymphing, the spool option isn't very valid.
Just finished episode 13 of the podcast. Lance said there wasn't much interest in joining the team but there is very little on the web about the team. Their website isn't very informative. I've been wanting to go and watch some local competitions but no one sees to know when and where they are. Get more info out.
I like the idea, Kenn. Trouble is the team is a volunteer effort, and all are very busy with other responsibilities while trying their best to make enough time to fish and participate with the team. More info would be great, but we’d need someone to donate their time to make things like that happen. Since helping the team is mostly a thankless job, and one that goes without pay, it’s a tough position to fill. 😬