Winter Fly Fishing For Trout: Proven Winter Tips

[@StreemOutdoors]

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[@Rickky1971]

I usually use plain chapstick on the guides, it's cheap and quick.

[@ReelTales]

amen

[@castles8463]

Dude, I just bought my first rig after 7 months of research, got home, and have been worrying that I went with the wrong size leader for the nymphs I bought. You confirmed I didn’t. Subscribed.

[@RobertCesena-w9k]

I have had good activity using Hogan’s Red Headed Step Child, size 16, 18.

[@trentonobrien9665]

I dry fly fish in the winter in the driftless. Use a size 20-22 black stonefly. Trout go crazy for them since we have a stonefly hatch in the winter in the driftless

[@thehorseshoekid]

Winter it's gotta be a big wooly bugger trailed by a San Juan worm on the bow River! Deadly combination!

[@jase]

Killer combo!!

[@eliclement22]

My favorite is my hand tied blood dot egg! Just getting started in this amazing sport.

[@montegonzales1136]

Great video, keep up the good work. My favorite winter fly is the San Juan pink worm in a small size below an egg pattern fly.

[@stevephilbrick1237]

My favorite fly patter in the winter is ... a bead head wooly bugger with a smaller bead head/regular nymph below it . I often use An indicator too.

[@paulebennett9342]

One of my favorite fly patterns in the winter is a nichs pill popper, or any sort of scud pattern. Pink, deep and slow is the way to go here in montana, on the Missouri river.

[@dallaspowwi6682]

Thank you. New to your channel. My favorite tip is go south or wear a nice alpaca wool hat. Stay warm on top. I like to run two flies like you suggested.

[@peinadosensei]

Great tips! Thanks! I like to use a zebra midge on the dropper and a somewhat larger Frenchie on the point, and just like you said, the Frenchie takes the tippet deep enough and they hit that Zebra midge.

[@njcatchrelease]

Zebra midge is my go to in the winter along with a small prince nymph

[@nsyakfisheroutdoors2185]

Makes the wait from spring fly fishing alittle more bearable... no winter fly fishing here. Nice video

[@StreemOutdoors]

No winter would be nice!

[@trevormcginty309]

I love winter fishing. Euro style with a mini Pat’s stone, and a thread frenchie.

[@StreemOutdoors]

That’s a great combo! We have caught tons of fish in every season with that combo!

[@inthemomentflyfishing1394]

would love to see more on winter flyfishing...Tips were great ty

[@tommys5076]

Oddly warm winter in Bozeman right now. Been throwing dry flies almost everytime I go out without fail. Great content

[@StreemOutdoors]

Gotta love finding risers during the winter time!

[@carlosrodriguezjr80]

I like your teaching style👍🏼 I’m to new to have a favorite winter fly.

[@zachguillaume5256]

Another awesome video! Rainbow warrior is my go to winter fly.

[@tomthomas1458]

Winter fly fishing my go to nymph is the Zebra nymph. 14 and 16. Thanks for a good instructional video.

[@StreemOutdoors]

Thanks, and the zebra midge is an excellent winter nymph pattern! Tight lines

[@gophercatcher9451]

Thank you, haven't developed a winter fly yet for me but i use a duracell jig sz 12, and Orvis Slush egg which i hope to be purchasing from Orvis soon after reading some reviews. Apprciate the tip on roll casting. Hope to be fishing the So. fork of the Snake, in idaho tomorrow

[@StreemOutdoors]

Both great patterns just about on any water in the winter! Thanks for the comment

[@samizzle11]

sometimes looking back on history is a good call. try the Buckskin Caddis on those tailwaters. you're welcome Sam

[@geneg5870]

Good tips.... A sure fire way to eliminate ice build up on your eyelets? Switch to tenkara 🎣😉

[@richardfleming4850]

Black marabou wooly bugger with an orange tungsten bead head, #10, quartered upstream and allowed to sink. I alternate dead drift with stripping

[@StreemOutdoors]

Great tactic! Thanks for sharing

[@dragonfighter152]

Good informative vid..Im new to fly fishing even at my old age 50... lol so im still figuring out what fly to use during the winter, id have to say a small woolly bugger that has a little flash to it.

[@StreemOutdoors]

Wooly buggers are always a good choice 👍

[@kevinhiggs9125]

Rainbow sow bug and an egg pattern! Gets it done every time.

[@StreemOutdoors]

Ahh yeah, you must fish in Utah... 🤣

[@boas81]

30-40 deg F a olive green bugger. Above 40 deg F (with sun) a parachute purple haze.

[@benhuffstuff]

I would love a ten foot 3 WT for Euro Nymphing! Winter fishing is great! Less crowds and water flow. I like to trail a half pink/half brown squirmy or a blow torch variant below a 20 incher. Great video!!

[@chriswalter8092]

Dude, oh you're that guy from Addictive Fishing right? I learned a lot from you guys

[@solomonmaxwell4823]

Fav pattern has to be a white wholly. One of the most reliable flies that I’ve ever used

[@StreemOutdoors]

Can’t go wrong there!

[@rylax2121]

Great tips! I like to use a jigged euro streamer and a small thread frenchie in the winter.

[@StreemOutdoors]

Thanks for following and commenting! Euro jigging with a streamer can be 💰!

[@captainkoo]

Thank you for these tips!

[@gooddaysimon]

Gotta love that winter solitude.

[@StreemOutdoors]

Absolutely!

[@elvalleoutdoors]

New to fly fishing so no favorite patterns yet. But a new rod would sweet! Did look up video to learn how to winter fly. Just bought a rod a week ago to give this a try

[@StreemOutdoors]

Awesome! It’s a great hobby to get into! I’m sure you will find many go to patterns the more you get into it! Any specific questions you have about the sport we could help answer??

[@stevecase5504]

Great advice. Pats rubber legs and a prince nymph

[@StreemOutdoors]

Thanks Steve, must have patterns for winter for sure!

[@johnnysteven9999]

My favorite winter fly is a tube midge.

[@jneutron6729]

Winter for me is a size 10 all black wooly bugger with varying size black with blue wire zebra midge below.

[@StreemOutdoors]

Solid, sounds like a good combo!

[@brandyboy6097]

Thanks you so much for tips for fly fishing

[@christiancherry1377]

Mega prince is my favorite winter fly.

[@troutman007]

Nice vid, with great info. As for a pattern, I like the classic Hare’s Ear size16.

[@StreemOutdoors]

Thank you, Hares Ear is a solid choice! Have you tried a hot spot Hares Ear? If not, look it up and give it a shot!

[@alexgoates3046]

size 24 Griffith Gnat! Great vid.

[@StreemOutdoors]

Thanks Alex, must have for sure

[@chipstanley3057]

My favorite is the prince nymp

[@kurtskowronek3572]

I like the y2k egg pattern.

[@HaxenHunt]

Always down for a good humpy fly

[@StreemOutdoors]

👍👍👍

[@shiddyangler]

Awesome overview! Can’t wait to try some winter fishing. More of a gear question, but what do you recommend for what to wear? Gloves, type of jacket, under layers, etc. Native here in CO but have only ever ice fished

[@StreemOutdoors]

Check out our other video on some ideas of how to stay warm kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZbOgpJ5h5hma7M This should at least get you started in the right direction. Biggest advice is to avoid wearing any cotton… fleece is best. And make sure to have plenty of layers. Simms has amazing gear.

[@chrissavva1756]

Great tips. Black Stone or zebra midge

[@StreemOutdoors]

Thanks Chris, those are staples for winter!

[@StreemOutdoors]

Chris Savva congrats! You are the winner. Shoot us an email with your mailing address!

[@chrissavva1756]

Streem Outdoors Awesome thanks for the opportunity. Can’t wait to try out the new rod.

[@jimkachidurian6897]

I like a Perdigon in size 20 Barbless Competition hook

[@StreemOutdoors]

Good choice! Always a safe bet

[@MattMc365]

What about the Truckee river ?!? :)

[@MrTCAllen77]

An old ice fishing trick is use Pam Cooking spray on your guides

[@StreemOutdoors]

Good idea! Thanks for sharing

[@kyleedespain6888]

Awesome video! Keep em’ coming! Copper John

[@StreemOutdoors]

Thanks! Good choice! 👍

[@adaml9494]

Favorite winter pattern is Y2K

[@SterlingCampbellCustomSaddles]

What brand is the pack you have for your flies?

[@stephenmurphy3056]

Nice fly! I'll be visiting salt lake City the first week of April. Any recommendations for flys and size to use? Thank you

[@StreemOutdoors]

Stephen, what bodies of water are you planning to fish in the SLC area?

[@murfdogfishing4360]

@@StreemOutdoors I'm planning to fish the middle provo.

[@StreemOutdoors]

Awesome, the Middle Provo is a ton of fun! Midges are hatching and Blue Winged olives should be hatching soon if it ever warms up a little 😂. I’d be sure to have all stages of midges and BWO but keep them small (sizes 18-22). These fish are highly pressured so down size your tippet as well. Good luck!

[@murfdogfishing4360]

@@StreemOutdoors how's the water level right now. Looks like they've been getting a lot of ran and snow. Is it fishable?

[@StreemOutdoors]

I’ll be honest I haven’t fished it for a few weeks but the nice thing about the middle provo is that it’s a tail water controlled by Jordenalle dam… flows are at about 200 cfs which is good fishing flows 👍

[@GoFishingNorway]

Fantastic video... Congratulations

[@StreemOutdoors]

Thank you! 🙏

[@lucasscott8397]

I am fishing the rio grande river by my grandparents house but the unfrozen parts of the river seem to be 1-2 foot deep at max. I have been wondering if targeting slow moving sections would be the best way to catch fish? any thoughts

[@StreemOutdoors]

Not to familiar with the rio grande but I would try and find deeper water which might be hard to do with it being frozen… those fish still need to feel protected which is what the deeper water does. Slow (walking pace) & deep water is the ticket for winter time.

[@tomgale8154]

try chap stick for eyes icing up

[@flyguy2021]

My chap stick says it shouldn’t be put in your eyes.

[@ThinkerThunker]

Fishing jargon.

[@fishingwithmas2712]

Rs2 or black beauty in size 18-22

[@mretry]

Zebra midge is the way to go. Old reliable

[@StreemOutdoors]

Hard to go wrong with the Zebra!

[@haydslice6130]

gold beedhead zebra midge size 20-22

[@StreemOutdoors]

Getting real tiny! Nice

[@sasquatch-7416]

Anyone heard of Pam type cooking spray for keeping ice off the guides?

[@StreemOutdoors]

That is another way, however I have not personally tried it. One other thing to keep in mind is what it will do to your fly line and guides on your rod

[@sasquatch-7416]

@@StreemOutdoors 🤜💥🤛 very true. Didnt really think of that.

[@treybohne1882]

Zebra Midge black body with red wraps!!

[@StreemOutdoors]

Solid choice!

[@scottraymond2396]

I fish egg patterns and chronimids

[@MattMc365]

I use ice cubes for an indicator.😐

[@jeffd667]

Nuke egg for me. Excellent video content. Well done.

[@StreemOutdoors]

Thank you! Always a solid choice through the winter!

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

My only concern is what you do after you stick your hands in 40 degree water lol.

[@camdespain8261]

Suspended Midge!

[@StreemOutdoors]

Ha ahh yes, you’ve learned wel:)

[@steedsful]

fuck I wish I could have seen this 2 years ago!!!! haha I don't have a fly fishing rod. currently just spin casting currently.

[@sethgcharles]

Black wooly bugger down deep

[@StreemOutdoors]

Now we’re talking!

[@jamespierce2785]

figure 8

[@terryvanderplas3746]

Zebra Midge!

[@StreemOutdoors]

Definitely a must have for winter! Do you have a favorite color?

[@terryvanderplas3746]

@@StreemOutdoors LOL. I live in Arizona, so yes.....black body, Copper wrap.

[@terryvanderplas3746]

But the best choice is always a stop at Lee’s Ferry Anglers, to ask there what’s working, color, size, and setup. They’re on the river every day, and never miss on info.

[@jase]

Little frenchie!

[@StreemOutdoors]

Awe yes, the little Frenchie. Solid fly!

[@markosentowski1266]

And the winner is?...

[@StreemOutdoors]

Stay tuned! We will be announcing the winner tonight!

[@keithkowalsky6716]

TH copper john

[@peirules154]

Squirmy wormy

[@brucesibley9721]

Egg paterns

[@StreemOutdoors]

Those are very effective during the winter for sure!

[@davesexton1476]

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