Winter Fly Fishing

Winter or cold weather fly fishing is generally done on weighted flies or a sub surface flies. Nymphs and wets presented in this manner will probably get the best results. Weighted nymphs and wets can get down pretty fast if you need to fish at a deep level. Weights can also be added to your line if the flies are tied without beadheads or wire for weight This is not to say that dry flies will not come in useful as you will sometimes see some surface activity. Keep your eyes open to what is going on around you and be prepared to swap flies and do not be despondent if the fly you caught 6 with last weekend is not working today!

Weighted lures especially in the goldheads are a popular fly throughout the winter months, our selection is quite vast and I would suggest you take quite a few different colours if this is your chosen method. Gold head trout flies can be fished on any line, from a full floater to the fastest of sinkers.

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Which Flies

Can anyone tell me which flies other than daddy long legs to use on reservoirs in September? I have looked about and most seem to be on lures but I thought they were more for winter? Should I be on nymphs? weather seems to be hiding dry flies. Any help appreciated

Thanks

Paul

River Fishing

I said i would be back!!!what have i let myself in for i have entered the wonderful world of river fishing. when i fish still waters i can cast relax and wait. i fish the river the fly goes one way the line goes another and it all seems in the lap of the gods where the current takes the lot. i cant get my leader to sink and my fly is constanly dragged under by the current. any advice anyone i’m determined to catch one of those wily wild brown trout. please help