Pants Denver
Advice On Fly Fishing in Winter
Copyright (c) 2010 Gerry Stringer
If you thought fly fishing was a summer sport, put on your thermal underwear and guess again. Winter fly fishing calls for a little more preparation and planning than in milder weather, but the reward, as any fan of fly fishing knows, is the day on the river, the quietude and the man-versus-nature adventure.
Start with appropriate gear. In the last few years, many advances have been made in winter fly fishing equipment. Layering is key: Under fleece pants and neoprene’s, wear two-three layers of silk underwear. Sock liners—silk—think winter socks are a must and if you think accommodating the extra sock bulk is necessary, you may want to use a larger pair of wading boots. Breathable waders get high marks from a number of professional fly fishermen.
While ski gloves do the trick making the walk from your car to the river or lake carrying fly fishing equipment for the day, fingerless fleece gloves will allow you to maneuver your lines and flies. Maybe it’s a blessing, but fish bite more gingerly in the cold water so rigorous setting of the hook isn’t necessary.
As in any winter activity, a hat keeps the body heat in.
Key to decent winter fly fishing, is an understanding of the river levels. Too much runoff can make a river unfishable. It’s almost sure you won’t have a bite if you’ve experienced as much as three to four days of steady rain. Moreover, you have to consider the light—not just the shorter days but the dimmer light makes it more difficult to see below the river bottom while wading.
Winter fly fishing is a sub-surface experience for the most part. Because small fish and nymphs metabolism slows in winter, they’re most likely to stick to the bottom out of the main current so fishing nymphs deep is the obvious recommendation. Tucker Ladd, a fly fishing expert, reports having luck with Disco Midge, Wd-40s and San Juan Worms. He recommends a split or two on the line as well a using two flies (one as a dropper) and possibly a sinking tip line. Streamers like Woolly Buggers, Muddlers and Mickey Finn’s make superior streamers.
Dead drifting nymphs is the most popular method. Swinging streamers, second. Expert fly fishermen let the fish do the setting. If you’re mission is catch-and-release, take care that the fish is 100% revived before release. They may need a little extra care because of the cold water. A thermos of coffee or hot chocolate can help combat the cold. Put a change of clothes in your car in case you do get wet and always fish with a buddy, summer or winter. Use your common sense when participating in any outdoor sport in the dead of winter and the likelihood is that you’ll be glad you’re on the river enjoying its solitude rather than paying $100 a lift ticket to fight the downhill ski crowds.
About the Author
Avid fisherman Gerry Stringer takes advantage of the beautiful winter fly fishing opportunities. He goes to Trout’s Fly Fishing in Denver, Colorado for advice, bait and any other winter fly fishing equipment he needs.
http://www.troutsflyfishing.com/the-shop.php
Denver No Pants Ride 2010
|
|
NEW Denver Broncos Kids/Youth/Boys Deluxe Football Helmet/Jersey/Pants Uniform $48.99 |
|
|
Denver Hayes ladies khakis size W 8 beige $7.80 |
|
|
Lot Of 3 Pairs Of Pants By Denver Hays For Kohl’s Size 8 NWT 149.00 $14.99 |
|
|
Denver Broncos Orange Atwater # 27 Vintage Looking Game Pants Sizes 52 to 60 $29.99 |
|
|
Denver Broncos Orange Atwater # 27 Vintage Looking Game Pants Sizes 52 to 60 $29.99 |
|
|
Denver Broncos Orange Atwater # 27 Vintage Looking Game Pants Sizes 52 to 60 $29.99 |
|
|
EUC DENVER BRONCOS NFL Mens Lounge Pants, Size XL, Football $8.99 |
|
|
Denver Broncos Onesie Creeper Pants Baby 18 Month 1st $13.99 |
|
|
NWT Boys Denver Ski Lodge Fleece Shirt Pants Hat Set 2T $14.99 |
|
|
Denver Broncos Pants Baby Infant 0 3 Month NWOT $4.99 |
|
|
Denver Broncos Pants Baby Infant 18 Month NWOT $4.99 |
|
|
Denver Broncos Football Pants Womens Size XXL 2XL NWT #78 $24.99 |
|
|
Denver Broncos Game Play Lounge Pants 2X $18.71 |
|
|
Denver Broncos NFL Mens X-LARGE XL Blue Plaid Lounge Sleepwear PJ Logo Pants NWT $29.99 |
|
|
New NWT Billabong Plaid Print Khaki Denver Snowboard Pants S/Small (30-31) $150~ $49.99 |
|
|
JOHN ELWAY 1995 GAME USED WORN DENVER BRONCOS PANTS $199.00 |
|
|
DENVER BRONCOS FLANNEL PAJAMA PANTS MENS SIZE XXL NWT $19.99 |
|
|
Denver Nuggets NBA Jeans Pants Size 36 x 34 Denim Authentic Genuine,Nice Vintage $39.99 |
|
|
DENVER BRONCOS NFL TEAM MEN’S SLEEP LOUNGE PAJAMAS PANTS 3X 4X NWT BLUE $27.99 |
|
|
Denver Broncos Lounge/Sleep Pant Broncos $24.99 |
|
|
Denver Broncos Lounge/Sleep Pant Broncos $24.99 |
|
|
NWT Denver Hayes Red Pink Tan Floral Capris Misses Size 12 $7.50 |
|
|
DENVER BRONCOS LOUNGE PANTS SLEEPWEAR SIZE BOYS 14 16 NWT $14.99 |
|
|
Denver Broncos Sleep Pants MENS Pajamas or Lounge Pants $25.95 |
|
|
EUC Denver Hayes 2XL scrub pants $12.99 |
|
|
Girls REEBOK ASSORTED TEAMS FLANNEL PAJAMA PANTS – NWT $23.73 |
|
|
Girls REEBOK ASSORTED TEAMS FLANNEL PAJAMA PANTS – NWT $23.73 |
|
|
Girls REEBOK ASSORTED TEAMS FLANNEL PAJAMA PANTS – NWT $23.73 |
|
|
Girls REEBOK ASSORTED TEAMS FLANNEL PAJAMA PANTS – NWT $23.73 |
|
|
Nike Rewind Throwback Denver Nuggets Warm Up Jacket and Pants Set Size XL $14.99 |
|
|
NWT NBA ♥DENVER NUGGETS♥ COTTON PAJAMA LOUNGE PJ SLEEP PANTS S ~ LAST 1 $24.99 |
|
|
Denver Pioneers Ice Hockey Pants/Breezers, slightly used, size large $40.00 |
|
|
Connie of Denver Shiny PINK pantsuit Size 10 top, custom pants $8.00 |
|
|
NFL Team Apparel Denver Broncos Heather Gray Cargo Sweatpants Sweat Pants NWT $44.99 |
|
|
NFL Team Apparel Denver Broncos Heather Gray Cargo Sweatpants Sweat Pants NWT $44.99 |
|
|
NFL Denver Broncos Heather Gray Sweatpants Sweat Pants Mens NWT $39.99 |
|
|
NFL Denver Broncos Heather Gray Sweatpants Sweat Pants Mens NWT $39.99 |
|
|
NFL Denver Broncos Heather Gray Sweatpants Sweat Pants Mens NWT $39.99 |
|
|
DENVER NUGGETS Men’s ZIPWAY Basketball Warm-up Pants 2XL NWT $29.99 |
[backlinksmage]