Love to fish in the winter and early spring? For me, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” Fewer anglers on the water, gorgeous scenery, plus that overall sense of calm. Throw in a few trout and life is good. As I discussed in a prior blog post, a major key is staying comfortable, but what about flies?
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Sure, tying flies with a fire going in the background while sipping your favorite beverage (hot chocolate, right?!?) sounds lovely, but let's be honest...we tie flies to catch fish! With air temperatures below 30 degrees, staying warm is a key, plus it’s important to use gear that you can trust to withstand severe conditions.
Going fly fishing in the winter and early spring is no easy task and here are some pieces of gear that you’ll find me wearing in the winter and early spring when on the water. The key to everything is layering the clothing, giving you options as the day either warms (hopefully!) or air temps decline.
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