Let it Snow
We awoke this morning to fresh blanket of snow. The forecast predicts more snow on tap. Between the snowfall, rain during the day, and predicted snow, our creeks should receive a nice boost of water. Many tributaries will be high and muddy over the next few days. When they settle, I predict there will be some fresh steelhead and hungry browns out there. If you don’t mind the cold, get outside and make the transition to winter angling. Fewer anglers, solitude, wintry beauty and a break from the pace of the upcoming holidays are all good reasons to fish in December.
It’s tough to find a more effective fly than egg patterns. As much as I prefer swinging streamers w/ my two handed rod or presenting a realistic nymph, egg flies catch more fish for me during the bulk of the season. The cold and snow present a great excuse to tie up some patterns or restock your fly box. I’m experimenting more w/ various color combinations in smaller sizes. It’s great how an 8lb lake fish can key in on fly smaller than a pea. I prefer Fly Foam, but there are plenty of good synthetic fibers out there. Here is a picture of my fly tying desk during egg time. Happy fly tying and enjoy the season.
