Info by StateJanuary 2012
January
brings us little changes, as the heart of winter sets in above the
equator. Of course New Zealand, Australia, Argentina, all are
experiencing some great trout fly fishing...But for the rest of us, things can
begin to look a little grim.
Steelies
are still the thing, check water levels and be safe.
Steelies
are still the thing, check water levels, weather reports, and be safe.
Steelies are coming on strong in the great lakes area now with; Sucker Spawn and Glo Bugs still working. Hot streamer patterns
includes Egg-Sucking Leech, Beadhed Flashbugger, Zonkers, Sculpins, and Muddlers. Don't forget the nymphs, as the eggs
begin to disappear, BH Circus Caddis, BH Hare's Ear, BH Kaufmann Stones, are all good bets.
West coast steelies are being caught on Purple Perils, Freight Trains, Green Butt Skunks, among others. Also many
fish are being taken on nymphs, beadhead and other wise. #10 Beadhead Hare's Ear, Beadhead Kaufmann Stones, and don't foget Leeches.
Flats
fishing can be very good right now with little pressure, especially for Tailing
Reds, try Mantis
Shrimp, Seaducer,
Clouser
Minnow or Borski's
Chernobyl Crab. Speckled trout also are being caught in their haunts
in and around Florida, try the same patterns as well as other shrimp and crab
patterns.
Trout
fishing is in full swing in the southern reaches of the United States, with
anglers making the most of reduced crowds and antsy casting arms.
Streamers
work excellent all winter long, favorites include buggers,
muddlers.
For rivers with scuds
and sowbugs,
they are available year around to fish, and will work right now through winter.
BWO's-The
hatch that just keeps on giving. BWO, Parachute BWO, Foam Post Emerger BWO, Spinner BWO, Loop Wing Emerger BWO, BWO Wet Fly, Pheasant Tail, BH Pheasant Tail Emerger.
Midges
our winter pals keep the fishing interesting when nothing else does. Beadhead
Zebra Midges are excellent for attracting and getting down. Also try RS2
Emergers, RS2
Foambacks, Disco
Midges, and others.
