Here we are at the end of Season 6 -- the Troutbitten Winter Skills Series. This is episode 8 of the series, with a full crew of friends to wrap things up, to hear some stories and dig into a few more tips for fly fishing in the winter months.

This is a great conversation with my best fishing friends. And this discussion is a nice endcap on a full season dedicated to fly fishing in the winter months.

Continue reading PODCAST: Winter Skills Series, #8: Full Crew Conversation — S6, Ep8 at Troutbitten.

There are a host of reasons that anglers stay home in the winter. Some are legitimate -- there's no good solution for the problem, and you learn to deal with it the best you can. We talk about some of those. But other perceived problems really aren’t much of an issue at all, if you have a plan and a solution. We address a few of those too.

Continue reading PODCAST: Winter Skills Series, #7: Problems and Solutions — S6, Ep7 at Troutbitten.

This conversation is dedicated to what is different or unique about fishing dry flies in the winter, versus other times of the year.

My friend, Austin Dando, joins me for a great conversation about the floaters. This is a fun one . . .

Continue reading PODCAST: Winter Skills Series, #6: Dry Flies in the Winter — S6, Ep6 at Troutbitten.

A streamer is not only a great change-up in the winter, it can be the best fly in your box - if you fish it well. There are some changes to make for a wintertime streamer approach, versus the warmer seasons. And those nuances in presentation make all the difference . . .

Continue reading PODCAST: Winter Skills Series, #5: Streamers in the Winter — S6, Ep5 at Troutbitten.

In this episode, we dive deep into winter nymphing strategies. Specifically, we highlight what is different and what is unique about nymphing in the winter versus other seasons.

Continue reading PODCAST: Winter Skills Series, #4: Nymphing in the Winter — S6, Ep4 at Troutbitten.

We need warm hands -- working hands -- to fish in the coldest weather we encounter and stay out there, catching fish and meeting the challenges that winter fishing can bring . . .

Continue reading PODCAST: Winter Skills Series, #3: Head, Shoulder, Knees and Toes — S6, Ep3 at Troutbitten.

We need warm hands -- working hands -- to fish in the coldest weather we encounter and stay out there, catching fish and meeting the challenges that winter fishing can bring . . .

Continue reading PODCAST: Winter Skills Series, #2: Your Hands — S6, Ep2 at Troutbitten.

This episode is about our winter approach, with advice on time of day, fly strategy, covering water to suite the river and reading what the trout want for the moment . . .

Continue reading Podcast: Winter Skills Series, #1: The System and the Plan — S6, Ep1 at Troutbitten.

Because the trout have different habits in the winter, we refine our approach to meet them on their own terms. Is that . . . low and slow? Sure, sometimes. Nymphing is often seen as the go-to approach, but for the winter trout angler who’s attentive, the opportunities for some great streamer action are there too. Even dry flies can be an option if you keep your eyes open.

Why do so few anglers fish in the winter? Well, honestly, because it’s a challenge that many fishermen are not ready for. What does it take to catch trout in the winter? That’s what we discuss in this podcast . . .

Continue reading Podcast Ep 14: Winter Fly Fishing Tips and Tactics at Troutbitten.

Pushing through the tough times — dealing with bad weather and difficult conditions — puts you one step ahead of most anglers. The rivers and the parking lots are empty when the wind is howling, the snow is blowing or it’s pouring rain. Sure, we’d all like to fish the sweetheart days. But the more you learn to fight the elements and win — to have success on the water — the more you long for those tough conditions.

In this episode, my friends and I talk about fighting the elements. How can we effectively fish through rain, wind, cold weather, ice, snow, hard sun and everything else that nature throws at us?

Continue reading Podcast Ep 11: Dealing With Weather and Fighting the Elements at Troutbitten.