Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: How Cold Is Too Cold?

Many thanks! 

Is there specific place to put in you'd suggest?

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On Dec 28, 2016, at 1:05 PM, Andy Thomas <andrsonevn@gmail.com> wrote:

You could try the Savage if you can make it out to Western MD.  Granted, the Savage can be technical and tough even during the warmer months but I've had some good days when its has been freezing as well.  However, I wholeheartedly concur that if its freezing out, the fish will likely only be active for a short period of the day.  For instance, I fished for a day out there last year for about 6 hours.  My guides kept freezing over about every fifth cast so that tells you it was cold as well as the snow flurries throughout the day. However, about 3pm the fish started taking dead drift wooly buggers and scud imitations.  I caught 5 within the span of an hour and then they shut off.  So, all that to say that being patient and consistent in your technique (and finding that warm part of the day) can put you on a few fish even on the coldest days.

On Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 1:42:38 PM UTC-5, James Fletcher wrote:

With winter coming on in full form, now is when I have the worst luck finding trout, getting action on streams, etc. I don't want to put up my rod for months, but I have never had a good day on VA during this time of year, usually only freeze my ass off when I go out on the water. So, this year I'm making it my mission to get my nymph (using a 3wt) / streamer (using a 5wt) skills on point and locate some good streams that produce during the winter.

I read somewhere (or was told sometime ago) that when the water temperature is below 40 degrees, chances of catching trout are slim to none. Is this true? Is it better to go out right in the middle of the day with the sun high overhead?

I'm usually going to Passage Creek and Beaver Creek (VA) at this time but was glad to the discussions about places in PA, MD, and WV. Will these fish well throughout the entire winter or does their action fall off in January or February?

Any advice that keep me on the water with a tight line would be very much appreciated! 

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