A few years ago if someone told me to break out the trout rod, tie on a dry fly and blow up the tube, we're going TROUT fishing in FEBRUARY, I would have told them their NUTS!!!
Come to find out it can pretty good way to get a trout fix!
There are a few pieces to the puzzle when finding a way to get that fix in the middle of winter,
First, you need to find a tail water or spring creek that the water
temps/flows aren't heavily effected by the harsh elements of winter. Many of these waters exist where bugs and trout still go about there daily lives even though the rest of us try to hide in side by the fire.
Second, do a little research before you go. Find out what bugs will be there so that you'll be prepared to capitalize on the moments that will come. A Few staples in winter will always be BWO'S, MIDGES and STREAMER PATTERNS. Have these in your box but there could be something else so look it up, the Internet is an amazing fishing tool.
Third, you need to come the truth that there is no such thing as bad weather just bad gear! The gear now days is worth buying because it opens the door to let us get out and enjoy what god created for us.
Fourth, find some friends that are just as CRAZY as you are!
When you tell the story of that one (or more) fish that schooled you it's nice to have someone else as a witness :-)
Finally, HAVE FUN NO MATTER WHAT!!!!!
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