Many entry level flyrodders, when making the transition from river angling to stillwaters, will attempt to adapt their fly selection to the new scenario. Whether through laziness, a resistance to change or ...
After a long winter with little or no fishing most fly anglers can hardly wait to get out on the stream to cast their flies. Early season trips involve more than just fishing, there are flies that were invented at the vise to be field tested, wader repairs to be checked, fly lines to be stretched, and knots to relearned. While conditions may not be ideal, it matters little, (as long as the wader repair was successful). Getting out early in the year just as things start to unlock from winter's icy grip is a wonderful way to spend a spring day. Getting back into the rhythm of casting the fly and walking the stream is reward in itself, even if conditions aren't perfect. As long as the temperature is above freezing and the wind isn't howling the early season angler stands a good chance at hooking some fish.
The Bobber and Nymph Rig - A size 12 bead head prince nymph is my first choice when it comes to some hard core finesse fishing. The great thing about the nymph/bobber rig is that it matches the mood of the fish to a "T". Cold-blooded trout in the cold, early season water demand slow, deliberate presentations, which is where this rig excels.
