The weather forecast for the end of this week ushers in colder daytime temperatures and a real changing of the seasons. Anglers will need to adjust their tactics accordingly. No matter where you fish, when the weather changes, concentrate angling efforts during the warmest parts of the day, and look for fish in typical winter holding lies \u2013 soft current seams, slow, deep pools, and calm tailouts.<\/p>\n
Silver Creek on Kilpatrick Pond and The Nature Conservancy Silver Creek Preserve reamin open until the end of November. North of the highway, the Creek remains open until the end of March. Note \u2013 duck hunters are active on Silver Creek this time of year, so anglers should be aware. The Creek\u2019s large brown trout are in various stages of spawning, with pre and post spawn fish actively feeding to \u201cpack on the pounds\u201d before winter. Dry fly activity is limited to the afternoons, but anglers should expect small Baetis (BWO) and midges during calm days. Throwing streamers to deep, dark water and undercut banks will take plenty of fish. The old adage of \u201cbright day, bright fly and dark day, dark fly\u201d seems to hold true. Don\u2019t be afraid to experiment with your favorite streamers!<\/p>\n
On the Big Wood River, Baetis and midge activity remains strong given the right weather conditions. A size 18 or 20 Olive Gulper Special or Film Critic accurately imitates Baetis and will fool trout all along the Big Wood. To take fish eating midges (look to the foam lines!), fish a visible midge cluster imitation followed by a trailing midge emerger or adult. A white-winged Griffith\u2019s Gnats in a size 16 or 18, trailed by a size 20 or 22 Tie-Down Midge, is an excellent choice. Nymphing will be extremely productive throughout the winter months. Go-to double nymph rigs include large Rubber Legs, Princes, Hare\u2019s Ears, and Copper Johns followed by more diminutive imitations such as black or red Zebra Midges, Pheasant Tails, Rainbow Warriors, or Brassies. Sculpin imitations such as olive Buggers, Zonkers, and Sparkle Minnows fished on a slow swing effectively imitate the numerous sculpin found in the Big Wood. This technique will yield quality over quantity, and produces some exceptional rainbows.<\/p>\n
The Lower Big Lost River below Mackay Reservoir is low but the river remains chalky, with limited dry fly fishing. Nymphing can still be productive during these conditions.<\/p>\n
The fishing on the Upper Big Lost River (Copper Basin) will be winding down as it gets colder, but fishing during select times can be productive using the same flies and techniques that we recommend for the Big Wood.<\/p>\n
Happy Fishing Everyone!<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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