Hooked two and landed one today. The one I caught absolutely hammered a perdigon, then twisted so violently that he wrapped my line so badly I had to completely re-tie. It was 25 degrees and flurrying, but felt so good to be on the water again đź‘Ť
Is anyone still fishing?!?!?!?
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nymphingmaniac
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fished two locations on the J Saturday AM, between Birmingham and Spruce Creek. Caught 3 and lost one in the first 30 min before the front moved through and shut everything down. I beat the water for another hour and half unproductively before I had to leave. I saw a bald eagle and a mink though. Another curious observation. I saw an above average fish rise to the falling snowflakes, probably mistook it for midges on the surface. The water was crystal clear, low and still quite cold, about 33-34 degrees. That will have to hold me over for the next week or two.
Broodstock
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Thanks for this mini report, as some health issues kept me home yesterday from pretty much the same exact place and time. I’ll have to try somewhere next weekend if I want a shot at trout in every month of 2025.
Forestfishin
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Good luck it’s been a pretty rough January. Hope health issues are resolved. Took a chance Saturday in the Laurel Highlands on a stream I thought would be flowing and got lucky. Most other streams I checked out after were frozen over. Only one hit on a stonefly nymph in 3 1/2 hours. Son was spinning using a single hook rooster tail and only had one chase. Water was 36 degrees. Was nice to get out though.
January and February have always been the toughest months to get that trout every month goal. We’ve been spoiled the last couple years. Sometimes just getting on the water and being outdoors is a win.
wildtrout2
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IMO Trout need a break during very cold conditions, without having to fight for a small meal, using up valuable energy. Again, IMO.
I would agree with that regarding trout in certain streams. I don't think that scenario matches trout in every stream in the winter, though. In harsh and infertile mountain freestone streams where living is tough, I wholeheartedly agree.
