Winter fishing tips
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Kyle
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nice article. thanks for sharing.
Bamboozle
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I liked the part about eggs for breakfast and forsaking the "fotos."
BTW - For newbies to sub zero fishing, the tip about fixed line fishing is a good one AS LONG AS YOU REMEMBER to NOT strip in line to bring in your catch. If you do, your guides will ice up.
Also refrain from strip strikes or pulling back on the line in your line hand as you set the hook.
Take a page out of Tenkara fishing...
Don't just pinch a fixed amount of line beyond the reel with your finger, wrap the line around your index finger in front of the reel to lock it in place.
Cast this your fixed line this way and if you hook a fish, RESIST the urge to strip in line and instead, reach as far back with your rod hand so you can grab your working fly line BEYOND the tip top. Once you grab your line just pull your fly & fish in by hand.
It sounds awkward but it's not that hard once you do it a few times. A long handled net can help too.
BTW - For newbies to sub zero fishing, the tip about fixed line fishing is a good one AS LONG AS YOU REMEMBER to NOT strip in line to bring in your catch. If you do, your guides will ice up.
Also refrain from strip strikes or pulling back on the line in your line hand as you set the hook.
Take a page out of Tenkara fishing...
Don't just pinch a fixed amount of line beyond the reel with your finger, wrap the line around your index finger in front of the reel to lock it in place.
Cast this your fixed line this way and if you hook a fish, RESIST the urge to strip in line and instead, reach as far back with your rod hand so you can grab your working fly line BEYOND the tip top. Once you grab your line just pull your fly & fish in by hand.
It sounds awkward but it's not that hard once you do it a few times. A long handled net can help too.
Bamboozle
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Take a look at Grip Studs.
I added some to a pair of Muck Boots I use for fishing at places where I don't get in the water above mid calf and they make a big difference. They have a BUNCH of different styles & lengths; one should work on boot foot waders.
Other options are putting a pair of crampons over the boots or the Korkers Rocktrax.
Both are clunkier options but they grip great.
I added some to a pair of Muck Boots I use for fishing at places where I don't get in the water above mid calf and they make a big difference. They have a BUNCH of different styles & lengths; one should work on boot foot waders.
Other options are putting a pair of crampons over the boots or the Korkers Rocktrax.
Both are clunkier options but they grip great.
dudemanspecial
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I have a pair of Cabelas neoprene bootfoot with felt soles that I wear when fishing in cold weather. The felt soles are an issue on snow covered ground though so you have to be careful walking.
dudemanspecial
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I can't imagine putting studs in boot foot waders being a good idea at all.
The Korkers rocktrax sound like a great option. Thanks.
