Why fly fish in winter?

This is the question many anglers still ask. The rich history of fly fishing in the UK seems at times seems to hold us back. While many traditional aspects of the sport continue, fly fishing is moving forward for the better!

Now that many stillwater fisheries open year round or at least have an extended season, anglers throughout the country can fish during the winter. In most cases the fishing is some of the year's best and here's why.

Trout by nature are cold blooded creatures requiring high levels of disolved oxygen to thrive in their environment. During the winter low water temperatures mean high oxygen levels, so during the short feeding spells fish activity is often very high.

Not only that but when you hook up the trout go like rockets! Helped by the oxygen rich water, the fish fight better than at any other time of year. Added to this is the spice of large trout, grown on or stocked, their is no doubt that if you want to catch big trout winter fishing is best!

Tight Lines

Steve