When Tuesday arrived I dug out my gear and figured the best time to fish would be the warmest part of the day, between 1 and 4 pm. I got ready and put on several layers of clothes that seemed more appropriate for skiing than fishing.
As I pulled my waders over the layers of Capilene and fleece my thoughts drifted to summer when all one needs is a pair of shorts and river sandals.
If I was to catch a fish on a dry, my best chance would be on a midge. Midges are very small aquatic bugs that emerge throughout the year, including the winter months. I loaded my vest with a box of olive and black midges size #18 and #20, some nymphs and a bobber.
I thought I could at least catch fish on a nymph if nothing was rising. I picked a spot where the river braided and I knew some springs bubbled up from the bottom. As I approached the river I saw a lone fisherman.
When I got closer I recognized him, a young man who lives near my house. We exchanged pleasantries and he asked if we could fish together. He is a nice kid but I politely explained I’d like to fish alone today. I wanted some solitude and needed to clear my head. He smiled as if he understood.
I walked about a half mile before I began to fish. Picking a nice spot to start I decided to go with a nymph rig. I’m not much of a nymph fisherman and prefer to catch my fish on dries. There are many ways to catch trout and I don’t begrudge anyone for using other methods.
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