VIDEO: Fishy Water — Fall Into Winter

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Find feeding fish. Look for fishy water. These are the keys to putting trout in the net. But as the seasons change, so do the habits of trout. This film focuses on the shift between late fall to early winter.

The brown trout spawn is over. The water is getting colder. Trout respond by feeding more in some places and less in others. The keys to fishing this transition season are in finding fishy water and adapting the tactics to suit the moment.

Meeting trout in these times of transition takes some forethought and willingness to adapt.

My friend, Josh Darling (Wilds Media), joins me on an early winter trip through the watershed. We talk about streamer tactics, nymphing tactics and water selection.

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Domenick Swentosky

Central Pennsylvania

Hi. I’m a father of two young boys, a husband, author, fly fishing guide and a musician. I fish for wild brown trout in the cool limestone waters of Central Pennsylvania year round. This is my home, and I love it. Friends. Family. And the river.

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4 Comments

  1. Alex Argyros on December 14, 2024 at 8:53 am

    I love these wade and analyze videos. Rather than focus on catching fish, you discuss why and where and how fish might be caught during late fall, early winter. The result is a series of invaluable lessons. Much appreciated.

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  2. Rich(Hamma) LeBoeuf on December 14, 2024 at 10:30 am

    Dom, great presentation, so right about learning your water. Always ready to learn. Thanks
    Rich

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  3. BGB on December 20, 2024 at 8:57 am

    Hey Troutbitten Crew! I found you guys early this year and have been consuming a lot of content (mostly in the car, driving for work). I’ve formed some new strategies and tactics for trout because of it. Love it.
    Also, I much appreciate and share the idea that our waterways and the wildlife that live in and around them are a valued resource that requires respect, understanding and management.
    There’s really nothing like the feeling of being alone on a beautiful river trying to tirck a trout into eating the fly I tied up in my basement. I want this to never go away, even after we are all gone.
    Happy Holidays!

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