Fish and Film – Tough Winter Fishing – Streamers, Nymphs and Versatility (VIDEO)

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Fishing is a story . .

Winter trout fishing in rivers has its ups and downs. As with any season, conditions and fish habits change quickly, and it’s our challenge to adapt to the circumstances. On one of the toughest days of this early winter, I brought out the cameras. As promised, with this Fish and Film series, I’m here to show the highs and lows, the struggles and the victories. With about six fish to the net in a few hours, this day was a good example of how difficult conditions can still be turned into a great opportunity.

I fished with streamers and nymphs in multiple different ways.

Beyond the fishing, it was a gorgeous winter day with fresh snow and solitude.

Here’s the video . . .

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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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11 Comments

  1. Alex Argyros on December 26, 2024 at 9:14 pm

    I could feel my blood pressure going down during the course of this video. Thanks for the calm intensity.

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  2. Pete Pynenburg on December 27, 2024 at 4:34 pm

    Every one of these Fish and Film videos is better than the last one. You did a great job of catching the quiet and solitude while showing us some of your thought processes.

    I am envious that you can winter fish. The only winter fishing allowed around here is sitting in a hut on a lake. (If you can call that fishing)

    Reply
    • Domenick Swentosky on December 27, 2024 at 5:20 pm

      Thanks. That’s a very nice compliment.

      365 fishing opportunities are why I live here.

      Cheers.
      Dom

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      • Pete Pynenburg on December 27, 2024 at 6:46 pm

        Grandkids are why I live here 🙂

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  3. Rich Pospula on December 28, 2024 at 11:18 am

    Hello Dom. Watching you and Riv in these vids is the best therapy to sooth an anxious soul. Thank you for sharing your talents and passion for fishing as well as your reverence for nature. Your honest, easy manner and intelligent approaches to deciphering the intricacies presented by the different water types you encounter is refreshing.

    I have noticed in many of the recent vids that your mono-rig appears to be Green Chameleon in lieu of the red Maxima. Any reason for this other than the more supple green may get a little stiffer in cold weather and afford a better turn-over? I’m heading out tomorrow and Tuesday and still have time to tie up a few.

    Also, I think this is the first time you shared having to deal with aquatic weed growth. In Central and Western NYS, due to the vast acreage of fertile farm land runoff, we have to deal with river-snot (didymo) on a constant basis. Not only does it stifle the aquatic bug population, but early spring and winter is the only time we get a brief respite from this heinous green stuff. Thanks again!

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    • Domenick Swentosky on December 28, 2024 at 12:02 pm

      Hello Rich,

      Thanks for your kind words. Here’s an article that answers all your questions. Also, Didymo is the worst!

      READ: Troutbitten | Hi-Vis Leader Material for Mono Rigs

      A couple short answers and important points that I’ll also leave here.

      — There is not green or red maxima that I use.
      — The green line coils more in cold weather. Nothing performs like Chameleon. It just needs to be stretched first.

      Cheers.
      Dom

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      • Rich on December 28, 2024 at 1:45 pm

        Wow. How’d I miss that article? Thanks for the follow-up. I now understand a bit better. Off to the bench to tie a few and get ready for tomorrow.
        Cheers!

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  4. Jon Pershke on December 28, 2024 at 5:06 pm

    I like the series. No matter how many times I heard you describe streamer fishing on the mono rig , seeing it was really helpful and I caught my first on it last time out.

    One suggestion is more close ups on the flies and rig. It’s great you put it in text but seeing it is what makes this video format awesome.

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