Small Stream Fishing Tips

The fall is a great time to fish small wild streams, a good bit of the shrubs have died back from the frosts and you can get to areas you could’t normally in the summer. 

The fish in these areas are typically very healthy and willing to eat just about any fluffy dry fly that comes their way. They are spooky so light tippet (6X or 7X) and light presentations are important. 

You can expect 6 to 9 inch fish with the possibility of a 10 inch plus so a 2 or 3 weight 6 to 7 foot rod is my weapon of choice.  Remeber these are fragile fisheries so be overly delicate handling the fish and ALWAYS RELEASE!  Good Fishing!