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photos-Carl Haensel

An angler works a fast reach of
Walnut Creek in the winter.

color. Some anglers like to swing
down and across through the
fast water when it comes up, and
moving fish may be aggressive
Steelhead are challenging to spot in fast water. Look for fish hiding below rocks and
and hit hard. You are less likely
other obstructions. The fish holding in the foreground of this photograph taken on
to snag fish at this time, and it is
Walnut Creek are easier to see than the fish holding in the faster, riffled water near
a great way to cover a lot of water
the rock at the top of this photograph.
searching for active steelhead.
Spey fishing using longer rods
may be the best place to find fish that have not seen a fly,
has recently become more popular throughout the Great
lure or bait through much of the day.
Lakes. If you are excited about swinging flies, this is a
great way to prospect fast water.

High water options

While it may be difficult to see fish in
fast water when streams rise and are off
color, it does not mean the fishing is bad.
Actually, it may be better as fish move
upstream after a significant rainfall.
Fishing classic slots and seams in riffles
and runs can produce great results, and
it is common to find fish in extremely
shallow water, sometimes moving
right along the bank. Brighter, larger
flies can work wonders at this time, so
remember to pack your chartreuse and
orange egg patterns when the water is
up. Patterns like Egg Sucking Leeches
and other bright streamers can also work In off-color water, try using brighter colors like this orange egg pattern to get fast water
well in fast water when it is high and off steelhead to bite.
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