Rockies

Water temps are still pretty low, but the swing bite through Town is starting to heat up.

Rod: 10′ 5wt Platinum Switch

Head: 325gr Skagit Short

Tip: 5′ of T-8

Fly: Ish’s Smalls (black/chartreuse)

Swinging for trout in the dead of winter is an exercise in misery. The days are short, the weather is lousy, and the fish are lethargic. You’d be better off staying home.

Rod: 8wt Platinum Switch

Head: 475 Tonic V2 Switch

Tip: 7’ of T-8

Fly: Idylwilde’s Grand Master Flash (tan/gold)

Photos: Aki Koyama