Layering is the key to staying warm
With water temperatures likely to be in the 30- to 40-degree range through February, staying warm and dry are crucial to enjoying mountain trout fishing.
Walker Parrott of Davidson River Outfitters said “layering” clothes is a key.
“Layering under waders will be a great idea,” he said. “I wear Redington wool-blend long-underwear bottoms with Redington breathable waders.
“For top layers, I start with a cape line, or wool-base layer close to the skin, layering after that with a fleece and finishing with a down jacket or an insulated windbreaker.
“This seems like a lot of clothes and may start out as overkill, but by wearing layers, I can shed some clothes as the day becomes warmer.”
Perhaps the most-important part of winter fishing will be warm feet. Cold feet can make a day wading in frigid trout streams unbearable.
“Wearing a marino wool-blend or wool socks will keep you on the water more,” Parrott said. “Remember — no cotton.”
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