North 40 Fly Shop eMagazine February 2017 | Page 17

It’ s better than riding the couch
Wade shallow and cast long
You can alternate warming a hand in each pocket
You can sip a beverage between casts
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12 reasons to swing for trout in the winter

FRED TELLEEN: GREAT FALLS, MT

It’ s better than riding the couch

A little couch time and a football game or movie is great, but far more enjoyable after some quality river time. I truly enjoy a good couch session during a blizzard, but I can’ t enjoy the couch during daylight hours if there are fishing prospects.

Wade shallow and cast long

No need to freeze your tender bits. The beauty of a long cast is that you won’ t need to get close to the fish holding water.

You can alternate warming a hand in each pocket

Cast and begin your swing with downstream hand in pocket and upstream hand on rod. Switch hands in the middle and finish swing with downstream hand.

You can sip a beverage between casts

Cast, swing and use your free hand to take a sip of belly warming coffee, coffee with a tasty adult infusion, hot chocolate, hot chocolate with a tasty adult infusion or simply some straight infusion.

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