Taney on Sun afternoon

[vince]

Started down from Lilley's fishing stick baits, one 17" brown and two smaller. Switched to jigs but it was so windy had trouble detecting strikes. Went up above short crk and fish jig and float and caught several on sculpin color. next went above fall crk and fished the same way. The fishing was hot right before dark. vince.

[Greg]

I went out Sun afternoon as well. It was windy and cold as heck but I had a great time. It wasn't crowded at all and the fishing was great. I caught a lot of "slot rainbows" 12 to 15". Just great fun to catch. Only one brown but he was a doozy. He measured out at 24". Plus he was huge around the shoulders. Took them on zebra midges of various colors and a tan scud. That big brown hit a tiny little zebra midge. That's not the first time that has happened but it always kind of amazes me.

On a side note - does anyone out there have any advice regarding cold hands? I can keep pretty warm even below freezing except for my hands. I've tried various gloves - But when you are catching fish they get soaked pretty quickly. Sun at one point when I was catching fish my hands got so cold I ALMOST found myself wishing for a break so I could warm up my hands.

Greg

[br549]

I went out Sun afternoon as well. It was windy and cold as heck but I had a great time. It wasn't crowded at all and the fishing was great. I caught a lot of "slot rainbows" 12 to 15". Just great fun to catch. Only one brown but he was a doozy. He measured out at 24". Plus he was huge around the shoulders. Took them on zebra midges of various colors and a tan scud. That big brown hit a tiny little zebra midge. That's not the first time that has happened but it always kind of amazes me.

On a side note - does anyone out there have any advice regarding cold hands? I can keep pretty warm even below freezing except for my hands. I've tried various gloves - But when you are catching fish they get soaked pretty quickly. Sun at one point when I was catching fish my hands got so cold I ALMOST found myself wishing for a break so I could warm up my hands.

Greg

I wear neoprene gloves w/ the fingers half cut off. They shed some water & let you work while some of the hand is covered. Not perfect, but bearable. Hope that big brown is hungry next weekend. Cheers!

[Kansas Fly Fisher]

Greg,

My wife and I both wear the neoprene gloves with the fingers cut out. They are a little cumbersome when it comes to tying on fly's but they do a decent job of keeping the hands warm. Best of luck!

John

[Greg]

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll give the neoprene a try.

Greg

[mizzouflyfisher]

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll give the neoprene a try.

Greg

I wear the neoprene gloves that also have the mitt that folds back. The best ones I have found are made by Kenai I think. Also, when it is real cold, I have a belt with a fleece lined pouch. Throw a little hand warmer in there, and it will be toasty for a couple of hours. Not much good when you're stripping streamers, but for nymphing, just switch between hands while keeping one in the pouch. Also makes you learn how to cast right and left handed.

Mizzouflyfisher

[Wayne SW/MO]

I never got along with Neoprene's because they tired my hands. The fact that they have a set that has to be overcome made my hands tired. I now where waterproof gloves, I got the last pair at Wal-Mart, either alone, or over jersey gloves. It seems that just keeping my hands dry makes a big difference, but my profession before I retired gives me some tolerence.

[jdavis]

I prefer the old rag wool gloves with the fingers cut off at the knuckles. They will still provide warmth when wet and after a while I forget I'm wearing them. Also, I try to take the fly out with out actually getting my hands in the water when possible. Smaller flies make that hard sometimes but at under $3 you can keep two or three pairs inside your waders.

[Brian K. Shaffer]

I'm with jdavis.. I really like the wool gloves. If you get them wet - the water shakes out.. and they still retain some heat from just natural body heat... but ...

Once you get the Simms Gore Tex finger cut versions -- you are spoiled for life. Check these :

best fishes / in fleece - Brian

[FEATHERFLICKER]

I have worn army issue type of wool gloves, and like them becuase wool insulates better when wet than it does when dry. Surpluss stores have them affordable enough, i don't mind it when i loose a mate. I was out for 4 hours on sunday night from 12-4 am in 16-18 degree weather my hands were wet , but stayed comfortable enought to stay out. good luck.