Wind and storms are to the atmosphere what mountains are to a landscape something that gives it life, drama, and variation to keep the mind alert. Although many hate casting in the wind, and I certainly hate rowing in it, one cannot ignore the wind or the way it affects the fishing. If it gets too windy to fish, sit back and enjoy its power as it sweeps across those huge western landscapes. Finding rising fish is a great part of the fun in fishing small flies. It takes concentration, determination, mobility, a good river, and a working knowledge of the hatches for the best results.
Good eyesight helps, too.
When all the elements are in place and those special fishing situations arise, one can expect the most sublime rising-fish moments in all of trout fishing. It's up to you to have the right equipment, flies, and techniques to dupe them. Ultimate challenges are there, while the trout keep rising. Article copyright Pruett Publishing . Move on to Freestone River Feeding Zones Return to Top Small Fly Adventures in the West is available from the Adventurous Traveler Bookstore.