Don't let a lack of knowledge stop you. These flies consistently catch trout, no matter the hatch or your fly fishing skill level. Like gems in the water. / photo by Ken Baldwin If it played out ...

Tailwaters below dams and streams with significant spring influences tend to fish the best in the winter ... Here are 10 flies that every wintertime trout angler needs to carry in their box.

When flows are high, your best bet is to get your flies deep in the water column. Water moves slower on the riverbed than on the surface, so trout will tend to stay at the bottom of the river.

Flies like these make me think of impressionist paintings—it's close enough. Bottom line: with its fuzzy body and subtle ...