I was just about to put my fly rod away for the season when I came across an article that begged my attention. Apparently, you can fly fish in the winter using winter midges. This may be a fact that is obvious to many of you veterans out there, but this, new to the sport, angler had NO idea. All winter I drive by open water along the Muskoka River on my way to work. After reading this article from Bass Pro Shops (of all places) I have a new-found hope to fly fish all winter.The article is well written so check it out here after you read this teaser:
“Although the majority of fly fishermen dream of casting dries to large surface feeding trout, this just isn’t always the best way to catch fish, especially mid-winter. When sampling the stomachs of trout caught during the winter months, you’ll find the regular aquatic nymphs and worms, but the dominate food source present should be midge larvae…If you’re lucky enough to wander out into the ice-cold river and find adult midges hatching or returning to the river, you can exploit this opportunity to catch large numbers of nice trout…”
There is also some great information on fly selection for an exciting winter fish this coming winter. It would appear that this dry fly 
might work well. Look for me somewhere on the Muskoka River. The guy wishing someone would invent heated hip waders.
Bill Anderson
via – Trout Waders
will add you to links list as quick as possible, may take till next week.
Off to the woods to try to get a deer.
Thanks!