January on the Savage River

The rivers in western Maryland have been running high for the last month. This week flows on the Savage came down to safe wading levels and I had the opportunity to fish for a couple of hours yesterday. I found most of the fish in deep slack water sections of the river and they were stuck to the bottom. I didn't observe any fish in higher sections of the water column. With the water temperature in the high 30's the key is deep and slow. I had to make numerous drifts through likely holding areas to produce strikes. It seems like the fish will not move far to take a fly, so you have to put it right on their nose.

Winter Fly Fishing Shows

Winter is time to sit back tie some flies and dream about fishing trips for the upcoming year. One way to pass the time during the winter months is to visit one of the many trade shows in our area. Here is a schedule for upcoming events.

January 23-26 Baltimore Boat Show @ the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore Md

February 23rd Cabin Fever Expo @ Sheraton Four Points in Warrendale Pa (Pittsburgh Area)

March 1-2 Fly Fishing Show @ Lancaster County Convention Center in Lancaster Pa

March 9th  National Capital Angling Show @ Hanley Center for Athletic Excellence Georgetown Preparatory School  North Bethesda Md