Fly Fishing Insider Podcast
Ice off is the point in the season when ice leaves the water. This Insider Tips episode pairs ice off with thermal stratification, explaining why fish are feeding during that window and how an angler can be ready for it. Christian Bacasa keeps the tip focused on understanding why the fish behave that way.
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What is ice off in fly fishing?
Ice off is the point when ice leaves the water. Christian Bacasa ties ice off directly to thermal stratification in this Insider Tips episode, so an angler understands the water and not just the calendar date.
Why do fish feed during ice off?
Understanding why fish are feeding during ice off is the entire point of this tip. Christian Bacasa explains the reason so an angler can get ready to catch fish during ice off instead of guessing at it.
Key takeaways
- Ice off and thermal stratification are covered together in this episode.
- Fish feed during ice off for reasons an angler can understand and use.
- Knowing why fish feed at ice off makes the window easier to fish.
