Quote Originally Posted by Fishfishwish View Post
I was fishing with a float again today near sunset. I was slowly pulling it across the water to move the lure. Suddenly, a bluegill came to the top and slapped at the float. Got me to wondering about trying a popper. I ran out of time, but would like to know if anyone here has caught gills on topwater this time of year.
I've caught trout on dry flies when air temps were in the 20's and water temp was low 40's. Granted, trout are a cold water fish, but gills will feed all winter.

I think you'd have better luck with sinking baits, but it can't hurt to try topwater.