Mend sparingly and stay in touch through the whole swing
Mend sparingly and stay in touch through the whole swing
Filters
- Topic: Reading water and presentation
- Original category: Presentation and Drift
- Species: Steelhead
- Water: River
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Mend sparingly and stay in touch through the whole swing
How to do it: Mend only when needed for depth, keep the line tight, and stay ready for a take from the first cast
Mistake it fixes: Mending too much
Why it works: Excess mending creates slack. Slack delays strike detection and lets the fly swing out of the zone, while a tight line keeps you connected to the fly.
When it matters most: Swinging flies