Present downstream from above the fish, avoid casting upstream to a rising fish
Present downstream from above the fish, avoid casting upstream to a rising fish
Filters
- Topic: Reading water and presentation
- Original category: Presentation and Drift
- Species: Trout
- Water: River
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Present downstream from above the fish, avoid casting upstream to a rising fish
How to do it: Position above the fish and drift the fly down to it so the leader does not arrive before the fly
Mistake it fixes: Fishing upstream to rising fish and lining the fish
Why it works: An upstream cast can put line and leader over the fish first, alerting it before the fly arrives. A downstream presentation shows the fly first.
When it matters most: Dry fly, clear water