Make the first cast count: lead the fish and land ahead of it
Make the first cast count: lead the fish and land ahead of it
Filters
- Topic: Reading water and presentation
- Original category: Presentation and Drift
- Species: Pike; Musky; Saltwater predators
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Advanced
Tip
Tip: Make the first cast count: lead the fish and land ahead of it
How to do it: Land the fly ahead of the fish so it looks natural, rather than dropping it on top of the fish
Mistake it fixes: Wasting the first presentation
Why it works: The first presentation is often the best chance before a fish is alerted. A fly dropped on a fish spooks it, while a lead presentation looks like natural prey arriving.
When it matters most: Sight fishing predators