Put depth, drift, and speed before pattern
Put depth, drift, and speed before pattern
Filters
- Topic: Reading water and presentation
- Original category: Presentation and Drift
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Put depth, drift, and speed before pattern
How to do it: Before changing flies, check whether the fly is at the right depth, drifting naturally, and moving at the right speed
Mistake it fixes: Obsessing over flies and matching the hatch
Why it works: Fish react to what a fly does underwater. A perfect pattern at the wrong depth or speed is ignored, while a simple pattern presented well is eaten.
When it matters most: Nymph and general trout fishing