Stay stealthy and approach downstream, even crawling on hands and knees in tight water
Stay stealthy and approach downstream, even crawling on hands and knees in tight water
Filters
- Topic: Reading water and presentation
- Original category: Presentation and Drift
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Stay stealthy and approach downstream, even crawling on hands and knees in tight water
How to do it: Approach quietly from downstream in tight water to avoid alerting fish before you cast
Mistake it fixes: Approaching carelessly and spooking fish
Why it works: Trout in tight water are highly alert to movement and vibration. A low, downstream approach keeps you out of their view and scent window.
When it matters most: Tight water, small streams