Land near the bank, then mend hard to bring the fly inches to a foot off the bank
Land near the bank, then mend hard to bring the fly inches to a foot off the bank
Filters
- Topic: Reading water and presentation
- Original category: Presentation and Drift
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Advanced
Tip
Tip: Land near the bank, then mend hard to bring the fly inches to a foot off the bank
How to do it: After landing near the bank, give a large mend to set the drift and position the fly close to the bank where fish hold
Mistake it fixes: Landing far from the bank and drifting away
Why it works: Bank-holding fish feed close to structure. A hard mend repositions the fly into that narrow feeding zone instead of drifting it away.
When it matters most: Dry fly, bank fishing