Do not bomb-cast first; fish at your feet first, start short, and step 2 casts at a time
Do not bomb-cast first; fish at your feet first, start short, and step 2 casts at a time
Filters
- Topic: Reading water and presentation
- Original category: Reading Water and Coverage
- Species: Steelhead
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Do not bomb-cast first; fish at your feet first, start short, and step 2 casts at a time
How to do it: Cover water methodically, start short then longer, take two steps between casts instead of five, and adjust speed to water clarity
Mistake it fixes: Casting too early and skipping fish at your feet
Why it works: Fish often hold near the bank in shallow water. A long first cast spooks them and skips the closest, most productive water.
When it matters most: Steelhead, rivers