Depth beats distance: if you are not ticking bottom occasionally, you may be above the fish
Depth beats distance: if you are not ticking bottom occasionally, you may be above the fish
Filters
- Topic: Nymphing, euro nymphing and streamers
- Original category: Nymphing and Depth Control
- Species: Steelhead
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Depth beats distance: if you are not ticking bottom occasionally, you may be above the fish
How to do it: Check depth by occasional bottom contact; prioritise correct depth over cast length
Mistake it fixes: Prioritising cast length over depth
Why it works: Fish hold at depth, not at distance. A long cast above the fish is useless, while a shorter cast at the right depth is productive.
When it matters most: Steelhead, rivers