Pause a split second on a dry-fly rise before setting, do not rip the fly away
Pause a split second on a dry-fly rise before setting, do not rip the fly away
Filters
- Topic: Hook set and fish care
- Original category: Hook Set and Fish Care
- Species: Trout; Steelhead
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Pause a split second on a dry-fly rise before setting, do not rip the fly away
How to do it: Wait a moment after a trout rises on a large dry fly, then set; for steelhead, sometimes bow to the fish then set
Mistake it fixes: Setting instantly and ripping the fly away
Why it works: A trout needs a moment to close on the fly. An instant lift pulls the fly before the fish has it, while a brief pause improves hookups.
When it matters most: Dry fly fishing