Mend early, keep mends small, and prioritise natural drift over perfect floating
Mend early, keep mends small, and prioritise natural drift over perfect floating
Filters
- Topic: Reading water and presentation
- Original category: Presentation and Drift
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Advanced
Tip
Tip: Mend early, keep mends small, and prioritise natural drift over perfect floating
How to do it: Mend early and in small movements, accept a fly that sinks slightly, and value a natural drift over a perfectly floating fly
Mistake it fixes: Panicking about a fly sinking slightly or mending too late and too large
Why it works: Large, late mends disturb the drift and spook fish. Small, early mends preserve a natural drift, and a fly slightly in the film can be the most natural presentation.
When it matters most: Dry fly and dry-dropper fishing