Do not always grind the bottom; use a line-of-sight strategy and let the fly sink slowly
Do not always grind the bottom; use a line-of-sight strategy and let the fly sink slowly
Filters
- Topic: Nymphing, euro nymphing and streamers
- Original category: Nymphing and Depth Control
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Do not always grind the bottom; use a line-of-sight strategy and let the fly sink slowly
How to do it: Let the fly sink slowly and visibly rather than dropping it straight to the bottom like a wet sock
Mistake it fixes: Always fishing as deep as possible
Why it works: Fish do not always hold on the bottom. A slowly sinking fly stays in the strike zone longer and looks more natural than a fly that plummets.
When it matters most: Euro nymphing