Reverse-engineer the rig to conditions: slow or fast sink, spooky or aggressive fish
Reverse-engineer the rig to conditions: slow or fast sink, spooky or aggressive fish
Filters
- Topic: Gear
- Original category: Gear and Rigging
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Advanced
Tip
Tip: Reverse-engineer the rig to conditions: slow or fast sink, spooky or aggressive fish
How to do it: Match rig sink rate and fly weight to whether fish are spooky or aggressive and to water conditions
Mistake it fixes: Using the same rig in all conditions
Why it works: A rig that is right for aggressive fish in fast water is wrong for spooky fish in slow water. Reverse-engineering starts from fish behaviour, not habit.
When it matters most: Euro nymphing