Present the fly broadside at 60 to 70 degrees, sometimes 90 degrees straight across, not 45 degrees down-and-across
Present the fly broadside at 60 to 70 degrees, sometimes 90 degrees straight across, not 45 degrees down-and-across
Filters
- Topic: Reading water and presentation
- Original category: Presentation and Drift
- Species: Salmon (King)
- Water: River
- Region: Alaska and the Pacific Northwest
- Skill level: Advanced
Tip
Tip: Present the fly broadside at 60 to 70 degrees, sometimes 90 degrees straight across, not 45 degrees down-and-across
How to do it: Angle the presentation so the fly shows broadside to the fish, using a steeper angle than a standard down-and-across swing
Mistake it fixes: Presenting at 45 degrees down-and-across by default
Why it works: A broadside fly looks larger and more enticing to a predatory king salmon. Angle determines how much of the fly the fish sees.
When it matters most: King salmon, swung flies