Be ready for a very early take, sometimes as soon as the fly lands
Be ready for a very early take, sometimes as soon as the fly lands
Filters
- Topic: Hook set and fish care
- Original category: Hook Set and Fish Care
- Species: Salmon (King)
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Be ready for a very early take, sometimes as soon as the fly lands
How to do it: Stay ready from the moment the fly touches water, because kings often take early in the swing, unlike steelhead that may take later
Mistake it fixes: Expecting takes only late in the swing
Why it works: King salmon behaviour differs from steelhead. If you are not ready early, you miss the take that happens in the first seconds.
When it matters most: King salmon, swung flies