Start small and scale up at night
Start small and scale up at night
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Selection
- Species: Trout (brown)
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Start small and scale up at night
How to do it: Begin with smaller flies, because large prey is often nipped and dropped while smaller flies are eaten more decisively
Mistake it fixes: Starting with the largest prey imitation
Why it works: A large fly can be mouthed and dropped without a hookup. A smaller fly is more likely to be taken fully, giving a better hookup rate.
When it matters most: Night fishing, large trout