Retrieve with urgency, then pause
Retrieve with urgency, then pause
Filters
- Topic: Reading water and presentation
- Original category: Presentation and Drift
- Species: Trout (brown)
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Advanced
Tip
Tip: Retrieve with urgency, then pause
How to do it: Use a fast retrieve to create wake, sound, and presence that pulls fish up, then pause to trigger the eat
Mistake it fixes: Using a slow steady retrieve at night
Why it works: Speed draws attention and pulls a fish up from depth. The pause is the trigger: a stopped fly looks vulnerable and is easier to eat.
When it matters most: Night surface fishing