Read feedback from the fly with a visible marker; a splash without the fly disappearing usually means no eat
Read feedback from the fly with a visible marker; a splash without the fly disappearing usually means no eat
Filters
- Topic: Reading water and presentation
- Original category: Presentation and Drift
- Species: Trout (brown)
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Read feedback from the fly with a visible marker; a splash without the fly disappearing usually means no eat
How to do it: Use a visible marker to see what the fish actually did, and adjust based on that feedback rather than fishing on hope
Mistake it fixes: Fishing on hope after a splash
Why it works: A splash alone does not prove an eat. Seeing whether the fly disappeared tells you whether to wait, adjust, or recast, instead of guessing.
When it matters most: Night surface fishing