Use sparse, barely visible salmon flies with less flash
Use sparse, barely visible salmon flies with less flash
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Selection
- Species: Salmon
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Use sparse, barely visible salmon flies with less flash
How to do it: Fish sparse flies that arouse less suspicion, because a small fly can trigger a feeding instinct that a large flashy fly misses
Mistake it fixes: Using large flashy flies that spook salmon
Why it works: Salmon can be put off by flash and bulk. A sparse fly looks less threatening and can trigger an instinctive take.
When it matters most: Salmon fishing