Do not ignore shallow fast riffles during a bead bite; bigger fish can hold there
Do not ignore shallow fast riffles during a bead bite; bigger fish can hold there
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- Topic: Reading water and presentation
- Original category: Reading Water and Coverage
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Alaska and the Pacific Northwest
- Skill level: Advanced
Tip
Tip: Do not ignore shallow fast riffles during a bead bite; bigger fish can hold there
How to do it: Drift beads through shallow riffles and cover riffles, wood, and structure as fully as possible
Mistake it fixes: Ignoring shallow fast riffles
Why it works: Bigger fish can hold in shallow water during a bead bite, especially where food concentrates. Riffles are often skipped, leaving unpressured fish.
When it matters most: Alaska trout fishing, bead bite