In cold water around or below about 40 degrees, keep the fly in the fish's small zone longer and step only one step at a
In cold water around or below about 40 degrees, keep the fly in the fish's small zone longer and step only one step at a
Filters
- Topic: Reading water and presentation
- Original category: Presentation and Drift
- Species: Steelhead
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Advanced
Tip
Tip: In cold water around or below about 40 degrees, keep the fly in the fish's small zone longer and step only one step at a time
How to do it: In cold water, fish move less, especially vertically, so hold the fly in their zone longer and move through a run slowly
Mistake it fixes: Stepping quickly through cold-water runs
Why it works: Cold fish have a small strike zone and move little. Slow stepping and longer presentations keep the fly in that zone.
When it matters most: Steelhead, cold water