Overcast the expected strike zone when planning a large mend, so the mend does not pull the fly out of the zone
Overcast the expected strike zone when planning a large mend, so the mend does not pull the fly out of the zone
Filters
- Topic: Reading water and presentation
- Original category: Presentation and Drift
- Species: Steelhead
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Advanced
Tip
Tip: Overcast the expected strike zone when planning a large mend, so the mend does not pull the fly out of the zone
How to do it: Cast beyond the strike zone when a large mend is planned, so the mend brings the fly into, not out of, the zone
Mistake it fixes: Mending a fly out of the strike zone
Why it works: A large mend moves the fly significantly. Overcasting compensates, so after the mend the fly is still in productive water.
When it matters most: Steelhead, swung flies