Do not assume rises are for ants, beetles, or midges when fish may be feeding on water boatmen instead
Do not assume rises are for ants, beetles, or midges when fish may be feeding on water boatmen instead
Filters
- Topic: Reading water and presentation
- Original category: Presentation and Drift
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Advanced
Tip
Tip: Do not assume rises are for ants, beetles, or midges when fish may be feeding on water boatmen instead
How to do it: Consider water boatmen as a possible food source when fish rise, rather than defaulting to ants, beetles, or midges
Mistake it fixes: Defaulting to ants, beetles, or midges for every rise
Why it works: Water boatmen are a common stillwater food that anglers overlook. Considering them expands the possible food list and improves matching.
When it matters most: Stillwater, rising fish