Fish feed mostly below the surface, so carry more subsurface patterns
Fish feed mostly below the surface, so carry more subsurface patterns
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- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Selection
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Beginner
Tip
Tip: Fish feed mostly below the surface, so carry more subsurface patterns
How to do it: Stock more subsurface patterns than surface patterns, because most feeding happens below the surface
Mistake it fixes: Carrying mostly dry flies when fish feed subsurface
Why it works: Most trout feeding is subsurface. A box weighted toward subsurface patterns matches actual feeding behaviour.
When it matters most: Fly box selection