After a touch without a hookup, go back upstream at least 30 feet and start again, and consider a darker, more sombre fl
After a touch without a hookup, go back upstream at least 30 feet and start again, and consider a darker, more sombre fl
Filters
- Topic: Reading water and presentation
- Original category: Presentation and Drift
- Species: Steelhead
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Advanced
Tip
Tip: After a touch without a hookup, go back upstream at least 30 feet and start again, and consider a darker, more sombre fly
How to do it: After a non-hookup touch, restart at least 30 feet upstream and consider a darker fly
Mistake it fixes: Repeating the same presentation immediately after a missed touch
Why it works: Restarting upstream gives the fish time to reset and presents the fly fresh. A darker fly can trigger a second, more committed take.
When it matters most: Steelhead, swung flies