Swing the fly slowly downstream
Swing the fly slowly downstream
Filters
- Topic: Reading water and presentation
- Original category: Presentation and Drift
- Species: Steelhead; Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Swing the fly slowly downstream
How to do it: Swing flies slowly downstream, rather than rushing the swing
Mistake it fixes: Swinging flies too fast downstream
Why it works: A slow swing gives fish time to see and take the fly. Fast swings pass fish too quickly.
When it matters most: Swung flies