Treat depth as the biggest key; trout often cruise just above the bottom, so work the bottom and weed beds
Treat depth as the biggest key; trout often cruise just above the bottom, so work the bottom and weed beds
Filters
- Topic: Reading water and presentation
- Original category: Reading Water and Coverage
- Species: Trout
- Water: Lakes / Stillwater
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Advanced
Tip
Tip: Treat depth as the biggest key; trout often cruise just above the bottom, so work the bottom and weed beds
How to do it: Prioritise depth as the key factor, working bottom and weed beds where trout cruise just above the bottom
Mistake it fixes: Ignoring depth and fishing mid-water randomly
Why it works: Depth determines where trout cruise. Working bottom and weed beds puts flies where fish actually are.
When it matters most: Stillwater, depth