With wind behind you on a floating line, quarter the cast and drift down while keeping the line tight
With wind behind you on a floating line, quarter the cast and drift down while keeping the line tight
Filters
- Topic: Reading water and presentation
- Original category: Presentation and Drift
- Species: Trout
- Water: Lakes / Stillwater
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Advanced
Tip
Tip: With wind behind you on a floating line, quarter the cast and drift down while keeping the line tight
How to do it: With a tailwind on a floating line, quarter the cast and drift downwind while keeping line tight
Mistake it fixes: Casting directly downwind without controlling drift
Why it works: Quartering casts with tight lines control drift direction and speed, keeping the fly in productive water.
When it matters most: Stillwater, wind