Cover the water from top to bottom, stepping down only a short distance per cast so water is not skipped
Cover the water from top to bottom, stepping down only a short distance per cast so water is not skipped
Filters
- Topic: Reading water and presentation
- Original category: Reading Water and Coverage
- Species: Steelhead
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Cover the water from top to bottom, stepping down only a short distance per cast so water is not skipped
How to do it: Fish a run top to bottom, stepping down a short distance per cast to avoid skipping water
Mistake it fixes: Stepping down large distances, skipping water
Why it works: Short step-downs ensure complete coverage. Large steps skip water where fish may hold.
When it matters most: Steelhead, coverage