Fly Fishing Strategies That Catch
Trout
Trout
Recommended Prerequisites: None
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Learn to Catch More Trout!
“Fly Fishing Strategies That Catch
Trout” covers the game plans that
anglers use to catch trout under the
varying conditions encountered on
different streams at various times of the
season. It explains how to go about
matching the hatch, fishing when there
is no hatch and the when specific or
impressionistic imitations works best
to your advantage. It reveals how, when
and where attractor flies are useful.
Learn how to determine whether trout
are feeding opportunistically or
selectively and how to handle either
with proficiency and confidence. It
explains the timing and occurrence of
hatches and how to adjust and utilize
hatch chart information. Learn how to
read trout waters and locate trout
fishing banks, riffles, runs, pools, pocket
water, current eddies and seams and still
waters.
Trout” covers the game plans that
anglers use to catch trout under the
varying conditions encountered on
different streams at various times of the
season. It explains how to go about
matching the hatch, fishing when there
is no hatch and the when specific or
impressionistic imitations works best
to your advantage. It reveals how, when
and where attractor flies are useful.
Learn how to determine whether trout
are feeding opportunistically or
selectively and how to handle either
with proficiency and confidence. It
explains the timing and occurrence of
hatches and how to adjust and utilize
hatch chart information. Learn how to
read trout waters and locate trout
fishing banks, riffles, runs, pools, pocket
water, current eddies and seams and still
waters.
DVD Menu:
How Fly-fishing Got Started
Matching the Hatch
Choosing the Best Method
Using Attractor Flies
Choosing the Right Fly
Using Hatch Charts
Hatch Abundance
Finding Trout-Banks
Finding Trout-Riffles
Finding Trout-Pocket Water
Bubbles
Finding Trout-Pools
Fly Fishing Small Streams
How Fly-fishing Got Started
Matching the Hatch
Choosing the Best Method
Using Attractor Flies
Choosing the Right Fly
Using Hatch Charts
Hatch Abundance
Finding Trout-Banks
Finding Trout-Riffles
Finding Trout-Pocket Water
Bubbles
Finding Trout-Pools
Fly Fishing Small Streams
| James with a nice rainbow trout on the Madison River, MT |
| James selects a fly on the Salmon River, ID |
How Fly-fishing Got Started:
Most likely, many, many years ago, some
curious human being, probably a very hungry
one, noticed a trout approach the surface of
the water and gulp down a fly. Undoubtedly,
the idea hit he or she, to catch a fly (maybe a
grasshopper} put it on the end of something
(who knows, the end of a small vine attached
to a stick), and then catch a trout. That person
did just that and to their amazement, it worked.
This is how fly-fishing started; but that is only
the beginning of the story. Upon returning to
the cave with the trout, the person, no doubt
was asked, first “how did you catch that ”, and
after receiving that bit of information, finally
asked the question that they thought would
uncover the secret to it all - “what fly did you
use to catch it on”? We know this is how fly-
fishing got started because nothing about it has
changed. Until this day, the first question the
“knowledgeable” fly fisher is asked by other
anglers is still the same one, “what fly did you
use”?
In this presentation, we are not going to tell
you “what fly to use”. What we are going to
tell you is how, when and where to find trout
and how to catch them on the fly. By the time
we are finished, we hope that “you” will be
able to either, figure out “what fly to use”, or if
not, at least, how to fool the trout into thinking
you have.
curious human being, probably a very hungry
one, noticed a trout approach the surface of
the water and gulp down a fly. Undoubtedly,
the idea hit he or she, to catch a fly (maybe a
grasshopper} put it on the end of something
(who knows, the end of a small vine attached
to a stick), and then catch a trout. That person
did just that and to their amazement, it worked.
This is how fly-fishing started; but that is only
the beginning of the story. Upon returning to
the cave with the trout, the person, no doubt
was asked, first “how did you catch that ”, and
after receiving that bit of information, finally
asked the question that they thought would
uncover the secret to it all - “what fly did you
use to catch it on”? We know this is how fly-
fishing got started because nothing about it has
changed. Until this day, the first question the
“knowledgeable” fly fisher is asked by other
anglers is still the same one, “what fly did you
use”?
In this presentation, we are not going to tell
you “what fly to use”. What we are going to
tell you is how, when and where to find trout
and how to catch them on the fly. By the time
we are finished, we hope that “you” will be
able to either, figure out “what fly to use”, or if
not, at least, how to fool the trout into thinking
you have.
An Example of some of the subject
matter:
matter:
What Fly to Use:
Remember this one very important thing.
The main reason you need to know the
species of insects the trout are feeding
on and the stage of life they are in at the
time, is not so much to be able to match
the natural with a perfect imitation. It is
necessary in order that you know “how”
to fish.
Often, you can get by with a fly that just
gets close to matching the natural. No
always, but often. But you will never get
results fishing something the trout are not
eating at the time or in places where
there are not any feeding trout. About
the only thing that you can say positive
about a fish is that if there is not any
there, you not going to catch one. That is
a fact.
Should you be fishing a nymph or larvae
imitation instead of a dry fly? Should the
nymph or larvae be presented dead-drift
near the bottom to imitate naturals that
are drifting with the current or with
action? Are nymphs crawling along the
bottom to shore to hatch or are they
swimming? Should you be trying to
imitate nymphs or pupae that are
emerging? Maybe you should be
imitating adults that have just emerged
and are departing the water seconds
later? Should you be imitating flies that
are laying eggs by touching the water in
flight? Are the flies you see diving to the
bottom to lay their eggs? Would you be
better off imitating flies that have fallen
spent on the surface?
The main reason you need to know the
species of insects the trout are feeding
on and the stage of life they are in at the
time, is not so much to be able to match
the natural with a perfect imitation. It is
necessary in order that you know “how”
to fish.
Often, you can get by with a fly that just
gets close to matching the natural. No
always, but often. But you will never get
results fishing something the trout are not
eating at the time or in places where
there are not any feeding trout. About
the only thing that you can say positive
about a fish is that if there is not any
there, you not going to catch one. That is
a fact.
Should you be fishing a nymph or larvae
imitation instead of a dry fly? Should the
nymph or larvae be presented dead-drift
near the bottom to imitate naturals that
are drifting with the current or with
action? Are nymphs crawling along the
bottom to shore to hatch or are they
swimming? Should you be trying to
imitate nymphs or pupae that are
emerging? Maybe you should be
imitating adults that have just emerged
and are departing the water seconds
later? Should you be imitating flies that
are laying eggs by touching the water in
flight? Are the flies you see diving to the
bottom to lay their eggs? Would you be
better off imitating flies that have fallen
spent on the surface?
Never forget that choosing the right fly is not
the single most important thing. You can catch
trout in most any stream on any one good
nymph or any one good attractor dry fly, most
of the time. It must be said, however, that
when a hatch is on, that consist of insects that
your nymph or dry fly does not’t imitate very
well, and you are not willing to try to match it,
you may be wise to move to another location.
Knowing how to match the hatch can be very
beneficial and will certainly increase your odds
of success. Don’t forget, however, that
knowing what type of water to fish, exactly
where to cast the fly and how to present it
effectively, among many other things are
equally, if not more, just as important.
the single most important thing. You can catch
trout in most any stream on any one good
nymph or any one good attractor dry fly, most
of the time. It must be said, however, that
when a hatch is on, that consist of insects that
your nymph or dry fly does not’t imitate very
well, and you are not willing to try to match it,
you may be wise to move to another location.
Knowing how to match the hatch can be very
beneficial and will certainly increase your odds
of success. Don’t forget, however, that
knowing what type of water to fish, exactly
where to cast the fly and how to present it
effectively, among many other things are
equally, if not more, just as important.
An example of the script from the
program on fishing various types of
water - in this case, riffles:
program on fishing various types of
water - in this case, riffles:
When you examine the bottom of the stream in a
riffle, you will usually find a very diversified
topography. Pockets, holes and crevices of all
types and sizes create current changes of various
speeds and directions. Not all of the water is
moving swiftly in the same direction it may
appear to be doing. From an elevation
perspective, a certain spot may have faster
moving currents at and near the surface and
slower moving currents near the bottom. This
provides an ideal place for a trout to rest,
expending little energy fighting strong currents,
with a constant supply of food passing a very
short distance away in easy reach.
Look for areas of the riffles that have the most
bubbles, floating leaves, debris, etc. Most likely,
it also has the most food and consequently, is a
good spot to catch a surface feeding trout. Each
and every rock provides some type of current
change, that not only may provide an ideal place
for a trout to rest, hide and feed, it may also
provide the perfect home for nymphs. Stoneflies
and caddisflies hatch in the riffles. Never
overlook them.
riffle, you will usually find a very diversified
topography. Pockets, holes and crevices of all
types and sizes create current changes of various
speeds and directions. Not all of the water is
moving swiftly in the same direction it may
appear to be doing. From an elevation
perspective, a certain spot may have faster
moving currents at and near the surface and
slower moving currents near the bottom. This
provides an ideal place for a trout to rest,
expending little energy fighting strong currents,
with a constant supply of food passing a very
short distance away in easy reach.
Look for areas of the riffles that have the most
bubbles, floating leaves, debris, etc. Most likely,
it also has the most food and consequently, is a
good spot to catch a surface feeding trout. Each
and every rock provides some type of current
change, that not only may provide an ideal place
for a trout to rest, hide and feed, it may also
provide the perfect home for nymphs. Stoneflies
and caddisflies hatch in the riffles. Never
overlook them.
The rough water characteristic of streams and rivers with a lot of pocket water, usually allows you
the opportunity to get closer to trout than calm water. It is usually approached best in an upstream
direction. This allows you to make short cast of only fifteen to twenty feet in most cases. Short
cast not only give you more control over your line and fly, it lets you quickly pick up and cast
again to a rising fish or good looking spot. In other words, you can keep your fly in the prime
locations and not waste time in unproductive water. Also, you don’t waste a lot of time stripping
in line. The short cast permits you to cast again without making false cast that can spook fish. Yet
even another advantage is that the short upstream cast prevents you from having to make cast
across the mixed currents of the rough water and reduces the drag.
the opportunity to get closer to trout than calm water. It is usually approached best in an upstream
direction. This allows you to make short cast of only fifteen to twenty feet in most cases. Short
cast not only give you more control over your line and fly, it lets you quickly pick up and cast
again to a rising fish or good looking spot. In other words, you can keep your fly in the prime
locations and not waste time in unproductive water. Also, you don’t waste a lot of time stripping
in line. The short cast permits you to cast again without making false cast that can spook fish. Yet
even another advantage is that the short upstream cast prevents you from having to make cast
across the mixed currents of the rough water and reduces the drag.
Copyright 2006 James Marsh, All Rights Reserved
Are you fishing where insects are
emerging or laying eggs? If there is no
action occurring where you are fishing, is
something going on somewhere else in
slower moving water, calm water; faster
water of the riffles, fast water in the runs,
or pocket water? Are the insects that are
hatching, or more importantly, about to
hatch, mayflies, caddisflies, stoneflies or
should you be trying to match emerging
midges. If none of this activity is
happening, and that is often the case,
when will something happen? Would you
be wise to stay until dark or head for the
nearest bar and try again tomorrow?
If you do not know what the trout are
feeding on, or worse, know if they are
even feeding or not, you really just don’t
know what you are doing. Even if you
are aware that trout are feeding on a
certain type of insect but do not know
what stage of activity is occurring at the
time, you still may be relying on pure
luck. Fortunately for some of us, it is
sometimes “good luck” and we still
manage to catch a few without knowing
anything much other than the name of the
stream we are fishing.
emerging or laying eggs? If there is no
action occurring where you are fishing, is
something going on somewhere else in
slower moving water, calm water; faster
water of the riffles, fast water in the runs,
or pocket water? Are the insects that are
hatching, or more importantly, about to
hatch, mayflies, caddisflies, stoneflies or
should you be trying to match emerging
midges. If none of this activity is
happening, and that is often the case,
when will something happen? Would you
be wise to stay until dark or head for the
nearest bar and try again tomorrow?
If you do not know what the trout are
feeding on, or worse, know if they are
even feeding or not, you really just don’t
know what you are doing. Even if you
are aware that trout are feeding on a
certain type of insect but do not know
what stage of activity is occurring at the
time, you still may be relying on pure
luck. Fortunately for some of us, it is
sometimes “good luck” and we still
manage to catch a few without knowing
anything much other than the name of the
stream we are fishing.
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