I’m really enjoying fishing dries. Above, is an 18″ Swift rainbow that recently took a size 30 dry on 9x tippet (I ran out of 8x while fishing). A very dark fish, with a wide girth. Powerful and fat.
I am still learning how to dupe consistently such big and savvy fish with dry flies, and it’s been challenging and rewarding so far. One key I’m finding is to do slack casts (an Orvis video here). I was watching Dan Trela fish the other day and noticed that he consistently throws slack casts to minimize drag.
I can tell you it works. That’s the type of cast that led to the trout up above.
The old timers always say: it’s about presentation, not the fly. I think I’m starting to understand better that POV.
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Good advice. May I ask are you fishing above or below the bridge on the Swift.
Thanks,
Mike
Was below for that one.
Beautiful rainbow. What pattern of dry fly were you using? Thanks!
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Nice fish!!
I really had a lot of fun fishing across from you. That really was a beautiful fish . Nice job underneath downstream too ! Is your friend interested in Georges rod ? If not I'm gonna make him an offer ?
Great to meet! I don't think so, and so, go for it. Wooly Bugger George is a great guy.