It finally dawned on me that the only fish I was catching were those rising quietly. It was the explosion risers I couldn’t touch.
Proper positioning–fishing with your feet–is an important part of skillful fly presentation.
In a mechanically sound casting stroke, the elbow moves up on the backcast and down on the forward cast.
Is there a theory and practice to catching big fish?
Lower the rod tip and fight bigger fish through the line.
It’s better for the fish if you land and release them quickly.
Whatever knot you choose, test it before you fish it.
The stop is as important a concern as any motion or power in your cast.
Fly fishing is a people sport, and the best guides are usually open books with their information.