Dock Talk

Dock Talk

Before he won the 2006 Bassmaster Classic, Luke Clausen told me that he doesn’t pay much attention to dock talk. Tips on secret places, special lures (or flies), and can’t-miss tactics are usually loss leaders. Better to trust your instincts and develop your own tunnel vision for finding the best places to cast a line, or not.

Fly fishing is a people sport, and the best guides are usually open books with their information, because they know they can duplicate their efforts on any given day, with any given clients, in most situations. Beware of the guide who tells you he has a secret spot, or a special approach, because more often than not, it’s not true. Learn to develop your own instincts and abilities, and whether you pair that with a contender guide, or just set out on your own, you’re going to be light years ahead of the person grasping for insightful information from anyone who will give it. Make your own breaks, then share them, not vice versa.