Fly Presentation for Trout and Bass.

The trout fishermen flyfish with only 30 to 35 feet of line, but make up for this with accurate casting. They the read waters and put the fly in the perfect zone, right where they expect the trout to be, time after time. One of the most important things is to recognize that presentation and approach are much more important than pattern.

It is different for bass. Whether you are using surface bug or a streamer, the offering must move past the spot where you expect a bass to hiding. If the boat drifts, it is important to pick a precise time to shoot a cast to the target. Too soon or too late, and the fly won�t be in the right spot. This is where the double haul form of casting becomes essential. It generates line speed and enables the caster to pick 30 or 40 feet of line off the water and shoot without false casting.

When bassing, make your presentation, retrieve 10 to 20 feet, pick up, and cast again without any false casts. After each one, drop the rod tip and keep the butt of the rod near your belt buckle with the tip of the rod pointing at the line. A simple lift will let you execute the next pickup or strike a fish.

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