Sunday, July 1, 2012

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Tidal Basin Fly Fishing

On 07/01/2012 09:47 PM, flyrodder wrote:
> To answer your question, there really is no simple rule. I tend to use
> the rule of 10 - 10 casts, or 10 minutes of scouting no signs of fish
> in the area before moving on or changing patterns, but again, this
> does not always hold true. You mention that you saw some fish
> splashing around. Hmm.. Makes me think Carp or something like that as
> they do that. You really need to make an effort to find out whats in
> the area your fishing and then find out what they are eating. While
> most opportunistic feeding fish will go for buggers almost
> immediately, there are often times when the fish just turn off,
> especially with Smallies. So time is a factor too, along with weather
> of course.

Also change depth. A heavier or lighter fly can help. I would try to
stay in an area for a few minutes and move rather than change flies.

Carl

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