Simple Fly Fishing by Yvon Chouinard

Author:Yvon Chouinard
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Sports and Recreation
ISBN: 9781938340284
Publisher: Patagonia

One of the world’s greatest freestone rivers: The Madison, with its boulders and pockets, is ideal water for nymphing.

Photo: John Juracek

As soon as the fly touches the water, you have to try to maintain contact with the flies. This is very important because the fish might take the fly during its descending path and you have to be ready to strike immediately. A good way to maintain contact with the flies is to keep the fly line under your index finger during the cast. When the fly hits the water, stop the line by pushing your finger against the rod handle and start retrieving the line using the other hand to take up the slack.

When following the drift of the flies, try to keep the rod tip close to the water and shorten the line using the left hand (when holding the rod with the right hand).

With rod and reel, you can make longer casts, but don’t forget that this does not mean you are obliged to do so. The best fishing is often close to the bank, and being cautious and silent when approaching the bank will help you be successful.

A big advantage you get from the reel comes when fighting a big fish. The reel offers you the possibility to play the fish with ease, letting line out and retrieving it in accordance with the behavior of the fish. Please bear in mind that playing a fish for too long can overstress the fish.

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