Posted by admin | Posted in Fishing | Posted on 11-08-2011
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Small Stream Fly Fishing Problems?
I have started fly fishing a very small stream (8-10 feet wide, 4-6 feet deep pools), My only problem is that the sides of the stream are covered with reeds, willows, and trees and there are many tree branches over the top of the stream. This means that there is no room to cast overhead from either the sides or in the stream, because there is no room to stand on the sides of the stream. Does anyone have any suggestions for ways I can tackle this stream?
thanksfor the advice dlmrgnk, but should i float a dry fly downstream or a wet fly? Ive also heard that it is not effective to float flies downstream, is this true?
That’s just one of the joys of fishing small streams!
Stand on the bank and use the stream channel as a casting lane. Practice your sidearm casting technique away from the stream. With enough practice, it will become quite natural. You will still lose flies in the foliage, but you can still make decent presentations.
Some might suggest dapping or going to the bow & arrow cast. That’s a last resort, to me, and I believe a sidearm cast as suggested will work on most small streams, especially the canopy stream you describe.
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