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Lots of Tugs
In the Urban pond I fish Though it's hard to believe it's called that out here in the wide open west in between Las Vegas and Lake Mead,I've Been getting a lot of hits on size 12 Emergers retrieved just under the surface at Dusk.The problem is only one in six end up with a fish on.Does any one know why?
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Re: Lots of Tugs
Fish with a smaller emerger? or slow down your retrieve? or use a lighter longer leader?
You might also try a Dry (Stimulator) with a Dropper.
Doug
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Re: Lots of Tugs
I think it's a case of striking to late. You might be feeling the trout Spit out the fly instead of take it in. Try setting earlier or when you First think you have a nibble. :)
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Re: Lots of Tugs
When the little buggers are hitting light, I watch my line as I'm slowly retrieving. When I see the slightest resistance in the line I just lift the rod tip (lift, not jerk), and usually hook the fish. I keep the rod at about a 45 degree angle to the water when doing this, so I can see the line better.
Joe
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Re: Lots of Tugs
Strip strike instead of raising the rod to set the hook. If they miss it, they may take another swipe at it.
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Re: Lots of Tugs
Just thought of another thing, Dull hooks.
Even straight from the fly shop or the hook package they can be a bit dull, a couple swipes with the sharpener will fix it.
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Re: Lots of Tugs
How about the fly?
Too long of a tail and they are short hitting..... or perhaps the body of the fly as tied has reduced the gap too much?
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Re: Lots of Tugs
Another posibillity:
A very smal fish... They might be quite aggresive but will only nibble at the edges of the fly.
Some of them little bastards will tug hard enough to feel like a real fish... :lol:
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Re: Lots of Tugs
I have been fooled by fish that were hitting the knots in my leader, I assume they were mistaking the knotted leader for small midges. Switching to the smallest fly in my box took a few of them (sz 24 griffith gnat).