What one thing helped you catch more fish?
I'm asking this for myself, but also cuz I think the thread might help many others. What is the one thing that you learned over the course of your fly fishing career that did the most to help you catch more fish. OK, two or three things are also an acceptable answer.
This question is prompted by another post -- a newbie who had really become frustrated at not catching anything. He got a lot of responses urging him to stay with it until things clicked. Well, what made it click for you??
when I learned how to mend effectively I started catching many many more fish.
shhhh
stealth
Long leaders - helps prevent drag ie your fly takes much longer to start dragging.
Plus all of the above!!
Moreno Borriero
Not paying attention to all the stuff I read in books and instead watching other fishermen.
Ironically the idea came to me after reading Chapter 10, Water Types and How To Read Them in Ray Bergman's "Trout".
OK, so maybe I did pay attention to Ray!
Slow down and have patience. Instead of rushing to the water and casting right away learned to slow down, look at the water and see what is happening. Better to wait, look and learn before I start waving that stick around and scare the trout right at my feet.
Taking the time to study the water a bit before tossing a fly in. And sitting back and watching other people fish. Alot can be learned from watching and listening.
Rocky
the best thing that really help me is...
the moon phases... 3/4 moon to no moon.. fishing is great...
full moon fishing is slow... but I can see alot better
Leonard
Lisenring or high stick nymphing technique.
jed
Mostly taking time to look and listen before rushing in.
Sometimes you'll only get one shot, one cast, one chance, ... Do it right the first time.
Christopher Chin
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