nseereeram,

Let me attempt to help you a bit with some of your questions:

# 5. Stay tuned to FAOL , problem solved!
That was easy!

2.) current pulls it away: I would think there is a current lane that your should get your fly in.

Conflicting currents will pull your line
out of this specific lane. Not allowing
enough time for the fish to strike. It only takes a few seconds if you get your drift
in the fishes view.

Also try to re-position yourself for a better cast. You will need extra slack in your line/leader in this fast water.

Work on your presention skills.
This site can help with this but only time spent on the water will give you what you need.

I have never fished for this species so
another may have better sugestions but
this will give you a good point to start.

Two books I can recommend are Slack Line Strategies by John Judy and Drag free drift
by Joseph A. Kissane. Joseph's book offers
very good advice on building your own leaders. Each will give you sound advice
to build your abilities.

As far as picking line off the water a good
casting lesson would be in order, there are
various methods that can be learned to make a water pickup easier, do a search here at FAOL I am sure it will help.

You can also practice yourself once you get the written information, but it may be a bit slower,But eh what's the hurry.

Sounds to me like your well on your way.


Steve

[This message has been edited by Steve Molcsan (edited 14 February 2005).]