Today, I have learned the secret. The most invaluable tip you'll need to become a successful angler. Yeah! And I'm going to share it with you free of charge!
If you see a fish within the vicinity of your fly, and you see it take, or you feel a tug, or you feel the line stretch...
Set the hook.
Tip set, strip set, whatever you choose, I don't care...
Just set the hook.
It is a lesson I still struggle with.
They were happy today! I would've doubled my tally had I heeded those three words...