When fishing for trout in Western Alaska, we dead drift a lot of sub surface patterns in search of the big boys. The majority of a trout’s diet is found near the bottom of the water column. Therefore, nymphing is essential to consistently hooking trout. While most of the time we fish flesh and egg…
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setting the hook
Don’t Trout Set.
Here’s a friendly reminder to avoid the ‘trout set’ when you’re bonefishing. When fishing for bonefish it’s crucial to set the hook using a long hard strip rather than raising the rod tip. We have written detailed posts on this very subject in the past and if you have fished for bonefish before, you know…
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Missed the Set? Cast Again!
Today we’ve got another friendly reminder that you shouldn’t give up when you’re presenting your fly to bonefish in a place like South Andros. Adam Kryder‘s on site at Andros South, and the words today are his. Cast Again There is one incredibly important aspect of bonefishing that is often overlooked. What do you do…
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Strip Set – How To Do It
It’s really important to strip set if you want to hook a bonefish well. Way back in 2009 we ran a post that explains in words why and how you should strip set. If you’re a verbal learner, click here to see all the detail. If you’re a visual learner, today’s post is for you….
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