- Fly Fishing Tips

Here’s what you get when you combine a scuba diver, a couple fishermen and the South Platte River: 11 different observations about fly fishing that may or may not surprise you.

From the diver:

I’m in the middle of an experiment to find out what trout really do under the river surface. The only way to truly understand the fish, I figured, was to be the fish, so I got out my scuba gear and jumped in. Here’s what I learned.

Read the rest of the article at: Field & Stream - Photo Gallery - Going Deep In The Name Of Trout Research

Some of the “tips” were surprising; others less so. Many run counter to some of my own fishing experiences, and while the article is hugely interesting, it’s best to take it with a grain of salt.

We’re talking about the behavior of trout on the South Platte - one of the most pressured trout fisheries on the planet.

I’d expect those trout to develop behaviors less-pressured fish might not share.

What parts resonated?

• False casting spooks fish (true).
• Suspended fish are active fish (duh).
• Trout often hang out at the edges of different currents and structures (double duh).

What parts made me wince? The bit where the diver noted that indicator nymphers missed about the half their strikes.

His solution was for anglers to set the hook from time to time when a trout “could” be eating it.

He might call that smart. I call it snagging.

Still, a very interesting read. In fact, it’s today assignment; read the thing (it’s fairly short), and then let us know what you thought. See you behind the mask, Tom Chandler.

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