Provo River Frustrations

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The simplest advice is to go with someone who knows what they are doing so they can diagnose what you could be doing wrong. Even if you think you are doing everything right there could be some variable that is out of whack. As has been said, the Provo can be tricky at times and it can give you a skunk but if you do the right things you are bound to catch fish if you keep with it. If you have logged in many days with no fish then some variable is probably not right. Also, it helps to pick out a good hole and learn how to fish it instead of trying to take on the whole river by jumping around from spot to spot. Oftentimes people are not getting the flies deep enough. If you are not snagging the bottom fairly often you are probably not getting your flies down where they should be. Make sure your leader is long enough and you have sufficient weight. Change your weight before you start changing flies. Once you sure you are deep enough then you can start messing with fly selection. Drag fee drift is HUGE as well as setting the hook at the slightest twitch. Oftentimes a take from a fish will look just like you snagged the bottom, etc so don't get lazy...lift that rod at any sign of indicator movement. Anyway, that is my .02 cents, but I'd say the biggest thing would be to head out with someone who knows the river, or if you have the means, even a guide for a half day to show you the ropes. Good luck! Tight lines!
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