06-05-2008, 02:11 AM
I would say if it isn't a dead drift fix it! It is better to move the fly for a few inches than not get a good drift for several feet, etc.
If fishing from the shore or wading, you have two options, mend (good option if there is still a long drift left) or pick up and re cast. If you mend you might miss a fish the fly is closest to, but may set yourselft up for a good drift and another fish just down river.
On occasion, I have had fish hit the fly right after a mend, but most often the fish want a natural dead drift.
If fishing from a drift boat it is definetly better to mend. You want the longest possible drift. If you can mend and save recasting for later you will set yourself up to drift over more fish and end up catching more fish.
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If fishing from the shore or wading, you have two options, mend (good option if there is still a long drift left) or pick up and re cast. If you mend you might miss a fish the fly is closest to, but may set yourselft up for a good drift and another fish just down river.
On occasion, I have had fish hit the fly right after a mend, but most often the fish want a natural dead drift.
If fishing from a drift boat it is definetly better to mend. You want the longest possible drift. If you can mend and save recasting for later you will set yourself up to drift over more fish and end up catching more fish.
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