11-01-2009, 04:03 AM
I always added the shot in between the two flies. However, if you're new to the game, I'd stick with one fly. You'll learn a better presentation, have less casting tangles, and can adjust your weight according to water depth and speed. The ideal weight drifts naturally just above the bottom in most cases.
Remember, its more about your drift (usually a dead-drift) than any other factor. Pick a fly you know that works, and more importantly that you have confidence in. You'll fish "better" with a fly you believe the fish will eat, and therefore will likely get more takes because you'll try harder to get the right drift.
Thousands of flies and riggings will catch lots of fish. It's HOW you present the offering. And if you do that correctly, you sure as heck don't need two flies. One presented right is better than more presented wrong.
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Remember, its more about your drift (usually a dead-drift) than any other factor. Pick a fly you know that works, and more importantly that you have confidence in. You'll fish "better" with a fly you believe the fish will eat, and therefore will likely get more takes because you'll try harder to get the right drift.
Thousands of flies and riggings will catch lots of fish. It's HOW you present the offering. And if you do that correctly, you sure as heck don't need two flies. One presented right is better than more presented wrong.
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