11-18-2009, 03:27 AM
When nymphing, you need to react very very quickly since the fish sample your fly and spit it out almost immediately.
The first key is to keep a sharp eye on your indicator so you react as soon as it makes any unnatural movement (when in doubt, set the hook. It's free). This is especially true when mending.
The second thing you can do is keep as little line out between your indicator and your rod tip as possible without causing the indicator to drag. This will further reduce the time to set the hook.
The third thing is to not be afraid to make a rapid and rather forceful set. The rod will take up any excess force and you have a lot of line to move before the hook moves.
You didn't say if you're fishing still or moving water but for moving water, it helps to set downstream since the fish are facing upstream (not always possible).
Hope that helps.
Jim
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The first key is to keep a sharp eye on your indicator so you react as soon as it makes any unnatural movement (when in doubt, set the hook. It's free). This is especially true when mending.
The second thing you can do is keep as little line out between your indicator and your rod tip as possible without causing the indicator to drag. This will further reduce the time to set the hook.
The third thing is to not be afraid to make a rapid and rather forceful set. The rod will take up any excess force and you have a lot of line to move before the hook moves.
You didn't say if you're fishing still or moving water but for moving water, it helps to set downstream since the fish are facing upstream (not always possible).
Hope that helps.
Jim
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